adoptive breast feeding

As the time for our adoption training comes closer, I am beginning to think more of this little one that will soon come into our lives.  It is hard to keep my crafting hands still when I know a baby is on the brink.  But this situation is so different.  Not only is the sex a mystery, but so is the time frame, and the age.  Going on the information that our agency typically places infants for adoption, I have begun some infant knitting.  It feels so good to have a tangible presence of this baby.  S/he is not growing inside of me, but I can begin our bonding by thinking and praying over this child, stitch by stitch.

Something that is always on my mind is how to nourish this child.  I am a breast feeder, through and through.  I was so delighted to learn that I can breast feed my adopted child!  It is going to take much more work, but it is do-able- and I am up for the challenge!  I came across this article today on the blog Blacktating.  It is not an informative article, but I love anything that discusses adoptive breast feeding in such a positive, public way.  Check it out if you get the moment!