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4 Simple Tips to Successfully Breastfeed a Teething Baby

March 4, 2019 By Diedre Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Dents de bebe, but all opinions are my own.

After I had my first daughter, people often looked at me with disgust with they found out I continued to breastfeed a teething baby.

She was only 6 months old, and I wasn’t ready to give up breastfeeding, but I had to adjust some things to help her through the teething process without getting bit.

Now that I’m breastfeeding baby #3, I’ve had to adjust greatly. My son (unfortunatly) is a chronic biter!

 

He’s 11 months old, and I want to at least make it to a year of breastfeeding successfully, but teething is rough this time around!

Here are a few tips to help you continue to breastfeed a teething baby:

Wear a teething necklace

My son loves to use his teeth on EVERYTHING.

He’s bitten a hole in my p.j shirt, chews on books, and the worst thing—bitten me while nursing.

Continuing to breastfeed a teething baby can pose a challenge, especially if you have a biter on your hands! Here are a few tips to make it easier!

Most of the bites have happened as he was falling asleep and was grinding his teeth. I try to pull away before he completely falls asleep, and sometimes have to squeeze his face if he’s already chomped down on me. 

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Use Essential Oils

Copaiba has been my best friend. It can be used diluted in a roller bottle and rolled on the gums, or if you feel more comfortable with oils, you can put a small drop (neat) directly on your baby’s gums.

Teething is such a painful process for little ones, and many teething remedies have been recalled which makes finding a pain reliver difficult for parents.

I like using all natural remedies as much as possible. I love Young Living Oils. Their seed to seal guarantee ensures that their oils are pure and aren’t filled with synthetics or cheap fillers. If you are ready to dive in, I’d love to help you on your wellness journey! All you have to do is click here.

Invest In Your Own Wellness

When babies are teething, they are often irritable, sleep less and require more of your energy and attention. If you aren’t getting enough rest (when you can) and taking care of your body, the teething process can wear you out. 

If you are struggling to get back on the wellness track during the postpartum period, don’t be afraid to ask your spouse or friend to keep the baby to give yourself a break. 

Continuing to breastfeed a teething baby can pose a challenge, especially if you have a biter on your hands! Here are a few tips to make it easier!

Many mothers feel guilty about having “me time” after the baby. Without a little time away, regrouping can become difficult. Be kind to yourself as you are bouncing back. 

If you are feeling down and can’t seem to shake it, or having feelings of harming yourself or the baby, please consult your physician. 

Don’t Give Up If Your Baby Refuses to Nurse

Keep in mind that teething feels like a terrible toothache. 

Would you want to eat or drink if you had a toothache? Because breastfeeding is as much of a bonding experience as it is for nourishment, it is common to feel defeated if your baby refuses to nurse. Remember to pump if your baby is refusing multiple feedings. This will ensure that you can keep up your supply. 

Remember, if all else fails, fed is best. If you cannot keep up with the demand of your baby, or you simply cannot produce anymore, that doesn’t make you any less of a mom. 

Continuing to breastfeed a teething baby can pose a challenge, especially if you have a biter on your hands! Here are a few tips to make it easier!

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7 Quick Tips to Help Moms Increase Breast Milk Production

December 8, 2018 By Diedre Leave a Comment

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Breastfeeding is often daunting and an overwhelming task for new mothers. Taking care of yourself is a vital part of your breast milk production.

I’ve been lucky to not have any issues with breast milk production.

UNTIL NOW.

Baby #3 has been a game changer in a number of ways.

My son eats ALL the time, and life is challenging. I have two kids in school, and a very demanding school counseling job.

Breastfeeding is often daunting and an overwhelming task for new mothers. Taking care of yourself is a vital part of your breast milk production.

I knew that stress could affect your milk, but it never got in the way of my production in the past, so I

Mother’s Milk/Lactation Tea

Lactation Tea is great for boosting your supply, not necessarily for maintaining it.

