I am currently pregnant and about 6 months along. In light of the ongoing formula shortage my doctor gave me drugs to enhance breast milk production since my last two pregnancies I had trouble producing. the effect has been astonishing I am producing nearly 60 ounces of breast milk a day. way way more than with my last two pregnancies and I am still months out from birthing. To make a long story short I have 3 friends who are all postpartum and were on formula, since I am as productive as a dairy cow right now I offered to pump for them. however 3 growing babies need lots of milk and since I am now on maternity leave they have taken to leaving them with me for the day so I can breast feed them directly... at first it was bizarre having some one else babies suckling my breasts. Our doctor say that it is ok since I am healthy and the babies do not need any special diets and a great way to keep my milk flowing other wise I would have to pump constantly. I have however... become kind of attached to them, as much as I have my own children I think. I am kind of surprised the bonding occurred with other womens babies. even when they come to take them in the evening later at night when I start thinking about them again my milk will let down and I start lactating to the point I have to get up and get a towel. It has also changed how I feel about my own body. these three little tiny people depend on my body for life and I think it has created a bond that might last forever. Is it something any of you have done, being a wet nurse or is it something you think you could do? Its not illegal and so long as you are healthy it is completely safe for the baby.
