As I found myself being playfully struck in the face by my cherubic little one, it dawned on me that breastfeeding feels a lot like an unintentional BDSM scenario. If you’ve ever nursed, these experiences may resonate deeply with you:
- The Breast Slap: Your baby smacks your chest — often at the most unexpected times, like during services or while shopping — when you’re not quick enough to offer up your breast.
- The Thigh Bruiser: Your darling little one insists on standing while nursing, using their tiny toes to dig into your thighs with the force of a tiny warrior, leaving marks reminiscent of overripe bananas.
- The Acrobat Chop: This move showcases the remarkable agility of infants. Variations include a roundhouse kick to the face while maintaining a latch, and the sudden ear kick right as they break the latch.
- “I-Can’t-Believe-They’re-Not-Knives” Play: Those little fingernails transform into miniature blades, digging into your skin, especially on your nipples, for maximum discomfort.
- The Tantric Nurser: This style disregards your cracked nipples and aching back, demanding endless hours of nursing. Prepare for marathon sessions accompanied by Netflix and ample nipple cream.
- The Impatient Nibbler: In their excitement, your baby may launch their head at your chest, nursing from any available area, as if you’ve sprouted a third nipple. The resulting marks can linger for days.
- The Nipple Crusher: Instead of a gentle suckle, your baby might decide to see if they can extract your lung through your chest. The drama unfolds when you break the latch and your little one protests with a vigorous slap.
- The Head-Banger: A classic tactic ensuring your prompt attention to their demands. Your baby may ram their head toward your breast with surprising force, repeating this until you comply.
- The Rejection: This maneuver is reserved for older infants who fully understand their power. The ability to make you panic or spray milk everywhere simply by refusing to nurse? That’s dominance.
- The Cheeky Biter: Self-explanatory. Your little one feigns remorse when you exclaim in pain, only to do it again, conditioning you to anticipate the discomfort.
Stay strong, fellow mothers.
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In summary, breastfeeding can be a humorous yet challenging journey filled with unexpected “moves” from your little one. Embrace the chaos and remember that you’re not alone in this sometimes painful yet rewarding experience.