 I was talking to a little girl this week. I asked what she wanted for Christmas. She answered that she would like a Unicorn. I said something like 'oh -a stuffed one?' She looked at me a bit strangly and said no, she wanted a real unicorn. One that she could keep in the backyard, and feed, brush its hair and ride. I wished her the best of luck and carried on with my day, but it got me thinking, If reality wasn't an issue, what would you really want for Christmas?
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 I didn't have a good week last week. Everyone is healthy, fed and happy and I got stuff done, but I felt very stretched and tired, overworked and underappreciated.
When I thought about it though, I realized I hadnt' done anything for myself all week. Every time I had a free moment I was focused on accomplishing something else for someone else. I did nothing for ME! I put myself on the bottom of the pile and in the end, that's how I felt. It happens more often then I'd like to admit, and I would guess it happens to most of us, fairly often. So, in an effort to stop letting it happen to you, here are 5 ways to move self care to the top of your to do list so that you can take the time for you when you need to.  'Tis the season to be jolly!
This time of year, everywhere you go, there seems to be alcohol available. And the question is, as a breastfeeding mother, can you enjoy? Is it okay to indulge? If you google this question, you can find posts that say it's okay and other that say not a chance. So what's the real answer? Lets look at the do's and dont's when it comes to alcohol and breastfeeding. How to tell that a latch really is a good oneA typical conversation in my life:
Parent: I know the latch is good but it still hurts. Me: How do you know the latch is good? Parent: I saw (insert doctor, public health nurse, other support person) and they said it was fine. STOP. Stop right there. If your latch hurts, it's not a good latch. I promise. If it hurts, something is wrong. |
AuthorJandy is a babywearing educator, an IBCLC and offers baby sleep support in Durham Region Ontario. Archives
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