When we become mothers, and probably beforehand, we get really good at ignoring our own needs. There’s always a good excuse like the baby needs to eat, or the baby takes an hour to put to sleep (if we’re lucky!). What I’ve noticed with me? (and many moms) The little things I forget start with […]
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I breastfed my oldest over 2 yrs and was equally, if not more determined to breastfeed my baby with Down Syndrome. Not only was I hoping for immunity benefits, but breastfeeding promotes oral strength that feeds into speech development. DS babies typically have low tone (which can be thought of as floppy muscle weakness) that
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could – Robert Frost We found out about my baby’s Down syndrome diagnosis early on at 12 weeks. Early enough for no one else to know
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You’ve cleaned the house in anticipation of the baby, maybe several times during that “nesting” stage of pregnancy. Everything is spick and span. You might want to take pictures because it’s probably not going to last! Babies put everything to their mouths. It’s how they explore and learn. Throwing toys to the ground and then
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Parents want only the best for their kids. That includes not only what makes their kids happy, but what keeps them safe. In that regard, one of the best investments parents can make for their kids is secure and comfortable car seats so their young ones can travel in safety and comfort. Rear-facing car seats
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In middle school, I was involved in a casual dance troupe. We were a hodgepodge of several Chinese girls brought together weekly to learn Chinese folk dance from a Taiwanese teacher in the Midwest. Before our first performance, as we gathered in the bathroom to change into our costumes, it became clear that the kids
Finding out during pregnancy about our baby’s congenital heart defect was somewhat overshadowed by her other diagnosis’s, like Down syndrome and cystic hygroma. We met cardiologists at the Maternal Fetal Center in Minneapolis as well as cardiologists in Southern California who confirmed that surgery would definitely be necessary. Our heart warrior had Tetrology of Fallot
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Everyone tells you childbirth is going to be difficult and painful, and you don’t know when that moment will come. Perhaps drawing on your mother’s experience or family history, you get an idea of what it could be like. But the whole journey feels entirely out of your control. Welcome to parenthood. Birth Story My
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Child care can be overwhelming, especially for busy parents. After a hectic day in the office, your body is too tired for your mind to remember small but important baby care tasks. As parents, you always want to be hands-on caring for your baby. However, juggling parental and work duties can be tough. Staying on
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Early hand expression is the key to milk production Hand-Expression-of-Breastmilk Essential gear that supports you in breastfeeding Some of the best gifts you can get for moms includes breastfeeding gear. Breastfeeding Tips For Every Mom Source Source Source Source Source Source Source
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