Jessica Santini-Levenhagen, Grand Forks, North Dakota Editor’s Note: This essay was originally published in the Fall 2020 edition of Northern LLLights, the Area Newsletter for La Leche League of MN/Das. When my second son, Holden, was born in… Read More
Posted: November 24, 2020 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Hard Things Get Better
Jessica Santini-Levenhagen, Grand Forks, North Dakota Editor’s Note: This essay was originally published in the Fall 2020 edition of Northern LLLights, the Area Newsletter for La Leche League of MN/Das. When my second son, Holden, was born in… Read More
Posted: November 17, 2020 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Out of the Mouths of Nurslings: Autumn Giggles
Here we go again! Readers share candid moments with their little ones, including sleepy “milkies”, lucky nursing sessions, and simply loving their bonding time at the breast. We hope these sweet and funny recollections brighten your day and… Read More
Posted: November 10, 2020 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Not Only About Milk
Robin Stansel, Fort Myers, Florida Editor’s Note: “Not Only About Milk” was originally published in the May-June 2005 issue of New Beginnings on pages 108-109. I began attending LLL meetings when I was 11 weeks pregnant. My mother… Read More
Posted: November 3, 2020 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
How Did You Grow To Love Your Body Postpartum?
Recently, April M. reached out to LLL USA Facebook followers and said, “I’m having trouble coming to terms with my postpartum body. The stretch marks on my breasts are especially upsetting to me. I don’t want to chase… Read More
Posted: October 27, 2020 by Yael Breimer Leave a Comment
Autumn’s Story: My Preemie And NICU Experience
Autumn Pennington, Colorado Springs, Colorado “Don’t touch her like that,” the nurse told me. I removed my hand from stroking my newborn’s hair. Her hand was unavailable due to the IV. “She needs to rest.” I was on… Read More
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