by Jennifer | May 4, 2020 | Breastfeeding, Parenthood, Postpartum, The First Year
It feels like ripping off the world’s largest band aid in slow motion. You know you’ll be okay, you know it has to be done, but it still hurts a little. I know in my heart this is the right choice for me. Even before the mild bout of mastitis at 10 months...
by Jennifer | Jun 28, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Health, Postpartum, The First Year
My sister told me a story yesterday and it’s been grinding my gears ever since. Her friend was sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office with her newborn, and an ignorant, insensitive soul told her “It’s a shame you won’t be able...
by Jennifer | Jul 19, 2017 | Breastfeeding, The First Year
My Little Dude is almost 9 months old. Which means it has also been almost 9 months since that day in the hospital when he was snatched from my arms AS I WAS TRYING TO NURSE HIM (my perception at the time; keep in mind I was medicated and running on fumes). The doctor...