This event happened during my first pregnancy. Coincidentally my childhood friend who is also my neighbour in my hometown, was also pregnant at the same time as me. We both reached our hometowns in the 7th month for delivery at home, where we get support from mom and other family members. This is normal practice to visit home for first delivery.
Both me and Saritha went to the same hospital for consultations. So we planned and synced our visits to the clinic, so that we can have each other to support. We were given the same week for delivery, but as my pains started early, I joined first and my baby was born first.
Couple of days later she got her c-section done too, and went through some complications. So after delivery, for 2 days almost she was unconscious. Her mom tried to see if she could produce milk while she was unconscious, but she was not lactating.
Her baby was getting outside feed, which is not that good for the baby’s health too. I felt sorry for that, and spoke to her mom if I can feed her baby as I have excess milk and would be sufficient for both babies. She and my mom too agreed that this is good for the baby’s health.
So while we were in the hospital, we shared rooms and I was feeding both babies at the same time. After Saritha recovered, she was still unable to lactate despite trying some remedies and medication to induce lactation. I assured her that I can continue feeding her baby as long as we both stay in our hometown.
Once we were discharged, we went back to our respective homes which are very close by. Twice in a day I used to go to her home and feed the baby, and twice she used to come. For nights, I used to give her pumped milk in bottles. After about 3 months, her husband came to take them back from here. Saritha was unhappy as her baby won’t get breast milk and she has to use formula milk which is not healthy.
Her parents too tried to discuss it with her husband, but he was adamant and wanted to go back. I offered to discuss it with him, if it will help to change his mind. Saritha was not sure if he would listen to me. But I still wanted to try and convince him at any cost. Afterall it is his baby’s health.
I went to her home to feed the baby as per my routine, and there in the hall I saw her husband sitting and playing with his baby. Saritha’s parents went out shopping. I went there with my baby, and asked Saritha to look after while I fed her baby. Also asked her to send her husband into the room to discuss. She asked me if I am sure, to have him present while feeding. I assured her that it is alright.
So I went into the bedroom and opened my blouse and bra, and gave my tit to the baby for feeding. I was facing the door so that when he comes in, he looks at my breast. He reluctantly agreed to come in when Saritha asked him, as he was feeling shy to sit around me when I was feeding the baby.
First thing he saw when entering the room was my big double D sized tit, and his baby sucking milk out of it.
“Sit here!” I showed him the chair across the bed.
“Ok,” he said and sat there calmly without looking up.
“Saritha told me that you want to take them back to your place, but that will affect your baby’s health a lot. It is advised to have breast milk till 6 months.” I started.
“But there will always be some children without that opportunity. And medicine improved so much to create artificial milk almost as good too. So I am fine to take that risk.” He answered.
“But you have a chance to still provide breast milk even when Saritha is not lactating. In other countries, there are milk banks for similar situations, but here we don’t have such. I am lucky to have sufficient milk for both babies, and I am confident that I can feed both for 6 months.” I replied.
“What if your husband comes and takes you too. You can’t stay in that case. So why not now?” He asked.
“My husband is more than happy to let me stay here when I discussed feeding your baby. So it is taken care of.” I said.
“You would never understand my problem! Leave it. There is no point in discussing further” he said with a little bit of rude tone.
“Is it about sex? Is that what you are missing?” I asked him a straightforward question.
He appeared surprised with my guess. He did not confirm, but tried to be defensive and said “What is wrong with taking my wife and baby home, why are everyone making it difficult?”
“We are trying to give the best care possible to your baby. We are not against anything, not you for sure. Please try to understand. I called you in now to show how important this process is for the baby, and how I am not hesitant to go to any length to make this happen for my best friend’s baby.” I said.
“What if you don’t have sufficient milk later, then you will abandon my baby anyways to take care of yours right?” He asked.
“Never going to happen. If you think I have barely enough supply for just two kids, I have more which I am pumping out and dumping excess. So I am sure I won’t run out of supply.” I replied.
“What is the proof that this will continue?” He asked.
