boobs

I'm a very private person - anyone who knows me knows that.  There are things that I just don't talk about. But this seems to be the month to talk about boobs, so here it is...

I know some amazing women who have battled breast cancer.  It seems like more  and more people are aware of national breast cancer awareness month (possibly thanks to the "what color is your bra" or "where do you put your purse" games on facebook... or not...).  I've read numerous articles about how breastfeeding (especially extended breastfeeding) reduces the risk of breast cancer - for you AND your baby!  Don't just take my word for it... linky.

For this reason (and many others!), I'm so thankful I was able to breastfeed both my babies.  Haley breastfed exclusively (no formula, solids, etc) for her first 6 months, and Blake will too (he'll be 6 months in a couple weeks).  I had to pump for Haley - she refused to nurse during the day when she was 3 1/2 months old.  I think that had a lot to do with her speech issues, but that's a different story for a different day. I pumped for her till her first birthday, and she continued nursing at night until she was 2.  Since I don't have to pump for Blake (and hopefully won't have to!), he'll nurse as long as he wants - within reason of course.  It feels good to know that I'm doing what's best for them.  There's a (deserved) pride that goes with knowing that your child is not only living on just your milk - but he's THRIVING on it.  It really is a great feeling!




In a couple weeks Blake will be 6 months old... Where did the time go?!  Wasn't he JUST born?  We'll start feeding him "solid" food when he hits 6 months.  Just like we did for Haley, we'll be making his food.  Just doesn't seem logical to buy baby food in jars when it's cheaper, healthier, and not too difficult to make.  We already have his peaches and sweet potatoes ready.  We (well Seth) steamed and pureed them, froze them in trays, and stored them in gallon freezer bags.  We have his carrots and peas ready to do, probably this weekend.  He'll probably have the sweet potatoes first... we won't shock his taste buds with peaches yet! :-)






I got my hair cut... it's short with blunt bangs.  I hate having my hair in a pony tail, but that's how it always ended up.  I like it like this. :)

before


after



If I didn't look like a dude, I'd rock the pixie cut!  Maybe one day, if I'm brave enough.


Enough yacking... some recent photos...