Mother’s Milk contains fennel, aniseed, coriander, fenugreek and blessed thistle. Due to all the natural herbs included in the tea, it is an acquired taste.

Mrs. Patel’s Chai tea was a nice change in taste for me. Mother’s milk tea was effective, but I wasn’t big on the strong herbal taste.

Breastfeeding is often daunting and an overwhelming task for new mothers. Taking care of yourself is a vital part of your breast milk production.

 

 

Fenugreek Supplements

Fenugreek is an ancient herb that women have used to increase breast milk production for thousands of years.

Many women have reported that their milk, urine and/or sweat has a maple syrup smell after taking fenugreek supplements. You can find it in most health food stores & grocery stores.

Lactation Cookies

Eating lactation cookies has been my favorite way to increase breast milk production.

You can purchase them, or make your own. There are several on the market, but my favorite are Fenugreek

I usually buy them in bulk off Amazon and take some to work, keep in the pantry, and at least 1 in my purse.

Rolled Oats/Granola

One of the hardest parts about the postpartum journey is losing the baby weight.

A quick way to slim down is to pay attention to your diet–notice I didn’t say diet. While you are breastfeeding, it is important to consistently eat healthy foods so that you can pass along the nutrients to your baby.

With the exception of Vitamin D, your breast milk has everything your baby needs.

I love adding granola to the top of my yogurt for a healthy snack.

Increased Water Intake

I don’t know about you, but I know I’m guilty of drinking everything but water.

It’s easy to drink water when I’m active or outside, but I struggle with drinking the proper amount daily.

One of the ways I’ve combated my lack of desire for water is to infuse it with fruit, lemon/lime and bringing water to work.

I’ve noticed when I am drinking more water that my skin feels better AND I can produce more milk.

Get Adequate Rest

How can getting adequate rest help breast milk production? Feeling tired affects your mood, which in turn affects your milk.

It’s tough to get a lot of rest with a new little one, especially when they are still waking several times at night.

This may mean that you have to take a nap when they are napping instead of doing the dishes or folding laundry. While those things are important, sometimes those things can wait.

 

Look At Pictures of Your Baby While Pumping

Sometimes pumping at work can be stressful. Finding the time  (and sometimes the place) to pump is a challenge, and you often feel rushed to get back to work.

I’m a school counselor, and there have been many times when a simple knock on the door has interrupted my milk flow. Now I try to make a habit of taking out of my phone and scrolling through videos and pictures of my son while I pump.

Not only does this make me feel good, but it also stimulates the hormone oxytocin, which gets my milk flowing.

Breastfeeding is often daunting and an overwhelming task for new mothers. Taking care of yourself is a vital part of your breast milk production.

If you continue to struggle with your supply, consult a lactation consultant. They can go through a few other options with you, such as checking to see if your baby is latched on correctly and taking in an adequete amount of milk.

And remember, every mom is different. Don’t fall into the comparison trap and feel bad if you can’t breastfeed as long as you’d hoped. Fed is best.

 

 

The Best Essential Oils for Common Childhood Ailments

November 23, 2018 By Diedre 2 Comments

Three years ago, I started using Young Living essential oils and made a step towards wellness for my family.

It all started when my daughter, who was two at the time, stayed sick. She was in a half day preschool program at a local church and every time she would get over one sickness, she would catch another.

It was exhausting, costly and sad. On her 2nd birthday, she got a stomach virus and threw up all day. Because her birthday is so close to Thanksgiving, none of her school friends showed up (thankfully!) The party was at my mother in law’s house and we went home early.

Even after there was no food left in her stomach, she continued to throw up. As a mother, I felt completely helpless. She had been sick off and on all year, and to be sick on her birthday was the last straw for me. I knew I had to do something different.

A church friend of mine had been posting on Facebook about Young Living essential oils. She was a grandmother and said that she wished she knew about them when she had children.

A recurring cough was the biggest issue for my daughter, so I asked her what she recommended to help make it less brutal.

