For moms who breastfeed, what's your favorite thing about nursing? (Circle of Moms Sweepstakes)

Victoria - posted on 02/02/2011

When he catches me looking at him, and he looks so surprised, then begins to smile even though it breaks the suction from his beloved food.

Amanda - posted on 02/02/2011

It might sound crazy but I loved night time nursing my son. That peacefull, quiet snuggle time was so comforting and precious to both of us. I would look down at his sweet little face and just be enveloped with love for my little sweetheart.

Camille - posted on 02/02/2011

my favorite thing about nursing is when i'm feeding my baby, it feels like we are in our own little bubble, just me and him, so peaceful!

Cherish - posted on 02/02/2011

I love snuggling with her while she's nursing -- it's a wonderful bonding experience. Of course, I also love that it's so healthy for her and convenient as well.

Amanda - posted on 02/02/2011

i knew i was giving my son the best start and i use to love the bonding, it was the time he was mind and no ones elses, and today he's 6yrs old and still loves the bonding, i love it!!

Amanda - posted on 02/02/2011

May favourite part about breastfeeding is the quiet time i get with her while were both relaxed and just enjoying each other.

Nicole - posted on 02/02/2011

the way he used to lokk at me., laugh and giggle while drinking. and the way he would stroke my arm or my chest lovingly xx

Krista - posted on 02/02/2011

One of my favorite moments with my daughter was during breast feeding when she paused to look up at me and say, "I like it" and then returned to nursing again. She was around 14 months at the time.

Stephanie - posted on 02/02/2011

The look on the face of my baby when he is 'drunk' from the milk that I provided for him (falls into deep sleep after a feed)! I love the way I can comfort my baby by breastfeeding him, and he looks forward to his feeds!

Pamela - posted on 02/02/2011

I breastfed all 3 of my sons. The best part for me was watching their enjoyment and watching them fall off to sleep when full and satisfied.

Tami - posted on 02/02/2011

Having time with my baby that belongs to just me. Being able to bond in a way that no one else can!

Lisa - posted on 02/02/2011

The bond I feel during that time and it puts my mind at ease when they are exposed to illness because I know they have a better chance at fighting it or getting through more easily.

Sally - posted on 02/02/2011

It's cheaper AND easier and formula is NASTY.

LaTarsha - posted on 02/02/2011

Knowing that I am giving my baby something that he can only get from me, and the bonding time with him

Lisa - posted on 02/02/2011

I breastfed my 19 yr. old son for 2 solid years--while working--and the nicest thing about it is, he still has never had a cold. Really. The development of the sinuses and and ear canals is really optimized.
For me, I ate everything in site, and by month 5, I lost all my pregnancy weight and was back at my base weight, with a flat stomach.

Kate - posted on 02/02/2011

The little moans of contentment that my baby makes sometimes when she's nursing.

Rebecca - posted on 02/02/2011

It's a toss up between losing baby weight so fast and not having to constantly wash and warm bottles!

Jenn - posted on 02/02/2011

Although I no longer breastfeed (my son is six) knowing I gave him the best nutrition I could for 18 months was awesome. We had an amazing bond back then and it is just as strong today even though he is going through rough times with his dad not being in his life again and I am going to school part time and working full time. I cant wait for the next one so i can nurse again. Even if I have to pump it will be worth it for my baby to get the best start in life.

Valerie - posted on 02/02/2011

For my son I exclusively pumped because he was in heart failure and didn't have the energy to nurse. The best thing was knowing I was doing the only thing I felt I could do for him that would keep him strong and healthy. For my daughter the best part has been that it is our time together!

Michele - posted on 02/02/2011

I'm a preschool teacher, and i know i have had every cold in PA, and now my daughter gets all my antibodies!! =) oh, and i can do it anywhere, anytime!

Amanda - posted on 02/02/2011

The fact that I can do it anywhere, at any time. It is truly convenient.

Abbey - posted on 02/02/2011

Giving my baby the best she can get! And not having to make bottles at 3am!!!

Jessica - posted on 02/02/2011

I hated breastfeeding, but I stuck with it for 13 months! you've got to do what you've got to do :-)

Kayla - posted on 02/02/2011

I love the bond that I share with my daughter...it is so special. I also love that I know what she is getting and I don't have to worry about recalled formula.

Jennifer - posted on 02/02/2011

It's been about 6 years since my youngest weaned himself, but to all of you breastfeeding moms out there, you should know that my favorite part stays with me constantly - the knowledge that I contributed to their health and the immense love that I felt and still share with my children (now 11 and 7!).

Melanie - posted on 02/02/2011

I liked knowing my babies were getting food, taylormaid for them.

Shelby - posted on 02/02/2011

Baby happily nursing, hugging both breasts, and the smile on my husband's face.

