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The End Will Come

Five hundred and seventy six days.  & just like that, like a flip of a switch, it’s over.  We all know the end will come, but then it does. & the emotions crash over you like a wave.

Sadness, nostalgia, excitement, longing, pride, guilt.  & with each   emotion, comes a plethora of thoughts to follow.  Sadness – my baby isn’t quite my baby anymore… Nostalgia – but remember when he was?? those sweet newborn cuddles.  Excitement – oh my goodness, freedom?!! bed time can be successful without me! Longing – but wait, are you sure? maybe just one more cuddle?  Pride – wow, we did the damn thing.  & for 19 months, at that! Guilt – it’s over, the last time has come and gone, before you even realized it.  were you fully present last night? did you cherish the last quiet time you had together? Continue reading The End Will Come

The Truth Behind our Extended Breastfeeding Journey

I’ve always considered myself a pretty decorous breastfeeding mother.     While I may refuse to wear a cover, I am always considerate of my surroundings.  I am very much pro-breastfeeding but I am also not pushy type. I find pride in our breastfeeding journey and am very gratified in the fact that I have become a “helping hand” to many of my nursing mom friends through our experience.  BUT it as recently come to my attention that we have extended passed the “normal breastfeeding time allotment”… Continue reading The Truth Behind our Extended Breastfeeding Journey