When you breastfeed your child, you’re engaging something deep and primal. The act promotes a strong psychological bond between you and your baby, and some weird things start to happen. Breastfeeding changes your thoughts and habits in an interesting (and sometimes stressful) way!

In this entertaining and thoughtful post at Babble, mom Chaunie Bruisie shares 15 ways breastfeeding has affected her feelings and behavior that all nursing mothers will understand.

I’m sure most of you are used to scoping out the best places to breastfeed when you’re out and about. You also probably have a stash of pumped milk in your fridge or freezer that you treat as if it were a precious hoard of rare gems, and have probably referred to it as “white gold.” Yes, spilled milk IS worth crying over!

Speaking of crying, you try to avoid other mothers’ upset babies in public because their screams cause your milk to let down and soak your shirt. Even getting dressed involves extra thought because you want to make sure your breasts are accessible if your hungry baby demands them.

Finally, you’re in awe of just how amazing breast milk and breastfeeding are.

Read the full article here: 15 Weird Ways Breastfeeding Messes With Your Mind