tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.comments2013-04-13T07:29:54.105-05:00Baby Bleauxs (A Hybrid Life)Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-21266528450225127962013-04-13T07:29:54.105-05:002013-04-13T07:29:54.105-05:00Great blog as usual, Kelli. Always enjoy them.Great blog as usual, Kelli. Always enjoy them.Aunt Patsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-23016566048582849482013-01-31T09:54:49.665-06:002013-01-31T09:54:49.665-06:00Thank you so much Rachel. I feel bad because I'...Thank you so much Rachel. I feel bad because I've been swamped with work and haven't blogged in a while. So I'm so thrilled that people are still going back and reading my earlier "works". I laugh out loud at some of the stuff that comes out my mouth too... I have no idea where it comes from sometimes!Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-18715807828980051252013-01-31T07:54:58.547-06:002013-01-31T07:54:58.547-06:00Thanks so much Rachel. I've never thought abou...Thanks so much Rachel. I've never thought about goat's milk. That is what my Granny used to give my dad and uncle when her milk supply ran out. Food has become a whole other beast right now... Bringing goats milk to the daycare will probably be questionable to the caregiver. But I will start looking into it immediately, since we have started cutting his formula with whole cows milk. I'll ask my ped about that too, she's been so supportive in all things that we have done, so she might have some good resources to pull from.Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-54571355207811386352013-01-30T11:56:37.177-06:002013-01-30T11:56:37.177-06:00Hi Kelli, great post! I'm the same as you, ver...Hi Kelli, great post! I'm the same as you, very concerned about what my family eats. I wanted to suggest a book to you: Disease Proof Your Child by Joel Fuhrman, MD <br />I love this author. And it's a great book! I think you would get a lot out of it. Also, I wanted to ask you if you've learned anything about organic goats milk as an alternative to cows milk? I know a lot of babies can't handle cows milk but goats milk is better suited for human consumption. Lots more benefits! Something you might want to look into. :) Rachel @ CloudsAndClovers.comhttp://cloudsandclovers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-46251511756146819502013-01-30T11:12:16.504-06:002013-01-30T11:12:16.504-06:00I just wanted to let you know how much I've be...I just wanted to let you know how much I've been enjoying your blog. I'm catching up on posts now, but as I read I keep taking screen shots of things here and there to use for future reference. You're a great mommy with many useful things to share. And you're a great writer. You keep me interested and chuckling! As I was reading through this post you had me laughing out loud, to the point where I woke up my napping 5 week old. I just wanted to let you know I'm really enjoying what you have to share! And thanks for taking the time to share it! :)Rachelhttp://cloudsandclovers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-20116752729565761882012-10-18T16:04:52.825-05:002012-10-18T16:04:52.825-05:00Good for you! My LO is 6.5 months old and I'm ...Good for you! My LO is 6.5 months old and I'm sitting here typing this wearing maternity pants :) Still can't fit into my pre-preg pants. I'm going by the ol' "it took me nine months to put this weight on, it can take me at least 9 to take it off". I'm a 37 year old working mom. I figure it's going to take some time. I don't want to take time away from my precious time with my LO to work out (I only see her 3 hours per day during the week as it is!). And with breastfeeding, every time I've lost a couple of lbs, my supply takes a huge hit. So I go out and get a big ol' serving of Mexican food and my supply (and my weight) goes back up. I totally agree about our LO's teaching US so much. Mine has taught me to be patient with myself. To love myself as this wonderful little miracle's mama and to forgive myself for my shortcomings. She loves me whether I'm in maternity pants or a bikini so I can too.<br />Once again, great post mama! Julie Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-37022460604758770262012-10-10T11:23:31.340-05:002012-10-10T11:23:31.340-05:00Hey Julie - I've warmed up his baby food sever...Hey Julie - I've warmed up his baby food several different ways. One being the bottle warmer (who knew, right), which is awesome because the food is heated by the steam, but not to the point of being "hot". Also, we put some hot water in a bowl, and then set his food bowl in the water and that does the trick sometimes. It gets tricky, but as long as it's not frozen or cold, they will suck it down :)<br />Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-17130869480877659322012-10-09T20:42:50.542-05:002012-10-09T20:42:50.542-05:00Yay for homemade baby food! My LO just started sol...Yay for homemade baby food! My LO just started solids a little over a week ago but so far, I make all her food. With organic veggies. I