Living. And loving. And hurting.
I had a skype consult with an amazing IBCLC. (Look ma, I gave her a chance!) She has worked with Dr. Jack Newman, and has been a supporter of nursing women – and women in general – for years. I didn’t ask for her permission to use her name on my blog… but suffice to say, she is wonderful. We… Read More
Wow. I mean, really. Wow. Did I hope that my blog would get out there, and I would find help? Yeah, you bet I did. Did I have any idea it would recieve the attention, support, love, caring, kindness, suggestions, advice, and amazing offers for assistance that it did? I had no clue. Absolutely no clue at all. This is… Read More
Ok, internets. I’m coming to you for help. I know I said I was through, that I had given up. But I truly haven’t. I don’t know if I will ever allow myself to REALLY give up. So I’m asking you… I’m begging you to help me. All moms who have breastfed, all mommies who have tried to breastfeed, all… Read More
This is a really, really hard post for me to write. Part of me doesn’t want to write it, but instead keep it secret and act like everything is okay. I can’t keep on like this. I took Ruby across the country to a specialist, advanced in his field to remedy a problem. He fixed her mouth, but he did… Read More
I keep messaging, texting, tweeting and talking on the phone about this with people. I can never remember whom I’ve told what, and how much they know, so I really want to get it all in one place. From the start, Ruby has been unusual. At birth, she latched right away, and nursed like a pro. But it became evident… Read More
I hate that term. Nipple confusion. Ruby is not confused. She knows exactly what she wants. She wants the nipple from a bottle, and putting the breast in her mouth makes her ANGRY. I have asked and asked for advice and help. I have spoken to numerous lactation consultants. Other breastfeeding moms. Internet websites. Anything I can find. There are… Read More
