tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996930389083968922024-03-15T18:10:25.637-07:00Crowley Party'Cause life should be celebrated! Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16438358678220412938noreply@blogger.comBlogger1097125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699693038908396892.post-91153709119417136202017-03-14T11:35:00.000-07:002017-03-14T11:35:28.892-07:00Play All Day - Kohl's + Carter's<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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old and she is as active as ever! Her communication skills are
increasing by the day with new words, expressions, and her imagination
and play has really gone to the next level. She is pretty non stop on
the go but there is still ONE activity I can get her to sit down with me
and do, read. She loves pulling books off her shelf and bringing them
to me to read to her. I will often find her sitting under her bookshelf
going through the pages and reading to herself, and pointing to the
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Sorry for the lack of posts on the blog these days! I swear I have been starting every post with an apology lately. I have been very active on social media just not so much on this blog anymore. But I had to check in and share some pictures from the adorable baby shower some of my friends put together for me. It was such a sweet gesture, something I wasn’t expecting at all, and I was really touched by the whole thing. I didn't think second baby showers were a thing but I am actually really happy about because I have felt like this baby hasn’t had nearly as much attention or “celebration” as Ella had. We have just been so busy over here, too busy honestly, we are functioning at a rate that isn’t sustainable. At least not sustainable for good health! Haha It was just nice to take a minute and focus on him. </div>
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I did do a little vlog on the shower as well as an update on the baby if you want to watch that below. Vlogging has kind of taken over what blogging used to be for me. Video medium is something I really enjoy and I love having those memories saved in that way. Anyways, back to the shower, my friends out did themselves. They are the dynamic duo behind <a href="http://www.theconfetticreative.com/"><b>The Confetti Creative</b></a> and they are the ones who helped me with <a href="http://crowleyparty.blogspot.com/2016/09/ellas-first-birthday-lemon-themed.html"><b>Ella’s First Birthday</b></a>. I say helped when really I just gave them the theme and they did everything else! Haha They have so much talent and if you are local you should really utilize them! They are the best of the best. I am kicking myself that I forgot to get a cute picture with them at the shower :( BAH. Oh well, they took some gorgeous shots of the set up before the party started so I wanted to share those! <br />
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Did you catch my Facebook Live video? It was my first time doing one! I made a little announcement about joining SeneGence and becoming a distributor. You have probably heard of their more known product LipSense! I have talked about LipSense before on my social media accounts – it has basically taken over the State of Utah the past year! Haha Anyways, about seven months ago my good friend Jalynn tried this lipstick, that supposedly lasts for up to 18 hours, and fell in love with it. She almost instantly signed up to become a distributor. She in turn introduced me to the lipstick, and I too fell in love with the product. I mean, this stuff legit has staying power! It isn’t going ANYWHERE.</div>
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That first night of trying LipSense I thought about joining Jalynn and becoming a distributor. I have always loved make up, and beauty products is something that I have shared on my social media accounts for years. Plus, I could get a discount of up to 50% OFF on the product! ;) BUT I hesitated. I had a lot going on; a nine month old, tons of other work and personal projects that were taking up all of my time. I had no more time to give to something else. So I tucked the idea away; good thing too, because shortly after I would realize I was pregnant with my second and would spend the next thirteen weeks throwing up multiple times a day! *That was a rough period for me* In the meantime, I loved all the LipSense I had got. While I was enjoying them, I did start to feel like my lips were drier than usual and that the color would flake off. You see, I have a serious issue with dry lips. Ever since moving to Utah this has been a big problem for me. NOTHING has significantly helped them. I have tried it all you guys, EVERYTHING, and YES I do hydrate! I am someone who will drink 60-100 oz of water a day pretty regularly. The climate here is just hard on my skin, and my lips suffer the most. I have just got used to being in a constant cycle of peeling dry lips. So anyways, while I LOVED the product, and wanted to wear it all the time, I felt like maybe my already dry lips weren’t a good match for this product that seemed to only be contributing to the problem. I also felt like some colors didn’t stick as well on my lips as others. Yet so many of my other friends didn’t seem to have these issues, so I just chalked it up to me just not being the best fit for LipSense. I would occasionally still wear the lipstick I had because I did love the colors and the staying power it still provided; but wasn’t sure I was going to get any more. </div>
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I wish I had done a little more research on the product before giving up on it the way I did. I mean, one of my best friend’s was killing it as a distributor and I didn’t even bother to ask her about it. What was I thinking? I wasn’t. Since I had so many friends selling and loving LipSense, I would see their posts, and I learned that there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to using LipSense. There is a learning curve in how you apply it, and a lot of people will experience an exfoliation period when they first start using it. This exfoliation period sounded pretty familiar to what I had experienced. </div>
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So what is the exfoliation period? Before using LipSense you probably used some kind of chapstick; Burts Bees, Caramex, just regular lipsticks you buy from traditional stores - almost all of these lip products contain wax and even led. This wax makes your lips feel great, and provides relief when you have dried out lips. However the relief is temporary. These products often contain carnauba wax, which is the wax you use to protect your car from moisture to prevent rusting. It is creating a barrier for your car from the rain, and the same thing happens when you wear your chapstick; it creates a barrier from moisture coming to your lips. This is why you often find yourself needing to use chapstick multiple times, at least during the drier months because your lips aren’t actually being healed long term. So when you start using LipSense some people will experience some exfoliation or feel like their lips are getting drier or that their color is flaking off; and that is because the product is actually breaking down layers and layers of dead skin cells, wax and led build up. This exfoliation period is different for everyone, it all depends on what you used and how often you used it before you started LipSense. Some people can take up to 6 weeks to finally get through this process, so HANG IN THERE! I wish I had. </div>
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In my experience, I came in with already damaged lips, with years of using products like this in attempts to heal my lips. The cool thing is the more you use LipSense products, the healthier your lips will become - it is designed this way! This is what I love about SeneGence, they aren’t just great products but they are great FOR YOU. I think what ultimately sealed the deal for me was when my friend Jalynn even gave me a tube of their Lip Balm to get started on healing my lips before I started using LipSense more regularly again. You guys, it was shocking how fast this stuff helped. After only a few days my lips that were literally cracked and bleeding were totally normal – and normal is not something my lips usually are! It was incredible. By far the best lip product I have ever tried in regards to helping heal my dry lips. And this all happened in the dead of winter when they are usually at their worst! Often people will feel a slight tingle or sting when they apply LipSense, this is an indicator that your lips aren’t very hydrated or are damaged. The feeling goes away the second you put their gloss on. However, I am happy to say while before I always felt that sting, I don’t now! How amazing is that? My lips have never been better! When you have healthy skin, the LipSense color can molecularly bond evenly on that one layer of your lips which is going to maximize the staying power. </div>
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The only other con about LipSense besides needing to get through the exfoliation period, is that I have personally found you have to stay on top of putting the gloss on if you really want to get the full staying potential. The gloss is what seals the color and keeps your lip hydrated and if you don't put it on periodically throughout the day the color wont last as long. Even still, I have found your good for 4-5 hours, and that is just when the color could break down, the lip color is still completely smudge proof! So honestly, still a win in my book and better then any other lasting lip color out there! Now you may think this next part totally throws out my "honest" review, but really, if you know me and follow me on social media you know I have been using this stuff for almost a year now. I didn't just "jump" on this! The healing my lips have experienced through these products changed everything for me. Since all of this went down, I have decided to become a distributor. I will admit, I am slightly embarrassed to be a part of an MLM. Multi-Level Marketing + Direct Sales – These have become kind of “dirty” words to a lot of us! You have probably been added to many Facebook groups for LuLa Roe, Beach Body, Doterra, LipSense, etc. And you probably roll your eyes every once in a while when the cliché verbiage starts pouring out around these kinds of businesses - I know I have! I never thought in a million years I would join an MLM; but as I have been a part of online marketing for several years now, I have seen many of my friends and fellow colleagues do it right. And by right I mean support a product they actually use, love, and not shove it in your face like a sales person. While I hate sales, I don’t intend to “sell” it at all. LipSense SELLS ITSELF. I will be just another person you can pick some up from if you want to try it out. What it really boils down to for me is that I love the products this company produces. LipSense sold itself to me! I love wearing the lip color, and this is the best way to do it in my opinion. </div>
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So in honor of me getting started with this little venture, I am hosting a giveaway over on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyciagrayce/"><b>Instagram</b></a>! I don’t plan on posting too much about LipSense on my personal Instagram account, so you can head on over to the new one I created for it <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Lip_Party/"><b>@Lip_Party</b></a> or join my Facebook Group Page – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1816752531926669/"><b>Lip Party</b></a> to stay on top of the colors I have in stock, discounts, giveaways and all kinds of fun that I am sure will go down! In celebration of my launch, I am offering <b>FREE SHIPPING + NO SALES TAX for all orders made through Wednesday 1/25!</b> So head on over to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1816752531926669/"><b>Facebook group</b></a> if you want to grab something or try LipSense for the first time!</div>
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It’s a good thing I have always loved watching Football, because my birthday has always landed on or during the weekend of the biggest football game of the year. Trevor very cleverly created a tradition of throwing me a “birthday party” that is really just game day football food with some cake. Honestly though, I love it. We always get together with a bunch of friends and all bring a ton of snacks, appetizers and eat ourselves sick. One of our favorite things to make, and the easiest thing, is some crock pot meat balls! Anything that I can easily throw in a crock pot, or the oven, with little to no prep is my kind of cooking when you have a bunch of food to make and want to spend time with your friends. </div>
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<a href="http://dailybites.farmrich.com/"><b>Farm Rich</b></a> has a great selection of Meatballs and they are all Gluten Free for those who need to be aware of that! I used their <a href="https://farmrich.com/products/meatballs"><b>Original Meatballs</b></a> for this recipe but you can use their Italian if it suits what your making better. They even have some Turkey Meatballs if you are wanting to be a little more health conscious. The different meats and seasonings available create a base for a variety of ways you could take this recipe! There are several different ways you can cook these Meatballs but the way we like them is to get them in the crock pot, add whatever your favorite sauce is and let them cook away! If you have been reading my blog for a long time you know we like a little spice and always use some Jamaica Me Sweet Hot and Crazy Marinade. So take whatever sauce you want to use, and set your crock pot to HIGH, cover, and heat for 3-4 hours (full bag). Grab some tooth picks and let people serve themselves throughout the game! <i>EASY PEASY! </i><br />
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I recently did a shopping haul on my YouTube channel. Thought I would post it on over here too! I love seeing what deals are going on, what other people buy for their kids, where they like to shop. Enjoy! XO</div>
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While I have been very active on all my other social media platforms, I have totally neglected this blog the past six months! With the new year I want to get back to posting more regularly on here, because this blog is first and foremost a journal for me that I never want to stop using. The main thing that has been keeping me away from posting here is that I have been doing much more vlogging. Basically what I would post on my blog now done on video form on my YouTube channel. I have been posting very regularly on there if you are interested. </div>
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Just yesterday I filmed and posted a Second Trimester Update! I haven't posted more about this pregnancy because there hasn't been much to say. I have been feeling amazing and I have hardly any symptoms to even mention. You can hear more about the things that have been changing more recently for me as I am about to start the final trimester of my pregnancy. I can't believe how fast this has flown on by and before I know it I will be a mom of two! A little BOY! AHHH haha I am getting excited :)</div>
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I have talked about <a href="https://www.babycubby.com/"><b>The Baby Cubby</b></a> several times on my social media channels and blog, and that is because it is my favorite place to shop for all things baby. This isn't just another baby store, they are unique in so many ways. First off, it is family run, by a couple who are parents themselves, everything they offer feels like a recommendation from a trusted source. They are truly a resource for you mamas! They take pride in offering the best and safest baby gear and