She pointed me in the direction of RC and Thieves. She printed out some information and told me how to make a roller bottle.

After a few months of continuous use, I started to see a difference. Not to say that she never got sick anymore, but the length and intensity of her sickness decreased! We were no longer sitting up at night watching fevers for weeks off and on.

When she got a cold or virus, we rubbed our roller ball mixture of thieves & RC on her feet. When she had a cough or sniffle, she was able to run around and play instead of just lying around on the couch.

So when I share about my love for Young Living essential oils, it’s because of how it has helped my family!!

Here are a few of my favorite oils that I use for my children when they have various ailments:

Using essential oils is investing in your family's overall wellness. They may seem like a new trend, but they have been around for thousands of years.

Emotional Support

Joy, Gentle Baby, Peace & Calming.

Itching

Rose Ointment. It is gentle enough for babies. I used this a lot of my feet and stretch marks while I was pregnant.

Insect Bites

Purification Or Owie. Since Owie is already diluted for kids, I put it directly in a roller bottle and keep in my purse or diaper bag at all times.

Once we were headed out the door and a horse fly bit my daughter. I applied Owie on the bite site and she was fine after a few minutes. Trust me, this is the child who would normally scream and cry.

Restlessness/Insomnia

lavender for the win. Young Living also makes a sleepy blend gentle enough for babies!

Accidents

Are your kids clumsy sometimes? I know mine are. When they fall and get hurt sometimes the smallest scrape can cause the biggest tantrum! Young Living makes an Owie blend that is already diluted for kids.

Cradle Cap

Diluted lavender on the scalp

Cold weather sniffles

RC & Thieves.

*Side note: when children are not used to essential oils, it is best to dilute them with a carrier oil. *

Common Carrier oils=jojoba oil, olive oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil

For the most common ailments in my house (cough, teething & tummy pain) I have roller bottles made and ready to go. The kids know that oils make them feel better, so my two older kids will often apply the roller bottles themselves.

pdf EO Using essential oils is investing in your family's overall wellness. They may seem like a new trend, but they have been around for thousands of years.

BONUS:

Here are a few oils that have been helpful to me during the postpartum period:

Fennel: applied directly to breasts to aid in milk supply

Frankincense: applied to c-section scar to help reduce swelling after surgery

Gentle Baby: applied to baby when fussy and on dryer balls for baby’s laundry

Peppermint-I used this heavily for nausea while pregnant, diffused in my hospital room after birth and I dropped two drops in the baby’s bath water when he had the sniffles

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Disclaimer: Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician.

Using essential oils is investing in your family's overall wellness. They may seem like a new trend, but they have been around for thousands of years.

4 Quick Tips to Speed Up Recovery From A C-Section

November 21, 2018 By Diedre 1 Comment

Recovery from a c-section is tough on a new mother’s body.

A c-section is major surgery, and the recovery process can take weeks (sometimes months) to heal & can occasionally come with complications.

Seven months ago, I had my 3rd c-section. It was unavoidable as I’d had two previously. My first baby was breech and did not want to turn.

Recovery from a c-section is tough on a new mother's body. Taking care of yourself after a c-section is just as important as taking care of your newborn.

 

My second baby was head down, but I had contractions and my doctor wasn’t available, so I opted for another c-section out of fear. Unfortunately I had an infection and spent 7 weeks following the birth at Wound Care weekly.

My scar was reopened and my husband was tasked with packing my wound daily, which pushed my recovery back significantly.

This time around, my pregnancy and delivery went off without much of a hitch, and for that, I am thankful! Here are a few ways that I recovered quickly this time around:

Rest

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not great at this. Most moms probably aren’t.

Recovery from a c-section is tough on a new mother's body. Taking care of yourself after a c-section is just as important as taking care of your newborn.

Even while we are resting, our minds are thinking of things we should be doing. The day after I was discharged from the hospital, I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy. The right side of my face went numb and from the research I did, I found that the onset is due to stress on the body.

