If you missed Part 14, all you need to know is I unexpectedly went into preterm labor at a day shy of 35 weeks. The next 6 days were a huge blur and kind of chaotic, so, since I kind of want to preserve that memory for my kids, this next part will be a … Continue reading Finding Magic in Motherhood, Part 15: The Long Hospital Stay
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Breastfeeding My 16 Month Old is Like Nursing a Baby Cow
Well, not exactly, but close enough! Recently, my daughter and I went to the county fair with my son and his class. She had a blast looking at all the animals and calling them all kitty. He...not so much. My son may be interested in science, but animals and insects and plants have no appeal … Continue reading Breastfeeding My 16 Month Old is Like Nursing a Baby Cow
Breastfeeding, Perfected (a repost)
If you've been following along for the past week, you know my family has been hit hard by death. Because of this, I've been absent from blogging and the Internet, so have just recently realized it World Breastfeeding Week. As a breastfeeding mom, I decided to repost my breastfeeding journey, with an updated version. The … Continue reading Breastfeeding, Perfected (a repost)
Breastfeeding, Perfected
Long before I had children I promised my mom one thing. I promised her I would breastfeed. So, when my son came, formula wasn't even something my husband and I discussed. I was actually devastated when he did have to be given formula for the first six days. He was born 5 weeks early, there … Continue reading Breastfeeding, Perfected
Breastfeeding and Nausea
When my son was born, I started breastfeeding right away. Not doing so wasn't an option in my mind. I was well aware of all the benefits for my child. Besides, my mom breastfed me and I promised her I would do the same. My mom also told me to expect to feel hungry or … Continue reading Breastfeeding and Nausea