breastfeeding "fun" (a somewhat graphic post)

Here is a few fun and gross facts about me and breastfeeding:

-My daughter is 9 months and still breastfeeds day and night.
-I loveeeeeeee the breastfeeding hormones that make you feel so amazing, sleepy, relaxed. (Unless your breast is killing you, see below).
-I have had two lactation consultants look at me and say that my "injuries" were "some of the worst they have seen"
-I don't know if it is fair skin or genetics or what but I have had a harddd time with torn or injured nipples. The whole first two months I had open wounds.  :D
-Emerald got teeth at 4 months, top ones at 5 or 6 and unfortunately bit me a couple times. Open wounds take TWO.
-I have had my share of plugged ducts, thankfully to be resolved by a baby who LOVES to nurse!
-I just had my first bout with mastitis this past weekend. I thought it was the flu, then noticed red streaks and a swollen duct. Aha moment!
-I have nursed so many places: shoe isle at Wal Mart, restaurants, in church, in the nursing room at church, at coffee shops, on a walk, with family, with friends, airplanes, etc etc
-I plan on breastfeeding for at least around 2 years (Did you know that the World Health Organization recommends nursing for at least 2 years)
-Emerald is 9 months and I have not started my period back yet!! I blame that on all day, all night nursing.

Nursing little Em at the State Fair. Mom hiding her face!

I'll add more later if I think of it...