This will be a little bit of a mishmash of "Fruitful Friday" and "Library Time". Yesterday I was tired and just basically spent the day hanging out with my children watching movie and eating ice cream cones which could explain the higher numbers on the scales this morning. Anyway, we had fun and every once …
This week has been so much fun - writing about a subject I am passionate about.In case you missed any of the posts here is a re-cap.My experiences in breastfeedingThe benefits of breastfeedingResources for help with breastfeedingA verse about a special motherChallenges in breastfeedingThe challenge of nursing twinsAnd, of course, what you all really want …
I'm very excited to introduce a guest writer today - Amber Schonhaar Nickerson, my sister-in-law. Amber had twins six years ago, and I asked her to share her experience in nursing twins. Her story proves that although things may not go as we wish, we can still find a way to do the very best …
While thinking back over my nursing experiences and writing these posts this week, I realized that I have had relatively few problems. I've generally had an easy time feeding my babies after the first two to three weeks. Obviously I won't be covering every challenge you could encounter in your breastfeeding experience - just some of …
With the help of my oldest daughter who taught me how to use a random selector (hope I can remember for next time), we have a winner....Joy Daggett.Thanks to everyone who entered. I'm already thinking about doing something for post #100. I'll keep you posted (haha).
There are so many wonderful resources out there now that women did not have access to even thirty years ago. My greatest support has been my husband - hands down. He has made meals, bought cream, let my cry, provided quiet by taking the children out so I could nap and just plain encouraged me when …
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Where do I even start with this one? The benefits are so many, and they're finding new ones all the time. I've done so much reading on this that I truly don't want to overwhelm you. We all know the obvious benefit that breast milk is simply the most nutritious and easily digestible food there …
As we've mentioned before my oldest daughter, Eva, helps with some of the behind-the-scenes work on this blog. For this special week of breastfeeding posts she helped set up a giveaway.Julie from Juls Sweet Designs Etsy shop has agreed to send a nursing cover to one of our readers. Nursing covers are a great tool to …
I am excited to do this series of posts. I've been thinking about them for months. Over the next few days we'll talk a little about the benefits, challenges, resources and special situations of breastfeeding. Let's start out with my story. Why did I decide to breastfeed my babies?nursing baby #2 in hospitalI think it …
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