haven't found it difficult at all. And I don't even own a microwave so heating it up from the fridge is a bit more time consuming for us. But she loves it and I know what she's eating, so I think it's totally worth it. I know I'll have to introduce jarred food soon (her daycare insists on jarred vs homemade food) and when I do, it'll be organic jarred food with minimal ingredients. I totally agree with you that I think it's important to get her used to what real food tastes like to lay the foundation for good eating habits throughout her life. Julie Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-33858174467370860232012-08-14T21:54:31.202-05:002012-08-14T21:54:31.202-05:00I would love to say that I will grow out of it, an...I would love to say that I will grow out of it, and maybe I will. But I find great comfort in organizing and labeling everything and making sure there are directions concerning his current schedule and feeding habits, but in case, God forbid, something happens to me or my husband.Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-27823517077293204082012-08-14T17:49:25.092-05:002012-08-14T17:49:25.092-05:00Ha! I was just like you I carried everything I &q...Ha! I was just like you I carried everything I "might" need with me! I eventually went to packing it daily for him to go to the babysitter, but now that I don't work anymore and he is 2 1/2 I'm just a diapers, wipes, and a few snacks kind of girl!<br />I have to say it is entertaining to know that I'm not the only OCD Mommy out there!!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377569773926388772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-7560575177770695152012-08-10T19:31:11.698-05:002012-08-10T19:31:11.698-05:00I'm sorry you didn't get to breastfeed you...I'm sorry you didn't get to breastfeed your son. You're not alone though. My playgroup has about 10 women in it, and at least three could not breastfeed due to various medical conditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-51290561622142475362012-08-08T22:27:46.702-05:002012-08-08T22:27:46.702-05:00I'm so sorry Ariel. 21weeks and 14#, sounds he...I'm so sorry Ariel. 21weeks and 14#, sounds healthy to me. I just think we need to keep in mind than we are human, and other humans judge us. We know the love we have for our kids and only want to give them the world... Is that too much to ask 😃Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-75146532548356330282012-08-08T22:23:29.526-05:002012-08-08T22:23:29.526-05:00I wish I could have comfort nursed. By the end of ...I wish I could have comfort nursed. By the end of that week, breast feeding was not the same ecstasy as it started. So when we got home, I would bottle feed and then pump for 30 minutes, getting maybe 2 ounces. It became so mechanical. I just quit, because what was more important was the bOnd with my son, and we found that through formula feeding.Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-19914823018239641612012-08-08T22:18:59.503-05:002012-08-08T22:18:59.503-05:00That hank you Katie. I have learned so much and wi...That hank you Katie. I have learned so much and will be better prepared for next time. That you for your comment.Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-68330791378155542102012-08-08T21:38:42.214-05:002012-08-08T21:38:42.214-05:00I feel u on this 100%I was not producing enough fr...I feel u on this 100%I was not producing enough from birth my dd had jaundice and bilirubin and she was not pooing and that was the only thing that would make her better so I had no choice to formula feed and I was still breastfeeding but only pumped about 1oz and that was if I was lucky I did this for the first 2 months of her life and only pumped about 1oz every 2 hours so when I started my BC I just gave up and let me tell u everyone one was on me oh that is messed up that u gave up and when I went 2 Wic the lady was downing me about giving my dd formula it pissed me off do much that I started screaming at her and I Told her my dd is perfect on her formula gaining weight and us 100% healthy so I don't care what people think I know I tried and I had every intention on breastfeeding but its not for everyone not by choice and people should stop trying to make u feel bad formula is just as good not better but good and that us all that matters my dd is 21 Weeks old and weighed in at 14lbs 4oz 23" so she is not over weight....anyways my pointe is that i'm glad is over as well and your not alonearielleflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12472352910735510021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-44230251148006525872012-08-08T17:08:49.692-05:002012-08-08T17:08:49.692-05:00This makes me sad. I never thought about the poss...This makes me sad. I never thought about the possibility of not being able to nurse, but like you said the important thing is a happy, healthy baby! Hopefully things will be different for you with your next baby!