I really had minimal intent on resting after birth. I now have 3 kids (2 in school) and my son was born in harvest season (the busiest season for a farmer!).

Being diagnosed with Bells Palsy was a wake up call for me. I realized that getting stuff done was not more important than my health. So now when I’m tired, I rest.

If I feel compelled to do something, I make a to do list while resting.

Minimize stress to your midsection

My bed sits up high, so after having the baby, I found that I experienced pain when I got on and off the bed. There were many nights that I slept in the recliner until it was comfortable enough to return to my bed.

When you are caring for a newborn, it’s inevitable that you have to get up off the bed frequently.

While your wound is still fresh, try to find a comfortable spot that doesn’t require you to put stress on your midsection.

Keep your scar clean

If you notice anything unusual, consult your doctor immediately (bleeding at the sight, etc)

After my 2nd baby, I experienced my scar turning to keloid and I had endometriosis in my scar. I had to get it cut off. I was concerned about having to do this again after baby #3, so I researched natural methods of recovery after a c-section.

I turned to Young Living essential oils.  I applied Frankincense oil directly to my scar (if your body isn’t use to applying oils neat, I would suggest mixing with a carrier oil first like coconut, sweet almond or jojoba).

Why Frankincense? Well because it has so many great properties! Like:

  • antidepressant
  • anti-infectious
  • anti-inflammatory
  • antiseptic
  • expectorant
  • immune-stimulant

Just to name a few! Trust me, there’s a reason why the wise men brought it to Jesus. There are over 52 references to it in the bible.

Recovery from a c-section is tough on a new mother's body. Taking care of yourself after a c-section is just as important as taking care of your newborn.

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Stay Hydrated

If you are nursing, this is a must. In order to replenish what you are giving your baby, you must stay hydrated.

Even if you are not breastfeeding, staying hydrated after a c-section will eliminate excess fluid and help your body return to normal.

Staying hydrated, even if you don’t have an appetite can reduce gas–which can be very painful while you are recovering.

Recovery from a c-section is tough on a new mother's body. Taking care of yourself after a c-section is just as important as taking care of your newborn.

A full recovery could take up to six weeks.

Just know that your c-section recovery may look different from someone else’s, so don’t get discouraged if your recovery looks different! Remember, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your newborn!

If you experience severe pain, have a fever more than 100.4, or are experience depressing, self harming thoughts, contact your physician immediately.

Recovery from a c-section is tough on a new mother's body. Taking care of yourself after a c-section is just as important as taking care of your newborn.

 

Dear Husband, This Is What Postpartum Depression Looks Like

October 20, 2018 By Diedre 3 Comments

Dear Husband,

Postpartum depression is real.

I should take some time to I want to thank you for giving me this wonderful gift. Having a baby is a dream come true. I know you don’t understand why I don’t seem happy after the dream. Trust me, some days I have a hard time understand why too.

Explaining postpartum depression to your husband can be a difficult. Putting into words all the emotions you feel after having a baby is not easy.

We were both nervous about the birth and when the baby would arrive. After we got past that hurdle, we were on a euphoric high. Family came in town, friends brought food, and the visitors made sure we weren’t alone.

And then several weeks went by.

Then a few months.

And reality really started to settle in. I know that I’m not myself, but I don’t want to admit that something may be wrong. That I may be struggling with postpartum depression.

I returned to work, and the balancing act began. This is not my first rodeo, so I know what life after maternity leave looks and feels like.

It’s chaotic. It’s overwhelming. But eventually I get back into the groove of things.

This time, it’s a little bit harder. People are nice. They ask about the baby. My mom still comes into town and helps. Your mom takes care of the baby, so I never have to worry about him while I’m at work.

He’s a happy baby, and has no health problems. I’m breastfeeding and he eats nonstop. I’m thankful that I can breastfeed again, and that he is happy and satisfied.

