{EXPLICIT WARNING} January and Brandon are talking potty training. Brandon recounts the horrific poopy discoveries he’s made throughout the house during this final round of potty training, and January reveals the most traumatizing poopy experience of her life as a result of potty training. Trigger warning for those of you still sensitive to trials and tribulations that involve toddler fecal…
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Homebirth of EllieMae
In the days leading up to the birth of EllieMae, I had been having contractions irregularly that would, right on time, wake me in the middle of the night, as well as my husband, Jeremiah. They would last for a few hours and then flitter away as if nothing had happened. I was sure I was going to be pregnant…
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Reflections on Extended Breastfeeding {One Mother’s Journey}
Today I was struck by the beauty of my breastfeeding relationship with my son. The light filtered through the window after our nap, the new crisp white sheets I had just put on the bed felt heavenly and looked so pure. My son’s hair – a golden blond – was moving in the breeze from the window and shining like…
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You Are Not Alone…Parenting is Wild!
Many times, when dealing with annoying, hard, ridiculous days (or kids), parents think it’s just them. They may get embarrassed or frustrated because they feel they are the only ones going through this… or this… or even goodness forbid this… It makes you want to do this (hey, if they can do it, why can’t we?)… You are not the…
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Breastfeeding at Birth and Beyond
Establishing a breastfeeding relationship isn’t always a care free experience. Starting your nursing relationship with your baby right at birth is not only normal, but a beautiful and natural way to bond. If you experience problems with breastfeeding, there is help! There are some great links in this post. In the meantime, enjoy these beautiful photos sent in by BWF…
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Breastfeeding Rocks!
Julianna sent this picture in. Her husband took this photo of her nursling (6 mo) and here BF’s nursling (22 months). You can see more of her pictures at Juliann Grey Photography. I just love photography. Add in motherhood and babies and it melts my heart. Jackie Sue and her son Alex at 4 months old. For you animal lovers.…
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BWF Women Normalize Breastfeeding: Part 3
I recently posted a blog post about normalizing breastfeeding and World Breastfeeding Week. I had so many submissions of breastfeeding pictures from BWF Mamas, that I decided to do a series of posts. Here is round 3. Breastfeeding isn’t ‘normal’ or ‘not normal’. It just is. It is how our bodies were made to feed our babies. Don’t get me…
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World Breastfeeding Week: Part 2
It just so happens to be World Breastfeeding Week! Here are more BWF Mama breastfeeding pictures to celebrate. Here is one of my favorite nursing pics! My friend Morgan tandem nursing. Picture by Mae Burke Photography for her “In Mama’s Arm’s” project. This sweet picture is Kim and her bubba Treya. Magen nursing her son Samuel Thor straight out of…
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The Beauty and Normalcy of Breastfeeding: Part 1
As many of you know, breastfeeding pictures are routinely removed from Facebook, while raunchy pictures and pages remain. Don’t worry, this isn’t another blog post to bash FB and their policies. While I do not like it and do not agree, I have accepted that it is their site and we are all using it for free. They own it,…