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377569773926388772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-14830747503908751972012-08-08T16:45:05.442-05:002012-08-08T16:45:05.442-05:00So, although my way of getting there was different...So, although my way of getting there was different(IGT rather than breast reduction), I have similar emotions. I make only about half of what my daughter needs(made only enough to comfort nurse with my son) and seeing all of the greatness of breastmilk hurts. There's a book called "making more milk". Made me feel so much better after I read it. I have an ecopy if you'd like me to email it to you..just let me know.Amyhttp://amy.templetatgmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-6662095655950296602012-07-26T12:48:30.135-05:002012-07-26T12:48:30.135-05:00I keep 2 babies in my home other than Maya. I alwa...I keep 2 babies in my home other than Maya. I always hear crying. I jump up and check each room to find them all sleeping. I do this over and over each day. I thought I was the only crazy one lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231638868200454732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-33886610786237840112012-07-24T21:30:23.213-05:002012-07-24T21:30:23.213-05:00I loved reading your final paragraph. I have been ...I loved reading your final paragraph. I have been thinking about that a lot lately. I feel like the whole "mother/baby bonding" after natural birth vs. c-section/medication as well as breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding has been blown WAY out of proportion by some and can really make some mom's feel bad for either decisions they've made about their child's birth/feeding situation or things that have happened out of their control as in your case. I have come into contact with more moms now that I've had a baby and I see that those who did not have a natural childbirth or who don't breastfeed love and are loved by their baby just the same. Not saying natural childbirth and breastfeeding are not important, but I think a lot of moms would be encouraged by your last paragraph. I hope I'm making sense:). <br /><br />And I love your bit about "chores". I need to figure out how to make our everyday, mundane tasks fun for us AND Selah. This whole mommy thing seems to come naturally to you:). I love reading your blog and "Tuff's" milestones as he and Selah are just a day or so apart...it's fun to hear about things they're both doing at the same time or things I can look forward to Selah doing soon!Whitney Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-83905137443917476762012-07-19T08:11:52.060-05:002012-07-19T08:11:52.060-05:00Thank you, ma'am! It was great meeting you las...Thank you, ma'am! It was great meeting you last night!Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-3078803227219908462012-07-19T08:11:04.300-05:002012-07-19T08:11:04.300-05:00I did my fair share of mixing sounds, and baby let...I did my fair share of mixing sounds, and baby let me know. But it's amazing when you get it right and everyone is happy! Awesome feeling!Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-89289071318966978642012-07-19T00:42:28.113-05:002012-07-19T00:42:28.113-05:00Sounds similar to my experience:). I saw that vide...Sounds similar to my experience:). I saw that video you posted a while before having our little girl and was so excited to start listening for those sounds. There were many nights that I she mixed the hungry and tired cry and I was lost! But we finally got it down. I never understood how mom's could understand their babies, but now I think it's the most incredible thing! <br /><br />I think all new moms must go through the crazy first month where you question everything you're doing, and then finally that intuition kicks in. <br /><br />I'd like to read the book you recommended. We're on a pretty good "schedule" but I wonder if there are some things we could do differently in some areas.<br /><br />Enjoying reading your experiences!Whitney Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-8303353922680496532012-07-18T23:20:12.976-05:002012-07-18T23:20:12.976-05:00So cute!!!So cute!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749103574057307201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-1569545071290511822012-07-10T10:02:18.935-05:002012-07-10T10:02:18.935-05:00I was depressed when the breast feeding ended too,...I was depressed when the breast feeding ended too, because it meant I had to join in on taking the night shift. Ugh!The Eebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483358146542142177.post-59064402583625273642012-07-10T09:05:12.799-05:002012-07-10T09:05:12.799-05:00You are so right, Laurie. There were all these peo...You are so right, Laurie. There were all these people, including my husband, that were trying to help me and I couldn't see past my own sorrow. And it's so scary when you are in the moment because you're scared that these feelings may never go away. Thank God it does though. And it keeps getting better every day.Kelli of Baby Bleauxshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101011207584458942noreply@blogger.com