Blog Entries November 2009
by Barbara Dehn -
29th November 2009
I've been talking to a lot of moms lately who are overwhelmed and finding it difficult to get everything done PLUS take care of themselves. How many times do you find yourself agreeing to something, let's say having a holiday gathering at your house, doing the cooking and plastering a big smile on your face because you know that it's...
by Barbara Dehn -
25th November 2009
I saw a television story the other day about people who sell breastmilk on the Internet and those who buy it. I've blogged before about the dangers of doing exactly this but perhaps it bears mentioning again. If you're looking to buy breastmilk, please do so from a milk bank. There are several around the country (...
by Barbara Dehn -
22nd November 2009
This website is devoted to Moms Feeding Freedom. As I think about that, it also means that we need other freedoms in our lives. How about the Freedom to Relax. The Freedom to just BE, instead of Do. I'm guilty of being the type of mom who makes lists and then gets enormous satisfaction in crossing off the tasks on my...
by Kate Kahn -
18th November 2009
There are many reasons to breastfeed. Mothers' milk provides nutrients and antibodies that help protect the baby. And, breastfeeding can even help your body get back into shape and into it's routine. But there are also many reasons not to breastfeed. We've covered them before in this blog, but I'll name a few. ...
by Barbara Dehn -
15th November 2009
My friend, Mary Beth, is a 2nd grade teacher and has twins. She talks
about the importance of remembering the long term consequences of
short term decisions. This really applies when it comes to tantrums.
Give in early to a child with tantrums, and you can
plan to give in often and for the...
by Kate Kahn -
12th November 2009
Losing the weight gained while pregnant can be a daunting task. With my first child, I breastfed for 6 months but it took me forever to lose the weight. With my second child, I breastfed for 5 weeks and lost the weight in about 3.
We hear story after story about how nursing helps you lose weight. What's the real deal?...
by Barbara Dehn -
8th November 2009
I was talking to a mom, Jenn (not her real name) the other day, who’s
struggling with her 9 year old daughter’s tantrums and she said, “I
didn’t know….that by when I thought I was being a good mom and gave in
to her when she was younger that now...
by Kate Kahn -
4th November 2009
Do you think women who are breastfeeding should be exempt from jury duty? It's an interesting question. Currently 12 states allow for the exemption. In Florida, two lawmakers want to make it law and they've introduced legislation to that effect. They were motivated by a woman who called to say she was harangued in...
by Kate Kahn -
2nd November 2009
A 23-year old pregnant Minneapolis woman is going to give birth, live, on the Internet. Yes, you read it right. I had to share it because, well, how could I not!
Lynsee (whose last name is being kept private, even though everyone will know who she is once they watch!) is a teacher who has been blogging about her pregnancy...
by Barbara Dehn -
1st November 2009
1. What flu vaccines are available now?
- Right now there is a Flu Mist - this is a nasal spray that protects
against H1N1 (swine flu).
- The Flu Mist is for: people 2 - 49 who DO NOT have any underlying
health problems, health care workers,...
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