Comments on Hobo Mama: AP Principle #2: What I wish I'd known when I star...

was very interesting to read

2011-10-06T10:00:37.632-07:00

was very interesting to read

If only I had read something like this before my o...

2009-10-26T16:43:46.137-07:00

If only I had read something like this before my oldest son was born four years ago! I was too quick to listen to everyone else's advice, even if it was conflicting, rather than listen to my own instincts. I'm sure that 3/4 (or more!) of the problems I've encountered stem directly from misinformation!

I loved this. In essence, it's the only advic...

2009-10-26T15:07:58.760-07:00

I loved this. In essence, it's the only advice any breastfeeding mother needs - it's so empowering to realise that even as a first-time, sleep deprived, inexperienced mama, you STILL know best!

Simply beautiful!

2009-10-26T12:37:55.956-07:00

Simply beautiful!

Ugh. My heart aches for you and me and all the ot...

2009-10-26T11:47:29.842-07:00

Ugh. My heart aches for you and me and all the other moms who are SO at the mercy of people we don't even know after we give birth.
I am still astonished at how many strangers (in medical gear) want to come along and just SCREW STUFF UP.
One theme I see is that we ALL have regrets about birth and early breastfeeding- I didn't blog about my BF regrets (I did in an earlier draft) because they are, like you said, all jumbled in that haze of the difficult first oh, 12 hours after the birth (mine also did not go the way I hoped, and I also try not to dwell on that, bc ultimately it was fine, just not ideal).
I'm glad we talk about these things though. My husband gets upset when I tell him what I regret about my early BF- not doing it more in the first 24-48 hours- but it still hurts me that I could have done a better job. Rather, I hurt for my baby, bc knowing how much we love BF now, I don't know why I didn't do it more then!
Can't change the past, just the future, and I'll do it differently with my next.

It is quite terrifying to learn just how little so...

2009-10-26T10:56:32.648-07:00

It is quite terrifying to learn just how little some medical professionals know about breastfeeding. Just the other day, my SIL was told by a doctor to stop nursing her ill baby until it was better. Doesn't it make you want to scream? At least things worked out OK for you in the end, and you came out a stronger person.

Loved reading this! It reminds me of my thoughts ...

2009-10-26T10:52:25.043-07:00

Loved reading this! It reminds me of my thoughts when I was pregnant with my first in '05. One of the books I got was mostly kind of hokey to me but gave me the image of the tiger defending herself and her baby. It's amazing the strength we have that can get so easily undermined.

Right on. Your inner queen sounds a lot like this:...

2009-10-26T09:40:52.972-07:00

Right on. Your inner queen sounds a lot like this: http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/07/the-princess-and-the-chick-pea-and-the-grape-and-the-walnut/ Just know that if you ever do have another baby at a hospital you will be able to say those things. And if you don't you are giving a lot of upcoming moms the strength to say it in your place.

Excellent post and links! It's frustrating th...

2009-10-26T07:40:12.336-07:00

Excellent post and links! It's frustrating that despite our awareness and education, "authority" can override our best interests and intentions. I won't share my hospital experience - too maddening - but I did experience the all too familiar formula push. There was, however, one angel of a nurse that appeared one night...you know how hallucinations can kick in after 5 days of no sleep.....and completely reminded me that I could do it.