All of my four little men had/have painful reflux for the first year of life. Mason still does. He has been a bit more of a challenge with sleeping. He of course needed to be elevated 30 degrees to help his reflux symptoms just like the other monkeys in the house. The challenge was he… Continue Reading
Category Archives: 1st Year Challenges
Diaper Rash Causes and Treatment – Mama Insight Q & A
What Causes a Diaper rash? Lesley, NJ Sitting in a wet or soiled diaper too long Diarrhea Chaffing (skin friction) from diaper Skin sensitivity to diaper, wipes, soap, or detergent New foods (especially more acidic) Yeast (candida albicans) My 15 month old daughter has a diaper rash and it doesn’t seem to be getting better…. Continue Reading
“I Truly Enjoyed Breastfeeding” – Advice & Tips From One Heck of An Experienced Mama
I would first like to say it’s your choice to breastfeed or to bottle feed. Don’t let others make you feel pressured into doing one or the other. It’s not for everyone and that’s perfectly okay.I had a positive experience with breastfeeding. You have to really want to do it. It can be a little… Continue Reading
Breastfeeding: What a Surprise & Disappointment
Well, I will first start out by saying I was one of those moms that said breastfeeding just wasn’t for me. Not that I had anything wrong with it or anything. I give all breastfeeding moms so much credit for sticking with it. To my surprise after having my third child I was asked if… Continue Reading
Tales of a Breastfeeding Momma – Seriously, Am I Milking a Cow?!
The hardest part about having a child for me was breastfeeding. I give every mother so much credit for doing this. Society puts so much pressure on us to breastfeed. It’s the most time consuming and difficult thing I have come across when it comes to having a baby. Some mothers at the gymboree class… Continue Reading
Post Partum Depression – Don’t Be Ashamed
Postpartum Depression I had this glorious image of what it would be like to have a baby. Well, my experience was far, far away from what I had imagined. My son cried and cried and cried all night long. I can remember holding him and walking around his room in circles as he cried. Nothing… Continue Reading
Newborn Baby Blues – A Moment In Time
Well, if you’re a mother you will definitely have the initial response of “Been there,done that.” Oh the joys of having a newborn. But it’s funny how quickly we can forget. I was quickly reminded of those fond days while talking to a friend over the phone. She simply stated “My hair is thrown up… Continue Reading
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