Boobie Claw Machine
9:36 AM Posted In breastfeeding , random Edit This 2 Comments »
If I win one of these prizes for my nursling, will I get a few moments of peace?
Because Lizards Need Breastmilk Too!
8:30 AM Posted In breastfeeding , mothering , riok Edit This 0 Comments »
My Budding Artists
5:00 PM Posted In art , breastfeeding , family , kyla , parenting , riok Edit This 1 Comment »
A few moments ago, my daughter came in my room to give me this.
In case the writing on the skirt is hard to read, I took a close-up photo of it too. My heart is melting.
My two year old, upon hearing all of my sighs and cheers about what a wonderful daughter I had and how talented she was, quickly came running into the room with this.
I love these moments. It's times like these that ensures that my dear children do not get thrown out with the weekly trash.
In case the writing on the skirt is hard to read, I took a close-up photo of it too. My heart is melting.
My two year old, upon hearing all of my sighs and cheers about what a wonderful daughter I had and how talented she was, quickly came running into the room with this.
I love these moments. It's times like these that ensures that my dear children do not get thrown out with the weekly trash.
The Past Year
1:30 PM Posted In blogs , breastfeeding , holidays , parenting Edit This 1 Comment »In the tradition of "If all of the other kids jumped off of a bridge/cliff, would you?" (yes, apparently I would) Here are some of the things that I have been up to the past year.
1. I have attended the 3 births necessary for Doula certification.
2. I have continued to successfully nurse my toddler son.
3. I have moved.
4. I have FINALLY gotten my daughter the help she has needed/deserved for years in this new school system.
5. I have ended a relationship.
6. I have been very, very alone. Even when others are around, alone.
7. I have been to more soccer and basketball games, band concerts than I can count.
8. I visited a new city.
9. I attended several different breastfeeding trainings and conferences (approx. 45 hrs)
10. I have spent one more year dedicating 10-15 hours a week helping other mothers successfully breastfeed their children.
At the end of the day, I never think it's enough.
1. I have attended the 3 births necessary for Doula certification.
2. I have continued to successfully nurse my toddler son.
3. I have moved.
4. I have FINALLY gotten my daughter the help she has needed/deserved for years in this new school system.
5. I have ended a relationship.
6. I have been very, very alone. Even when others are around, alone.
7. I have been to more soccer and basketball games, band concerts than I can count.
8. I visited a new city.
9. I attended several different breastfeeding trainings and conferences (approx. 45 hrs)
10. I have spent one more year dedicating 10-15 hours a week helping other mothers successfully breastfeed their children.
At the end of the day, I never think it's enough.
Sling Giveaway!!!
8:53 AM Posted In baby , blogs , breastfeeding , contest , giveaway , slings Edit This 0 Comments »
Find out how you can get yours!!
These are 2nd Womb baby slings offered by The True Face of Birth blogspot.
Good Luck winning yours! My son LOVED his ring sling, as did I. It was a life-saver through the first 9 months and I can still use it with him now that he's 2 years old. I remember how empowered I felt when I could walk through the grocery store, using both of my hands to shop, and nurse him at the same time. Plus, no one could even tell what we were doing. I often had people stop to admire him without even noticing we were nursing.
These make WONDERFUL shower gifts too!
These are 2nd Womb baby slings offered by The True Face of Birth blogspot.
Good Luck winning yours! My son LOVED his ring sling, as did I. It was a life-saver through the first 9 months and I can still use it with him now that he's 2 years old. I remember how empowered I felt when I could walk through the grocery store, using both of my hands to shop, and nurse him at the same time. Plus, no one could even tell what we were doing. I often had people stop to admire him without even noticing we were nursing.
These make WONDERFUL shower gifts too!
Protect, Promote, & Support Breastfeeding
8:27 AM Posted In baby , birthday , breastfeeding , health , politics Edit This 0 Comments »
Listed below is what you would be asking of president-elect Barack Obama if you chose to sign this petition created by the United States Breastfeeding Committee.
Please take the following actions to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding, the foundation of lifelong health:
1. Instruct the Surgeon General to issue a statement in support of breastfeeding urging all sectors (governmental and non-governmental) involved in supporting women, children, and families to improve their breastfeeding policies.
2. Enact a national paid family leave policy.
3. Endorse the World Health Organization’s International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as well as the Global Strategy for Infant & Young Child Feeding.
4. Ask the Federal Trade Commission to monitor infant formula marketing.
5. Ask the Food and Drug Administration to include labeling on powdered infant formula warning that it is not sterile and providing instructions on how to properly reconstitute it.
6. Highlight the benefits for employers of workplace breastfeeding support programs as part of your program to promote flexible work arrangements.
7. Urge all insurers to cover lactation care and support services.
8. Approve an increase in breastfeeding support funds for the USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), especially to support the peer counseling program.
9. Instruct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to recommend that all hospitals achieve the Baby-Friendly designation.
10. Ensure that emergency management agencies are trained in breastfeeding support and have breastfeeding supply kits available for distribution in emergencies.
Please take the following actions to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding, the foundation of lifelong health:
1. Instruct the Surgeon General to issue a statement in support of breastfeeding urging all sectors (governmental and non-governmental) involved in supporting women, children, and families to improve their breastfeeding policies.
2. Enact a national paid family leave policy.
3. Endorse the World Health Organization’s International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as well as the Global Strategy for Infant & Young Child Feeding.
4. Ask the Federal Trade Commission to monitor infant formula marketing.
5. Ask the Food and Drug Administration to include labeling on powdered infant formula warning that it is not sterile and providing instructions on how to properly reconstitute it.
6. Highlight the benefits for employers of workplace breastfeeding support programs as part of your program to promote flexible work arrangements.
7. Urge all insurers to cover lactation care and support services.
8. Approve an increase in breastfeeding support funds for the USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), especially to support the peer counseling program.
9. Instruct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to recommend that all hospitals achieve the Baby-Friendly designation.
10. Ensure that emergency management agencies are trained in breastfeeding support and have breastfeeding supply kits available for distribution in emergencies.
Breastmilk, it does a baby good!
3:00 PM Posted In baby , breastfeeding , mothering , nablopomo , pumping , riok Edit This 1 Comment »
When a toddler goes to the fridge looking for the yummiest thing they can find, what else would they come out with except for pumped mommy milk?!
My baby boy had been visiting his dad the night before, causing his mommy to pump breast milk. I had not been feeling very well and did not have the energy to clean parts, so I just stuck the entire containers in the fridge. Of course, when baby went to raid the fridge, he was pleasantly surprised! He took his milk to the coffee table, so as not to miss a moment of Max & Ruby.
Mmmmmmm, breastmilk, it does a baby good!!!
My baby boy had been visiting his dad the night before, causing his mommy to pump breast milk. I had not been feeling very well and did not have the energy to clean parts, so I just stuck the entire containers in the fridge. Of course, when baby went to raid the fridge, he was pleasantly surprised! He took his milk to the coffee table, so as not to miss a moment of Max & Ruby.
Mmmmmmm, breastmilk, it does a baby good!!!
