Yesterday after a diaper change I had an impulse to put Alya on the little potty we have (Baby Bjorn – simple, good design, cute!). She sat for a few minutes and smiled and then, as I said “Psss” … pee came out! I lifted her up and there it was … we caught our …
Friday was a good day! Woke up rested with cutie pie cuddling on my chest. Mom visited and we sorted through a box of baby clothes. A lovely visit with a friend and her mom. Then a trip out to visit a friend and pick up milk – good conversation about babies, partners and spirituality. …
Alya’s been growing and changing at Supergirl rates! Some of her recent advances: Even more smiling! Almost all the time, barring when she’s desperate for food. Supporting her weight, and bending and straightening her legs while doing it. Sitting up! Okay, she will fall over if not guided, but she can sit up and hold …
I’m reading a book called “Defining your own success” about breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery. Though that’s not my situation, it has been recommended as it addresses ways to deal with reduced lactation. The book is mainly inspiring as the author firmly believes that any breastfeeding is better than none – the benefits of even …
We had our first public nursing emergency this week. On our way with some errands, Alya was awake as we left the house and still awake as I pulled into a gas station. She was calm as I started the pump, but when I got back into the car I realized she was crying – …
I can’t stop thinking about milk production, so I thought I might as well write about it. Though my supply is low, I still could continue nursing Alya into toddlerhood, and that is my current goal. To do that, I will need to maximize and maintain my existing milk supply. And to do that, given …
Now that we know I don’t make enough milk, and we will be supplementing indefinitely, we invested in a set of 6 glass bottles with slow flow nipples to simplify the feeding process. However, it’s never simple. I could complain for hours about all the nuisance and frustration associated with not being able to nurse …
After more research and ongoing limits to my milk supply, I’ve realized that it is not going to increase. I’ve been learning about hypoplastic tubular breast syndrome (http://www.007b.com/breast_size_breastfeeding.php) and reading more about women who are not able to increase their supply no matter what (following this discussion thread: http://www.mothering.com/community/forum/thread/110168/does-anyone-else-have-insuffient-glandular-tissue/100). After my visit to the breastfeeding …
Supergirl: when she raises her arms above her head. Also, since her neck is stronger, when M holds her she looks like she’s flying! Stevie: Because she loves to bob her head around and look at everything. Stretchy Monster: When waking or after eating, she’s the queen (and monster) of stretch! Her back arches, her …
So many aspects of being a parent feel like I’ve experienced them before. When Alya first started nursing, in spite of the challenges and frustration, I had a deep sense that I had nursed before – not just the day before, but years before or in another life. Similarly, holding her, sleeping with her, caring …