Monthly Archives: March 2009

Capture the Moment Photo Contest from Fit Pregnancy

March 28, 2009 – 1:46 pm

I came across this contest in the most recent issue of Fit Pregnancy. There are some amazing prizes, one of which is the Medela Freestyle Pump. Check it out and good luck! Capture the Moment Photo Contest

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Ready, Set, Grow!

March 27, 2009 – 2:13 pm

As I have written about in the past, the two week mark is when most babies go through a growth spurt. It is also when even the most stalwart breastfeeding mothers think about quitting. On Sunday, my son started breastfeeding at about 4pm – and pretty much kept breastfeeding through 6 am the next day. [...]

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Witty Wednesday

March 25, 2009 – 10:20 pm

My husband is a great help with our kids. Unfortunately, he’s also a great sleeper. I need to buy him one of these hats for the middle of the night feedings when a nudge and a “hey” don’t work.

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He Nurses, She Nurses

March 20, 2009 – 4:07 pm

We all talk about how each child, each person really, is different. Nowhere has it been more apparent for me than in breastfeeding. Granted my youngest hasn’t really had a chance to define his personality yet, but already he breastfeeds differently than his sister did. My first child was textbook. She would nurse 15 minutes [...]

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I Could Breastfeed on a Plane, I Could Breastfeed in the Rain…

March 18, 2009 – 8:25 pm

This week’s Witty Wednesday takes a page from Dr. Seuss. After looking at this month’s issue of Mom & Baby Magazine, I was inspired by a cartoon depicting places one would have never dreamed of breastfeeding, pre-baby.So here is my top -ten list of places I never, ever thought I would breastfeed. 10. At an [...]

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Breastfeeding is Sweeter (the second time around)

March 13, 2009 – 10:31 pm

So for those of you who have been following the blog, you know that I was struck with a bit of breastfeeding anxiety. I mean, sure I had done it before, but what if I had forgotten how? Thankfully, I am happy to say that while many of the first-time breastfeeding challenges are still there, [...]

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Witty Wednesday

March 11, 2009 – 5:25 pm

This post is for anyone who was the least bit undecided about breastfeeding. Hopefully, your hospital wasn’t so pushy!

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Pregnancy and Newborn Article

March 6, 2009 – 4:44 am

This month’s Pregnancy and Newborn has a great article on breastfeeding and the accessories that will make your life easier. They recommend a great nursing bra, nursing pillow, nursing cover, and nursing tank. While I disagree with the some of the answers in the FAQ section (nursing is more than a little uncomfortable during the [...]

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Belated Witty Wednesday

March 6, 2009 – 4:39 am

So it’s a little late, but still funny. Ahh, humor. The one accessory that nursing mothers can’t live without. Breastfeeding Humor

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