providing it to parents in a fun shopping experience. You can test strollers on their stroller track, they actively engage with parents via social media and on their own <a href="http://www.babycubby.com/baby-cubby-blog/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1480975385553_8999" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">cubby community blog</a> where they discuss some of those hard topics of parenting. </div>
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They offer the best of the best brands, and often are the first to showcase new and upcoming companies and businesses that are making waves in the world of baby must haves. For example I fell in love with everything Little Unicorn when I was pregnant with Ella, and it was so nice to have an actual store front I could go to, to see and buy the product. They often host pop up shops with the brands they work with, offering amazing deals to their customers. They even price match! If you can find it, even on amazon, for a lower price, they will honor that. They also offer free shipping on orders over $49 for those who don't live here in Utah who want to take advantage of their awesome selection. You can read more about their passion behind what they do <a href="http://www.babycubby.com/%20about-us/">HERE</a>. </div>
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I have put together a little round up of some of my favorite picks from their site, I know you guys will love all the different brands represented on their site!<br />
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<a href="http://www.babycubby.com/brands/little-unicorn.html"><b>Little Unicorn Blankets and Sheets</b></a> // I am such a huge fan of the Little Unicorn designs, and have a ton of blankets and sheets for Ella. I plan to get some for little brother too!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.babycubby.com/nuna-rava-convertible-car-seat-caviar.html">Nuna Pippa and Nuna Rava</a> </b>// I have both of these car seats and am obsessed. I love all Nuna gear! Not only does it look good, it functions with such ease. Everything makes sense, is easy to use, and I just can't say enough about this company and brand. </div>
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<a href="http://www.babycubby.com/tubby-todd-6-piece-gift-set.html"><b>Tubby Todd</b></a> // I have tried the shampoo and love it! The scents are scrumptious, and knowing what I am using on my little one is completely safe is the best. I have been dying to get my hands on the rest of the products in this line, I have heard so many good things.<br />
<b><br /><a href="http://www.babycubby.com/comotomo-double-pack-8-oz.html">ComoTomo</a></b> // I have become a HUGE fan of these bottles. Ella loves them, and they were the perfect transition from breast to bottle.<br />
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<a href="http://www.babycubby.com/happy-baby-wraps-sunshine.html"><b>Happy Baby Wrap</b></a> // I mean, it is kind of a newborn must! Not only
does baby love being close to mama, but what mama doesn't want the
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<a href="http://www.babycubby.com/freshly-picked-moccasins-rosegold-9810.html"><b>Freshly Picked Moccs</b></a> // I mean, are you surprised? These are everywhere, and for good reason! They are adorable, comfortable, and the perfect first shoe!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Over the past year I have become obsessed with listening to podcasts and audio books! It is the best for long drives, cleaning up around the house, or for when I take Ella on a walk. I was pretty flattered when Kirsten from <b><a href="http://www.marvelousmomsclub.com/ep-123-the-business-of-blogging-with-alycia-crowley-of-crowley-party/">Marvelous Mom's Club</a></b> asked me to be apart of her podcast, </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">especially</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"> since I had been listening to it for months! She has some really great interviews with </span></span><span style="line-height: 22px;">woman </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">from all walks </span></span><span style="line-height: 22px;">of</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"> life with all different </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">experiences. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">My episode aired </span></span><span style="line-height: 22px;">yesterday, and </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">I am talking all about how I got into the world of blogging and turned social media into a business. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">It was a lot of fun just chatting away about so many different things; motherhood, business, entrepreneurship, personal progress, you name it we probably talked about it. She even somehow called that I was pregnant which is pretty funny because I had NO CLUE that I was already expecting when we taped this. </span></div>
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It appears I can only manage so many different social media platforms! haha I have been focusing a bit more on my YouTube channel lately and have totally neglected the blog. Since having Ella I have taken so much video it is crazy! I have decided to not let those go to waste and just sit on my desktop, and to essentially "blog" them, or as they say "vlog." So I have doing a lot more vlog style videos over there if you want to check them out. Just in the last week I vlogged our trip to Arizona (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLU-ofO9nQQ"><b>Part One</b></a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY6MRkM0o7Q"><b>Part Two</b></a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQA3aStSUis"><b>Part Three</b></a>) Our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0OFp1gDvu0"><b>Halloween weekend</b></a>, and more <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_KuYtd7Mk">recently</a></b> a little peek into our week! I will work on being better about posting them on here along with whatever pictures I have to keep things moving on this front. Don't be surprised if you see some out of order posting as I play catch up on the blog! </div>
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Check out my unboxing and review to get an idea of the kinds of products you can expect on the site. And check out more over at <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=832568&U=534046&M=64131&urllink="><b>Freshly Picked</b></a> to see what the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=832568&U=534046&M=64131&urllink="><b>Marketplace</b></a> is all about. </div>
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Maternity Haul from some of my favorite places to find maternity clothes! ASOS + Pink Blush ❤ </div>
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I recently went back to Platinum hair which means, lots of damage!
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overall bleaching; and I think a huge part of that is because I have
always been really good about taking proper care of it. Whenever you
color treat your hair you are causing some kind of damage to it. How you
treat it before, and after your color is super important. If you know
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benefits. When the hair is strong this enables it to grow, and hold up
to the wear and tear of life. <a href="http://goo.gl/1h7KsJ"><b>Suave Professionals</b></a> recently came out with
a new Biotin Infusion line that has got me really excited. Like really
excited. I was asked to test this line out and I have to say I am blown
away! I do not take my hair care lightly. You see I have very thin hair,
that likes to break, so I can't risk my hair on shampoos and
conditioners that don't help me out. If I did, that would mean it would
all be falling out. I have been using this line for the past week and I
am obsessed and incredibly happy because it means I won't have to spend
an arm and leg for my other expensive brands I have been using. I wasn't
surprised at all when I read that this line was tested and proven to
strengthen as well as Pureology® Strength Cure®. It felt like I was
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reduces breakage by 95% for dramatically less hair fall vs.
non-conditioning shampoo. Less hair fall is exactly what I need right
now! Not only because of the damage of color treating it, but because I
just had a baby and hair loss is usually a side affect postpartum. When
your hair isn't falling out as much, you are left with fuller, thicker
looking hair! Which is something I also need because I have thin hair as
it is. Anything to make my hair fuller gets me excited. Did I mention
that the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Suave-Professionals-Biotin-Infusion-Strengthening-Shampoo-28-oz/49840573"><b>shampoo</b></a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Suave-Professionals-Biotin-Infusion-Strengthening-Conditioner-28-oz/49840572"><b>conditioner</b></a> smells AMAZING! I mean, I know that
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of this stuff and it doesn't just smell when you are using it, it lasted
through my blow out! I was pleasantly surprised that my hair smelled
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Okay, now on to my favorite part of this line! <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Suave-Professionals-Biotin-Infusion-Anti-Breakage-Serum-4-fl-oz/49840594"><b>The Biotin Infusion Anti-Breakage Serum</b></a>. This serum is also infused with B7 Biotin, and wraps each strand in a protective seal for advanced hair fall defense. While using this product along with the shampoo and conditioner, you will experience 95% less breakage and your hair will be 20x stronger vs. non-conditioning shampoo. I can attest to seeing a huge difference already in my hair fall out. This serum really seals the deal, and is one more layer of vitamins and benefits for your hair. Once your hair is damp, you put a dime size in your palm and run this through your hair. It is an extra treatment that will take your blow out to the next level, and keep your hair healthy and strong. This whole line is like feeding vitamins and all the goodness to your hair!<br />
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Now that I have raved about each member of this amazing line (yes, I really am this excited to have found a product I love so much that doesn't break the bank) I want to make sure I share my tips on taking care of damaged hair. <br />
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<b>Let the products in - and keep them in!</b><br />
Your hair has pores, just like your face! And just like your face, hot and cold open and close those pores. While you are washing your hair, the water tends to be warm, opening those pores and letting the product in. To really seal the deal, pun intended, you need to turn your water to a cooler temperature (as much as you can handle) to close the pores. We all have different levels of hair porosity, but this will help secure and keep in the product you just used. <br />
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<b>Wide Tooth Comb or Pick</b> <br />
Wet hair breaks SO easily; make sure that when you brush your hair out you have ringed out as much water as possible, and are using a wide tooth comb or some kind of pick to brush it out. This will save your hair! <br />
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<b>Avoid Blow Drying</b><br />
Blow drying the hair causes more damage, so if you can avoid it, don't do it. If you really need to because you are on a time crunch, or your hair is so think it would take days to dry, try and wait until it is more damp. Anything to reduce time under the heat is going to benefit your locks! <br />
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I have always loved using some kind of serum on my hair before I blow dry it, or even when letting it air dry. There are so many added benefits to this one last step that is often over looked. If you notice, anytime you get your hair done your stylist uses products after the wash right? These products can take your wash to the next level, by adding styling benefits or health benefits to your hair. Using something like the Biotin Infusion Anti-Breakage Serum is going to do both for you! </div>
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You guys, the new Suave Professionals® Biotin Infusion Strengthening line is pretty dang awesome. They have been proven to work as well as luxury brands. Hopefully I have convinced you to try it out. It is flying off the shelves so I took that as a sign that it must be pretty great and so I bought the larger size bottles of shampoo and conditioner and am so happy I did because I will be using it all up! When I was at Walmart there were only a few bottles left of the serum and that doesn't surprise me now either. I am a believer! Go see for yourself. Visit your local Walmart to try out all of the new 2016 Suave Professionals collections: Coconut Oil Infusion, Coconut Milk Infusion and Biotin Infusion, while supplies last.<br />
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Well wow! Here we are, back to some maternity updates for the blog for baby number two. Still haven't really wrapped my mind around that. You see, this baby was kind of a surprise. I talk all about it in my YouTube video so I don't want to rehash here, but let's just say I am really fertile! haha Trevor and I have always wanted to have our children close together. We had talked about having our kids 18 months to 2 years apart, so this does fit into our plan nicely. This pregnancy so far has been a night and day compared to Ella's. I was incredibly sick the past few months, throwing up multiple times a days every day. Thankfully as I have entered the second trimester it has been so much better! I also haven't put on any weight, which by this time with Ella I had already gained about 10 pounds. My circumstances are just so different now, where I am able to be so much more active because I am not chained to a desk all day and being temped by donuts and eating out with co-workers haha I decided to fill out the little questionnaire I did with Ella's update and I plan to do the occasional video update as well on my YouTube channel. </div>
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<b>How far along:</b> I am 14 weeks and 5 days!</div>
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<b>How big is baby:</b> The size of a Lemon :) </div>
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<b>Weight Gain:</b> I go into more detail about this in my YouTube video, but I haven't put on any weight. I keep fluctuating back and forth a pound. This pregnancy is already so different from Ella! haha It is so strange to see my tummy pop out but not see any weight gain on the scale! </div>
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<b>Stretch marks:</b> No new ones! </div>
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<b>Sleep: </b>Thankfully so far no issues! I am still early enough along this hasn't been a problem yet. </div>
