Tag: Tongue Tie

Where are we now? Preparing for Baby #2

At week 39 with our second, I have to be completely honest – I haven’t done much to “prepare” for breastfeeding this time around. It’s a completely different feeling.  It’s a combination of just being too damn busy, and having a sense of calm about it all.  I’m feeling ready, and just expect that my…

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Bottle Feeding While Nursing

It’s important to note some things that will help your little one be successful at bottle feeding but also have it remain compatible with your nursing relationship.

Where are we now? 3 Years And Baby On The Way!

We’re expecting!!  We’re so excited and Maddy is completely over the moon about being a big sister and already loves her sibling.  She is constantly hugging and kissing my belly, saying “Baby, baby, I love you baby!”  I can’t wait to see her flourish as a big sister.

With all that I thought it’d be a good time to do a “Where are we now?” post and let you in on our little world of, yes, still nursing (and nursing while pregnant to boot)!

Our Lip Tie/ Tongue Tie Story

As our story goes, in our early stages of breast feeding something just wasn’t right.  As we started to try and get the hang of things I realized she was not able to empty my breast.  She was gaining fine and her latch seemed fine, and continued to improve as her mouth grew, but as it turned out, she had a lip and tongue tie, class 2.5.  If caught early, this can be a little bit of a setback, but nothing you and your little can’t handle.