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10:52 PM
So, I have all kinds of plans to document my foray into motherhood, with deep thoughts and insights right alongside funny stories. Turns out, blogging hasn't been a priority. Meh. Still, I have just a few short tidbits for today.
Nursing. I'm a big fan. Hooray for breastmilk and all its goodness. However, as I told Wonderman tonight, it's beginning to feel like every day has a different funny/humiliating story related to nursing. When my friend told me that I was entering the stage of bodily fluids, I had no idea how real that was. Yesterday I was so pleased with myself. I topped last week's big nursing accomplishment (I nursed in public [a hidden corner in the back of a Kohl's store] without a nursing cover, and was totally modest yet unashamed) by nursing in public (this time with the cover) while walking around Costco. That may not sound like a big deal to those of you who have mastered the sling and the nursing that can accompany it. I, however, simply held Bean in just the right position for almost a half an hour while we shopped because my sling experiences thus far have been far from successful. My arm, shoulder, and elbow were sore as I buckled Bean into her carseat, but I was so content with my accomplishment. That is until I looked down and saw that my entire other side (you know, the side that she wasn't nursing on) was quite literally soaked. Sigh. I still have so much to learn.
On another hippie note - Today marks one full week of nothing but cloth diapers. There is much to say regarding, however today I will simply celebrate. You may infer that I did, in fact, use some disposable diapers. Alas, for all my big plans and ideals, I did. I think that all is well and figured out and we are on our way. Thank goodness, since we leave the country soon and I don't want all my baggage (and budget) to go to support a diaper habit.
The end. For tonight.
Nursing. I'm a big fan. Hooray for breastmilk and all its goodness. However, as I told Wonderman tonight, it's beginning to feel like every day has a different funny/humiliating story related to nursing. When my friend told me that I was entering the stage of bodily fluids, I had no idea how real that was. Yesterday I was so pleased with myself. I topped last week's big nursing accomplishment (I nursed in public [a hidden corner in the back of a Kohl's store] without a nursing cover, and was totally modest yet unashamed) by nursing in public (this time with the cover) while walking around Costco. That may not sound like a big deal to those of you who have mastered the sling and the nursing that can accompany it. I, however, simply held Bean in just the right position for almost a half an hour while we shopped because my sling experiences thus far have been far from successful. My arm, shoulder, and elbow were sore as I buckled Bean into her carseat, but I was so content with my accomplishment. That is until I looked down and saw that my entire other side (you know, the side that she wasn't nursing on) was quite literally soaked. Sigh. I still have so much to learn.
On another hippie note - Today marks one full week of nothing but cloth diapers. There is much to say regarding, however today I will simply celebrate. You may infer that I did, in fact, use some disposable diapers. Alas, for all my big plans and ideals, I did. I think that all is well and figured out and we are on our way. Thank goodness, since we leave the country soon and I don't want all my baggage (and budget) to go to support a diaper habit.
The end. For tonight.
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