Explaining postpartum depression to your husband can be a difficult. Putting into words all the emotions you feel after having a baby is not easy.

I know sometimes I smile at him and scowl at you. I pull away from your touch. I promise, you are still attractive to me. In fact, probably more so than before we were married. Watching you hug him and love him makes me love you even more.

Seeing you being a great dad is sexy. And you are a great husband.

Explaining postpartum depression to your husband can be a difficult. Putting into words all the emotions you feel after having a baby is not easy.

I feel lucky when you tell me how beautiful I am despite the bags under my eyes and the remants of bells palsy.

When I hear other women complain about what their husbands don’t do, I am glad that we don’t have those problems.

People make assumptions about large families. Especially when those families are comprised of 2 or more young children. Here's to breaking stereotypes.

 

I’m sorry you feel like I’m not attracted to you, but I promise I really am. I’m not sure why my heart smiles at you, but my body seems to repel you.

When you ask me why I’m staring off into space, and what’s on my mind, I really can’t tell you why. I don’t know why I can’t stay in the moment sometimes.

You haven’t done anything wrong, and neither have the kids.

We really have a good thing going on. In fact, I’m often giving other moms advice about what to do after baby.

I want that intimacy with you, my husband. I want to make you happy. But there is a part of me that wants to be happy too.

Intimacy means that I am uncomfortable.

I know that makes no sense because, well, I know, we’re married! I shouldn’t have apprehension about intimacy, but I do. The physical part is daunting because my body is not where I want it to be. I know that sometimes my expectations for myself are unrealistic.

Breastfeeding is down to a science, but sometimes I want to be free. I don’t want to be attached to the baby, or you.

I know that sounds bad. Especially because I’m telling you that I love you. If I could be different for you, I would. I would snap back to normal in a heartbeat. But these days, I’m struggling. I don’t know what normal looks like anymore.

Explaining postpartum depression to your husband can be a difficult. Putting into words all the emotions you feel after having a baby is not easy.

I’m use to holding it all together for our family, but I feel like I could snap at any moment.

I love you, and I want to get back to normal. I just don’t remember what normal looks like.

 The more I push you away, the more I want you too.

Dear husband, this is a season.

Explaining postpartum depression to your husband can be a difficult. Putting into words all the emotions you feel after having a baby is not easy.

This is postpartum depression.

Does Having A Rainbow Baby Heal The Brokenness of A Miscarriage?

October 18, 2018 By Diedre Leave a Comment

I had a miscarriage, and then I got pregnant with a rainbow baby in the same year. (For those of you that are unfamiliar, a rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillborn or neonatal death)

After the miscarriage, I wasn’t sure if I was going to be okay again.

I’m a school counselor, so I’m pretty familiar with the stages of grief. I know the common signs of depression.

But living it was a different story.

I often felt like there was a black cloud over my head and I was simply going through the motions.

In fact, the day before I found out I was pregnant, I went to the dentist for a cleaning. They had in my chart that I was due for a baby the next month. The hygienist cleaning my teeth had no clue that I had lost the baby 7 months prior. She had no idea the pain she caused me by asking if I had the baby early.

Laying on the dentist chair with my mouth open and having to utter the words I had a miscarriage again left me feeling vulnerable and a shame that I didn’t deserve to feel. Just as I was trying to feel “normal” again, I couldn’t escape the tragedy that had happened to my body.

Fast forward to the next day. I had just dropped my cousin off at the airport and decided to get Starbucks before beginning my work day. After drinking half of my coffee, I felt an overwhelming nausea wash over my body. It was so strong that I searched my medicine cabinets for some medicine that I had taken the last time I was PREGNANT.

Since the miscarriage, my husband and I decided that we would try again to have a baby. Every month that didn’t yield 2 positive lines was another month I tried to pretend not to be disappointed.

I’m generally a healthy person, so the fact that I was searching for medicine to cure the nausea was a hint that I might be pregnant. After so many disappointing tests in the months prior, I couldn’t believe my eyes when the test came out positive.

