I started my pregnancy absolutely committed to breastfeeding, after having almost had a breast reduction at 21 and then chosen not to pursue it again, in order to breast feed (someday). My thought was that I didn’t make that choice almost 10 years earlier to not be able to nurse. I had three different medical […]
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{Breastfeeding Stories} Overcoming Thrush, Mastitis and More – by Ashley Miller
I fell pregnant at 19, after trying for a baby for a year. Everyone was extremely shocked to hear how keen I was to breast feed. I have been surrounded by breastfeeding all my life, with 3 younger brothers, a nephew, and a godson who were all breastfed. It was just second nature to me. […]
{Breastfeeding Stories} Breastfeeding Twins – by Mary Kay Simoni
My breastfeeding story is one of perseverance. It was the most difficult time of my life and there were many, many things “against” me. To look at my breastfeeding troubles, you’d have to go back to my pregnancy… You see, I was 47, kept getting pregnant, but kept miscarrying due to older eggs. Finally, we […]
{Breastfeeding Stories} Breastfeeding Through Physical Pain and Lack of Support – by Tricia Swenson
The biggest breastfeeding challenge I experienced was right after giving birth. I had a natural birth and in the end, I pushed my son out with such force that I ended up with a huge tear which was really painful. I wasn’t in an emotional place where I was ready to enjoy my son and […]
{Breastfeeding Stories} Breastfeeding While Battling Cancer – by Magdalena Maslowska
Today’s story is from my friend Magdalena Maslowska, a very strong mama who battled cancer for nearly 10 years. She passed away last year, and I can’t begin to imagine how her family felt. We will always remember Magda as the strong, loving woman who always had a kind word and a smile for everyone, […]
{Breastfeeding Stories} A Few Words of Introduction
I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. I would listen in awe when my mother would talk about breastfeeding me and my sister, and there was no doubt in my mind I would breastfeed my own children as well. Giving birth to my son Franklin wasn’t easy, and breastfeeding was not something that happened naturally […]
{Guest Post} New Baby on the Way? Prevent Siblings Jealousy with these Easy Tips – by Cara Howard, Mom of 3.
Today’s blog post was written by Cara Howard, a dedicated mom of 3 children who were, at some point, all under age 3. I have 2 children, and I used all these tips with great success! New Baby on the Way? Prevent Siblings Jealousy with these Easy Tips I sat on the toilet, staring at […]
Elimination Communication – How My Boys Stopped Pooping in Diapers at 7 months
During my first pregnancy, a friend mentioned Elimination Communication, a process where parents listen to their children’s cues and realize they need to take them to the potty before they pee or poop in their diaper. Apparently, diapers really are a modern invention driven by profits. In poor countries, diapers aren’t used and no, babies […]
{Recipe} Sweet Pea & Basil Soup (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
When it’s hot, the kitchen may not be your favorite spot… It certainly isn’t mine. When the sun is shining, I like to pack my boys and go for long walks, and definitely not stay indoors where everybody’s bored! But, I love soups, even in the summer when I want something quick and easy. This […]
{Recipe} Quinoa & Sweet Potato Soup with Kale
When the baby is fussy and the preschooler is demanding, and even the husband is home all day preparing for exams, the last thing I want to do is prepare new and different food 3 times a day. On days like these, a big pot of soup saves me everytime, since I can make a lot and […]