“You are making it a tough discussion, but to prove my point I can feed you till you are full, and still can feed both babies.” I replied taking the extreme step.
“You are just quoting, but you won’t do anything like that I am sure,” he said.
“I am ready, if you are ready. Not just today, but I will make a promise to feed you as long as you are here and agree to keep Saritha and baby for a minimum of six months. Are you ready to do that? This is my commitment for your baby’s health. Tell me your answer?” I asked.
He was not sure what to do, and started thinking for some time. Meanwhile, the baby already slept. I burped him and gave the baby to him, still keeping the blouse open.
“What if Saritha finds out? What if your husband finds out? How would you manage all others at home and still feed me?” He asked.
“Leave everything to me, and just assure me that you will let them stay here for 6 months.” I replied.
“You are too persuasive and your boobs look tempting too. So I accept your proposal. Till Saritha and baby are here, you will be feeding me wherever I am here. Agreed?” He asked.
I smiled at him, and waved at him to come suck the tits.
He kept the baby on the bed, and sat near me and leaned over to take my tit into his mouth. I leaned back and arched my back in bow style to have better access. He took one tit into hand and then started sucking the nipples.
“There is no milk, I am not getting any!” He complained.
“You forgot how to suck. Take more into your mouth, not just the nipples and then suck like you mean it.” I said.
He tried and succeeded to suck milk. “This is very tasty, perhaps I can stay here for 6 months to get your milk daily” he smiled.
I just sat there and thought about what I have done, perhaps an extreme step to keep my friend’s baby. But I am a woman of my word, so shall keep it at any cost. Also need to figure out how to feed him regularly and still not get caught.
In about 10 mins, he was full and stopped. “Are you full now?” I asked him.
He smiled and nodded. “I will try to make some arrangements for the evening. Just follow my lead and keep your promises.” I said.
Adjusted my blouse and bra, went out of the room with a smile on my face. Saritha asked about what happened. I said “you will stay as long as you want. I made an irresistible offer which your husband can’t refuse.” Turned to him and said “Right?” He just smiled.
She was happy that her husband agreed to let them stay.
Evening I went again to Saritha’s place to feed the baby. All the family members were watching some movie. I sat there with all family for some time to have a casual chit chat. I asked Saritha if I could use the restroom, so she showed me the way. I handed over my baby to Saritha’s mom as Saritha was already holding her baby.
I went into the washroom, and messaged Saritha’s husband to hide in another bedroom before I came out. He slipped away silently from there, while everyone was watching TV, pretending that he got some phone call to attend.
I came out from the bathroom and took Saritha’s baby and went into that bedroom where he was already hiding. Saritha offered to give me company, but I asked her to continue watching tv.
I went in and closed the door to make sure no one came. I sat there at the edge of bed and took off my blouse from both sides. Unhooked my bra and took that off as well. Took the baby into my lap and latched on the right side. I asked him to take the left one.
He did not delay any further, he sat near me on the ground and started sucking my tit. I was feeding the baby and the father of the baby at the same time. He also started fondling the tit while drinking the milk and caressing my bare back with another hand.
I was getting tempted by his touch, but did not want to make this into an affair so I controlled my urges and continued with feeding. Baby’s stomach was full in a short time, but this time Saritha’s husband was drinking for more time. My promise was to feed him till he is full.
I burped the baby and placed on the bed. Left tit became empty but he is not yet full. So I offered him my right tit which is half full. He finished that too, and asked for more. I was shocked, how could he finish both and still have space.
I asked him to try the left again, and with some luck some more milk came out. Then I started squeezing them both to get as much milk as possible. Finally he was full and had enough milk. I was relieved, but was on the verge of failure on promise.
So that night I started medication to have more milk so that I can feed all three. From the next day onwards again played similar tricks and fed him milk from my tits. This time because of medication and diet change, had enough milk which he was not able to finish in a single sitting.
Finally it was time for him to leave now, as his leaves were exhausted. However in the next 6 months he visited at least 8 times, and each day I had to feed him to keep my promise. I literally became a breast milk bank for him and his baby.