One of my favorite places in the entire world got mentioned in Mothering! Way to go, Baby Cafe!

I bought a digital subscription just so I could read it and share with you guys (click on image for larger size). I’m really so proud of all the work the ladies behind the El Paso Baby Cafe do. They can’t begin to imagine the cascading effect their actions have started. It’s hard to remember now but breastfeeding Jackson was really difficult in the beginning. I had breast surgery 6 years ago and all the experts insisted that breastfeeding would be impossible. Because of the education and support I received immediately after leaving the hospital, I’m proud to say that Jackson is a happy and healthy (except for the little cold he has now!) 100% breastfeed baby.

Would he have been fine on formula? Absolutely. I am by no means knocking anyone’s parenting choices. Breastfeeding my son was a personal challenge that, like labor, hurt terribly at times and made me question just how much I could handle. As it turns out, I can handle quite a bit. I am a more confident and secure mother because I succeeded at something everyone told me just wouldn’t be possible.

Thank you, Libby, for bringing The Baby Cafe to El Paso. I will never forget the time spent in your chairs…laughing, crying, sharing. See you tomorrow!