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<b>Feeling: </b>Excited :) The first few months I was so sick and busy I hardly registered that I was pregnant, but now that my energy is coming back and I am feeling better and I have a little bump, I have been thinking about baby number two a lot more. I can't wait to see what he or she is like and watch them with Ella. Hearing the heart beat and seeing the ultrasound is always crazy, there is a little life in there! The body really is an amazing thing, and these little ones really are miracles. Trevor and I are thrilled that our family is growing. I just want to get all our kids here as soon as possible! I want my whole family together :) haha<br />
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I never did get around to doing an update for Ella at 12 months. Probably because I was glued to a couch trying not to throw up! haha Did you see the <a href="http://crowleyparty.blogspot.com/2016/09/crowley-party-of-four.html"><b>news?</b></a> Yes we are expecting baby number two<b>!</b> It is why I have been absent recently, but thankfully the second trimester is here and I am feeling SO MUCH BETTER.<br />
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So this update will be more of a 12 - 13 months update. I am debating on how often to keep doing these. So much happens in a month that I think I should keep them up monthly, but is that tedious? Anyways, Ella has changed and grown SO much in the last few months.<br />
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+ Ella started walking shortly after her first birthday! She had been taking steps for weeks prior but September 7th she officially walked. I was actually able to catch it on camera thanks to the fact that our phones are constantly on us! haha I was in the kitchen and she just stood up and walked right towards me all while eating a cracker at the same time. Multi-tasking, that's our Ella! haha She of course has been non stop since, and is getting fast.<br />
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+ Ella still loves to talk on the cell phone, and brush her hair. She is imitating EVERYTHING now! It is so funny to see the things she will pick up on. The other day I was blowing on some of her food because it was hot. When I handed it to her she started blowing on it before she ate it, it was so stinking cute. She is learning more and more every day by watching us.<br />
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+ Ella is obsessed with dogs. A few months ago she kept making this funny sound and putting her mouth together in a little O. We couldn't figure out why she was doing it. Finally I connected it to when the dogs in the neighborhood are barking. We are surrounded by dogs and I hardly even notice them but Ella sure does! She gets very excited every time she sees a dog, and starts to imitate them by trying to "woof." She can even say Doggy now!<br />
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+ Another word Ella says is Baby! It sounds more like Bebe but every time she sees her baby dolls she says baby and will give them a big kiss and hug. It melts my heart every single time. She is so sweet and tender with her dolls and stuff animals. I think what makes me so happy is knowing she has learned to treat them that way because that is how she treated. She is loved and kisses and hugged.<br />
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+ Speaking of kisses, Ella will pucker up her lips in the most adorable way to give you a kiss if you says, "KISSES!" It makes my whole day and I often ask her for kisses because it is the absolute best thing ever! :) And sometimes if you are really lucky she will just come right up to you and pucker asking for a kiss herself. <b>*HEART BURSTS*</b><br />
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+ For her birthday my parents got Ella this bike that is used for therapy but also to help encourage babies to walk etc. I don't even know what to call it. Here it is <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fpewi-kid-s-ybike-push-and-ride-toy-red%2F-%2FA-13561757&pid=uid5529-24557523-81"><b>HERE</b></a>. But whatever it is, we call it her bike and Ella LOVES riding it. We go outside almost every day and she scoots herself all over the front yard. When she gets bored of that she gets off and wants to just go for a walk. We have been taking her on evening walks around the neighborhood and it is the cutest thing. <br />
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+ I breastfed Ella for a few weeks past her first birthday. It was hard for me to stop breastfeeding her, but I just couldn't keep going while being pregnant. It was taking all my energy and I was already so sick as it was. Ella was ready and we slowly weaned through the month of August and so it all happened very nicely and naturally. She is now drinking whole milk and I just can't believe she is so big with her sippy cup of "adult" milk haha While I miss cuddling up with her and breastfeeding, we have substituted that with taking her into bed with me and Trevor and having her cuddle with us as a family. It is one of my favorite times of the day!<br />
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+ Ella has six teeth! She has her two front teeth, and her four bottom front teeth. She is honestly such a trooper with teething. She always sleeps through the night but when she has a tooth coming in she will sometimes wake up for a little relief. Its been interesting not being able to breastfeed her to comfort her which was her go to if she ever woke up, but now I just give her a bottle for a little bit, hold her and put her right back down. So grateful for such a great sleeper! This next baby will probably make up for it haha<br />
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+ Now that Ella is getting older she is so much more expressive. She can tell me when she wants something by signaling to the fridge or bringing me her sippy cup. I love when she does this! It is exciting to see them learn and progress. <br />
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+ Ella has had a runny nose here and there but has never really been sick. Well that finally caught up to us when there was a pretty nasty bug going around the community. I felt so bad for Ella, she was throwing up and had a really high fever. Ella already runs warm, and so when she gets a fever apparently it will always be really high (she has had two now and each time she climbs up to 104.) We ended up having to take her to emergency because she was doing so bad and her heart rate was really high and they were worried. We ended up being sent to Primary Children's and it ended up being a really long night all for nothing haha. I say nothing because they were trying to figure out what was wrong because she wasn't showing symptoms yet for a bad flu and they were worried it could be a number of other scary things. She had to get tested for UTI and a bunch of stuff to basically have them tell us to wait and see if these other symptoms show up in the next few days... which they did. Blah. We were just happy she was fine and they were able to get her fever and heart rate down. But man she sure made up for not being sick her first year in that one night! haha <b> </b><br />
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+ Another really cute thing Ella does right now is throwing herself back on the large ottoman of our couch so that I will tickle her! haha It is her signal to me she wants me to tickle her and she let's out the largest laughs when we do this little game. She will also throw herself down into pillows or blankets so we will shake her and shove her more into them. It is really cute seeing her play and initiate these games with us. She also does peek a boo, and high and seek.<br />
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+ Ella loves music and dancing! She does a mixture of head banging and
swinging her arms back and forth. She really is such a joy, she is
always smiling, clapping, and dancing when there is music or something
going on that she likes. She also just chatters on and is being super
vocal, laughing, and squealing. We just love it.<br />
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Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16438358678220412938noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699693038908396892.post-68505619303602955682016-09-30T09:27:00.000-07:002016-09-30T09:27:06.085-07:00Utah State Fair <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We took Ella to the Utah State Fair! Put together a little family vlog
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food for the first time. She also had lemonade for the first time and
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Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16438358678220412938noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699693038908396892.post-17349588336023859202016-09-27T09:11:00.001-07:002016-09-27T09:12:07.962-07:00Crowley Party of FOUR ❤️ <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Do you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyciagrayce/"><b>Instagram</b></a>? If you did you saw the news! On the first day of fall we shared a little pumpkin surprise. We are expecting baby number <b>TWO. YES, <i>TWO!</i> </b>We are so excited that our family is growing and we can't wait to see Ella with a sibling. Ella has changed our world for the better and we can't wait to expand on that. The due date is April 3, 2017. I will share more details behind the pregnancy and the last few months soon!<span title="Edited"> ❤️ </span><br />
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I am so behind in updates on this blog. Life has never been busier for us, and I have been struggling to keep up on documenting everything. I will have to retroactively blog about our summer later, as well as Ella's ONE YEAR update! But I couldn't not share these beautiful photos that my good friend Roxana took at Ella's birthday party last weekend.</div>
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I had about a million different ideas for Ella's party. I love a good party and joke (although I am not joking) that I had about five totally different weddings in my head that I would have been perfectly happy with, and that Trevor and I should just have a few more so I can throw each party! haha But really, I love everything PARTY. Hence the blog title, Crowley Party! haha As I mentioned earlier, my life has been extremely hectic these days and spare time is very limited. So I turned to two of my friends who run an event and party planning business <a href="http://www.theconfetticreative.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Confetti Creative</b></a>. You guys, these ladies and I are cut from the same cloth and totally trusted them to run the show. They are fun, easy going, incredibly creative, talented, the list really could go on and on. They completely spoiled me by offering to help throw Ella's party. I have always done these shin digs myself and let me just tell you, I don't know if I can ever go back to being a one man show. Having help is <i><b>LIFE CHANGING!</b></i> <br />
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After committing to about three different themes, I finally landed on LEMONS. I was inspired by our super popular <a href="https://www.lunabybaby.com/products/the-lemon-dress" target="_blank"><b>lemon dress</b></a> from our shop <a href="https://www.lunabybaby.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lunaby</b></a>. I have always had a love for lemons. I even tried convincing Trevor we should name Ella, Lemon. Any Hart of Dixie fans out there? ;) haha The obsession probably stems from the fact that yellow is my favorite color, or that lemons just taste amazing in anything. Whatever it is, people love lemons, and it made for an adorable theme for the party! Plus, shouldn't all parties be planned around what a girl is wearing? :)<br />
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Having Meg and Andy handle the logistics of the party took all the stress out of it for me. It was amazing! We had family in town for the party, and we were able to just focus on them. I also wasn't busy trying to get me and Ella ready the morning of because they handled the entire set up. It was lovely! Like I said, I can never have parties any other way again, haha. While they handled pretty much everything for me, I purchased the food and made Ella some lemon sugar cookies to match the theme. I love making sugar cookies and look for any excuse to make some! Plus, the royal icing recipe I use from <a href="http://thealisonshow.com/2014/10/alisons-cookie-party-online-course-making-sugar-cookies-royal-icing.html" target="_blank"><b>Alison's Cookie Party</b></a> has fresh lemon juice in them so it was a nice touch to the lemon cookie. I also made Ella a baby's breath crown to wear for part of the party. Right after making it I thought it looked terribly obnoxious, but once we were at the party and seeing it all come together she looked adorable in it. I used <a href="http://www.thisheartofmineblog.com/2014/04/14/babys-breath-crown/" target="_blank"><b>this</b></a> tutorial for it if you are interested. It was honestly super easy and quick! I made it just before we left for the party actually, haha.<br />
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We had the party at the adorable <a href="http://www.gardnervillage.com/georgell-doll-shop" target="_blank"><b>Georgell Doll Shop</b></a> at Gardner Village. Their cottage style shop is nestled right along a pretty pond with ducks and beautiful landscaping. We had the party out on their patio where they often host fairy tea parties and all sorts of events. They were such a pleasure to work with, and the setting was ideal for young girls. Once Ella can really appreciate dolls you better believe I will be taking her back there. Ella's cousins and little friends enjoyed going through the shop and seeing all the beautiful toys they have. It really is a special store that if you are in the area you should stop by and see! It was the perfect venue for Ella's party.<br />
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I think what really stole the show of the party, besides adorable Ella of course, were the amazing treats made by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/delishbyemmalee/" target="_blank">Delish By Emmalee</a></b> Boy does she have a talent! We met at a mutual friends baby shower and when she offered to make Ella's cake and some treats I was so excited because her stuff tastes phenomenal. Her cake and cupcakes were a highlight. I mean,<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="Edited"> vanilla bean cream cake, filled with a homemade
lemon curd, and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream. 🍋 Pure heaven I tell you! Ella was so funny with the cake. At first she was so unsure of it. Probably because it was taller th<span style="font-family: inherit;">a</span>n her head. But once she got a taste of it she shoved her head right in there! haha It was pretty cute. Ella also really loves to share her food with Trevor and I, so it wasn't that surpris<span style="font-family: inherit;">ing</span> that she wanted to share her cake. She kept shoving handfuls of cake in our mouths! haha I wasn't complaining, seriously Emmalee's treats are some of the best I have ever had. No exaggeration!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="Edited">All the details of the party were just perfect, and I can't thank Meg and Andy enough for putting it all together for us. It was beautiful. I think the funnest element were the giant confetti balloons! The kids were loving them and I sent them home with a few happy kiddos since I wasn't about to have those all in my kitchen. Although come to think of it, that would have been fun too! We were able to customize the balloons thanks to <a href="http://www.mypapercrush.com/" target="_blank"><b>Paper Crush</b></a>, an adorable new shop in Lehi, Utah that has too much adorablness to handle. Holly, the sweet shop owner,</span></span> </span>carries a carefully crafted collection of unique party supplies,
