It’s breastfeeding awareness week. And I would like to make you aware of the fact that not all nursing relationships end by the child’s first birthday. None of mine did, anyway. I nursed Olivia until she was over two years old. Twenty-six months, I do...
When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, I did a little research. Some of that research was to see what the probability was of myself also getting the disease later in life. Three things I learned surprised me, but also comforted me. You can reduce your risk of...
When I first heard that there was a breastfeeding baby doll, the thought that went through my head was, “Finally!” I was tired of confusing my daughter with dolls that came with plastic bottles when she never actually witnessed me using plastic bottles on...
My Benjamin craves human touch. He will not be fooled or satisfied with any alternatives. When he is upset, his little hand shoots out and up, searching for my neck. When he finds it, his whole body relaxes. His hand remains on my warm skin, feeling my pulse,...
In Part One, I introduced a few ideas on how to reduce the cost of a birthing experience. Now I’d like to share what I know about how to actually afford to bring the baby home. The main way to save money in this area is to change your frame of mind when it...