Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. I'm walking in March for Babies because I want to do something about this. And I need your help.
Please support my walk. Making a secure donation is easy: just click the 'donate now' button on my personal page that can be viewed using the link below. Thank you for helping me give all babies a healthy start!
The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
March of Dimes - My Personal Page
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
When Breastfeeding Ends
I started weaning my son about a month before his first birthday. I first cut back to only one feeding a day and pumping only once at work. This routine really helped lesson the pain of drying up. It was actually much easier than I thought it would be. He was ready and so was I. The last time I breastfed was the day before his first birthday and he never acted as if he noticed anything had changed the day after or since then.
I worried that our relationship would change and that he might not need me as much after being weaned but I was wrong. Our relationship continues to grow even more now than before because he can express his love by hugs, saying mama, and smiling at me like I am candy or a puppy, which is truly the best.
Breastfeeding is an amazing experience but there is much more joy and growing to come so enjoy your moments now and just know that you will always have moments like this even after your child is weaned.
I would love your feedback so please share any input or opinions you might have about breastfeeding, weaning, or anything you feel like talking about. Thank you!
I worried that our relationship would change and that he might not need me as much after being weaned but I was wrong. Our relationship continues to grow even more now than before because he can express his love by hugs, saying mama, and smiling at me like I am candy or a puppy, which is truly the best.
Breastfeeding is an amazing experience but there is much more joy and growing to come so enjoy your moments now and just know that you will always have moments like this even after your child is weaned.
I would love your feedback so please share any input or opinions you might have about breastfeeding, weaning, or anything you feel like talking about. Thank you!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Hello Blog
Time has flown by so quickly. My son turns 11 months old tomorrow. This last year has been a wonderful blur. I wouldn't change one minute of it other than wishing I had a little more time for my blog.
I don't have a particular topic but just some off the top tips.
Watch out for your jeans top button when breast feeding. Once I picked my son up after he finished feeding and I saw a pretty deep indent from where my button dug into his rib. I felt horrible so I hope to save another mom from the same agonizing moment.
Keep your diaper bag packed at all times. You learn from experience when you don't pre-pack the diaper bag with the essentials you are bound to forget one of them. Keep the diapers, wipes, extra socks, blanket, bib, sippy, and washclothes stocked and prefill after each time out. It may sound like extra effort but you are going to see it pay off when you are in a rush to make it somewhere on time which is a miracle in itself for anyone who has a child.
I hope to share more with you soon. Until then I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
I don't have a particular topic but just some off the top tips.
Watch out for your jeans top button when breast feeding. Once I picked my son up after he finished feeding and I saw a pretty deep indent from where my button dug into his rib. I felt horrible so I hope to save another mom from the same agonizing moment.
Keep your diaper bag packed at all times. You learn from experience when you don't pre-pack the diaper bag with the essentials you are bound to forget one of them. Keep the diapers, wipes, extra socks, blanket, bib, sippy, and washclothes stocked and prefill after each time out. It may sound like extra effort but you are going to see it pay off when you are in a rush to make it somewhere on time which is a miracle in itself for anyone who has a child.
I hope to share more with you soon. Until then I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Review of Infantino Noodle Teether - Best Teether Toy
My son loves the Infantino Noodle Teether. He touches and chews on each little arm with the biggest smile on his face. He often pokes his finger through the center playfully and puts it up to his eye to look through. Even if he has a lot of other teether toys within his grasp, the Infantino Noodle Teether is always the preferred choice. You will enjoy seeing your child use the Infantino Noodle Teether as much as he/she enjoys playing with it.
The Infantino Noodle Teether can be purchased at many stores but the best prices I saw advertised for this item were from Amazon and BabyAge.
Friday, September 25, 2009
My Review of Fisher-Price Rumble and Learn Driver
The Rumble & Learn Driver by Fisher-Price is an interactive learning driver that encourages & rewards babys learning through play! The steering wheel and gear shift rumble as baby turns the wheel and changes gears, while the puppy character moves back and forth on the dashboard. ...
