Model and mom-of-three Ashley Graham has her hands full these days. As with a lot of new moms, she’s been spending a lot of time getting the breastfeeding game down right, which we can only imagine would be even trickier with twins. Trickier… and tiring.
“Tired. But we’re here.”
She’s been sharing pictures of her breastfeeding journey since she had her twins, Roman and Malachi.
“Double fisting, peep the whacky tan lines,” she wrote on Instagram next to a gorgeous picture of herself nursing the twins. While all looks calm and serene, she explained a bit more about the process in her Instagram story (hint: it takes a village).
In her story back then, she also posted a photo breastfeeding both boys using a nursing pillow. “My normal position for when I tandem feed the boys,” she wrote. “This took me a solid few weeks of trial/error and lots of tears to latch consistently. My doula, who is also a lactation consultant, was so kind and gentle with me in helping all three of us figure out how to do this together.”
Her twins, who were born Jan. 7, were welcomed by Graham, husband Justin Ervin, and big brother Isaac, who is two. She’s been open about her path to becoming a mom and has posted images of herself breastfeeding in the past, normalizing the process for those who choose to and are able to breastfeed.
“My boys have been the greatest teachers and biggest reminders that I can do hard things,” she wrote earlier this year. “This has not been easy, but it’s so worth it. still can’t believe I have 3 children.”
She’s also been quick to thank everyone, like her lactation consultant and others, who have helped her get here. “I’m just like any other mom going to work and doing what we have to do,” she said during a Byrdie interview last year. “I lean on community. I’m so lucky to have my mom and my in-laws and Justin pitches in. I have to really schedule out my time, which is how I’m getting my work done.” She also kept it real, admitting, “Balance doesn’t exist; it’s more about how you are managing everything you put on your plate.”
Cheers to you, mama. You make motherhood look good.
