Formula Ads
I have formula ads on my blog. Yes, I am absolutely outraged. It was pointed out by a reader who was reading my blog on a mobile device. After contacting WordPress, I found out that they use Google Adsense to generate revenue for the “free features” you get with your WordPress blog. Obviously, I apologize … Read more
We’re Not Trying to Hurt You
It seems like every time I turn around, I’m offending someone. I try to word things in ways that aren’t offensive to formula feeding moms, but it’s difficult to get the point across without causing moms to go on the defensive. I never judge a mom for formula feeding. I would never try to tell … Read more
Friday Fill-ins
And…here we go! 1. Why does it have to snow today? It’s supposed to be spring! 2. Two year old Peanut is equal whiny Peanut, if this last week is any indication. 3. My favorite breakfast includes an omelet made by my husband. 4. Shopaholic Takes Manhattan was the last book I read and I’m loving this series. 5. … Read more
Newsletter – 24 Months
Hello Little Miss, I can’t believe that you are 2 years old. 2 years! Thinking back through this last year, I sometimes find it hard to believe that you are the same child you were then. You’re so much bigger. You’re so much less of a baby. You’re so much a tiny human! You’ve taken … Read more
An Open Letter to Pediatricians
So a child walks into your office. Hopefully, in this circumstance, the child is old enough to walk. I’ve heard stories from mothers that their pediatrician told them to stop breastfeeding their infant, but that’s another topic for another time (Come on! It is so highly unlikely that an infant is allergic to breastmilk and … Read more
The Myth of the Saggy Breastfeeding Boobs
There are a lot of myths about breastfeeding. Some say it will always hurt and there’s nothing you can do about it. Some say that after X amount of time the nursling doesn’t get any nutrition from it. Some say that formula is just as healthy for baby. One that I seems to consistently hear … Read more
How to Avoid Comments About Breastfeeding
Posted by theadventuresoflactatinggirl on 03.24.11 · 6 Comments
This is a tricky subject, but one worth addressing. With my recent post about Kourtney Kardashian weaning and subsequent comments (plus the fact that it’s been on my mind with Peanut now two), I figured that I may have some information to share regarding the subject. I have managed to make it 2 years without … Read more
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