Monthly Archives: April 2011

A Word on Breastfeeding

Posted on April 18, 2011 by amanda

Breastfeeding is a topic that can be quite contentious because, like many things in the realm of parenthood, people feel very strongly about it. I hope that by posting this entry it will help other new mothers out there, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Talk, Mommyhood | 17 Comments

Claire’s Birth Story

Posted on April 16, 2011 by amanda

You often hear from women that their labour and delivery did not go according to their “birth plan”, and that was certainly the case with my birth plan! I was planning to have a natural birth: no narcotics, no epidural. … Continue reading →

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Something of a Plan

Posted on April 7, 2011 by amanda

I’m the type of person who likes to plan. I know – for those of you who know me, that’s hardly a surprise. That’s not to say that I mind when some impromptu plans of a social nature come up, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnancy, The Domestic Life | 5 Comments

Just What Every Pregnant Woman Needs

Posted on April 3, 2011 by amanda

I slept horribly on Friday night. I fell asleep fairly easily, but then kept waking up with contractions. They weren’t painful; rather I could just feel my uterus tighten for a minute or so, and then relax, tighten, then relax. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnancy, Stuff | 2 Comments