I really enjoy breastfeeding my baby exclusively. I don’t supplement with formula, because I truly believe that breast milk is best for her. I don’t know what people put in formula, but God designed breast milk and God knows best. Breastfeeding is such a beautiful thing. But don’t get me wrong — I don’t have anything against moms who chose to formula feed. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. I was a formula fed baby and I turned out pretty healthy. Actually, before Zoe and I were able to master the art of nursing, I supplemented her with formula. I also used to pump. I did this because breastfeeding was very difficult for me in the beginning. I couldn’t get her to latch and she would be wailing in hunger. My nipples would be sore. But I tried my best and Zoe and I succeeded. She’s been breastfeeding exclusively since she was 5-6 weeks old.
Zoe refused to take the bottle since then, so all my baby bottles are now collecting dust. 
My mom has been telling me to try to get her to bottle feed so I could be free a little. Honestly, I don’t enjoy pumping! Actually, I hate it. I wanted to have a pair of those handsfree pump, but they are so expensive. I don’t know what I’ll do when I go back to school and work (if I choose to) because I hate pumping. I really want to continue breastfeeding until my milk dries up! I want to provide my baby the best food for as long as I possibly can.
I also can’t wait to start giving her solids. Zoe is starting to look interested in what her family is eating around her. Her dad would hold a spoon of food and she would actually open her mouth. lol. I get so paranoid whenever he does that though. I don’t want her choking on anything. Zoe is already starting to grab things with her hands and puts whatever she can grab into her mouth. I’ve been very careful at what I put within her reach now. I make sure they are safe and clean for her. She’s a curious little baby and she really wants to know what’s going on around her now. 
Here are some recent photos of Zoe… 
