article: another long update

Well it's been a while again. I've been pretty busy. Sunday is my graduation, but I am too stressed to be excited LOL.

Our Thanksgiving was good, we were at the IL's.  The day after Thanksgiving we drove up to New Hampshire with the IL's to visit DH's grandfather and his wife, Barbara.  They are both really really nice.

Friday night my mom watched Brooke while DH and I went out to a bar with some friends.  We had a blast! Then we were on our way to another bar when my mom asked us to come home so she could go out, so we invited everyone back to our place and hung out.  It was nice to see our friends again, we are def going to do it again in the near future.  After classes end, I will be able to go out with my friends a lot more, and I can't wait.

I still haven't heard anything from those nanny jobs, but I am still looking. I really want to get a Nanny job, it would be perfect because I could bring Brooke to work with me.

Saturday I am getting my hair cut and Brooke is getting her first hair cut! She is only getting her bangs trimmed, but that means she is growing up way to fast on me!! I don't even use the boppy pillow anymore, she's just too big for it!!!

Well, that's my update. I'm sure I had more to write about, but my brain is absolutely not functioning right now.  All I can think about is how much work I have to get down, this is def the worst semester I've ever had.  Ciao!

article: cloth diaper craze

Here's an article on one family's experience with cloth diapers.  After using disposable for 8 months before switching to cloth, I can personally say that I will never go back to disposables.  Not only are cloth diapers healthier for Brooke and the environment, they are really cute, less expensive, they don't leak, and they don't smell as nearly as bad as disposables do!

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Pin on a fashionable diaper

The News Journal/BOB HERBERT Cherie Keenan of Wilmington changes her 1-year-old son, Liam, using a cloth diaper from his wardrobe of styles, patterns and fabrics. Keenan's son Gabriel McKenna, 11, watches from a safe distance.

article: CIO is bad!!

Here's a great article on why CIO is bad!! I could never let Brooke CIO!

Bradenton Herald | 11/24/2005 | Ignoring crying babies a bad practice

article: Formula recalls!!

When I read this article, all I could think was thank God we didn't have to worry about that! Dumb Nestle, this is why we boycott them, and I suggest other people do it too! Their buisness practices are about as ethical as the tobacco companies!!

domain-B : Indian business : companies : Nestle recalls baby milk in Europe

BBC NEWS | Europe | Baby milk scare widens in Europe

Italian authorities are seizing baby milk cartons across the country  

Here's also a link with info on the Nestle boycott.  

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8148/nestle.html

article: udderly yours pillow wins award

It's so nice to see that people who devote their time and energy into creating products that truly support breastfeeding are being acknowledged.  Kudos to them.

The Udderly Yoursâ„¢ Breast Pillow Wins Second Consecutive Award For Outstanding Product

article: importance of bf'ing for at least 6 months

According to UNICEF in this article, if more mothers would breastfeed to at least 6 months, a total of 1.3 million lives could be saved.  That's a lot of precious babies that could be saved just by breastfeeding.

CTV.ca | Breastfeeding saves lives of babies, UN says

article: police warns bf'ing mom in England

Well, despite the ignorance the police man showed, at least this story had a good ending.  Good for Kidney for introducing that bill.

United Press International - NewsTrack - Police warning outrages breastfeeding mom

articles: UN celebrates 15 years of supporting bf'ing

Here's a nice article on the UN and how it has supported breastfeeding for the past 15 years.  Since the UN has started its support, global breastfeeding has increased by 15%!

UNICEF and partners celebrate 15th anniversary of breastfeeding declaration

WebWire® | 15 Years After Innocenti Declaration, Breastfeeding Saving Six Million Lives Annually

articles: bf'ing lowers risk of diabetes for mothers

Cool articles on how bf'ing lowers the risks of diabetes for mothers....among other things.

VOA News - Study: Breastfeeding Lowers Mother's Diabetes Risk

News - Increased Duration of Breastfeeding Associated With Decreased Risk of Diabetes

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KELOLAND.COM: News, Weather and Sports for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Minnesota and IowaKELOLAND.COM: News, Weather and Sports for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa

article: nurture center celebrates 5 years

The Nuture Center celebrates 5 years of helping moms to breastfeed.

The Nurture Center Celebrates Five Years Helping New Parents - Retail & Franch

big update

Oh my, it's been so long since I've written in here. I've just been sooo busy with school. I'm absolutely swamped with work. I can't believe I only have 4 more weeks left, though. I'm excited and sad at the same time LOL.

