When your baby is sick, it may feel difficult to put your mind at ease. However, taking steps to treat your child’s condition and get him or her back to good health is a surefire way to feel better....
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Supplementing basically means you are choosing an alternative to mix with milk. It does NOT mean you have given up. It does NOT mean you are lazy, incapable or any less of a parent by choosing to use an alternative to help with your feeds. The only reason I SAY THAT is because I have been there, I have doubted myself. ...
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If you have ever hand expressed milk or pumped you have probably noticed that sometimes the milk appears to look different at different times of the day, or might be a different color or consistency and that is because breastmilk does in fact CHANGE....
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The weaning process is going to be different for everyone and every baby. You do what you feel is best for you and one thing you have to remember is to not feel guilty in regards to whatever your decision may be. Never feel pressured to nurse if you don't want to. Never feel pressure to STOP nursing unless you want to!...
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN NURSING REMEMBER: Get comfortable, make sure baby has a WIDE mouth before you attempt to latch to avoid nipple soreness. Once you find a position that works for you make sure that you pull baby in close and keep them close to help them stay on the breast. If baby latches and it HURTS, remove baby. Try again...
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Breastfeeding is a team effort between you and baby! You are doing an amazing job so give yourself a break and remember it can take time!...
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So why am I being so hard on myself? I feel like I did a great job so why the guilt. It is insane how guilty one can feel over something that is not selfish to begin with. I really do love her and want to continue to put her first, but what about what I want for me? Why does that thought make me feel so BAD....
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I am going to share a super awesome list of things that have worked for me as a mom over the past few years that might help you too! These things come in handy especially during the first year!...
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Free yourself of that confining feeling of being attached to a pump or a baby. Forcing something to work. You are stressing you both out....
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You are doing the best that you can and never be afraid to ask for help because breastfeeding is super tough work!...
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So back up and stop judging because "You don't think it's what they should do" and start supporting because you are doing more harm than good by judging. ...
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Stop feeling embarrassed because if someone is worried or uncomfortable about you feeding your child that is 100% their problem ...
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life is so good <3
if i left...would anyone even notice. i feel like i am a burden to my home and to my family. i feel that i cause more stress than anything else. why do i get caught up in these feelings. it sucks.
Social distancing is making me realize even more how I have no friends. I hear from people only when they need me or need something from me. It's a good time to focus on family.