pretty paper goods, must-have desk accessories and one-of-a-kind gifts. Seriously I had to restrain myself when we came in to pick some stuff up for the party! Her shop is a must see. We ended up getting the fun huge balloons which she custom filled with our colors and even blew up for us. We also got the plates for the party from her shop. I may have picked up a few non party related things as well ;)<br />
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Ella was so adorable opening her presents. She really got the hang of it and loved ripping the wrapping paper right off haha She also hugged and kissed all the stuffed animals and toys she got :) HAHA We can't thank everyone enough who helped us make this party happen, as well as all of our friends and family who came to celebrate our sweet girl. It really was a fun afternoon! It was smack dab right in the middle of Ella's nap time but she was having so much fun she hardly noticed how tired she was, haha. It was a great day! I really can't believe how fast this year has gone by. Our lives have obviously been forever changed by having Ella, she has brought such a sweetness and joy for life that you can't help but be affected by when you are with her. We are pretty lucky to call her ours and I thank God every day that I get to be her mother. Happy First Birthday Ella! The first of what I hope will be a long life full of birthdays! <b>WE LOVE YOU! </b>💛<br />
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And if that picture heavy post wasn't enough for you, I put together a little vlog over on my YouTube channel of the party! Check it out.<br />
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Hello! I know it has been forever since I last posted and I have so much to catch up on. But before that I had to let you all know about an amazing giveaway going on over on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyciagrayce/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a>. Me and some wonderful ladies and friends are giving away <b>FIVE</b> <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shabbyapple.com%2F&pid=uid5529-24557523-81" target="_blank"><b>Shabby Apple Dresses</b></a>! Winners get to pick whatever dress they want. This is in celebration of loving yourself and our bodies exactly where you are RIGHT NOW. I have always been a huge fan of Shabby Apple for years and I am particularly loving <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=510811468&pid=uid5529-24557523-81" target="_blank"><b>this gingham number</b></a>! Perfect dress for transitioning into fall. Don't forget to check out the other <span style="font-family: inherit;">ladies (<b><i><b><i><a href="http://www.roxanabphotography.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roxana, </a></i></b></i></b><a href="http://www.thelifebeatsproject.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>Brianna</i></b></a>, <b><i><a href="http://www.themumsyblog.com/2016/09/post-baby-fashion-tips.html" target="_blank">Michelle</a>, and <a href="http://brittanymaddux.com/" target="_blank">Brittany)</a></i></b></span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><i><b> </b></i></u></span>and see the dresses they picked to style and if you want even extra entries to win the giveaway you can head on over to their instagram accounts as well. GOOD LUCK! </div>
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Did you know August is breastfeeding awareness month?! August also marks one year of me breastfeeding Ella. I wanted to share my breastfeeding experience for several reasons. Mostly because when I was starting to breastfeed Ella, I spent hours searching the internet for answers, experiences, <i>anything</i> to keep me going. Some people are lucky enough to have no issues from the get go, but I would say most women experience some kind of learning curve. I would even go as far to say, although I know I can't speak on the behalf of everyone's experience, that a lot of us found it very stressful. When you add a bunch of crazy changing hormones on top of that stress... it can lead a lot of women to stop breastfeeding basically right away. I totally relate to those feelings, but I urge you if you are reading this and you want to just quit because it is all too much right now, <b>YOU CAN DO IT </b>and it is<b> SO WORTH IT. </b><b><br /></b></div>
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The benefits of breast milk are undisputed. This stuff is liquid gold my friends! It is amazing and nothing can fully substitute its benefits.<b> </b>I won't go into all the reasons why it is amazing in this post, but I urge you to do some <a href="http://crowleyparty.blogspot.com/2016/08/timeline-of-breastfed-baby.html" target="_blank"><b>research</b></a> on what it does for your sweet little one. Not only is breast milk amazing, breastfeeding can be an incredible bonding experience. It creates such a unique and special relationship between mother and child from the beginning. It builds an incredible trust between the two of you and some of my most cherished memories with Ella have been while breastfeeding. I am actually starting the weaning process and have already cried several times about it coming to an end. I have to laugh when I think back to the beginning of our breastfeeding experience because I would cry when it was time to breastfeed again, <i>HAHA</i>.</div>
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Since it is breastfeeding awareness month, I have teamed up with <a href="http://bit.ly/1QgYLHC" target="_blank"><b>Munchkin</b></a> to share with you guys the different things that have worked for me. My best advice based off of personal experience! So glean what you will, and hopefully something that worked for me will work for you too.<br />
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Whenever trying to do something new, you need someone to teach you. While breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't necessarily come naturally. Even for babies; they come out knowing how to instinctually suck, but that doesn't mean they know how to breastfeed. Both mom and baby need to learn together. If you want to breastfeed successfully I highly suggest you take some classes, either at a hospital, community center, or with a lactation consultant. Do some research to find some classes in your community. They even have online classes you can take. The lactation consultant I used offers in person and online courses (<a href="https://lactationlink.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lactation Link</b></a>) and she is amazing!<br />
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<b>Have a support system!</b> You will more than likely need some hands on help in the beginning when actually applying what you have learned. This can be with a lactation consultant, family member or friend who has experience. Even my daughter's pediatrician was a support to me during the beginning. You need people to support you and back you up<b> </b>if you are going to make it happen.<b> </b>It takes some time to learn anything new, so be patient and keep going. Some of the best advice my sister gave me was to make it to six weeks. Now this number could be different for everyone but the idea was that week by week it does get better, and you will get the hang of it. I would also like to add that YES there is some pain when you first start to breastfeed, <b>but it will stop hurting</b>. If it keeps hurting after a few weeks, something is wrong. So give your body some time to adjust and if the pain isn't subsiding eventually, make sure you call a consultant. I know that I wouldn't have made it to successfully breastfeeding if it wasn't for the people I had to support me. <i>This is key! </i>I was able to text friends, my family to ask them a million questions about what was normal, or tips.<br />
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And the lactation consultant I took my breastfeeding courses from was able to do a home visit for me after I came home from Ella's first doctor visit and she hadn't hit her birth weight. I cried in the office thinking I wasn't feeding my baby. You better believe I wanted to throw my hands in the air and give her a bottle. I remember at one point I thought I could just pump and give her bottles for the next year! haha But she was able to quickly adjust the way I was holding Ella that made ALL the difference. Having that professional help can make the difference. Your child could have a tongue tie or something of that nature you aren't aware of, and having that help from the get go can change your entire experience. I know some people don't want to pay for it, or think they can't afford it... but let me tell you... Breastfeeding SAVES you a ton of money in several ways. You cut costs with formula, but it has also been proven to cut down illness thus resulting in less hospital visits. So my one time payment to have a consultant come and help me was nothing compared to what I would pay if I wasn't breastfeeding. So totally worth it! <br />
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For me to successfully breastfeed long term, I had to have the proper tools. It just wasn't realistic for me to stay home all day every day and all night to be there to feed my baby. Am I with her 99% of the time? Yes. But there are times where I wanted to or needed to go out without her. Now a lot of people would disagree with this, and I actually got the advice several times not to do this, but I decided to do it anyways. Sometimes you just have to follow your own instincts. From the get go I introduced the bottle, pacifier, and boob to Ella. People say that this can cause nipple confusion, maybe it does. For me though, I didn't want Ella to ever prefer one over the other and I didn't want a baby who wouldn't take a bottle down the road. It worked for us! We had no issues whatsoever with her taking a bottle. This was a life saver in helping me breastfeed long term because I had a solution to being able to leave her when I needed to. Munchkin actually has a line called Latch that is designed to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. The <a href="http://bit.ly/1QgYLHC" target="_blank"><b>Munchkin one-of-a-kind LATCH™ bottle</b></a> was the winner of the 2015 American Baby Best Bottle Award. It has a unique accordion nipple, easing the transition from breast to bottle and
back. Having a <a href="http://bit.ly/1QgYLHC" target="_blank"><b>bottle</b></a> your baby will take when you can't be there to breastfeed will make all the difference for you on your breastfeeding journey.<br />
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Another tool that is vital in my book is a breast pump! Oh man, my breast pump saved me on multiple occasions. During those first few weeks where we were struggling to get the breastfeeding down, sometimes my boobs just needed the break from the latch we were trying to get down. So I would pump and feed Ella a bottle. I didn't do this too much, because it is so important to make sure you are establishing that latch. But it was a nice back up when I couldn't handle it and gave me the break I needed to keep moving forward. Also, Ella was such an amazing sleeper that I would be super engorged while she was still sleeping in the mornings. So I would wake up, pump, and store that breast milk for when I needed it. I was able to save SO much milk. I still have some in the freezer. This is great for when you leave the house or to even to have after you are done breastfeeding. Pumps are also great if you need to boost your milk supply. So often I hear people claim they couldn't breastfeed because of a lack of milk supply. Honestly, technically speaking it is very rare for a woman to naturally not produce enough milk for her baby. The issue is people don't seem to realize how important it is to establish and maintain your milk supply from the beginning. The phrase they use is <b>USE IT OR LOSE IT.</b> You have to breastfeed <b>a lot </b>in the beginning. If you are having issues perfecting the latch, or your baby is having a nursing strike, whatever the reason, having a pump there to make sure you are able to keep them (your boobs) on schedule is vital. I always made sure I never missed a "feed." So if I went out for the night and Ella had a bottle I had pumped for her earlier, I would pump while I was out, or right when I got home. Anytime Ella ate from a bottle, I made sure I pumped for it. You can't skip a session, even one time can dramatically decrease your supply. Eventually as my milk supply found its balance I didn't need to pump in the mornings anymore; and so I started pumping an extra "feed" before I went to bed to keep my milk supply strong. Plus you get that added bonus of extra milk! ;)<br />
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I am so happy I stuck with breastfeeding! It has been such an amazing experience and I felt empowered working through the struggles initially and reaching my goal of breastfeeding for the first year. I would ideally go longer actually but certain circumstances make now the time to wean. We are doing it very gradually though. I remember how stressful it was in the beginning so if you have any questions at all or need someone in your support system, <b>MESSAGE ME!</b> Seriously, I will give you my phone number and everything ;)<br />
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I never got around to posting my July Favorites video from my YouTube channel over to the blog! So here you go :) Some things we have been loving!<br />
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<b><a href="http://pfcandleco.com/products/no-25-nightshade-soy-candle?variant=11156391877" target="_blank">P.F. Candle Co. NO. 25: NIGHTSHADE - SOY CANDLE</a></b><br />
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All babies reach milestones on their own developmental timeline. A
multitude of factors influence the rate of each baby’s individual growth
such as genetics, form of delivery, gestation at delivery, medical
issues, effectiveness of the placenta prior to delivery, and so on.<br />
However there is a persistent and understandable demand from first-time
mothers for information on what is considered ‘the norm’. This is
particularly so with breastfeeding, as understanding breastmilk intake
is more complex than looking at the oz mark on a bottle. This is a topic
rife with large-scale confusion, especially as breastfeeding mothers
are in the minority and can often find themselves, and their health
workers, comparing their baby with formula-fed babies.<br />
Breastfed babies are not the same as formula fed babies. One is fed the
milk of its own species; the other is fed the milk of an entirely
different species, so it is unsurprising that stark differences can be
observed.<br />
What follows is a timeline detailing the journey of the average
breastfed baby. I hope it will prove to be a useful and reassuring tool
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<li>Given enough uninterrupted time skin-to-skin, your baby may move towards your breast and begin feeding without assistance.</li>
<li>The first feed helps to stabilise baby’s blood sugars and protect baby’s gut (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
<li>Most babies will nurse better at this time than they will for the
next couple of days. Take advantage of this. “A full-term healthy
newborn's instinct to breastfeed peaks about 20 to 30 minutes after
birth if he is not drowsy from drugs or anesthesia given to his mother
during labour and delivery” (<a href="http://www.llli.org/nb/nbjulaug05p142.html" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>).
