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Letters From Locke is writing 100 letters on his blog and number 1 was about breastfeeding 💜
'We learned two things: we barely knew anybody who’d breastfed, and all the research we uncovered pointed to breastfeeding as the best option. Two contradicting facts. So, as the typically male other half, I thought practically: let’s try what’s most cost effective. ‘As long as you’re alright with that,’ I added hastily, because at the end of the day, it wasn’t my breasts being rented out here.'
Letter One: All Things Breastfeeding
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Do you want to know a secret? Come on in close now. Ready? Women… have… BREASTS! I’m just going to allow you a moment to comprehend that fact. All better? Please, close your half-…
If you are questioning whether you are a good enough Mum?
Hugzilla Blog has pulled together this nifty quiz to ease your mind once and for all.
Spoiler alert - you are a kickass mum.
Ps don't read if you're a kickass mum who doesn't like swearing
TAKE OUR QUICK QUIZ: Are You a Kick-Ass Mum?
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If self-flagellation was an Olympic sport, mothers around the world would make Usain Bolt look like a bit of a loser who needs to try harder. If there’s one thing us mums do exceptionally well, it’…
Back when I was cool, I had a nipple pierced. I removed it about 2 years before my son was born but my nipple was permanently changed.
It actually kind of helped. I have very small, flat nipples and my pierced side is much more prominent, due to the scar tissue. Although I had initial attachment problems with both kids, they preferred my previously pierced side!
Can I breastfeed with pierced nipples?
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Will I have problems breastfeeding if my nipples are pierced?
Life on Wallace is breastfeeding twins and one isn't gaining as much weight as the other.
I would encourage her to check in with an IBCLC because even though I think she's doing amazingly, it sounds like she has some concerns about breastfeeding her twins and I think an IBCLC could help ease her mind.
Any other suggestions?
I’ve got a baby who isn’t gaining weight
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I’m a relaxed kind of parent, mostly. But twins throw up new challenges. One of those challenges is a baby who isn’t gaining weight. It’s not a challenge I’ve faced before. I tend to have chunky boy babies, rolls for days. I had a hunch Miss R was rather light. The girl’s had their 4Read more
My posts have slowed down lately while I find some balance in my busy life.
But I'm very happy tonight to be dancing along to some Cat Empire in the kitchen while I cook dinner.
If you're living a busy life, I hope you've found time to do something nice for yourself today, even if it's just shaking your booty to some music while you try to get your meat, vegetables and pasta all cooked and ready at the same time 💜
