Everything changes when you become a parent. I never thought I’d give birth without medication, twice. I never thought I’d even consider homeschooling. And I never thought in my right mind I’d breastfeed two kids until the age of 3 for a total of 6 years! Man, if my boobs could talk, the breastfeeding stories … [Read more…]
http://www.supportwithintegrity.com/ and take the pledge to agree to stand together for breastfeeding success and to support all mamas who desire to breastfeed, no matter what technique, position, frequency, equipment, duration or organization she chooses. Thank you to my friend Lara from Mama Pear Designs for shedding light on this! When you’ve signed the pledge spread the word … [Read more…]
This week is World Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme is Breastfeeding: A 3D Experience. When we look at breastfeeding support, we tend to see it in two-dimensions: time (from pre-pregnancy to weaning) and place (the home, community, health care system, etc). But neither has much impact without a THIRD dimension — communication! -World Breastfeeding Week, … [Read more…]
Pinky had her 15 month check up today and we are happy to report that we still have a very healthy growing baby! Today she weighed in a 21 pounds, 7 ounces, she’s is a little over 30 inches tall and her head circumference is 18 inches! She was very cooperative, recognized her name when … [Read more…]
It’s 3:30am on a Saturday morning. Usually I’d be asleep right now, but I just attempted to not give Pinky her late night/early morning feeding. Lately she’s been taking advantage that the shop is always open helping herself 2, 3, sometimes 4 times a night for long periods at a time. Mommy has become a … [Read more…]