Let's see....not much has been going on. I've just been doing school work.  Brookie is doing wonderful, of course.  She's growing up so fast, I can't believe it!! We bought her a toothbrush, and she loves it.  She just has to brush her teeth whenever she sees Mommy or Daddy brushing their teeth, LOL. She's so cute! And she gives kisses now!! Whenever I say to her, "I love you" or "Can I have a kiss?" she really leans over and gives me one! I love it! Today she was a kissing machine, she was giving me kisses when I wasn't even asking, it was so cute!! However, Brooke recently has learned the fine art of the tantrum.  This past weekend it was really bad.  We went to the library, and the book store and both places we had to leave because she threw tantrums.  The problem is that she is independent and wants to walk around, but she gets into things, so when we pick her up to carry her she throws a tantrum. But she's been better this week, thankfully.  She is getting taller too, she now can reach things that she couldn't reach before, and she can now crawl up on the couch by herself.  She also LOVES our new bed, and so do DH and I. It's nice having so much room with Brookie in the bed LOL!!

Hmmm....I think that is pretty much it.  With all the school work lately, my life has been pretty boring LOL. Oh, I did apply for three jobs, but haven't heard anything yet.  They are all nanny jobs, starting in January.  I really want to get a job where I can bring Brooke with me, I'd hate to leave her in a daycare.  I really hope I get a good nanny job, send good job vibes my way!!

Well, that's it.  I'll try to update more often, but don't be surprised if you don't hear from me that often for the next four weeks. I can't wait to graduate!!!!! Ciao!!

article: co sleeping safety

I know I've posted a lot of articles on this topic before, but I think that if you are co sleeping its important to review the safety rules whenever possible.

Co-Sleeping Safely - Attachment Parenting

article: buying slings to help tsunami victims

This is a great way for people to help out the victims of the tsunami.  I really respect these people for thinking of the mother's and how the mother's might need slings for carrying their babies.

press-citizen.com | Local News

article: AP = crunchy?

Cool article on how AP parenting can lead to crunchiness....which I agree with ;o)

Attachment Parenting and Natural Living - Attachment Parenting

article: babies and sleep

Well, babies and sleep seem to be in the news a lot lately. Here are some articles.

This article is especially interesting because it says that Dr. Ferber is changing his statements on CIO. I could never let Brooke cry it out, but I know some parents who do. However, these parents all have children over the age of 6 monhts. I think that letting a baby cry it out is horrible, but letting a young baby cry it out is barbaric and neglect.

Experts offer advice on getting babies to sleep

Here's another article on Dr. Ferber and his efforts to clarify his techniques.

Decades later, sleep doctor clarifies his theory - Nightly News with Brian Wil

And another article on babies and sleep.

ABC News: Desperate to Help Your Baby Fall Asleep?

Last one, LOL.

CTV.ca | Baby sleep experts changing their tune

article: AP basice

Just a little article on the basics of AP parenting. It's nice that more and more people are getting to know what AP parenting is.

Attachment Parenting Basics - Attachment Parenting

article: court lenient to bf'ing mother

Very interesting article. I must say, I agree with the courts allowing her time because she is nursing her baby.

Court lenient to breastfeeding mum - Fiji Times Online

article: bf'ing and celiac diesease

Article on how bf'ing can help fight celiac diesease (among other things).

Breastfeeding fights gluten intolerance or celiac disease

article: bf'ing center opens in Chico

Its nice to see people have more and more places to turn to for support while breastfeeding.

Chico Enterprise Record - Style

article: fight for your right to breastfeed

Here's a nice article describing one woman's determination to breastfeed despite it being condoned by family.  One important thing for new mothers to know is that she knows what is best for her baby, not anyone else.

Baby Food and Nutrition: Breastfeeding Baby: Fight for your right to breastfee

article: breast feeding death?!?!

This article really makes me angry. Especially the title.  They should have said, drunk mother kills baby or alcohol leads to baby's death, but no. They had to write the title to cast shadows on breastfeeding @@

Wis. Mom Accused in Breast-Feeding Death - EarthLink - U.S. News

aricle: dangers of patch

Just a head's up for anyone who uses the birth control patch.

USATODAY.com - Warning issued for birth-control patch

article: one breast is enough

Very cool story that shows where there is a will, there is a way.

One Breast Is Enough by Patricia G. Blomme

update

Well its been a while since I've posted, I've been really busy with schoolwork. Hmmm....Friday night we went over the IL's house to celebrate their wedding anniversary. 

Saturday was a waste.  The IL's came over and helped Jason move in our new queen sized bed, and I took Brooke out shopping and to eat lunch at Applebees so that she wouldn't get in the way.  Well it took a lot longer than expected, and the only good thing about that day was that Jason's grandmother came over also, and I love her.  We talked a lot about differences in parenting styles.  I didn't get to do homework or anything, and we were too tired to do anything Saturday night.

Sunday I spent the whole day doing homework.  I had a lot of papers due and got them all done in time, thankfully.  Monday, however, I had to miss class in order to go to the library to do research on the paper that was due today.

Today was really boring. Just did homework, went to class, and came home.

Brooke is doing really good, she's so cute! When I came home she ran up to me and gave me a big hug and cuddled with me for half an hour....it was really nice.

Well, I'm actually going to try to get some decent sleep tonight. Ciao!

article: alcohol and bf'ing

Interesting article on alcohol and breastfeeding.

Alcohol and Breastfeeding

article: nipple terror in american society

Excellent opinion piece on the view of the nipple in our society.

