Num In Mind

She Will Let Me Know

2010-07-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Breastfeeding Cafe Carnival! This post was written as part of The Breastfeeding Cafe's Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com/. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Claire at clindstrom2 {at} gmail {dot} com. Today's post is about child-led weaning. Please read the other blogs in today's

Wordless Wednesday: DD2 Breastfeeding Photos

2010-07-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Breastfeeding Cafe Carnival! This post was written as part of The Breastfeeding Cafe's Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to http://www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com/. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Claire at clindstrom2 {at} gmail {dot} com. Today's post is Wordless Wednesday: Breastfeeding Photos! Please read the

I Remember A Baby Friendly Workplace

2010-07-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Breastfeeding Cafe Carnival! This post was written as part of The Breastfeeding Cafe's Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to http://www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com/. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Claire at clindstrom2 {at} gmail {dot} com. Today’s post is about breastfeeding and employment. Please read the other blogs

NIP a Lil Giant, How We Do It

2010-07-19T00:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Breastfeeding Cafe Carnival! This post was written as part of The Breastfeeding Cafe's Carnival. For more info on the Breastfeeding Cafe, go to http://www.breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com/. For more info on the Carnival or if you want to participate, contact Claire at clindstrom2 {at} gmail {dot} com. Today's post is about baby friendly communities. Please read the other blogs

Day 1 at The Gym

2010-07-14T08:14:00.000-07:00

I came home from my shortened trip to my grands and was disappointed the house had not changed in a week. Minus my portable dishwasher and convection oven sitting in the corner of the garage. (I knew it was silly to feel this way after such a short amount of time.) I was upset and did not know why I felt so unhappy with life, I was taking it out on my family by having such a down mood. We often

MamaFae's Knit Whits: Update to the Red Robin Breastfeeding Discrimination Story-This is GOOD!!

2010-06-24T17:50:00.000-07:00

MamaFae's Knit Whits: Update to the Red Robin Breastfeeding Discrimination Story-This is GOOD!! Here is what is going on now with the Kinnewick, WA Red Robin incident. A good move in the right direction, but I still will not be eating there until I know for sure they will be implementing these new practices.

Red Robin Response Re: Kennewick, WA incident and NIP

2010-06-24T17:35:00.000-07:00

Red Robin From: "guestrelations@redrobin.com" guestrelations@redrobin.com Cc: guestrelations@redrobin.com --------------------------------------------------------- Dear Tamara: Thank you for your comments. We have been made aware of an incident involving a Red Robin guest who chose to breastfeed her infant while dining in our Kennewick, Wash., restaurant. While all of our restaurant managers

Do Not Eat At Red Robin Restaurants

2010-06-23T17:11:00.000-07:00

I LOVE and hate to jump on a boycott bandwagon. I wish people and businesses just did the right thing. Sometimes we just need to give a good push in the right direction. Red Robin in Kennewick, WA discriminated against a breastfeeding mother. The manager requested her to cover up and even offered her a shirt. Washington protects breastfeeding mothers and their children to publicly breastfeed.

Stopped Up Bowels

2010-05-26T12:54:00.000-07:00

DD2 has been sick since Sat evening with a runny nose (which is now subsiding) and to top it off she has not had a BM since Thursday. She was so fussy Saturday and Sunday nights, waking up almost every hour. I was exhausted come Monday, so when she was not even consolable by breastfeeding I called the pediatrician. We went in and she told us that DD2 was constipated but it was not that bad, so to

Chocolate Coconut Crimson Hemp Drop Cookies

2010-05-15T16:07:00.000-07:00

I love hemp, chocolate, and oatmeal raisin cookies so I made these cookies today. It's sort of my own recipe that I pieced together from other recipes. Ingredients: 1/2 C Butter 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 3/4 C White Sugar 2 tbs Dark Molasses 3/4 C of Hemp Plus Cereal 2 tbs Vanilla Rice Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 C Shredded Coconut 1 C All Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp Salt 3 tbs

A Different Way to Talk About Issues

2010-04-21T22:59:00.000-07:00

I just do not understand how somebody gives up so easily without ever trying to take another step forward. Some hurdles one cannot get over without some kind of assist. Standing on the other side of the wall and complaining about it being too tall only to walk away from something beautiful on the other side is just plain lazy and giving into fear. Try to get past the obstacle, if the method one

Our Experience: Extended Breastfeeding and Healthcare Providers

2010-04-09T11:51:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, DD2 had a high temperature and required a visit to the pediatrician. I realized that with all the information out there about breastfeeding many healthcare providers are still ignorant to the facts. How do we get that information to them? I worry that their discouraging words could scare women, with less support or knowledge, from breastfeeding. The last thing our sisterhood needs are

