Category Archives: breastfeeding

The Breastfeeding Doll…Just a Toy

I wasn’t going to write about the Breast Milk Baby Doll. I didn’t see a need to, nor did I even think it was a big deal. Why such controversy over a doll that promotes breastfeeding? Breastfeeding after all is a natural, wonderful way to feed your baby. The benefits are numerous and well known….

Monday Morning Mamas

I have been so inspired during this Problogger/SITS 31DBBB Challenge. From the link post to the opinion post to seeing what all you wonderful bloggers are doing that I decided to start this Monday Morning Mamas.  Many of you already do this sort of thing, whether it’s a meme, a weekly shout out, or scouring…

Breastfeeding Broke My Heart

Or, rather, the inability to truly breastfeed broke my heart. I wasn’t sure I’d be ready to tell my story for quite some time. I felt inspired, compelled to share it now, don’t know why…but here it is… “You have insufficient glandular tissue.”  These words were spoken to me by my lactation consultant after what…

The First Symptom of Pregnancy

No, it’s not the nausea, fatigue, or tender breasts…I believe the first symptom of pregnancy has got to be the Mommy Guilt. We’re all afflicted by it and if you think about it, mommy guilt was probably the first pang of pregnancy you felt. Case in point, what did you do immediately after realizing that…