Last Thursday, I had my first clinical day on my path to becoming an IBCLC. For those of you not acquainted with the breastfeeding world, that stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I spent from 7:30 am until 5 pm helping new mommas learn how to breastfeed their babies. It was incredible. There were so many things I took… Read More
The Cold, Hard Truth.
I’m a liar. I didn’t mean to be. I thought I was telling the truth. But I wasn’t – I lied. And I’m not sorry. They say a picture is worth a thousand words… these are worth millions. Ruby and I have been breastfeeding. Exclusively. For nearly two weeks. I don’t know what changed. I don’t know why it happened…. Read More
At Peace.
It’s been two weeks since our journey to Albany. Ruby’s tongue has healed beautifully. There is no evidence of any tie. We continue to pull/stretch her tongue several times a day to be sure that there will be no readhesion. She appears quite pleased with her re-found tongue mobility; especially when eating solid foods. And yet… once again, my sweet… Read More
Ketchup.
I have intended to sit down and write every single day since we got back from Albany. I have lots to say. First, our trip went flawlessly. AFTER we got over the 2 hour delay in CLT on the tarmac, the rest of the trip was smooth as silk. Dr. Kotlow and his whole staff were amazing, as usual. They… Read More
A Last Hurrah.
Well, here we go. I’m typing this from the airport. Ruby and I are headed back to Albany to have her tongue tie re-addressed. A few weeks ago, I emailed Dr. Kotlow pictures of Ruby’s tongue, stating that I thought she ha re-adhered. He agreed and told me if we could make our way back out, he would divide the… Read More
Nursing Video
Ok. I’ve been filming Ruby nursing for a long time. I don’t think I’ve ever, before now, had a video that adequately demonstrates what a session is like for us – a typical, frustrating session. I hesitated to post it, because there is a ton of boob. Really, a ton. And Ruby was bottomless, but I covered that up. (It… Read More
