Posts by homemademom

I would try compressing your breast between your fingers and thumb like a sandwich to make your nipple and areola smaller and more stable to get into that little mouth. If you do a google search, there are several blogs and bfiing...

Way to go, ladies!!     I'm moving along more slowly than I'd like.  Even with low carbing, it's not coming off very quickly.  The good thing is that I'm not constantly hungry and feeling like I must eat...

Powdered here. I use this recipe, but sub out Dr. Bronner's baby bar soap (unscented) for the one she uses. 

My friend sells it and gave me a few items for Christmas. I really liked it. She told me she has to order so much every month, so if I ever want something, I can buy it for her cost and just make it part of her shipment. But then,...

I'm trying to eat a little lower carb and a little more paleo and so I've been eating a few things with almond meal, almond butter or peanut butter. Every time I do, I get a mild stomach ache and have to burp a lot.     I...

Quote: Originally Posted by 2happymamas  Apparently counting calories, in addition to exercise, is the way to go! I lost 7 pounds in one week. Weighed in today at 182! Congrats!!!   I decided that I...

Quote: Originally Posted by 2happymamas  After posting my intro, I gained four pounds in one month despite logging 800 minutes of cardio in the month! I decided to start counting calories and lost 4.5 pounds in...

We eat "beans and rice" probably 3x a week and then have rice another 2x.  We like Indian dals with basmati rice and refried or black beans with rice (bacon is key with this combo ). We eat rice with a lot of things (curries,...

I've been using lemi shine, but it's so expensive. I have a big bag of citric acid, though.  ALittleBitCrunchy, how much do you use per load?

I understand how exhausting that can be!  It would really be a shame for you to wean her completely, though!  Dr. Jay Gordon who is very supportive of bfing and cosleeping has this method of night weaning, so you can get more...