Category: breastfeeding

This is by far my favorite time of year. The Holidays. I don’t know why its always put that way since we have dozens of ‘holidays’ during the year. Of course, my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Not for some noble reason that my great-great-grandmother on both sides was Cherokee. I apologize but I am more shallow … Continue reading “#Breastfeeding and the #Holidays: What Could Be More Fun? #thanksgiving”

Do you have a favorite place to nurse? Are there places you think breastfeeding would be inappropriate? Any places you wish were more breastfeeding-friendly? Tell us about it! My favorite place to nurse is my computer chair! My nursing pillow fits in there perfectly and I can blog while feeding the baby. I dont strain … Continue reading “Here and There and the Computer Chair! #breastfeeding”

Congrats to me. I am still going strong at 11 months! Breastfeeding Elijah is one of the true joys of my life and I am happy I have made it this far. Sure there have been trials: 1. Going back to work in December when he was 12 weeks with him refusing to take a … Continue reading “Breastfeeding Celebrations”

So here it is again. Another day, another dollar, another breastfeeding chat.  However, today we get down to the skin. Nursing in Public. Do you do it? Do I do it? How does one do it? I will say I am very lucky. Both my boys nursed like champs, perfect latch on so its really … Continue reading “Gasp! Nursing in Public…”

I am very upset today. I planned  my entire day around the Big Latch On Event.  We even decided to skip a Cub Scout event. I figured those come around every month but this is once a year and maybe this time next year I wont be breastfeeding. So I am sure you can tell … Continue reading “Disappointment at the Big Latch On Event”

Planning to Breastfeed? While breastfeeding is natural, it’s not exactly instinctual. Granted, baby will root and seek out the breast, smelling their way there, but it’s a relationship both you and baby have to work on together. You are partners – you need each other to be successful. The catch is, you can’t really practice … Continue reading “Guest Post – Planning to Breastfeed?”

Generations of Savings is looking for some guest posts on breastfeeding to feature next week for WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK!!!! Please email me with any questions or to apply. No length requirements. Topics must be approved by me.