LIVING! Life with Kids
There’s one issue that I don’t think many can appreciate without having been through it, and that is trying to breastfeed a tongue and lip tied baby. Although there are many levels of what ties look and act like, one Continue reading ‘That Latch Looks Fine’: Breastfeeding Through Lip and Tongue Tie Scepticism.
“Tits” is not a word this girls uses. Ever. Well, at least until 48 hours ago when I first heard “Ruin Your Day with Tits”. Now not only can I not stop singing this song about breastfeeding, but my 4 Continue reading Ruin Your Day with Tits A Breastfeeding Video
The image that rocked the internet: a mother feeding her child. Yep. The mother happened to be Gisele Bundchen, and the food happened to be breastmilk, you know, directly from the breast, but this was just a picture of a Continue reading I Support Gisele Bundchen Breastfeeding Her Daughter
When I talk with a mother who did not breastfeed, she does not rejoice. She does not tell me to mind my business and that I should keep my opinions to myself. When I really listen, she tells me that Continue reading the courage of those who did not breastfeed
Working with all of the images that were sent in for the Faces of Breastfeeding project was inspiring, humbling, and beautiful. Thank you so very much to all who submitted photos. This was a collective project of Our Muddy Boots Continue reading Faces of Breastfeeding
Like many, I believed that breastfeeding would come easily, naturally if you will. That was not my experience by a long shot! Let’s TALK about breastfeeding. I’ll start:
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There is not a single second of a single day in the last six months that I have missed night feedings. Nor have I missed the exhaustion, or overwhelming feelings that come with having a newborn, or a toddler. In fact, Continue reading I DO NOT Miss Night Feedings
Breastfeeding Breastmilk and babysitting go hand in hand. Even on a friday night! This is a fun video about one super cool guy, and the ridiculously adorable little girl that he babysits. Send R.S. a shout out to thank him Continue reading Breastfeeding Breastmilk and Babysitting A Music Video
There were some things that we did not get to address on last night’s HuffPost Live segment. Here is my follow up. “Full Term Breastfeeding Huff Post Live Follow Up” on YouTube: And here is the HuffPost Live segment:
The more we talk about breastfeeding, the easier it gets for everybody! I am grateful to Nancy Redd for hosting an open dialogue about a taboo topic; full term breastfeeding! Watch it right here: Take a minute to thank Nancy Continue reading Jennifer Andersen Talks Full Term Breastfeeding on Huff Post Live!
A Collection of Breastfeeding Articles to Inspire, Educate, and Inform. Handling Criticism about Breastfeeding from Kellymom.com “Criticism from strangers happens occasionally, but tends to be easier to deal with since you’re unlikely to see those people again. Criticism from family Continue reading Breastfeeding Articles to Inspire, Educate, and Inform
A concise and manageable collection of articles as an introduction to Breastfeeding. Welcome to Our Muddy Boots! Follow us on Pinterest and Google+ for conversation and updates! 5 Tips to Ensure Breastfeeding Success by Full Belly Sisters “But for so many Continue reading Quick Start: Breastfeeding Basics
For the glass of water, and the footrest. For finding the missing tube and moving the plant away from the outlet. For bringing the baby to me even when you knew I needed more sleep. For bagging and freezing all Continue reading Breastfeeding Dads
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 Continue reading Breastfeeding, Jaundice and C-Sections