Category Archives: parental ponderings

13.Oct.05

Cloth Diapers

Mrs. Butler noted that it seemed I am experimenting with a number of different diapers these days and wondered what I thought of them, and in the spirit of Tricia and Serina‘s recent posts, I am happy to comply.

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21.Sep.05

Making Slings and Using Them, Too

I have made a fair number of slings lately, mostly for locals, and am perfecting the process. It’s fun and rewarding to see people out and about using them! I am making both adjustable ring slings and pouches. I still … Continue reading →

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26.Aug.05

Vaccines, Fetal Tissues and Other Considerations

We are not anti-vaccination. Kate was fully vaccinated ’til her first birthday, and though I do think it is the parents’ right to choose whether to vaccinate or not, we want our children protected both from diseases and from spreading … Continue reading →

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05.Aug.05

WBW Roundup

Breastfeeding hasn’t always been easy. In the first year, I battled engorgement, mastitis and thrush. But I wouldn’t have traded any of it for a shorter period of nursing. Even beyond the nutritional and health benefits, nursing is great for … Continue reading →

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04.Aug.05

Why I Demand Feed (WBW)

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03.Aug.05

WBW link

My favorite link for breastfeeding related information is www.kellymom.com. It is a wealth of knowledge and organized well to boot.

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02.Aug.05

When to Start Solids (WBW)

The theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week is breastfeeding and the family table. One of the biggest ways this affects parents is when to start solids. The American Academy of Pediatrics used to give the green light to starting … Continue reading →

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01.Aug.05

World Breastfeeding Week

This week is World Breastfeeding Week! As a nursing mom, I am excited about this chance to share in an event with mothers around the world. Yes, I’m 18.5 weeks pregnant and still nursing Kate, who will be 13 months … Continue reading →

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20.Jul.05

Sleeping Through the Night?

When people talk about the difficulties of parenting an infant, the first thing that’s generally discussed is what happens at night. Having survived the first year of nighttime parenting and getting ready to go there again in less than six … Continue reading →

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