Breastfeeding in the delivery room or the recovery room after a
caesarean section lays the hormonal groundwork for your future supply of
mature milk.</li>
<li>If you experience greater than expected blood loss while giving
birth or have retained placenta inside your uterus after birth, this can
lead to milk supply problems.</li>
<li>Make sure that the midwives are aware that no formula is to be given
to your baby unless strictly necessary and not without your consent.</li>
<li>Your baby will be weighed following his birth.</li>
<li>Your baby's first feeds are about quality, not quantity. At the
moment, and for the first few days after birth, your breasts are
producing small quantities of colostrum (about 3-4 teaspoons daily).
This is a concentrated clear yellow secretion which is high in protein,
fat-soluble vitamins and minerals, as well as antibodies that protect
your baby from bacterial and viral illnesses.</li>
<li>Because they don't know how to breastfeed efficiently yet, newborns sometimes nurse for fifteen or twenty minutes (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1780660200/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1780660200&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21&linkId=UDJSLOI37J3WWIWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gonzalez 2014</a>).</li>
<li>As your baby's mouth is so small at this age, you may need to
squeeze your breast (think of holding a sandwich) so that your baby can
latch on to the nipple more easily. Once your baby is latched, you can
let go.</li>
<li>Your newborn should not go longer than three hours between feedings.
However you may find that he is very sleepy for the first few days and
may not be interested in feeding. If this happens, you will need to wake
him up. Undressing him and giving skin to skin contact will help wake
him up and encourage him to feed.</li>
<li>As you feed, the hormone oxytocin will help your uterus regain its
tone after birth. This process also protects against excessive bleeding
as you recover from childbirth. You may feel mild menstrual-like cramps
whilst your uterus shrinks.</li>
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<li>During your baby's first 24 hours, he might wet his nappy only once or twice (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).
This is because the colostrum you produce is highly digestible and
perfect nutrition for your baby, so there's not much left to eliminate. </li>
<li>Over the next 24 hours, your baby will begin to increase their
hunger so they are having eight to twelve feedings per 24 hours. Many
babies will feed more frequently than this and it may seem as though
your baby is insatiable. This is because his stomach is so small it gets
full very quickly and empties very quickly. Feeding frequently is also
essential to build up your milk supply, so feed on demand rather than
clock watching.</li>
<li>Most newborns require 10 to 45 minutes to complete a feeding (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847373755/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1847373755" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Murkoff. S</a>).</li>
<li>It can take a week or two for your letdown reflex to work in sync with your baby. Until then it's likely to be erratic (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).
Offering your baby a chance to feed whenever you notice a tingling
sensation or a sudden leakage of milk will help it begin to work more
reliably.</li>
<li>Expect at least one or two wet nappies each day for the first few
days after birth. It may be difficult to tell if a nappy is wet at this
early stage, and it is normal to find pink crystal-like stains. If you
are finding it difficult to judge if your baby’s nappy is wet, try
putting a cotton ball in the nappy. When your baby urinates, the cotton
ball will feel very wet.</li>
<li>During this period, your baby’s mouth is acutely sensitive to any
stimulation. A dummy, bottle, or sucking on your finger stimulates your
baby’s mouth differently than your nipple. A newborn can easily become
accustomed to this overstimulation of the tongue and hard palate.
“Confusion can occur after just one exposure to a bottle or dummy” (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0814480578/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0814480578" target="_blank">Rubin. S</a>). Therefore try to avoid or delay your baby’s contact with non-breast suckling until he is at least 6 weeks old.</li>
<li>These first two weeks are crucial for breastfeeding. Frequent and
effective feeding during this time primes milk-making cells, laying the
foundation for optimum milk production. In many cases where
breastfeeding goes wrong, the problem can be traced to this very early
period (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Day 2:</span></b></div>
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<li>Expect at least two wet diapers today (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>From now onwards your baby should be producing at least two teaspoon-sized poos (or larger) per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Most babies (whether breastfed or not) will have a small amount of
jaundice, which starts after the first 24 hours of birth, reaches a peak
around day 3 or 4, and then gradually fades over the next week.</li>
<li>Frequent breastfeeding or pumping during these crucial days after
birth awaken receptors sensitive to the hormone prolactin, a key player
in the production of mature breast milk. If you become separated from
your baby or your baby is unable to breastfeed, then pump your breasts
with an electric breast pump every three hours. Pumping will send your
body the message that you intend to breastfeed.</li>
<li>You may have heard the mantra: "If it hurts, you're doing it wrong".
Whilst agonising pain indicates a problem and should receive immediate
attention, a moderate level of discomfort is normal during these early
days as your breasts adjust to being suckled. You should feel a gentle
tug that will take some getting used to.</li>
<li>It is not unusual for a newborn to suck for a very long time.</li>
<li>Your baby's bowel movements will now change to a greenish-brown
colour and will look like thick pea soup. He will pass two to three
stools per day. If your baby has not had a movement by the end of today,
your doctor should be notified (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Day 3:</b></span></div>
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<li>Feel that you are having a tough time? You’re not alone. In a recent
Pediatrics study, three days after giving birth, 92 percent of new
mothers say they were having problems breastfeeding. Half of the mothers
reported problems with getting the baby to latch on to the breast, or
other feeding issues like nipple confusion. And 44 percent said pain was
a problem. A further 40 percent said they felt that they weren't
producing enough milk (<a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/4/e865.full" target="_blank">Pediatrics 2013</a>).
But remember, these are maternal perceptions and most likely not
reflections of the physiological reality. If you find yourself in the
majority of moms and feel you are having problems, please do contact <a href="http://www.lalecheleague.org/nb.html" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Day 4:</span></b></div>
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<li>By now you will have given your baby his first - and easiest -
"immunisation" (antibody-rich colostrum) and helped to get his digestive
system running smoothly.</li>
<li>Your baby will be weighed again around this point, probably at home
by your midwife. He may lose between 8 and 10 per cent of his original
birth weight, as he adjusts to the sudden loss of his beloved placenta.
Breastfed babies, who have consumed only teaspoons of colostrum,
generally lose more than bottlefed babies (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847379745/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1847379745" target="_blank">Murkoff. H</a>). This
weight loss is quite normal and expected, and you should see your baby
start to gain weight soon. Babies who weight more at birth may lose up
to 14 or 15 per cent. High weights at birth can be due to water
retention, and the excess weight is got rid of through the urine; these
babies lose more weight and take longer to put it back on (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1780660200/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1780660200&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21&linkId=UDJSLOI37J3WWIWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gonzalez 2014</a>). Remember
also that in the first few days your baby may be weighed on several
different sets of scales, which can all give subtly different readings.</li>
<li>Also around this time, your milk will ‘come in’ and you may find
yourself with the infamous ‘melons’ – aka your breasts swelling and
becoming engorged and warm. Overabundance at this time is normal as your
body learns to predict exactly how much milk your baby needs (note that
if you had a c-section or are diabetic, your milk may come in a few
days later than this). The engorgement usually settles down within 24-48
hours. As your baby starts to feed regularly your body will adapt to
producing the right quantities of milk to nourish him. Engorgement is
more uncomfortable for some women than for others and is typically more
pronounced with first babies. With subsequent babies, engorgement may
occur sooner. You may wish to apply chilled cabbage leaves to ease
engorgement, however limit use to 20 minutes, no more than 3 times per
day, as cabbage can decrease milk supply.</li>
<li>It is important once your milk does come in that your breasts are
regularly emptied in order to stimulate and ensure a good supply of
milk. </li>
<li>Check your breasts for blocked ducts which are more likely to occur
around this time. Try to avoid wearing a bra during this short
engorgement phase if possible as a bra may compress your breasts and
make swelling worse.</li>
<li>The colour of your early milk will gradually shift from yellow to
white. At the moment your creamy transitional milk contains high levels
of fat, lactose, vitamins and more calories than the colostrum. The
photo bellow shows colostrum on the left expressed on day 4, and on the
right is breastmilk expressed on day 8.</li>
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<li>In these early days you may feel your baby's feeding pattern is
quite unpredictable, but go with it. Feed him when he wakes, for as long
as he wants, until he literally drops off.</li>
<li>On average, feedings will take about 15-20 minutes on each side,
although variations are normal. Like adults, babies can be fast or slow
eaters. Flow can also vary among mothers: some have a fast flow or milk,
while others have a slower flow, making feeding last longer.</li>
<li>Your baby may take only one side at a time but it is wise to offer both.</li>
<li>If you are not happy with how things are going, get help early. It's
easier to correct problems early than to be re-building a milk supply
next week. I recommend speaking over the phone with a La Leche League
leader or attending a La Leche League meeting.</li>
<li>As a result of your milk coming in your baby will start passing soft
mustard-yellow stools (or orange and even green can be normal). At this
stage at least one nappy per day should be full of poop and a mess to
clean up. This ‘explosive poo’ phase will continue for a few more weeks.</li>
<li>Whereas in the past few days it may have been difficult to tell that
your baby’s nappy is wet, now his nappies should be undeniably wet,
however the urine should have no strong colour or smell. </li>
<li>Your baby should be producing at least six pale yellow wees every day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Most babies of this age spend an average of 187 minutes per day nursing during their first two weeks of life (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>Smaller babies tend to eat more frequently than bigger babies (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
<li>You may now be feeding around a dozen times over 24 hours. Soon, you
will build up to around 20 minutes per feed every two to four hours.