Wonderful Toy
By New Mom to Mom from Bothell, WA on 9/25/2009
Cons: Tips over easily
Best Uses: Imaginative Play, Indoor, Creative Development
Describe Yourself: Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
This is such a wonderful toy. It has three different sound modes and they are all entertaining and educational. It has been so fun to see my son learn how to turn the wheel, pull the shifter, and recognize different songs and sounds without any instruction. If he's in a bad mood, I can sit or lay him beside the Rumble and Learn Driver and he can't help but be distracted and quickly absorbed by the sounds and lights. The best part about this toy is that the songs and sounds do not get annoying, even though we hear them over and over again. There are some toys you want to put away after two days but this is not one of them.
Having Fun with Fisher Price Rumble & Learn Driver
Tags: Picture of Product, Using Product
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Nursing Strike
Recently my son suddenly stopped wanting to nurse. The first day I didn't think too much of it and just thought it must be due to teething pain or the cold that he was having at the time. It wasn't until the third day I started to think, "Did my baby just decide to wean himself?".
My son's nursing strike lasted three days. I considered taking the opportunity of the break to wean him but my heart was just not in it so I continued to nurse once he indicated he wanted to again.
Nursing is a very special bonding experience for mother and baby so when it abruptly stops unexpectedly, it can actually be very hard emotionally to accept. Even though my son's nursing strike only lasted three days, I actually experienced a real feeling of sadness and rejection. I was even amazed and surprised at myself by how hard I was taking it.
The sites below provided great information about nursing strikes. Reading these made me feel good to know that this is a common experience for babies between three and eight months old and that it is most often temporary. I hope my sharing this information may help another mom who may be wondering why their baby stopped nursing.
La Leche League - My Baby Is Suddenly Refusing to Nurse
Baby Center - Nursing Strike
Stork Net - Nursing Strike
Disney Family Parenting - What Experts Say
My son's nursing strike lasted three days. I considered taking the opportunity of the break to wean him but my heart was just not in it so I continued to nurse once he indicated he wanted to again.
Nursing is a very special bonding experience for mother and baby so when it abruptly stops unexpectedly, it can actually be very hard emotionally to accept. Even though my son's nursing strike only lasted three days, I actually experienced a real feeling of sadness and rejection. I was even amazed and surprised at myself by how hard I was taking it.
The sites below provided great information about nursing strikes. Reading these made me feel good to know that this is a common experience for babies between three and eight months old and that it is most often temporary. I hope my sharing this information may help another mom who may be wondering why their baby stopped nursing.
La Leche League - My Baby Is Suddenly Refusing to Nurse
Baby Center - Nursing Strike
Stork Net - Nursing Strike
Disney Family Parenting - What Experts Say
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Regalo Easy Diner Portable Hook-On High Chair
I just wanted to share a review I recently posted on Amazon for this item. I would love your feedback or recommendations on other travel high chairs if you would like to share with me. Thank you!
Amazon Review
I gave this item 3 out of 5 stars
Title of review: Nice but does not recline.
The Regalo Easy Diner is very compact and easy to take with you anywhere. My son is 8 months old, around 21lbs and he is able to sit in the chair well but when he is tired he slouches since the chair does not have a reclining option. I like everything about the chair except for that the back of the chair is very upright and does not recline. I still think a portable chair is nice to have for a family on the go but if you can find one that reclines I recommend that one over this one.
Here is my son enjoying a cold beverage in the Regalo Easy Diner while in a hotel room on vacation. It sure was easier packing this seat instead of a large high chair.
Amazon Review
I gave this item 3 out of 5 stars
Title of review: Nice but does not recline.
The Regalo Easy Diner is very compact and easy to take with you anywhere. My son is 8 months old, around 21lbs and he is able to sit in the chair well but when he is tired he slouches since the chair does not have a reclining option. I like everything about the chair except for that the back of the chair is very upright and does not recline. I still think a portable chair is nice to have for a family on the go but if you can find one that reclines I recommend that one over this one.
Here is my son enjoying a cold beverage in the Regalo Easy Diner while in a hotel room on vacation. It sure was easier packing this seat instead of a large high chair.
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