Thursday, June 28, 2012
Dear Crissy Giveaway!!
Go to Dear Crissy on facebook. Like her page and enter to win. This is so cute. I have an old one that I got years ago as a Graduation present from my parents. Its time for an UPGRADE>
Click the link below.
http://bit.ly/LxmCgO
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
How the Mommies Met!
It is always exciting to meet new people and getting to know them. I love it more then most think which I believe is why excel in my line of work. But the funny part is how I meet my friends. How I met my husband is a very funny and I do have to admit cute story. But that is for another day. This is about the mommies.
It was a cold winters day. HAHA. I was working at a local hotel as a front desk agent. In other words the first person you see and the last person you see coming in and leaving the hotel. I would spark up conversations just to pass the time checking people in. I took the time getting to know our guests. This guy with a funny accent checked in with one of our corp group training classes. His accent really wasn't all that funny but he stood out. We started talking about our kids and spouses. My daughter just turned 10 months and his little girl just turned 2 months. We shared photos and chatted when he would pass on his way in and out of class.
The last night he was there he was showing me some adorable photos of his little girl wearing these most adorable hair pieces. He then told me his wife made them. Right then and there I knew I would like her because she was crafty and a mommy. He gave me his information and I instantly friend-ed her on Facebook. It was slow to start but eventually we would start talking almost everyday.
We would talk and share and comment on each others photos and realized hey we actually like each other. That right there was the start to a beautiful long distance friendship. Although we hardly talk on the phone. Maybe one or two phone conversations we are always texting and messaging and emailing and commenting on each others stuff. I do have to say. Although our friendship started off in the most unusual way I wouldn't change it for the world. I love her just the way she is. Now if that isn't a cute how we met story I don't know what it is.
It is crazy how you can live thousands of miles away and still have a good friendship with someone. In away I like it. You have less drama. But I thought it would be nice to share because I had someone ask me how we met. Now you know.
Tell us about your long distance friendships. Do you have any friends you met in nontraditional sort of way? We are looking forward to hearing from you!
It was a cold winters day. HAHA. I was working at a local hotel as a front desk agent. In other words the first person you see and the last person you see coming in and leaving the hotel. I would spark up conversations just to pass the time checking people in. I took the time getting to know our guests. This guy with a funny accent checked in with one of our corp group training classes. His accent really wasn't all that funny but he stood out. We started talking about our kids and spouses. My daughter just turned 10 months and his little girl just turned 2 months. We shared photos and chatted when he would pass on his way in and out of class.
The last night he was there he was showing me some adorable photos of his little girl wearing these most adorable hair pieces. He then told me his wife made them. Right then and there I knew I would like her because she was crafty and a mommy. He gave me his information and I instantly friend-ed her on Facebook. It was slow to start but eventually we would start talking almost everyday.
We would talk and share and comment on each others photos and realized hey we actually like each other. That right there was the start to a beautiful long distance friendship. Although we hardly talk on the phone. Maybe one or two phone conversations we are always texting and messaging and emailing and commenting on each others stuff. I do have to say. Although our friendship started off in the most unusual way I wouldn't change it for the world. I love her just the way she is. Now if that isn't a cute how we met story I don't know what it is.
It is crazy how you can live thousands of miles away and still have a good friendship with someone. In away I like it. You have less drama. But I thought it would be nice to share because I had someone ask me how we met. Now you know.
Tell us about your long distance friendships. Do you have any friends you met in nontraditional sort of way? We are looking forward to hearing from you!
The Big Latch On Event Is Comming!!
Let's break the record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously
Friday 3rd August & Saturday 4th August
I know that being a mother can have its ups and downs. Breastfeeding alone can be a roller coaster ride. No one tells you how bad it hurts when you start. But for those who stick with it and master your babies latch can go for years. But there are so many factors in breastfeeding and how successful you are.
For some women latch, supply and just being a breastfeeding mom comes natural. For others its challenging. There are obstacles that you don't see. When your a soon to be new mommy you don't see an end to the tunnel that we call PREGNANCY. But once your holding your new little baby in your arms all is better. But this marks the beginning of sleepless nights, blood, sweat and tears. Yes all are included.
While in the hospital you have nurses and lactation consultants on staff and come in to see you whenever you need the help. I was blessed to have great nurses and a lactation consultant came in to help because little man was having some issues and couldn't latch. We were determined to get him on the breast. There is no shame in help. Always ask. He was my second and I had nursed before so I thought it would be easier. NOTE TO SELF: Nothing every comes to easy, if it does it probably wont be worth it. LOL. After hours of trying to get him to latch we decided to try the nipple shield. I did not want to pump and give it to him in a bottle. Well after that he started eating. The first day we were home he gained 2 oz. The doc said thats not common and he gained like that for a few weeks. The first week we were in the hospital he did loose a full pound and scared me. But we got it going and started gaining and all is well.
Ok, As you all can tell I do get distracted very easily. This alone has taken me 5 hours to type up but I am working so that can be a good excuse and I will use it a lot. The reason for this is I found this The Big Latch On today. its the first weekend in August and I would love to host an Event. I just don't know that many breastfeeding mommies in my area. Please feel free to email me for further information.
