Breastfeeding has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Unlike some other activities, it’s also one that I will NOT give up on, no matter what, in spite of the challenges. Let me say here that I believe I will achieve exclusive breastfeeding with my daughter, and I will do whatever I need …
Our baby is the best. She smiles. She cuddles. She sleeps. She eats. We love her!
latched on to the other breast PROPERLY for a solid 5 min. sucked really well & pulled herself off asleep when done. YAY! we can do this. goal is back to birthweight, then fully feeding from me.
Today Alya latched and sucked steadily on my right breast for almost 20 minutes. I could hear her swallowing; her eyes were open; she was enjoying it and getting food from me. It was the best feeling ever!! No nursing aids or anything. This is what I’ve been dreaming of. Still have stages and steps …
I cannot believe that my blog post was lost!!! I take my minimal free time to write something constructive and positive about what is, right now, a really really difficult process, and all about what I’m learning and all the positive, helpful, empowering things I’m doing about it, and all the support I have, and …
Well. I just finished writing a long post about breastfeeding. I was nearing the end of the post when (as usual!) my computer shut itself down to do updates. Even though I had SAVED the post, it has disappeared. My first spare time to write something in days. My chance to use writing to support …
I’ve been wearing some awesome things since giving birth. The best have probably been the disposable underwear: super-comfortable and practical! Next, to keep my glasses on my face I’ve attached a small elastic band around each earpiece so it doesn’t slip. Super practical and comfy! So my hair doesn’t tickle baby, hair is always back: …
On arrival she offered to check my dilation (something that she doesn’t do routinely). I told her I wasn’t sure, because I didn’t want to be discouraged. She said she felt it would be encouraging, and I knew she would only tell me how it was going in positive terms. She checked and said I …
Our last midwife appointment was on Tuesday, Oct. 12 – 40 weeks pregnant. M wasn’t able to make it as he was trying to finish work in anticipation of baby’s imminent arrival, so I walked there on my own. It was good to have the chance to talk through my lingering anxiety over birth with …
i am holding baby in my arms. she is the sweetest bundle of softness in the world. i am tired and heading to bed.