When I was dealing with the struggles of getting my daughter to nurse, I told myself that someday, when we were happily nursing away without issues any longer, I would celebrate by purchasing something special. I wasn't certain what exactly would commemorate such a special occasion until the day I saw Gustav Klimt's print, Mother and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the March Carnival of Breastfeeding! This month's theme is 'the joys of breastfeeding.' You'll find links to other bloggers' contributions at the bottom of this one. nursing little one skin so soft beneath my lips a scent so unique busy wiggle worm multi-tasking even now nursing while you sleep taking... Continue Reading →
This post is part of the 2010 API Principles of Parenting blog carnival, a series of monthly parenting blog carnivals, hosted by API Speaks. Learn more about attachment parenting by visiting the API website. I'm a low supply mom, and as such, I don't make enough milk for my children. We knew this was a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the February Carnival of Breastfeeding! This month's theme is overcoming obstacles. Be sure to check out the other posts on this theme at the bottom of this post. I'm a low supply mom. Due to some medical conditions, I don't make enough milk for my children. Going through that with my first child... Continue Reading →
I came across this propaganda poster in a museum one time. It took me a while to track it down. I knew it had a picture of a woman breastfeeding and that it was from WWI. I eventually found it at HistoryNYC. I love the poster. It speaks to me as a woman and mother.... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 