Here is the website for more details about the organization. If you live in Oregon and would like to participate please let me know and we can get something together. Thank you.
http://www.biglatchon.org/
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Working And Breastfeeding
Working and Breastfeeding. The title in and of its self should explain it all. I work full time outside of our home. We have two beautiful children. Our Princess and Our Little man. Princess was born March 17th 2:55 pm 6lbs 5 oz 18 inches long. We had 4 blissful months where I got to stay home with her. She exclusively breastfed for 10.5 months. She self weaned. I was devastated. She refused to latch on and my milk dried up. 4 months later I was pregnant with our little Man.
But back to the beginning. When Princess was 4 months old I went back to work. My schedule and the type of work I was in and my lack of knowledge about my rights as a lactating mother I only pumped once a day at work. I sometimes wish I would have looked into it a little bit more. I was in pain by the time I went to pump and by the time I got home. This I do believe helped lead to my milk supply dropping and her self weaning.
There are days that I wish I was able to stay a stay at home mom. Financially it was no where feasible. I worked full time through out my pregnancy with little man. I was put on strict bedrest at 34 weeks. So early maternity leave for me. I was sent directly over to the hospital after my 38 week check up to have an emergency induction. Pitocin started at 3pm. At 6:40 am I was ready to push and at 6:53 Little man was born. 7 lbs 11 oz 19 3/4 inches long. He started to breastfeed with in a couple hours. We had some latching issues just like his sister but once we got started we were a rocking. He loves his boob juice.
When he was 8 weeks old I went back to work. I pump on my breaks and don't ask for any special treatment. But yet I had issues. That will be saved for another post. I pump anywhere from 12 to 20 oz a day. My friends and family like to call me a milk machine.
Early off I decided to set my self on a schedule while at work to be able to pump and be able to completely empty myself so that I don't get an infection. I pump an Hour and a half after I get to work, then at 4 hours when I take my lunch and then an hour before I leave. This is because I want to be full by the time I get to the baby. My sitter makes sure that he is ready to eat when I get there. When I am home with the kids I don't pump unless I absolutely have to. I want to prevent him from refusing the breast when he is with mommy.
Well this has been brief but it just comes to show that it can be done. There will be lots more on pumping and breastfeeding. Also on standing up for your rights as a lactating Mother. Please feel free to comment and share your story. If you want to remain annoyance please email me. adventursofmommy@gmail.com
Sincerely
Your Working Mommy
But back to the beginning. When Princess was 4 months old I went back to work. My schedule and the type of work I was in and my lack of knowledge about my rights as a lactating mother I only pumped once a day at work. I sometimes wish I would have looked into it a little bit more. I was in pain by the time I went to pump and by the time I got home. This I do believe helped lead to my milk supply dropping and her self weaning.
There are days that I wish I was able to stay a stay at home mom. Financially it was no where feasible. I worked full time through out my pregnancy with little man. I was put on strict bedrest at 34 weeks. So early maternity leave for me. I was sent directly over to the hospital after my 38 week check up to have an emergency induction. Pitocin started at 3pm. At 6:40 am I was ready to push and at 6:53 Little man was born. 7 lbs 11 oz 19 3/4 inches long. He started to breastfeed with in a couple hours. We had some latching issues just like his sister but once we got started we were a rocking. He loves his boob juice.
When he was 8 weeks old I went back to work. I pump on my breaks and don't ask for any special treatment. But yet I had issues. That will be saved for another post. I pump anywhere from 12 to 20 oz a day. My friends and family like to call me a milk machine.
Early off I decided to set my self on a schedule while at work to be able to pump and be able to completely empty myself so that I don't get an infection. I pump an Hour and a half after I get to work, then at 4 hours when I take my lunch and then an hour before I leave. This is because I want to be full by the time I get to the baby. My sitter makes sure that he is ready to eat when I get there. When I am home with the kids I don't pump unless I absolutely have to. I want to prevent him from refusing the breast when he is with mommy.
Well this has been brief but it just comes to show that it can be done. There will be lots more on pumping and breastfeeding. Also on standing up for your rights as a lactating Mother. Please feel free to comment and share your story. If you want to remain annoyance please email me. adventursofmommy@gmail.com
Sincerely
Your Working Mommy
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Breaking through my fears.
I just wanted to share that tonight was a great night. I ran. Yep I did it. I break through my fears put on my running shoes and went. Walked with my hubby and the kids to the post office then we walked to the main intersection of town and they went straight home while mommy went for a run. You know what. I hurt really I do but I also feel great. I am so excited and extremely proud of myself. I didn't give any excuses, I didn't say I couldn't do it. But now I can say I did do it. And you know what? I will continue to do it. Tomorrow and the next day. I am so hyped about my run tonight that I seriously can't sleep. But I had to share this with someone. It has been far to long since I ran. like 2 kids a wedding and 60 lbs ago. LOL. I am determined to be healthy for my babies.
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