After suffering from a miscarraige, a rainbow baby often brings joy to the family who has dealt with a significant loss. But does it truly heal the loss?

I jumped up and down. I screamed. I cried. I thanked God.

And then the anxiety set in. 

I was excited last time. I told people last time. I made social media announcements. And look what happened.

Fear followed anxiety and the happy tears suddenly changed to fearful ones.

I told myself that I wouldn’t make a doctor’s appointment until I felt like I was close to the 2nd trimester. My miscarriage happened at 10 weeks, so if I could just get past that time, in my mind I would be safe.

But every day that went by, I was stricken with fear. I decided to make a doctor’s appointment in hopes of settling my fear. My doctor’s sent me to the hospital to check my HCG levels to ensure that we would see a baby for my first ultrasound.

I can’t thank them enough for thinking ahead and trying to spare me any potential pain.

Thankfully my HCG levels were in the normal range, so my husband and I went for our first ultrasound at 7 weeks. As I listened to the heartbeat and stared at the ultrasound picture, I tried to get excited. I really did. I tried to remember what it was like to feel nothing but pure euphoria.

But I couldn’t.

Sitting in the ultrasound room reminded me of being there months prior while the ultrasound tech uttered the words no mom wants to hear, “I’m so sorry, I can’t find a heartbeat.”

My husband held my hand and beamed with joy. He noticed the look on my face and asked me what was wrong. I was fighting back tears because I didn’t want to cry in public. I was so scared that our little miracle would be snatched away  like our last.

The further I advanced in my pregnancy, the less those overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety took over. I think I began to feel at peace when I felt him move. His kicks felt like I was growing a baby ninja.

I didn’t have time to get frustrated, because I remembered what it felt like to long for those kicks. In fact, after I had a DNC, I often thought I felt a kick. And then I was reminded that I was no longer carrying a baby.

The day my son was born made all the negative and positive feelings that I’d felt over the course of my pregnancy collide. I had a successful c-section and gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy.

Julian is my last baby and our family is complete.

After suffering from a miscarraige, a rainbow baby often brings joy to the family who has dealt with a significant loss. But does it truly heal the loss?

But having a miscarriage has forever changed me. There are times that I sit in church and I remember the feelings of depression. I remember waking up crying and falling asleep in a pool of tears.

A loss, no matter how early in your pregnancy is still a loss. Occasionally, my heart still aches for the one that I lost. Having my son is a beautiful blessing, but he doesn’t replace the one before him.

During my pregnancy, I struggled when people asked me how many kids I had. I felt like I was forgetting my last baby if I said he was my 3rd child, or if I referenced my 3rd pregnancy. It felt like I was living a lie to not tell that it was my 4th.

But it also hurt to remember that I lost one before him. I also couldn’t take the look of horror and/or discomfort on the faces of women when I told them that I’d had a miscarriage.

I don’t blame them. I didn’t know what to say or how to act towards someone who’d had a miscarriage until I’d had one myself. Then I felt bad for not being there more for my friends who had experienced one before me.

So does having a rainbow baby heal the hurt of a miscarriage?

After suffering from a miscarraige, a rainbow baby often brings joy to the family who has dealt with a significant loss. But does it truly heal the loss?

Yes and No.

The rainbow baby doesn’t replace the baby you lost, but it does help you begin to put the pieces back together again. Babies represent new beginnings and can help your heart overcome the damage that miscarriage causes.

But without acknowledging your hurt, and seeking medical attention if you experience depression, having a rainbow baby cannot heal your pain.

After suffering from a miscarraige, a rainbow baby often brings joy to the family who has dealt with a significant loss. But does it truly heal the loss?

It’s okay to miss the baby you lost and love your rainbw baby at the same time. The conflict of grieving and rejoicing often causes pain that so many women can relate to, however those feelings are normal.

 

 

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