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Halfway 26 Aug 2013 | 05:44 pm
When Nathan was two weeks old, I sat in the Lactation office of our hospital. The lactation consultant asked me what my goals for feeding him were (this was after we knew he needed supplementation and...
A Day in the Life 23 Aug 2013 | 04:29 am
I wanted to do a “Day in the Life” post to document what life has been like this summer with two kids, before all of our fall activities (school, Bible Study, and Cubbies) start up next month. In some...
Breastfeeding After Reduction: What’s Helped Me 5 Aug 2013 | 06:20 pm
I’m continuing to share about my experience breastfeeding, or providing breast milk, after a breast reduction. You can read more about my personal experiences with breastfeeding post-reduction here. ...
Nathan: Two Months 31 Jul 2013 | 05:57 pm
Nathan is two months old! I’m not sure how that happened, since he was just born yesterday, but whatevs. (Seriously, his baby-hood is flying by so much faster than Colton’s did, and with much less pho...
My Quotable Kid 23 Jul 2013 | 05:23 pm
Colton: Something hurts me Mommy. Something hurts me on my finger. Me: (stops the van as we are pulling out to go to school) “Okay, let me see.” (sees tiny little paper cut-like scrap on one finger) “...
Breastfeeding After a Reduction: My Story So Far 16 Jul 2013 | 08:21 pm
Nine years ago, I had a breast reduction. At the time, I was told I may be able to breastfeed, I may not, I would just have to just wait and see. Two children in, I have found little information about...
Nathan: One Month 5 Jul 2013 | 06:10 pm
Nathan’s first month has flown by! He is the most wonderful addition to our family; laid back, not much phases him, apart from the occasional head-butts from his older brother. At one month, Nathan i...
Colton at Three 1 Jul 2013 | 05:06 pm
Dear Colton, Now you are three! The past three years have been a wonderful adventure watching you grow, seeing your personality develop, and learning to parent you. You have brought so much joy to ou...
What’s in my Hospital Bag 12 Jun 2013 | 04:42 pm
In my first pregnancy, I spent lots and lots of time ready hospital packing lists and talking to other moms to figure out what I should pack in my bag to take to the hospital. I followed a lot of trad...
What’s in my Hospital Bag 12 Jun 2013 | 04:42 pm
In my first pregnancy, I spent lots and lots of time ready hospital packing lists and talking to other moms to figure out what I should pack in my bag to take to the hospital. I followed a lot of trad...
