Pump, pump, pump it up!!!

Breaking out the pump and my mimijumi bottles this week. Now normally I hate pumping and bottle feeding but feel mildly hopeful as I switched to a hands free pump(who has extra hands with 2 children under 2)and the bottles look amazingly simple. I also hated my well known bottles with my last baby because of the mold that would creep into small spaces and air that filled my baby's tummy. Although I don't work, pump or bottle feed on a regular basis I want something that will best replicate the breastfeeding process. I can't wait to report back about my experience!

For crying out loud!!!

Literally since I picked my son up from his daycare, my children, who are both victims of the weather change and a bit stuffy and snotty, have cried and fussed. As one might stop, the other would start even harder and vice versa. As one would spit up on me the other would wipe snot on me, all while they cried. They cried to be held, rocked, kissed and how dare I dare not meet their demands and they would let me know about it. Finally after this went on for what seemed like an eternity, they all gave up, thankfully! I am amazed that as quickly as they can start they can stop. I think as parents you have to remember that because even the worst day does eventually end, maybe not on a good note but it does pass. I think about that as I enjoy some quiet time and look at my 2 precious babies sleeping quietly!!!

Sleep???

I often wonder how we make it through the first months of our childrens lives. We get by on limited sleep,our bodies still recovering from birth, sore nipples from nursing, possibly questionable hygiene(I could shower every hour on the hour and still have spit-up,amoung other things, all over me)as well as poor nutrition because eventually all those family members, neighbors and friends quit bringing meals. But it begs the question after all this goes on for months we still remember how sweet they are, how tiny and wonderful these small thankless creatures who are sucking us dry, are in the beginning. One can only laugh as not to cry. My daughter is currently in a cluster feeding stage and desires to sleep no where else but on top of someone. When my husband or myself can actually put her down without recourse then we battle with our toddler, constantly redirecting his attention away from the baby, whom he love to wake-up, it's an endless circle. So today as sleep and patience as both thins I am short on, I encourage naps for everyone, even if you don't need one now, you will in the future so you might as well grab I while you can!