Fear not. This frequency is only temporary, and as your milk supply
increases and your baby gets bigger, the breaks between feedings will
get longer. Mothers who are particularly anxious to make a success of
breastfeeding are apt to feel disappointed by this frequency on the
assumption that it means the breastmilk supply is inadequate. This is
incorrect. The baby has now settled down to the serious business of
eating and growing and is providing the breasts with the stimulation
they must have if they are to meet the increasing demands. </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Day 5:</span></b></div>
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<li>Feeling tired? Night time waking is the result of healthy biology.
During these early weeks breastfed babies are hungrier at night than
during the day. Your newborn’s hunger naturally corresponds to the rise
of your breastfeeding hormones after midnight. These late-night feedings
serve to help you to build a strong milk supply. Over time, the
situation will evolve, and your baby will sleep more at night and be
awake for more hours during the day.</li>
<li>The frequency of your baby's feeds is likely to reach a peak today.
After this, things will gradually settle into a pattern. Some feeds will
be long, others just snacks (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your nipples may be slightly sensitive during these first few days -
a few seconds of 'ouch' at the beginning of a feed isn't unusual - but
that's all. After that, the feed should be pain free. This preliminary
soreness should resolve itself by day 10. Pain that makes breastfeeding
intolerable and /or cracked and bleeding nipples are <i>never</i> normal and needs immediate attention from a health professional familiar with breastfeeding management.</li>
<li>During these early days you may find relatives and other
well-wishers offering to “take the baby off you while you rest/ buy
groceries/ get on with the housework”. What would be more helpful
however would be to hear: “let me do some housework for you while you
get on with nursing and bonding with your baby”. For a not-so-subtle
hint, print <a href="http://www.normalfed.com/Starting/refrig.pdf" target="_blank">THIS</a> and put it on your fridge or in another prominent place.</li>
<li>You may notice your baby has a 'nursing blister' on their top lip.
These are painless blisters that often form on a baby's lips in the
early days and weeks of breastfeeding. They are a harmless sign that
your baby is feeding well, and they will soon fade. </li>
<li>Your baby's bowel movements will now change to a loose,
mustard-yellow, cottage-cheese or seed-like consistency. These are
called milk stools. Your baby will pass two to five stools per day, most
probably during a feeding.</li>
<li>Your baby has now received five million cancer-busting stem cells from your milk (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0393345076/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0393345076&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Williams 2013</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">1 Week Old:</span></b></div>
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<li>Your baby will tend to gain weight steadily as your mature milk
supply is established. Once your baby is regularly gaining weight, it is
no longer necessary to wake them to breastfeed. Simply follow your
baby’s lead.</li>
<li>Expect your baby to now gain around 4-7 ounces (112-200 grams) per week for their first month.</li>
<li>At this point your breasts may feel full but soft. You may
frequently leak breast milk and begin wearing breastpads. However note
that leaking has no relationship to how much milk you’re making.</li>
<li>Young babies, both breast and formula fed, are often fussy. This
fussiness starts at around 1-3 weeks, peaks at around 6-8 weeks and is
gone by 3-4 months. "They want to be 'in arms' or at the breast very
frequently and fuss even though you attempt to calm them. They often
seem 'unsatisfied' with their feedings and even seem to reject or cry at
the breast" (<a href="http://www.mother-2-mother.com/cc-baby-B.htm#Fussiness" target="_blank">Mother to Mother</a>).
It is not unusual for fussiness to happen during the late afternoon and
evenings, and is usually NOT due to hunger, wet/dirty nappy, or
anything that you can remedy. It is usually NOT related to milk supply,
although some mothers worry about this.</li>
<li>By the end of this week your transitional milk will have turned into
mature milk which is thinner and contains more water. It consists of 90
percent water and 10 percent of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
necessary for both growth and energy. There is more watery high-protein
milk at the start of a feed, gradually gaining higher levels of fat as
you go through the feed.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">2 Weeks Old:</span></b></div>
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<li>Most babies have regained their original birth weight by this age.
If this is the case, the frequency of weighing should reduce. Note that
there is no compulsory requirement to get your baby weighed. UK
Government guidelines state that weighing can occur "if parents wish, or
if there is professional concern" (see <a href="http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Children/Maternity/Maternalandinfantnutrition/UK-WHOgrowthcharts/index.htm" target="_blank">here</a>).</li>
<li>If your baby has yet to regain their birth weight, try not to worry, “it can take up to three weeks” (<a href="http://www.llli.org/nb/nbnovdec94p184sup.html" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>).
Encourage your newborn to breastfeed frequently during the day as well
as during the night. Also wait until your baby has finished feeding from
the first breast before offering the second. This way, you can be sure
that your baby is getting to the rich, fatty hindmilk.</li>
<li>You are likely to also notice your baby’s first growth spurt around
this time. This means that your baby will actively return to the breast
many times for closely linked ‘cluster’ feedings. Typically, this
pattern occurs during the late afternoon or evening hours. Growth spurts
generally last 2-3 days, but for a few mothers they can last a week or
so. This is normal, healthy behaviour and NOT a sign that you have an
inadequate milk supply.</li>
<li>By now at least one nappy per day should be thoroughly soaked.</li>
<li>Although sucking is a newborn reflex, the mechanics of effective
latching on aren't. It usually takes a couple of weeks, and sometimes
longer, for mothers and babies to get really good at nursing.</li>
<li>Does your baby have jaundice? So-called 'breastmilk jaundice' is
much less common than newborn jaundice. It doesn't normally appear until
now. Unlike a baby with newborn jaundice, the baby with breastmilk
jaundice is alert, asking for feeds frequently, weeing and pooing
normally and gaining weight. So, although it can last for several weeks
or even months, this type of jaundice doesn't usually need any
treatment (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>3 weeks old:</b></span></div>
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<li>You have reached the stage where your baby will probably have a
little neck control and a decent latch which makes this the perfect time
to practice the lying down breastfeeding position. Once mastered, this
position will greatly aid night time feedings as you can snooze whilst
your baby helps himself.</li>
<li>Your nipples 'toughen up' after 2 to 3 weeks (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848508123/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1848508123&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cave and Fertleman 2012</a>).</li>
<li>You probably feel as though you have done nothing but feeding.
However by now you and your baby will be getting to grips with the
practicalities of feeding and leaning to trust each other. It may not
feel like a huge milestone but by focusing on breastfeeding for these
first three weeks you have set up your long-term capacity to produce as
much milk as your baby needs and laid the foundations for an easy
breastfeeding relationship.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">1 month old:</span></b></div>
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<li>"By around week 4 your baby will take around 40 minutes to feed, rather than an hour" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848508123/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1848508123&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cave and Fertleman 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby’s weight will probably start to slow down a little from
his previous rapid gain. Expect your baby to gain an average of 1-2
pounds (1/2 to 1 kilogram) per month now until 6 months.</li>
<li>Your baby's poo production will also slow down. She may go for
several days (maybe even a week or more) without producing a poo at all.
This is quite normal at this age (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). Other
breastfed babies may pass several per day. It depends very much on the
individual. Infrequency is not a sign of constipation. Hard,
difficult-to-pass stools are. Constipation is very rare in breastfed
babies.</li>
<li>Your baby will grow in length by about an inch per month (2.5c.m.) until 6 months.</li>
<li>As babies grow older, they not only gain more slowly, they also gain
more irregularly. Teething or illness may take their appetite away for
several weeks and they may hardly gain at all. When they feel better,
their appetite revives and their weight catches up with a rush (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
<li>There is no reason to expect your baby to put on weight at a steady
rate, week after week, so there's no advantage in weighing her
frequently. Unless there are particular concerns about her health,
there's no need to weigh her more than once a month (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>By exclusively breastfeeding for at least 1 month you have given
your baby significant protection against food allergy at 3 years of age,
and also against respiratory allergy at 17 years of age (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7564787" target="_blank">Saarinen. UM and Kajosaari. M</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">6 weeks:</span></b></div>
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<li>Your baby’s second growth spurt will occur around this time.</li>
<li>At this point you may start to notice that your breasts stop feeling
so hard and full before each feed, and stay much softer, but fear not,
they are actually producing more and more milk for your growing baby.
Don’t assume you’re running out because your breasts are softer between
feeds: your body is simply becoming more efficient. In fact, between
feeds your breasts will probably feel like they did before you were
pregnant (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).
It is unfortunate that this change often occurs at the same time as the
6 week growth spurt, which naturally leads mothers to be unnecessarily
concerned about their milk supply. "A baby can still get 180ml (6fl oz)
or more from a breast that to the mother does not seem at all full" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/067102194X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=067102194X&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spock 2004</a>).</li>
<li>It’s common at this point to notice that one breast is producing
more milk than the other or is easier for your baby to latch onto.</li>
<li>Leaking is likely to have diminished or ceased altogether now, although some mothers experience leaking longer than others.</li>
<li>You may no longer feel your letdown reflex or the feeling may have
diminished in strength. Some mothers never feel let-down at all, but
they can tell by watching their baby's pattern of suck and swallow when
their let-down is occurring.</li>
<li>It is not recommended that you start expressing until you have had a
chance to build up a good milk supply. This usually happens at around 6
weeks. If you decide to start pumping, be aware that pumping only small
amounts is not an indicator of a low milk supply.</li>
<li>Likewise, this is the earliest you should introduce a dummy. However refraining from dummy-use altogether is preferable.</li>
<li>By now you will have eased your baby through the most critical part
of his infancy. Newborns who are not breastfed are much more likely to
get sick or be hospitalized, and have many more digestive problems than
breastfed babies. Also breastfeeding for 6 weeks means that your child
now has less risk of chest infections up to 7 years old (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">2 months:</span></b></div>
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<li>Your baby will still need to feed about every two to two and a half
hours, although he may go three hours. The normal range is anything from
eight to twelve feedings in twenty-four hours (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0749942215/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0749942215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West 2010</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby may now spend less time at each nursing session because he
has become more efficient at the breast and therefore requires less
time to milk it effectively (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).
