Thankful

Eight months ago I purchased this:

I was returning to work and I got some good advice to have it on hand in case of an emergency.  

I never opened it. 

I am so very thankful that my workplace is accommodating to the needs of pumping moms ("strapping" as my coworkers lovingly call it).  I am thankful that my husband is so supportive.  I am thankful for all of my friends near and far that encouraged me to stick with the feeding, strapping, and all that goes with nourishing my baby in the way we chose.   I am now an encourager.  It can be done.

Today was my first day at work since her birth that I didn't visit the expression suite.  Caroline is healthy and strong.  She loves her food and her milk (even though she is starting to have priorities other than nursing).  It is a change for me, for us.  But change can be good.