17Jan 2020 by Mercedes
Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Baby stage, Parenting
Breastfeeding is a personal choice! I breastfed my girls for 14 months and I am currently breastfeeding my 3 month old boy. I prefer it as its convenient for me! Yes, it has numerous benefits for my child (as I have been told) such as passing antibodies and nutrients but, as all choices in life it has it's advantages and disadvantages. Advantages Health benefits for child such as passing antibodies and nutrientsNot having to wash and sterilize bottles - for me this is a biggy, one less thing in my endless list of things to doOne less thing to pack!Food on the go - as long as I'm around milk is availableSaves money - no need to buy formulaLoss of pregnancy weight - Really?! not in my case- I have…
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15Jan 2020 by Mercedes
Bedtime!

Bedtime!

Baby stage, Daily Rants, Parenting, Toddler stage
Every bedtime is different its a new adventure! My girls share a bedroom and baby sleeps next to me for now. Occasionally, girls pass out in a few minutes but those are few in my book. My eldest daughter seems to remember all she did that day at bedtime! When asked during the day "What did you do in school today?" she replies "Nothing!" but come bedtime! her amnesia is over and decides to give you the run of every single detail of her day! Which I have to say is nice and cute but JUST GO TO SLEEP! Don't know how your bedtime routines are like but my eldest seems to have one she has her milk and I lie with her until she drifts off... yes and it…
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