Post by LynnfromCalgary on Dec 31, 2004 13:52:03 GMT -5
Hi Mommy,
Read your post on Atkins board about making your own food and breasfeeding etc. If you have the time, I HIGHLY recommend making your own food. It's easy - just make sure your jars are sterilized and that you don't freeze anything longer than a month at a time (no preservatives and what not). I was lucky when I had my 2 boys - we had fruit trees (pears, apples) and access to fresh veggies year round and no allergies. Get yourself a good blender and Bob's yer uncle! As baby gets older and you've introduced all the veggie/fruit groups, it gets way easier just to mush what you're eating (mashed potatoes is a big thing in baby's life!) and it will take less preparation. Make sure also when you're feeding baby that you dump food from the jar into a dish - don't put the the spoon in baby's mouth and back in the jar and in the fridge again - big time germs and bacteria grow that way.
Glad to hear also that you're going to be breastfeeding. What a wonderful way to bond with your daughter. It's tiring in the beginning, but it's so worth it once you get into a routine. Just don't be one of those moms who does it until baby is going to kindergarten. I kid you not - I know one who did.
Do you plan on continuing breastfeeding when you go back to work? Hope you've been able to get more time off for maternity leave - the first year of life is so precious. Sometimes when I look at my boys (now 11 and 16), I wish I could go back and do things differently. I didn't spend nearly as much time off with them as I should have and could have worked things out so I did. That is one of the biggest regrets I will ever have.
Enough sad stuff though! I love hearing about how Teagan is moving around and growing - you will definitely NOT miss being pregnant by the time all is said and done. But the minute she comes out, you'll want to do it all over again
Read your post on Atkins board about making your own food and breasfeeding etc. If you have the time, I HIGHLY recommend making your own food. It's easy - just make sure your jars are sterilized and that you don't freeze anything longer than a month at a time (no preservatives and what not). I was lucky when I had my 2 boys - we had fruit trees (pears, apples) and access to fresh veggies year round and no allergies. Get yourself a good blender and Bob's yer uncle! As baby gets older and you've introduced all the veggie/fruit groups, it gets way easier just to mush what you're eating (mashed potatoes is a big thing in baby's life!) and it will take less preparation. Make sure also when you're feeding baby that you dump food from the jar into a dish - don't put the the spoon in baby's mouth and back in the jar and in the fridge again - big time germs and bacteria grow that way.
Glad to hear also that you're going to be breastfeeding. What a wonderful way to bond with your daughter. It's tiring in the beginning, but it's so worth it once you get into a routine. Just don't be one of those moms who does it until baby is going to kindergarten. I kid you not - I know one who did.
Do you plan on continuing breastfeeding when you go back to work? Hope you've been able to get more time off for maternity leave - the first year of life is so precious. Sometimes when I look at my boys (now 11 and 16), I wish I could go back and do things differently. I didn't spend nearly as much time off with them as I should have and could have worked things out so I did. That is one of the biggest regrets I will ever have.
Enough sad stuff though! I love hearing about how Teagan is moving around and growing - you will definitely NOT miss being pregnant by the time all is said and done. But the minute she comes out, you'll want to do it all over again
