Breastfeeding Has Been Hard On My Mental Health
When I gave birth to my first baby, I knew I was going to breastfeed. I’m a people-pleaser. I crave affirmation and words of praise from others and…
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You Weaned From Me, But I’m Still Weaning From You
I woke to your little cries and babbles of conversation between you and your small ragged stuffed bunny early that Sunday morning. Pulling my feet to…
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I’m Nursing a Broken Heart Now That You’re Done Nursing
It wasn’t supposed to end like this, sweet boy. This incredible baby manna supplying journey that began with your sister and continued almost…
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My Heart Broke the Night You Weaned
Last night, my heart broke as I watched you struggle through the pain of confusion. As mine was splintering at the core, your tiny heart was…
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I Didn’t Think It Would Be Like This: Weaning Depression and Anxiety and Why It Often Goes Undiagnosed
I’m going to begin this article by going out on a limb, as I often do. I’m going to guess that you haven’t been feeling quite like yourself…
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The Joy and Pain of Regaining My Personal Space
I can watch the occassional television show without my daughter asking to nurse. I can eat a full meal -at a restruarant- without her crying to be…
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Breast is Best Until Mama Is Done!
“Breast is best” I had decided even before I was pregnant with my first child. After 30 hours in labor without major progress, he arrived…
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