Editor's Opinion: Nipple strikes terror in American society - Opinions

article: co sleeping

I thought this article on co-sleeping was excellent! Very informative and positive!!

Wave bye-bye to the nursery - Monday, 11/07/05

With a crib virtually attached to her bed, Dianne LaGuardia — here breastfeeding 10-month-old Nathaniel while his twin sister, Alexis, plays — is able to keep a close eye on her infants. She and husband Mark sleep with the twins at night, joining a growing number of parents adopting this once-taboo method of parenting. (KNIGHT RIDDER NEWS SERVICE)

article: bf'ing in public

Interesting article on our culture's sexualization of the breast.

ASU Web Devil - Traywick: Beyond breast-friendly

article: mom college student

I just thought that this article was very interesting to me because it is something I can totally relate to. I've had fellow classmates tell me how they feel sorry for me because I am tied down in marriage with a child@@. What they don't realize is that I love my life and I've never been happier.

Daily Nebraskan - UNL student now puts family ahead of classes

article: bf'ing helps prevent allergies

Neat article on how breastmilk helps prevent allergies.

24 Hours Vancouver - Lifestyle: Breastfeeding helps keep allergies at bay in babies

hippy quiz

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precious baby

My precious baby fell asleep while I was nursing her and I couldn't help but take pictures. I can't even imagine my life before her, she's the best thing that has ever happened to me and I really do cherish these moments of quiet, relaxing nursing. I found the perfect poem to fit this moment:

 

 

 

 

Nursing a Toddler
by Janis Chrissikos

Sticky little chubby hands pull  my shirt,
clearly it’s time to nurse.

Now I have blue yogurt on my white bra,
I know it could be worse!

She’s too busy for cuddles and kisses,
we nurse to keep us in touch.

She wants to be big like her big sister,
sometimes its just too much.

So up on Mama’s lap she climbs again,
for comfort and a snack.

I hold her close, sweet and soft as she rests,
glad my baby is back.

I watch as she acts so independent,
but nursing reminds me.

Not to hurry her to grow up too fast,
for time will still find me.

Friends try not to act surprised but all say,
“When will she ever wean?”

I smile, “Well, I guess when she has classes,
she can nurse in between!”

boring, boring day

Well today was really boring. My witchcraft class last night was really cool, but I did find out that I have to do an extra 20 page paper in order to get the credits I need to graduate. Sigh, only 6 weeks left, and I'm getting excited. I ordered my cap and gown today and I can't wait to graduate.

Today I was bad and skipped class. I needed to work on some papers that are coming up as due and to clean the house. However, I got nothing done, thanks to Brooke being in a VERY needy mood. I have no problem devoting my time to her, but sometimes it does get frustrating when I can get nothing else done.

When Jason got home we went out to eat with my mom and then we went to the mall to buy his parents an anniversary present.  Tomorrow is their anniversary, so we have to go over there to celebrate with them, but Jason promised me we would be there two hours max, because I have so much school work to do.

Well that's pretty much it.  Brookie is still up and wanting to nurse now, so ciao!

article: feminism and parenting

This article only mentions breastfeeding in passing, but I still found it interesting.

Crosswalk.com - Albert Mohler's Weblog

article: bf'ing in Tucson

Another article on the good news in Tucson, AZ.

Breastfeeding Not a Problem in Tucson

really cute joke

A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard.  

The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog.

Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring on a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing.

In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door.

He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened. He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door.

As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys Strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls.

As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the Bed in her pajamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"

She again smiled and answered, "You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what in the world I did today?"

"Yes," was his incredulous reply.

She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it."

boring tuesday

Well, Monday was pretty boring. I just tried to get as much homework done as possible. Brookie was all boogery again, and still is. My cousin came over and then I went to class, which was actually pretty fun, probably because I'm a geek like that.

Today I took a mid-term exam, which I am pretty sure I did good in. I have to do a paper on Lichtenstein, which should be interesting LOL. Class was ok, I got home early and did homework. Brooke was really grumpy, I don't think she was feeling well. She actually fell asleep on the floor, clutching one of my shirts LOL! I took a pic and posted it, along with a pic of her and my cousin.

Well tomorrow is my witchcraft class, yay! I just finished a paper I have due tomorrow, and I have another one due Friday, one due Tuesday, and one due next Tuesday. Whew! Only seven more weeks left! Ciao!

article: bf'ing and hepatitis C

Interesting results from a study done on breastfeeding and the transmission of Hepatitis C.

Studies Clarify Risk Factors For Mother-to-child Transmission Of Hepatitis C Virus

articles: more on Chandler and Tucson, AZ

More updates on Chandler and Tucson, Az

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FOX11AZ.com | News for Tucson, Arizona | News | Local

article: program supports bf'ing

They should do this at my university. I hated having to pump in the bathroom...well, the room right before the bathroom, where the janitor's closet was located. I refused to pump in a stall. :o/

Daily Democrat Online - News