A Few Steps Forward

2010-04-08T11:55:00.000-07:00

Life does not come pre-packaged with easy to follow instructions. I have failed in many aspects of being a good friend to myself and to others. For years, I have lamented in personal growth only to find myself staring at the same failures over and over again. Once again, I have decided to take a step back in order to be able to move forward in my emotional growth. It is time to re-evaluate my

Response to Dr. Hale's take on Hemp Seed Oil and Breastfeeding

2010-04-01T10:31:00.000-07:00

I was casually going down the list on Dr. Tom Hale's forum on herbal remedies and lactation, clicking on anything that caught my attention. First off, Dr. Hale gives some good information, yet some of it seems to be forced and leaves one with a negative feeling. On many of the responses Dr. Hale states that there are no reasons to take certain herbal remedies or that the mother should find

Pregnancy and Birth: Third Time is a Charm

2010-02-15T11:21:00.000-08:00

Goals for Pregnancy: Daily walk and/or Bike Ride Whole Food Prenatal Vitamins and Omegas Every Day Drink 10-12 cups of Water Every Day Spirulina / Fruit / Yogurt Smoothies :) Probiotics Prenatal Yoga in the Morning before DD2 wakes up Cut Down Coffee / Caffeine to 4oz a day or less Take Professional Pregnancy Photo Take a Belly photo every week <3 Henna the Belly Make a Belly Cast Keep a

UpCycle Old Crayons

2010-02-10T09:25:00.000-08:00

I was searching online for something crafty to do with the kids for Valentine's Day. I came across this crayon heart project at Disney's Family Fun website. First step was to find something heart shaped we could melt our old crayons in. I found a mini heart shaped muffin tin on ebay for about $10 including S&H. It showed up on Monday, which was perfect because DD1 had the day off from school

DIY: Medicine

2010-02-06T19:24:00.000-08:00

Here are a few simple recipes to making medicine for common ailments. Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye : Seep some fresh ginger in hot water, take warm washcloth and wipe eye, wash hands frequently. Ginger acts as an antiseptic. If you have breastmilk, putting a few drops in the eye may also help. Breastmilk has a lot of antibodies and holds many healing properties. Ear Ache : Infuse some olive oil

Helping Haiti is as Easy as Texting

2010-02-01T22:09:00.000-08:00

Image borrowed from: http://www.unicef.org.nz/page/348/Haitiearthquake.html When the earthquake hit Haiti, my heart sank. Every time something of this magnitude affects our Earth my heart aches. Many people say the best way to help is to help those organizations that are already helping Haiti. Our society has a dependence on technology and most are more likely to help another if it is made easy

Corporal Punishment: Necessity or Abuse of Power

2010-01-26T16:14:00.000-08:00

Written for an Art and Science of Teaching Class -------------------------------- "Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell." The Bible, Proverbs 23:14. "I disapprove of flogging, although it is the regular custom... because in the first place it is a disgraceful form of punishment and fit only for slaves, and is in any case an insult, as you will realize if you

Curiosity in Action: My Teaching Philosophy

2010-01-25T14:51:00.000-08:00

This was recently written for a class.... Becoming an elementary school teacher requires evaluating ones own educational philosophies constantly over the course of ones career. Being a teacher is a huge responsibility to the children we have in our class and to the communities we let the children fly free in. Our task as teachers should be to inspire creativity and encourage children to take an

Keep Your Baby Close to Your Heart

2010-01-13T09:40:00.000-08:00

I am a big supporter of wearing your baby. We love Ergo Baby Carrier Products, especially their organic line which shows their dedication to environmental stewardship. Until January 22nd Midnight (CST) Le Petit Owlet is giving away an Ergo Baby Carrier. Check out the product review and giveaway at: http://www.lepetitowlet.com/2010/01/ergobaby-organics-review-giveaway.html

This is the way we brush our teeth, brush our teeth...

2010-01-05T14:09:00.000-08:00

DD2 (Dear Daughter Age 2) had her first dentist visit today. Before I continue, let me just say that I tried to have her see a dentist in Oregon, but the office in town did not see children until they are 3 years old. When we moved back to Southern California I decided to see if a local pediatric dentist would see her. DD2 has chips on her two front teeth due to falling at around 11 months when

Careful, Don't Let the Kids Medicate

2009-12-15T16:04:00.000-08:00

While at the grocery store, I overheard the cashier ask a young woman for identification. The young woman was buying cough syrup. I was amazed to overhear that some OTC medications require that you be 18 years old to purchase them in California. After the young woman proved she was of age and left the store, I asked the cashier how long this has been a law. She told me that it has been around for

Season To Give

2009-12-06T12:20:00.000-08:00

For a few years now, I have been aware of the need for clean water in many countries. There are people that volunteer to travel across the world to build wells and water catchment systems. Due to being a mother with young children, I wondered how I could get involved in helping those in need of clean water. Having access to clean water affects more than just a quenched thirst. Believe it or not