He may also only need to nurse one side per feeding, rather than both
sides as he may have done before. Always offer the second side but don't
worry if your baby doesn't seem to want it or need it.</li>
<li>At this point, most babies, whether breast or formula-fed still need to feed once or twice during the night.</li>
<li>"By month 2, babies' mouths are much bigger so they find it easier to latch on" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1848508123/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1848508123&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cave and Fertleman 2012</a>). Consequently, you may find that any over-supply or latching problems begin to correct themselves naturally around now.</li>
<li>From now until 4 months old, your baby should nurse at least 6 times per 24 hour period.</li>
<li>If you choose to get your baby vaccinated they will have their first
vaccination around now. By breastfeeding you are enhancing your baby's
antibody response, strengthening the effectiveness of the vaccine (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17097198" target="_blank">Silfverdal. SA et al</a>). Nursing during the vaccination process will also offer your baby a unique level of pain relief (<a href="http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/720176" target="_blank">Tansky.C and Lindberg. CE</a>).</li>
<li><div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Perhaps you’re noticing that your baby looks slimmer than
their formula fed peers? Studies have shown that breastfed babies become
noticeably leaner beginning around 2–3 months in comparison to formula-fed
babies (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15520757" target="_blank">Kramer et al., 2004</a>)</div>
</li>
<li>By breastfeeding exclusively for 2 months, your child now has a lower risk of food allergy at 3 years old (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">3 months:</span></b></div>
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<li>Another growth spurt, hang in there. Don’t be tempted to give
formula (or even worse, solids) to appease your baby’s appetite, because
a decrease in the frequency of nursing would reduce your milk supply,
which is the exact opposite of what your baby is ordering.</li>
<li>Even after the growth spurt has passed, a baby between three and
four months old should be feeding at least every four hours during the
day.</li>
<li>Some babies at this age, because they have become experienced
feeders, will nurse for only five or seven minutes, or even as little as
two or less per feed (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1780660200/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1780660200&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21&linkId=UDJSLOI37J3WWIWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gonzalez 2014</a>).</li>
<li>If your baby is beginning to give up his night feeds, you will find that he nurses longer at his day feeds.</li>
<li>At this age, your exclusively breastfed baby may go for ten or twelve days without pooping (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1780660200/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1780660200&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21&linkId=UDJSLOI37J3WWIWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gonzalez 2014</a>).</li>
<li>Your breastfed baby will tend to need much less burping now.</li>
<li><div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Interesting fact: If you are exclusively breastfeeding,
your milk is currently providing 535 calories,
6.8g of protein and 37g fat for your baby per day! (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22378322" target="_blank">Thompson 2012</a>).</div>
</li>
<li>You’ve probably heard the delicious fact that breastfeeding uses up
the fat stores you laid down in pregnancy. The greatest weight loss is
seen in the three to six month period (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0117019356/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0117019356" target="_blank">Moody et al</a>). You’ve just hit the start of this uber fat-burning period.</li>
<li>You may find that your baby becomes more distracted during feeds
now. This is because her eyesight has developed and she can see across
the room. When your baby seems distracted, take care that this doesn't
mark the beginning of a habit developing when your baby feeds less and
less during the day, then makes up for it at night.</li>
<li>Are you finding that your baby is sleeping better at night now? At
three months, nocturnal sleep is actually increased in breastfed babies
compared to formula fed babies due to tryptophan in breast milk which
acts as a regulator (<a href="http://www.nel.edu/26-2005_6_pdf/NEL260605A07_Barriga.pdf" target="_blank">Cubero et al 2005</a>).</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for at least 3 months you have given your baby a 27
percent reduction in the risk of asthma if you have no family history
of asthma and a 40 percent reduction if you have a family history of
asthma (<a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>).</li>
<li>If you have exclusively breastfed for this long, your baby will have
enhanced development in key parts of the brain compared to other
children who were fed formula or a combination of formula and breastmilk
(<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130606141048.htm" target="_blank">Dean et al</a>).</li>
<li>By this stage you have also given your baby between a 19 and 27 percent reduction in incidence of childhood Type 1 Diabetes (<a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">4 months:</span></b></div>
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<li>By giving nothing but your breastmilk for the first four months you
have given your baby strong protection against ear infections and
respiratory tract diseases for a whole year (<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=117434" target="_blank">American Academy of Paediatrics</a>; <a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>; <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8474804" target="_blank">Duncan.B et al</a>).</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for at least 4 months you have reduced your baby’s risk of SIDS (<a href="http://www.askamum.co.uk/Baby/Search-Results/Health/Boost-your-babys-health-/" target="_blank">Mother & Baby</a>).</li>
<li>By now you have overcome early obstacles such as engorgement, sore
nipples, and marathon cluster feedings. Nursing is becoming so much
easier than bottle-feeding.</li>
<li>Around this time teething may cause your baby to begin drooling,
sucking on his fingers, or chewing on objects. This need to suck or chew
on things can easily be misread as a sign that your baby is still
hungry after a feed and ready to wean. Also, bear in mind that reaching
for food is NOT asking for it. Babies reach for everything, and they
like to mimic as well, so doing mouth movements also does not indicate a
readiness for solids. Likewise, some of your friends, baby food
manufacturers and even health professionals may suggest that you
introduce solid foods around now. The UK Department of Health, WHO and
Unicef all recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months
(meaning only breastmilk). This is because your baby’s digestive system
is unlikely to be sufficiently developed to cope with solids before
then. Also contrary to what some health visitors may contend, starting
solid foods before 6 months of age will not increase your baby's caloric
intake or provide a health advantage to your baby. Breastmilk has a
higher concentration of fat and other essential nutrients than any solid
food.</li>
<li>From now until 7 months old, your baby should nurse at least 5 times
per 24 hour period. One of these is likely to be a night feed.</li>
<li>Some babies will want to nurse more often while teething while
others may nurse less often, some even refusing to nurse completely,
often referred to as a nursing strike. If this happens, try applying
infant teething gel. Your baby might accept the breast more readily if
her gums are numbed. If your baby still refuses the breast, you will
need to <a href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/maintainsupply-pump.html" target="_blank">pump your breasts frequently to prevent blocked ducts and maintain your supply</a>. A nursing strike will usually last between 2-5 days although can last longer.</li>
<li>You may notice a further slowing of your baby’s weight gain around
now. Between four and six months, breastfed babies tend to gain weight
slower than their formula-fed peers, although growth in length and head
circumference are similar in both groups (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0117019356/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0117019356" target="_blank">Moody et al</a>).
"Gradual weight gain, although this is not necessarily even, and a
dropping-off of weight gain should not be taken in isolation to suggest
that feeding isn't going well" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1405307498/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1405307498&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johnson</a>).</li>
<li>Some babies nurse very quickly at this age (3-5 minutes) and may
become distracted at the breast, maybe even pulling off the breast after
only a few sucks. Feeding in peaceful surroundings can help. Night
waking may begin again or become more frequent as your baby tries to
make up calories missed during the day (read more about sudden night
wakings at 4 months <a href="http://kellymom.com/parenting/sleep/4mo-sleep.html" target="_blank">here</a>). </li>
<li>By breastfeeding for 4 months you have given your child a lower risk of developing eczema and asthma (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
<li>By 4 months, babies have entered a significant cognitive milestone;
their brains are going through an enormous growth spurt, which accounts
for all of the increased alertness and distractibility. A baby who used
to feed intently will now pop off and on the breast, turning to look
when Daddy or big sister walks into the room or if a noise catches her
attention. </li>
<li>You may be preparing to return to work, and lots of breastfeeding
mothers make the decision to switch to formula at this stage. However
this does not have to be the case. Your milk can be expressed for your
baby to have while you’re at work. You can find a collection of
resources for working and pumping mothers <a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/bf-links-pumping/" target="_blank">here</a>.
If it is not possible to express, try a milk bank or as a last resort
you could wean her onto formula during the day and keep her morning and
evening breastfeeds going.</li>
<li>Babies tend to want to breastfeed more often when they are feeling
emotionally unsettled. If you are returning to work it may trigger
increased feedings (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">5-6 Months:</span></b></div>
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<li>You have greatly reduced your baby’s risk of developing allergies by
waiting until at least now to introduce solids, this is particularly
the case if you have a family history of allergies.</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for this long you have protected your baby’s
intestinal tract so that it can now begin to produce antibodies. These
antibodies coat the intestines and protect him from foreign proteins and
allergens.</li>
<li>Continuing to breastfeed alongside the introduction of solid foods
not only ensures good nutrition, it actually helps with the digestion of
those other foods (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>If you are <a href="http://www.thealphaparent.com/2012/11/diagram-of-blw-baby.html" target="_blank">babyled weaning</a>
your baby will continue to have 'breastfeeding poo' (runny and yellow)
with occasional bits, for several months after she has started exploring
solids (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Unless your baby is having other drinks (which would decrease her
need for breastmilk as a drink), the number of breastfeeds she asks for
probably won't change noticeably at first; she will still carry on asking
for them in her usual way but take slightly less milk at each feed.</li>
<li>Your baby should still be having at least 6-8 breastfeeds per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>At around 6 months your baby will experience another growth spurt.
Although you have solids to give, remember to offer the breast first as
breastmilk is more nutritious. If your baby has been sleeping through
the night you may find that he begins to wake for a midnight feeding
during this growth spurt.</li>
<li>After the first six months, breastfed babies tend to be leaner.
Compared to their formula-fed friends, breastfed infants gain an average
of one pound less during the first twelve months. The extra weight in
formula-fed infants is thought to be due to excess water retention and a
different composition of body fat (<a href="http://www.breastfeedingbasics.org/cgi-bin/deliver.cgi/content/Growth/gro04_research_darling.html" target="_blank">Dewey. K</a>). Expect your breastfed baby to gain an average of one pound (1/2 kilogram) per month from six months till he is one year old.</li>
<li>There is no need to weigh your baby more than once every two months now (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby will grow around one-half inch per month from six months to one year.</li>
<li>Keep an eye on your baby's fluid intake during this time. If too
many nursings are replaced by solid feedings too quickly, he may not be
getting enough fluid which can lead to constipation (evident in small
pellet-like stools). Putting your baby to the breast frequently should
alleviate the problem.</li>
<li>A lot of childcare manuals suggest that your baby should have
doubled their birth weight by now, but remember that each baby is
unique. When evaluating your baby’s overall growth pattern, your baby’s
birth weight, length, gestational age, and parental size need to be
taken into account. It has been noted that, “by the time they are ready
for solids breastfed babies are often gaining less than many of the
growth charts say they should” (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0340966203/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=codedev-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0340966203" target="_blank">Lim. P</a>).
