Published on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by caryn
I interrupt this Earth Day series to bring you a whole slew of contests happening right now around the web. While I don't usually do this, the following contests I'm about to share with you are huge...the prizes are phenomenal...I would enter...so should you! By the way...all of the contests were hand-selected by me and you don't have to jump through hoops to enter.... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by caryn
After my daughter and I have stopped nursing, I will have spent over 2 years of my life breastfeeding. The relationship and bond that develop as a result of breastfeeding is indescribable. Some of the sweetest moments are at 2 or 3 am when our daughter, who's nestled against me starts to stir. She really never fully wakes up because I'm right there ready to nu... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by caryn
You'd think after nursing my son for 15 months, I'd be a pro at nursing in public. In all honesty, I still find breastfeeding in public to be challenging. I was at church a few weeks ago...we were at our couple's small group. Our daughter needed to nurse. The room was filled with young couples...most who have children. I left our table and went to the back o... Read More »
Published on Friday, March 5, 2010 by caryn
As a mom, nurse, and lactation educator, I have a significant amount of breastfeeding experience and education. And yet, with both of my children, I have had different experiences and different challenges, particularly in the early weeks. For many women, breastfeeding comes naturally. Some women, however, need a bit of support. I sought out lactation assistanc... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by caryn
My baby girl and I are hanging out, checking email, blogging, watching the news, and nursing. It's been our groove lately, once our toddler goes to sleep. Apart from growing a person (in other words, pregnancy), nursing is the deepest bond I'll have with my child. It's a natural extension of what my body did to sustain her in utero. For the next year (or more)... Read More »
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