Monday, August 2, 2010

The Boob Shark

It happens fast.
Eyes shut
Nose wiggling, sniffing sniffing
Fishing for food.
Breath gasping
Snout snorting
Head bobbling
Mouth open, shut, open, shut
All the senses on the hunt-- For my boob.

When she finds it she attacks.
The gasping stops
and turns to gulps
She settles.
She's happy--Content.
The boob shark found her meal.

If I'm lucky, when she's full--
She'll either be milk drunk
or give me this look:

39 comments:

  1. The Estrogen FilesAugust 2, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    So beautiful.

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  2. ElaineAugust 2, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    aww...so cute! I love it. I love when babies are about to feed....lol

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  3. UnknownAugust 2, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    What a Doll! Can I hold her? :)

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  4. I'm a full-time mummyAugust 3, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Awwwwwww... too cute!

    ~ Jenny ( I'm a full-time mummy )

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  5. DianneAugust 3, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    I love it...and her little rolls :0))

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  6. Stephanie HartmanAugust 3, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Aw she is soooo cute Love it!!

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  7. allisaAugust 3, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Her face has "Thank you" written all over it!

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  8. EmmyAugust 3, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    Lol! Yes very accurate descriptions. Such a cute picture

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  9. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    she is adorable, and there is something so sweet about that "rootin'" as my hubby's fam calls it. I call it Hungry.

    From your title I thought you were going to say something about biting, luckily I was wrong. My lil man bit from day one and I never knew a baby with gums could hurt so bad.

    Christy, Home♥Mom.com

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  10. Theodora OfosuhimaAugust 3, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Saying hello from one of the islands of Scotland. Hugs, Lil J. is so cute.

    She has a super cool smile, :)!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Your poem is spot on! What an adorable little boob shark! :)

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  12. Mrs. StamAugust 3, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    breastfeeding is amazing isn't it!!!! Our little newborn sleep with us and I sometime wake up because she had latch on all by herself and she is only 2 months!!!!

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  13. AmaprincessAugust 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    That is the cutest picture ever! Hoping to meet you guys at Blogher!

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  14. StephanieAugust 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    So precious! Beautiful words and beautiful baby - thanks for sharing!

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  15. The Odd CoupleAugust 3, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I remember those first feeding months. She is adorable. Now my little guy is almost 9 months and watching him feed is hilarious. Trying to stand up while he eats, grabbing the other nipple while he eats. Enjoy every moment with her. She is absolutely beautiful!

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  16. StephanieAugust 3, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    She is such a pretty baby, Jennifer!

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  17. carolpieAugust 3, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Aww! She is just adorable!

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  18. MarcyKayAugust 3, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    She is Precious!

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  19. melifaifAugust 3, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    So very sweet...

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  20. EvelynAugust 3, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Adorable! Almost (I did say ALMOST) makes me want another one. ;-)

    Your blog is delightful. I'm popping in from SITs girls to say hello.

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  21. ChantelAugust 3, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    She is so CUTE!!

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  22. Tractor MomAugust 3, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Just look that full "moo-juice" look! My mother calls breastmilk "moo-juice". Looks like everything is going great! Have fun...

    Come visit when you can...

    www.frugaltractormom.blogspot.com

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  23. EvieAugust 3, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    So, so cute!!!! I love that look and look forward to it after my little one is done nursing as well :)

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  24. S. BelleAugust 3, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    I absolutely love breastfeeding. It is one of the most precious things that our sweet little babies depend on our bodies for their nourishment. I love the sweet little look on their face as they "root" and while they nurse. Priceless.

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  25. MarlyAugust 3, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Congratulations on your new baby. I haven't been to your blog in a while :-)
    I love when they're searching and they know it's somewhere and they know exactly what they want! I'm also happy to hear things are going so well.

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  26. MichelleAugust 3, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    She is so beautiful! You are one lucky mama.

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  27. cheleAugust 3, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Boob shark! That is classic. Your daughter is gorgeous!

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  28. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    I love the milk drunk look that my son gives me when he's done eating, when he rests his little hand on my breast or holds his little fists up to his mouth when he's sucking. Breast feeding can be painful, full of sleepless nights and leave you feeling like a milk factory. But the closeness, love and connection you feel with your baby highly out weighs all of that. I love my little boob shark! I have been reading your blog for awhile because your due date was close to mine. I had my baby on June 14. It's nice to read about mother's going through the same thing you are.... Thanks for sharing! :)

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  29. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyAugust 3, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    The Boob Shark. LOL. That's cute.

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  30. VerenaAugust 3, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Your daughter is sooooooooooo... cute and beautiful! I love her smile!

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  31. Mrs. RAugust 3, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Adorable!!

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  32. Birth RoutesAugust 3, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Gorgeous poem, thanks for sharing!!

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  34. KristaAugust 4, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    I think she is just lovely! What a blessing to wake up to that sweet bug every day!

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  35. BJ_MamaAugust 4, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    There is almost NOTHING better than a milk drunk! Except for a little smirk like that one! SOOOOO ADORABLE!

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  36. StephAugust 4, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    She is absolutely adorable!

    ...stopping by from SITS...

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  37. AnonymousAugust 4, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    She looks really happy. Sounds like she's a good feeder. Who do you think she looks like? You or dad or a mix?

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  38. AnonymousAugust 4, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Sitsgal stopping by. Oh,I still remember those previous days when Abby was little enough for that. Breastfeeding may have been hard, but it reaped it's own awards. The best one being the sweet content afterwards. Ah, milk drunk. I remember that!^^

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  39. jmtAugust 16, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    I'm literally sitting here with my boob shark milk drunk right now. I love this feeling.

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