So much for hopin' folks. The rest of my family was not able to escape the flu bug. Last night we heard some coughing on the monitor around 9:30 and knew what it could mean. Sure enough, within a few seconds I heard the tell-tale sounds of vomiting, followed by the screams of a toddler who had ...
Parenting
It’s Just a Phase, So Treat it That Way
Meghan eating kale chips When it comes to toddlers and eating, I'm not even sure what the definition of a "phase" is since their eating habits and likes and dislikes are always changing. In reality, everything can be considered a phase since once you think you can get comfortable, everything ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part Three: Beyond the First Year
You can find Part One and Part Two of My Breastfeeding Story here and here. This portion of my breastfeeding story is the most personal and the Internet is an admittedly intimidating place to tell it. Without this part, however, my story is not complete and I can only hope that by sharing it I ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part Two
If you missed Part One of My Breastfeeding Story, check it out here By the time I made it to six months breastfeeding Meghan, the rough beginning seemed like a distant dream. I can't stress enough how much easier the whole process gets. Gone were the days of waking up totally engorged ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part One: The Beginning
When I was pregnant with Meghan I read books and pamphlets on breastfeeding, but what helped me the most was real stories from friends and family. I want to share my story as an attempt to help other moms, which is what this blog is all about. My decision to breastfeed was an easy one. I have ...