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Breastfeeding

Follow Friday Guest Post: Breast Feeding After Surgery

18.06.2010

When Karen contacted me asking if she could share her BFAS (Breast Feeding After Breast or Nipple Surgery) story I was thrilled. I am so amazed by Karen’s strength and determination.  Here is her story in her own words: *———————————————–* My breast reduction surgery was my 18th birthday gift from my parents. When I met [...]

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Breastfeeding

Why You Should Be Mindful of Your Language Too

17.06.2010

A few months ago I wrote a post on why we, as breastfeeding advocates need to be mindful of the language that we use in order to create an environment for positive advocacy.  I very much believe that our approach – including our language – directly relates in our ability to reach out to all [...]

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Breastfeeding

Work In Progress: Transition From CoSleeping to Own Room

15.06.2010

Baby E will be 16 months old in a few days and we are still co sleeping and breastfeeding.  We have started the transition to move her into her own room and we are doing our best to make is as simple and organic for Baby E as we can.  I have had a few [...]

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Breastfeeding

Follow Friday Guest Post: Overcoming A Breastfeeding Obstacle

11.06.2010

Today we are lucky to have an amazing story to continue the infant feeding series coming to us from Cindy from This Adventure, Our Life.  Cindy has a gorgeous 7 month old daughter, Bailey who she has been breastfeeding now for 7 months.  Her story did not start of easy – she and Bailey had [...]

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Baby Wearing

Wordless: Finally Happy Mommy + Baby

09.06.2010

We have not gotten more then 2hrs of sleep a night for past week. Thankful for this moment! ::Only time Baby E and I are smiling. Tummy-to-tummy hold in our Moby Wrap:: Would Love to Hear From You! Please Feel Free to Leave a Comment Below Top Mommy Blogs – Vote for us @ TopMommyBlogs.Com!

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Follow Friday Guest Post: Why Formula Was Right For Us

04.06.2010

For today’s guest post we are still continuing on with the infant feeding topic. Today is a bit different because instead of featuring a Mama that breastfed, we have a Mama sharing her story on why she didn’t breastfeed and why formula was the choice for her family.  Today we are welcoming Blair from Heir [...]

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Breastfeeding

Wordless: Beautiful Breastfeeding

02.06.2010

Photo Credit Photo Credit: Baby E and I Photo Credit Photo Credit Would Love to Hear From You! Please Feel Free to Leave a Comment Below Top Mommy Blogs – Vote for us @ TopMommyBlogs.Com!

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Follow Friday Guest Post: Exclusively Pumping & Successful !

28.05.2010

Today I am continuing on my guest posts related to infant feeding. This post today comes from Elizabeth (LutherLiz) and she is a mommy to a very handsome boy (Baby Goat) who is now 15 months. I put out a tweet looking for a mom who was able to exclusively pump for their baby and [...]

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Breastfeeding

Follow Friday: Why Can’t YOU Lactate?

14.05.2010

Today we are honored with a guest post from Lindsey at  Waking Up Williams. I am a huge fan and think you should all run over there (well, after you read more about her here) and I guarantee you will fall in love too. Blogging with her husband (JPW) and learning more about their life [...]

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