Lindsey - posted on 02/02/2011

Convenience! It's always ready, always the right temperature, it's always with you and there are no added dishes and nothing more to pack when you are leaving the house. Not to mention it's the healthiest choice you can make for your sweet little baby.

Kimbel - posted on 02/02/2011

Knowing that I was providing a healthy future for my babies. The closeness you get is so incredible because you look into their eyes as they feed and occasionally giggle ...no stink when they poo either and no cost ! If you are on the ledge do it....I even expressed milk when working part time...helped me lose weight faster too after my two births.

Sara - posted on 02/02/2011

knowing i was providing some good nourishment for my preemie twins!

Stephanie - posted on 02/02/2011

Just to know that I am giving my child the best possible milk out there.

Markita - posted on 02/02/2011

The absolute best was how excited he would get when he saw it was time to nurse. He would actually squeal with delight when I would unbutton my shirt.

Tracey - posted on 02/02/2011

well I feed all 4 of my kids and the best thing was the strong bond between me and them.My 4 was a ceaser birth and I was really worried that he would not have the closeness that his siblings had not being able to get out of bed to him as easy in the first cructial hours.so when able to move he spent extended time at the breast to gain the bonding with me.The first feed of anti bodies is so special when they lay there finding there way to goodness as they first feed then looking up at you with that one little eye and falling in love and knowing you are my mum .The whole convenience is fantastic as well.

Suszanne - posted on 02/02/2011

Hmm, my favorite thing about nursing is the baby is always fed exactly what he or she needs. It promotes the shrinking and healing of the uterus after birth. Breastfeeding my children gave me such joy. We shared a special bond that was no longer the same when we moved to bottles (even with breastmilk). I loved it and my children did too.

Sarah - posted on 02/02/2011

I believe that it is a contributing factor to my children rarely getting sick, they are very fit and healthy!

Annalise - posted on 02/02/2011

The convenience it offers. It's so nice to not have to make a bottle. I also love knowing my baby is getting what's best for her.

Fanny - posted on 02/02/2011

I loved not having to carry, wash, sterilize and fill bottles. The savings were also great, not having to spend hundreds of dollars a month on formulas for 18 months for each of my four children. Another thing great about breastfeeding my children when they were infants was that I was able to give them the breast milk when they were sick and not worry that they weren't getting any nutrition or liquid. Plus they were soooo cute when they looked up at me as they breastfed.

Jill - posted on 02/02/2011

Not only do I get to share a special emotional bond with him, but the convienence of not have to pack anything but and extra outfit a few diapers and wipes when we step out is freeing. Can't beat the savings in cost vs. formula either!

Shannon - posted on 02/02/2011

The bond and knowing I did what was best for my baby!!!

Cheryl - posted on 02/02/2011

I was always ready, no need for "supplies" just me! & it forces you to take the time to sit and relax and enjoy your baby. I nursed all 3 of my children, my 2 youngest at the same time, it was wonderful!

Michelle - posted on 02/02/2011

Looking into those large blue eyes that are like pools, knowing that only I can capture that moment, the closeness, trust and love that is flowing between us.

April - posted on 02/02/2011

The bonding, 1 on 1 time with my sweet daughter. Its the only time where I can just sit and focus on just her.

Krista - posted on 02/02/2011

It is so primal and natural and I feel so empowered as a woman and mother that I nourshished my children from the beginning.

Colleen - posted on 02/02/2011

The bonding between me & baby :)
Absolutely love that feeling of closeness ...

Kimberly - posted on 02/02/2011

Although I didn't get a chance to do it very long, I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved the bonding that it allowed me to have with my son and it is very cost effective. I plan on doing it again with this baby.

Charu - posted on 02/02/2011

Breast fed my elder one for 2 years , we have great bonding and it also helped in increasing my dolls immune and it also helped me in staying fit and was really easy to shed the fat from the pregnancy and I'm doing the same for my new born who is 3 months old and can fit into my old jeans already. So all new mums do feed your baby it's best for your baby and you. Cheers!

Lindsay - posted on 02/02/2011

The quiet cuddle time that comes with it! I remind myself that these moments won't last forever when I am up in the middle of the night! I enjoy every second!!

Wendy - posted on 02/02/2011

I love knowing that I am giving my baby nutrition God's way through breastfeeding. I love the health benefits for both my child and myself as well as the bonding it fosters. I have nursed all 7 of my children. My youngest child is still nursing a couple of times a day at 25 months.

Michelle - posted on 02/02/2011

i loved breast feeding and would glady do it again because i loved the whole closeness and bonding i had with my girls i did it for as long as possible and cried every time when id completely weaned them off because i knew that bond will slowly go as she can be feed by other people now where as breast feeding i was her main source. and i also know i redeased the risk od diabetes and many other illness in my babies life because i breast feed her.

Sara - posted on 02/02/2011

Knowing that I'm giving my baby a healthy start, and I love the bonding time.