Monthly Archives: May 2009

Can we please go home now?

Posted on May 15, 2009 by ScarletRubies

Leaving Hospital with a Premmie (or two). When you are pregnant, you normally anticipate things will go a certain way; maybe the way previous pregnancies have gone, or maybe better! Some people expect particular hiccups because of their medical history … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding Hands Free

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Steph

As you’ve probably noticed, we’re running a series on breastfeeding hands free. This is a “bookmark” post with links to all of our hands free topics and will be updated as we add to the series. Breastfeeding hands free, instructions … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling?

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Steph

Esther gives us the low down on her most important piece of homeschooling equipment: her carrier stash! This is for all the homeschooling parents out there and those who are considering it. A lot of us homeschooling mamas have a … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding in a Long Wrap: Part One

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Steph

As part of our “How to Breastfeed Hands free series” which started here, this post discusses breastfeeding in a long wrap. Specifically, we’ll discuss breastfeeding upright in a Front Wrap Cross Carry. If you’re not familiar with the carry, instructions … Continue reading →

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Newborn Babywearing: The First Days

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Steph

OK, I’ll admit I’m an addict. When I was pregnant with my second child, I looked forward to two things: the end of morning sickness and newborn babywearing. I hadn’t worn my eldest child as a neonate- we got our … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Story: Babywearing from the Heart

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Steph

Continuing with our theme of newborn babywearing, one of our most-loved BCD members, Esther, shares her son Noah’s story. Despite planning on wearing Noah right from the start, it was a long time before they had the chance. In late … Continue reading →

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