Unlearning to Parent
Should I Comfort my Crying Baby? Thinking about crying from a baby’s perspective. After yesterday’s honest and vulnerable piece from Hailey, I asked her what she thought should follow it. She brought herself back to the time when she was overwhelmed. “Something that humanizes babies” she said. ”I wish I’d had more insight into his [...]
When my oldest child was born, I hid. I kept secret the fact that we shared a bed, that I breastfed him almost around the clock and that I never, ever accepted his crying as necessary. The message from those around me was clear; babies must cry and sleep on their own. I was so lonely. I was scared. [...]
The johnny was pulled down to my waste exposing my stomach. It was extra fat because my thyroid had been removed a couple of months before. The fresh scar on my abdomen burned and though the pads had just been changed, I could feel that they would quickly need it again. After a difficult 30 [...]
The View has never been known for accuracy, but a recent show which perpetuated lies about breastfeeding reached a new level of harm and irresponsibility. Let us be clear; Breastfeeding: It is A Big Whoopi. Welcome to Our Muddy Boots. Please like our Facebook page and follow us on PInterest for conversation and to stay [...]
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