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From Co-Sleeping to Hotel Living

For 5 years, we shared our king-sized bed with first one boy, then added another boy. A few months ago, we added a twin mattress.. it helped spread us out a little bit, but very little. Finally, 2 weeks ago we bought a full size mattress set. Because of the way the floor plan was [...]

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Breastfeeding

I am finally done. Today, June 9th, 2006, marks the last day of breastfeeding for Ry, 26 months old. He nursed this morning when he first woke up… and then we (I, specifically) were done. He wasn’t particularly happy about it, but all-in-all did really well. I made a mental, flexible, plan to wean by [...]

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Co-sleeping

Headed to bed the other night and saw the boys semi-snuggled:

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Sharing the Family Bed

The other night, I was rubbing Ry’s back as we were settling down into bed.  I rub and coo and we snuggle.. I said “you like your bed, don’t you?” and he quietly mumbles back, “uh, huh”….. To which Tege pipes in just as quietly, “It’s my bed.” Got a chuckle from Bob and I.  [...]

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Moo Says Mother Cow

“Moo-oo” says momma cow. I am ready to put up the udders. 19 mos of nursing this time around and I’m ready to start the process of stopping. I’m ready to start weaning. Breastfeeding a toddler is much different (feeling) than nursing a baby. Those who tandem nurse, who breastfeed past toddler-hood… I commend you. [...]

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