tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post642386412594202856..comments2023-03-29T15:56:17.140-04:00Comments on Madeline Bea: Life Set to Words: Biting, Breastfeeding, & Bad Advice...Maegan Beishlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424915556001899905noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-45095370927007360992010-04-17T07:56:45.012-04:002010-04-17T07:56:45.012-04:00It makes me sad to think of all the women who have...It makes me sad to think of all the women who have had to wean for the wrong reasons...recently, Lily's latching has gotten lazy--or perhaps it was from me being tentative (yep, we had a few bites too) and my right side is killing me. Looks like we need a bit of latch fixing too! I'm constantly doubting myself as a mother, but breastfeeding is the one thing I do that I feel confident and sure about. It's just such love.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16923679194674728682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-24675360259392679232010-04-15T23:56:40.981-04:002010-04-15T23:56:40.981-04:00This is a great post! Obviously, I am past this s...This is a great post! Obviously, I am past this stage. However, I love how you have advised young mothers to search out reliable info and make decisions that work for them and their family. On a side note, I always stuck to strict nap and bedtimes too! People had a lot to say about it back then too:) It just worked for my kids.Beth Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914108521689469064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-44193137648235668712010-04-15T21:19:48.246-04:002010-04-15T21:19:48.246-04:00Wonderful post. Mommy insticts are so much stronge...Wonderful post. Mommy insticts are so much stronger than all the advice or book reading in the world. You knew. You responded appropriately. I love it when mothers can tune into their inner understanding. After all, if you're not the expert on your child, who is?Hyacynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838590548747956315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-77176265227595583862010-04-15T09:51:38.815-04:002010-04-15T09:51:38.815-04:00So glad you posted this as V has just cut his firs...So glad you posted this as V has just cut his first tooth - he has started grinding his gums while feeding and a couple of times has resulted in me yanking him off out of shock!<br /><br />My new Health Visitor is incredibly opinionated - kept referring to me as 'mother' and telling me off for co-sleeping, baby-led weaning etc. When she said 'well mother, I'm sure you think you know best' I had to point out that noone had researched, prayed and worried about my baby as much as I had.<br /><br />Charlotte xxCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085442896657350125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-40574354087152254642010-04-15T06:51:35.071-04:002010-04-15T06:51:35.071-04:00It's such an interesting phenomenon - this mot...It's such an interesting phenomenon - this motherly-advice issue. I think some people push their advice to make themselves feel less alone in decisions they either regret, or were unsure of. <br /><br />Having said that however I also think that sharing your experiences as a mother with other mothers is one of the things that helps us connect and feel supported through this journey. Some people are just less graceful in their approach!<br /><br />I don't want to feel pressured but I do find it useful to know what those I trust experienced or how they might approach a situation in my position. <br /><br />Your photos are stunning.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125636955774765264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-25051168486704147112010-04-15T00:55:35.246-04:002010-04-15T00:55:35.246-04:00hooray for correcting a latch - makes a world of d...hooray for correcting a latch - makes a world of difference. And, hooray for moms doing what works for our children - may it make the world a different place.Courtney @ splashing gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777508401095882321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-62484835231528958512010-04-15T00:12:58.408-04:002010-04-15T00:12:58.408-04:00Oh, I love this! I'm JUST now learning to be ...Oh, I love this! I'm JUST now learning to be confident in my choices, no matter how often they're met with knotted brows or skeptical words. My family is under my domain, so to speak :) <br /><br />I hope I never give someone advice that goes against what would really be best for them, but knowing how often I've been given advice that rubs me the wrong way...I'll have to be careful!This Heavenly Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586469381231517883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-33944813143665092102010-04-14T23:28:31.797-04:002010-04-14T23:28:31.797-04:00oh i adore you!!! and i adore this post and the a...oh i adore you!!! and i adore this post and the amazing images... ♥Kim Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923125979779096069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-20622356726282927682010-04-14T22:13:48.749-04:002010-04-14T22:13:48.749-04:00This post hit home in so many ways. I wish I had t...This post hit home in so many ways. I wish I had the confidence I have now when I only had Fynn... and even in the early days with Paige. It's crazy how everyone thinks what is right for them is right for everyone else, when really it's about insecurities. <br />Why is it so hard for us to trust ourselves? Ahhh motherhood, there's such a big learning curve.Corinne Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604810312185816792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-46643174650350537612010-04-14T21:53:53.565-04:002010-04-14T21:53:53.565-04:00I'm the last one to have any words of wisdom w...I'm the last one to have any words of wisdom when it comes to motherhood. I'll just say the photos are amazing!!!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555143763126540757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-39339061175215947452010-04-14T21:04:46.748-04:002010-04-14T21:04:46.748-04:00Meg,
Nursing is the most wonderful thing for mom ...Meg, <br />Nursing is the most wonderful thing for mom and baby if that's the choice. I bottlefed my first four and nursed the last two. I loved both, but no one was sadder than me when I stopped nursing my last baby at 16 months. I stopped for the wrong reasons..Because Phoebe is quite large for her age, people made comments and stared at us when I nursed in public. I stopped, but regretted doing it this before we were ready. Even after 6 kids, peer pressure can be brutal. I say do what is best for you and the little miss.<br />Thank you for much for this blog and your understanding and compassionate point of view.Kris's Kaptured Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422307051660971257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-41384571000725855542010-04-14T14:48:02.978-04:002010-04-14T14:48:02.978-04:00Wow..I do remember that time when my 3 kids where ...Wow..I do remember that time when my 3 kids where that age and I remember the biting too! I think you as a mother always knows what is best for your child..you just have to listen to that inner voice and like you said; what is right for others may not be right for you! Great post, I am sure you are a wonderful mommie dearest :-)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346281129398592089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-17839242870477531912010-04-14T13:28:52.564-04:002010-04-14T13:28:52.564-04:00Meg-
I totally and completely agree, it's like...Meg-<br />I totally and completely agree, it's like the co-sleeping thing. After just two kids my opinion is; "Do what you need to do and don't worry about what I'm doing." :) But it takes going through these experiences to learn what we really believe in as mothers.<br /><br />I had the same biting issue and I was going to tell you that the latch makes all the difference. Someone actually told me that when they bit I should bite them back! Ha! Lunatics!Amy @ Lucky Number 13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09203621645710456887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126992937110827484.post-13765394973498877942010-04-14T12:47:29.108-04:002010-04-14T12:47:29.108-04:00That is a great post! And I hear ya, people think ...That is a great post! And I hear ya, people think that what was working for them is the only way to go! Well we have 2 little goose and another on the way and I can tell you each pregnancy /newborn/ child is different!!!!<br /><br />What was working for one did not for the other. So what I've learn, <br /><br />* trust your motherly instinct and be flexible (learn how to read your child as a individual) makes any sense to you?<br /><br />ReneeMrs. Stamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10509954788063702199noreply@blogger.com