Unfolding Dreams

So I recently joined a lovely group of holistic mothers. For me, I don't like to label myself or be extreme. I tend to find the happy medium between Natural and Modern. There was an overall civil debate and I thought I would throw my 2 cents in, since I am a woman that believes in modesty,  I breastfeed and I feel breastfeeding is not immodest. So here was my take, when the question was asked, why does a modest mother feel a need to uncover? What are the reasons?  I have 2 kids - a 3 year old and a 5 month old baby. I breastfed my first to 30 months and used a cover the entire time. I never considered not using a nursing cover until I met many attached parenting moms discreetly breastfeeding without covers, even some LDS. I kind of wore the cover, because I assumed it meant modestly breastfeeding. I was surprised that they challenged my beliefs in terms of why does one need to breastfeed modestly if breastfeeding is not an immodest thing? So I guess I am both. I use a cove...

Now you have your postpartum period back, you might be taking supplements. Or you have decided to try reducing your nursing sessions with your child. I will assume your child is past a year (since babies up to the first year of life need breast milk or formula for the full first year). If you are trying with a baby under a year, don't cut anything out just yet to lengthen your luteal phase. They still need mommy's milk when they are not getting solids. You're probably in a place of now what?  If you're like me, you're probably concerned how is breastfeeding affecting your fertility or any fertility problems you might already have in addition and so you see your gynecologist or specialist for any information who may be for or against helping you while you are breastfeeding. I did go in and see my gynecologist because my husband and I tried for 8 months and 1 week to catch the first egg while breastfeeding before my postpartum period returned at 17 months postpart...

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In my group of mom friends who baby wear we often discuss our baby carriers from their brands to their fits, appearance and babywearing experiences. The ones listed numerically are some of my favorite carriers that I have listed and do own. Most of these were recommended to me and even discussed with my knowledgeable midwife friend who showed me the proper way to fit it with my particular body and baby. Other available carriers are other ones  available , but I have not tried. Links are included to where to buy these carriers. 1.      Ergo Baby Carrier 2.        Maya Wrap Ring Sling 3.     Infantino Mei Tai Sash Carrier Baby Wearing Accessories Infantino Hoodie Universal Season Carrier

Introduction When I had my first, I was given a baby carrier. I  didn't  really see many moms using them. It was kind of a here and there thing I noticed every once in a while. I tried it with my first around 4-6 months. Baby felt extremely heavy. The straps felt uncomfortable and made my back ache. My baby was on the small side too. After my second baby, this idea of wearing baby came around and I was more aware of it, seeing more mothers doing it. I became more educated about “quality” baby carriers and that baby wearing is a great helper for a mom, especially one with multiple children. What did I discover was so great about baby wearing you may wonder? Why are so many moms getting into it? I can’t tell you the reasons for every mom, but I am happy to share a few of mine. 1.       It Free Yours Hands! It can be very difficult to walk after another child while holding a baby in your arms. Holding another child’s hand as you are crossing the s...