Little Lady Mom

Breastfeeding is a reality I never thought of while pregnant.   I was too focused on keeping myself and the baby inside me healthy, giving birth, budgeting, picking a hospital etc etc..  I thought it would come naturally, didn’t think of how long I would breastfeed my baby and never knew that there are so many technicalities to it.  The proper hold, the proper latch, pumping, what to eat and vitamins to take and so on.. I’ve been back at work for about a month now and am proud to say my 2 month old baby is exclusively breastfed =)  Well, almost exclusively.  We give him 4 ounces of S26 Gold everyday just so he can still get whatever nutrients and extra formulated growth boosters formula may have.  This is at the insistence of my mother and hubby.  I was overruled. Direct breastfeeding was no walk in the park for me, my nipples got sore. Feeding time was painful but necessary and I had to do it 8 to 12 times a day?!  Plus kiddo is...

During my last 3 visits to the doctor I have been told that my baby is breeched.  That's positioned butt-first or feet first to fellow new mommies.  I'm now on my 32nd week and there's still time for my little one to turn and I think he or she will.    Right now I think my baby is in a complete breech position.  I feel the kicks down low and I can definitely discern the head right below my right rib.  The baby did turn since 2 weeks ago.. shifting from the left side to the right.  Its funny when I sleep that I can feel my baby nudge and push when I start to unintentionally lie on my belly like I'm used to.  I think this kid will have quite the stubborn streak and sense of humor once he or she is out.      I'd just like to write down and share what I've learned about this so here goes:   Breech presentation is common in babies that are small (like mine is).  This is because unlike bigger babies who have...