The complex nature of a harmonious breastfeeding relationship cannot be
weighed, measured, or plotted like scientific data on a chart. If you
receive overreaction about your baby’s weight from family or health
professionals, direct them to this article: ‘<a href="http://drjaygordon.com/pediatricks/newborns/scales.html" target="_blank">Look at the Baby, Not the Scale</a>’.</li>
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If you have exclusively breastfed to this point, your
baby is more likely to accept a range of solid foods. This is because breastmilk exposes babies to the flavors of their
mothers’ diets and serves as a ‘‘flavor bridge’’ between a milk-based diet and
a more adult-like diet (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1557989079/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1557989079&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mennella and Beauchamp, 1996</a>;
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15492358" target="_blank">Taveras et al., 2004</a>). Not only is food acceptance higher in
breast-fed babies, they are particularly more likely to prefer vegetables (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8121740" target="_blank">Sullivan and Birch, 1994</a>). What’s more, food rejection or ‘pickiness’ is
lower among pre-school children who were exclusively breastfed (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21872699" target="_blank">Shim et al.,2011</a>), so your child will reap the benefits for
years to come!</div>
</li>
<li>By breastfeeding for 6 months you have given your baby significant protection against eczema during their first 3 years (<a href="http://www.bmj.com/content/299/6693/228.short" target="_blank">Chandra et al</a>).</li>
<li>You are now in the 1% of mothers who have breastfed for this long! Bravo! (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20406743" target="_blank">BBC 2012</a>).</li>
<li>You have also given your baby a 19 percent decrease in risk of
childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia and a 15 percent decrease in the
risk of acute myelogenous leukemia (<a href="http://www.ahrq.gov/Clinic/tp/brfouttp.htm" target="_blank">Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-Based Practice Center</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">7-8 months:</span></b></div>
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<li>Distraction at the breast may continue. Don't be misled into
believing that your baby's temporary lack of interest in breastfeeding
is a sign he is ready to wean. It is extremely rare for a child to
self-wean before one year of age.</li>
<li>You'll notice that your baby asks for some milk feeds a little later
than usual now, especially after a meal where she's eaten quite a lot
of solid food (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby should still be having 5-7 breastfeeds per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>Your baby will likely be teething in earnest at the moment. There are really two kinds of teething: <i>chronic teething</i> and <i>acute teething</i>.
Chronic teething is ongoing. You’ll notice your baby doing lots of
drooling, putting just about anything he can fit into his mouth, and
gnawing on his fingers or hand. But he will continue to eat and drink
normally. During acute teething, a tooth is actively cutting through the
gum, which is a very painful process for most children. Babies who are
cutting a tooth are often less interested in the breast, or eating
solids, as their gums feel sore and irritable when sucking or eating.
Luckily, acute teething will only last a few days at a time.</li>
<li>Babies breastfed for between seven and nine months have higher intelligence than those breastfed for less than seven months (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1405307498/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1405307498&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johnson</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">9 months:</span></b></div>
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<li>You have now seen your baby through the fastest and most important
brain and body development of his life on the food that was designed
just for him - your milk. You may even notice that he is more alert and
more active than babies who did not have the benefit of their mother's
milk.</li>
<li>Some babies display waning interest in the breast around now. This
may be due to altered taste brought about by hormonal changes during
your menstrual period (if it has returned yet) or a temporary loss of
appetite due to a cold or teething. Gentle perseverance is recommended.
Try nursing in peaceful surroundings or when your baby is sleepy. If all
else fails, pump milk to give to your baby in a cup whilst continuing
to offer the breast.</li>
<li>Your baby should still be having 4-5 breastfeeds per day (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0715320653/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0715320653&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fredregill 2004</a>).</li>
<li>Around now, your baby may be mastering the use of a beaker, which could lead to further loss of interest in nursing.</li>
<li>If you have been baby-led weaning, your baby will only now be making
the connection between hunger and solid food. As she begins to eat
more, her poos will start to become more solid, darker and smellier -
especially once she starts to cut down her intake of breastmilk (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
<li>Once she is regularly eating and drinking at mealtimes, your baby
may decide to skip some breastfeeds altogether, turning away when she's
offered the breast. All you need to do is respond to her cues, just as
you have until now. Even if you notice a fairly consistent drop in
breastfeeding, it may not be a permanent change. It's common for babies
to go back to breastfeeding for short periods, especially when they are
teething or fighting off an infection. They may want nothing but
breastmilk for a week or two, then switch back to eating solid foods and
taking less milk. Your breasts will adapt within a day or two - even if
your milk production has already gone down.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">10 months:</span></b></div>
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<li>Your baby’s increased mobility through cruising, crawling or
shuffling may mean that his nursing patterns become erratic. On some
days he may so ‘busy’ that he almost forgets to nurse. On such days,
periodically offer your breast even if he does not at first indicate a
desire to nurse. On other days, when exploration becomes overwhelming,
he may nurse almost constantly.</li>
<li>Even though your baby is eating solid foods, breastmilk is still the
most important part of his diet, and continues to provide him with
important immunities at a time when he is crawling around and putting
EVERYTHING in his mouth.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">1 year:</span></b></div>
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<li>Many of the health benefits this year of nursing has given your
child will last his entire life. He will have a stronger immune system
and will be much less likely to need orthodontia or speech therapy.</li>
<li>Breastfeeding doesn't have to end just because your baby is no
longer relying on it for their sole nourishment - it can carry on for
several more years, if you both want.</li>
<li>The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least a
year, to help ensure normal nutrition and health for your baby.</li>
<li>New research suggests that gut microbiota is not - as previously
thought - stable from the moment a child is a year old. Rather,
important changes continue to occur right up to the age of three. This
probably means that there is a 'window' during these early years, in
which intestinal bacteria are more susceptible to external factors. Even
more reason to continue providing invaluable antibodies via your
breastmilk! (<a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140507/Breastfeeding-promotes-growth-of-beneficial-lactic-acid-bacteria-in-babys-gut-flora.aspx" target="_blank">University of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen 2014</a>).</li>
<li>As you have been lactating for a year, the fat and energy content of
your breastmilk has significantly increased compared with the
breastmilk of women who have been lactating for shorter periods (<a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/116/3/e432.abstract?etoc" target="_blank">Mandel. D et al</a>; <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0393345076/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0393345076&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Williams 2013</a>).</li>
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Is your baby still slimmer than their formula-fed peers?
Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal (and healthy!) By the end of the first year, formula-fed infants in affluent countries
are 600–650 g heavier than infants breast-fed for 12months (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11236735" target="_blank">Dewey, 2001</a>).</div>
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<li>Many babies continue feeding two to three times a day - perhaps
first thing in the morning and last thing at night, plus odd times when
they fall over or are tired or upset. Some babies continue feeding ten
or so times a day! All normal (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1780660200/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1780660200&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21&linkId=UDJSLOI37J3WWIWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gonzalez 2014</a>). </li>
<li>The fact that most babies can tolerate cow’s milk after one year
does not mean that cow’s milk should necessarily replace your
breastmilk. Cow's milk does not contain the bioavailable vitamins and
antibodies found in breastmilk. Also it is well documented that the
later that cow's milk (a common allergen) is introduced into the diet of
a baby, the less likelihood there is of allergic reactions (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1778543/" target="_blank">Ponzone. A</a>).</li>
<li>If you want to carry on weighing your baby, once every three to six months is more than sufficient from now on (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>).</li>
<li>As a result of receiving your breastmilk for at least a year your
child is more likely to display better social adjustment when they begin
school (<a href="http://www.lalecheleague.org/nb/nbjulaug90p99.html" target="_blank">Kneidel. S</a>). </li>
<li>By breastfeeding for a year you have given your child a lower risk
of becoming overweight in later life and lower risk factors for heart
disease as an adult. Oh, and you've saved yourself at least £450 ($720)
on formula! (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" target="_blank">NCT</a>).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">16 months:</span></b></div>
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<li>You have continued to provide your baby's normal nutrition and
protection against illness at a time when illness is most common in
other babies. Your baby will continue to receive those important immune
benefits for as long as he continues to nurse.</li>
<li>Breastfeeding toddlers between 16 and 30 months old have been found
to have fewer types and shorter duration of illness and to require less
medical care than their non-breastfeeding peers (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3633073" target="_blank">Gulick. E</a>).</li>
<li>Some of the immune factors in your breastmilk will increase in concentration during this second year (<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1651-2227.1983.tb09748.x/abstract" target="_blank">Goldman. A et al</a>). </li>
<li>Your toddler will now be very quick and efficient at breastfeeding, and able to latch on from virtually any angle.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">2 years+:</span></b></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.factsforlifeglobal.org/resources/factsforlife-en-full.pdf" target="_blank">The World Health Organization and UNICEF</a>
strongly encourage global breastfeeding through toddlerhood:
“Breastmilk is an important source of energy and protein, and helps to
protect against disease during the child's second year of life.”</li>
<li>"At around two or three, children often experience a sort of feeding
frenzy when they want to nurse all the time, sometimes every fifteen
minutes. It is almost as if they are 'play-nursing'. There is no need to
worry" (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1780660200/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1780660200&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21&linkId=UDJSLOI37J3WWIWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gonzalez 2014</a>).</li>
<li>Your milk is still providing your child with essential proteins,
nutrients antibodies and other protective substances and will continue
to do so for as long as you continue nursing. Human biology is geared to
a weaning age of between 2 1/2 and 7 years (<a href="http://www.llli.org/ba/aug94.html" target="_blank">Dettwyler. K</a>).
“It takes between two and six years for a child's immune system to
fully mature. Human milk continues to complement and boost the immune
system for as long as it is offered” (<a href="http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvaprmay98p21.html" target="_blank">La Leche League</a>).</li>
<li>Extensive research on the relationship between cognitive achievement
(IQ scores, grades in school) and breastfeeding has shown the greatest
gains for those children breastfed the longest (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1936731" target="_blank">van den Bogaard, C. et al</a>), (<a href="http://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Reasons%20to%20be%20Proud%20FINAL%20WITHOUT%20BLEED.pdf" target="_blank">NCT</a>) .</li>
<li>At this age many children form attachments to comfort items. This reliance peaks during their second year (<a href="http://www.healthofchildren.com/S/Security-Objects.html#b" target="_blank">Encyclopaedia of Children's Health</a>; <a href="http://www.toddlertime.com/mh/terms/transitional-objects-3.htm" target="_blank">Stringer. K</a>).
Examples include rags, toys, dummies and even a bottle, objects that
can all be mislaid, forgotten or lost. The beauty of breastfeeding your
toddler is that your child's source of comfort is permanently attached
to you. Furthermore, nursing does not produce the harmful health
consequences that a dummy or bottle would at this age (e.g. dental
malformation, tooth decay, speech delay).</li>
<li>Toddlers like to move. Your toddler has only recently mastered
walking, running and climbing, and she loves to find new ways to use her
body. Unfortunately, constant motion and breastfeeding don't go well
together. Your little gymnast might decide at some point that nursing
would be more fun if he could twist, turn and climb all over you while
sucking away. Ouch! Some children can even go from standing to hanging
upside down over your shoulder in a single feeding session.</li>
<li>As your child starts to drink less and your production winds down,
your milk will become gradually more concentrated - almost like
colostrum again - giving her an extra boost of immunity (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007Y5TN7K/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007Y5TN7K&linkCode=as2&tag=codedev-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rapley and Murkett 2012</a>). </li>
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