Christmas Presents for a Baby

My daughter’s first Christmas was a fairly easy one. There were no wild expectations, no knowledge of the snow, Santa, and carols that usually accompany the season. I did want to give her a few appropriate gifts, though. Of course, the grandparents were desperate to shower her with goodies, too. We put some limits on the gift-giving – after all, a baby won’t remember Christmas and needs very little. However, if you’re being asked by relatives for baby gift suggestions, here are some ideas: * The practical gift. If there’s something that you wanted for a baby shower and did … Continue reading

Nursing Questions: What to Do When One Side Has Low Supply

When I was in my early twenties, I had exploratory surgery for breast cancer. I was lucky and did not have cancer, but this does mean that I have scar tissue in one breast. At the time, I wondered what this would mean when I came to nurse my babies. My doctor insisted that the scar tissue was not too deep and that nursing would not be affected, but I was still concerned. When I began to nurse my daughter, I noticed that one side made much more milk than the other. I thought that this was a bit odd, … Continue reading