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No Sit Down

Sep 30

Posted by dcrosbie in A Mom's View

My son is now almost 2 and is starting to talk like crazy! He just says the cutest things. He said his first 3 word sentence the other day – “No sit down”.

Since my son was born he has always demanded that we stand while holding him. Even as a newborn he would cry every time we tried to sit down with him. To this day he still expects us to stand while we’re holding him, of couse we can’t always comply since he is getting bigger by the day!

The other day I tried to sit down with him and he said “No sit down.” He was finally able to express this desire in words for the first time! So cute. Of course I sat down anyway since we are trying to teach him that he can’t have his own way all the time. He wasn’t impressed, as usual.

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Choosing the right Nursing Top

Sep 18

Posted by dcrosbie in Maternity & Nursing Clothing

There are many fabulous nursing tops out there.  How do you decide which ones are right for you?  Here are a few pointers to help you pick the right nursing tops for you.

Answering the following four questions and understanding which styles compliment your answers will prepare you for your shopping adventure:

  1. Do you want to show some clevage or wear a more modest top?
  2. Do you plan to wear the nursing top at home or out with friends?
  3. Do you want need super quick and easy access (like when your half asleep at night), or do you have time to prepare before feeding?
  4. Do you want maximum discresion or can you show a little boob?

Sexiness vs Modesty

If you want a sexy top that shows off your clevage then go with a v-neck top such as the Nursing Button Top or the Nursing Pearl Edge Top. 

              

If you want a more modest top then go with a higher cut scoop neck or square neck top such as the Nursing Bubble Top or the Soft Pleat Tunic.

              

 

Casual or Fashion

If you want your nursing tops to be used for a casual night at home then pick something that is comfortable and can be easily washed and dried. My choice would be one of our Nursing Henley’s such as the Stripe Double Layer Nursing Henley or the Double Layer Henley. Both of these styles can be dried in the dryer.

              

If you want a Nursing Top to go out with your friends check out our Fashion Tops section for tops that are more fashionable. Keep in mind that many of these tops should lie flat to dry and not be put in the dryer.

Quick and Easy Access

If you are buying PJs that will be used during the night you should choose something that has the easiest breast access possible since you don’t want to have to fiddle with your top at night. My suggestion would be any top that has an opening type of Pull-Aside or Pull-Under. The Pull-Aside is a top where the v-neck pull to the side of the breast. The Pull-Under top is one where the neck stretches to be pulled underneath the breast. Check out The Pajanaman for an example of a PJ with pull-aside access.

Maximum Discresion

Do you want maximum discresion while your feeding, or are you able to show a little boob? If you want maximum discresion be sure to choose a top that has the opening style of Pull-Up or Pull-Aside with Underlayer. The Pull-Up tops lifts from he bust line over the breast. This type of opening allows the top of the breast to remain covered for maximum discresion. The Pull-Aside with Underlayer is a top where the Neck pulls to the side of the breast, but there is a second layer underneath the pull-aside to keep the top and side of the breast covered. Consider these tops for maximum discresion: The Tipped Bodice Top or the Double Layer Henley.

              

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More Summer Fashions – Just In!

Aug 14

Posted by dcrosbie in Maternity & Nursing Clothing

More summer fashions for nursing your wee one in style this summer.

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My Workout Plan

Aug 14

Posted by dcrosbie in A Mom's View, Losing Weight

It’s 7 weeks after the delivery of my second child. I’m 30 years old and I gained about 40 pounds during my pregnancy. Now, 7 weeks later, I still have 25 pounds to lose. But really, I wasn’t exactly at the right weight before my pregnancy, so to get back to my healthy weight I’ll need to shave off about 40 pounds in total.

I met with my personal trainer. Here is the workout plan she gave me to start. This is my plan for the next 6 weeks when I’ll meet with her again to revise my plan based on my success.

    Cardio

Cardio that makes you sweat – 5 days per week. For me this will be step class since this is my favorite, but it can be treadmill, bike, or anything else you enjoy.

    Weights

Work out my muscles 3 days per week. Do different types of muscle workouts to keep those muscles growing. I’ll be alternating between a “Power” class at my gym (which is basically a 50 minute muscle workout where we do all major muscles) and the weight machines.

Here is the plan for the weight machines. The idea is to work out the biggest muscles since those are the ones that help to keep you buring extra calories even when your sitting.

To start I’ll be doing 2 reps of 15, increasing to 3 reps of 15 once I get better at it:

  • Chest Press – 20 pounds
  • Back Row – 50 pounds
  • Shoulder Raise – 20 pounds
  • Ab Crunch
  • Quads – 50 pounds
  • Leg Extension – 40 pounds (for hamstrings and butt)
  • Triceps – 10 pounds
    Eating Healthy

My Personal Trainer said that getting in shape is 60% eating healthy and 40% working out. Her advice for eating healthy – drink lots of water and eat frequent small meals every 3 hours or so.

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Losing Weight while Breastfeeding

Aug 14

Posted by dcrosbie in A Mom's View, Breastfeeding, Losing Weight

It’s 7 weeks after the delivery of my second child. I’m 30 years old and I gained about 40 pounds during my pregnancy. Now, 7 weeks later, I still have 25 pounds to lose. But really, I wasn’t exactly at the right weight before my pregnancy, so to get back to my healthy weight I’ll need to shave off about 40 pounds in total.

Problem # 1 – I’m breastfeeding.

My number one priority is to maintain a healthy milk supply for my baby. So, I did some research online about losing weight while brestfeeding. The most common thing I read was that while breastfeeding you need an extra 500 calories, so how does that factor in to losing weight? One expert mentioned that not everyone needs exactly 500 extra calories during breastfeeding, some need more, some need less – it depends on how often your breastfeeding, if your supplementing, and many other variables. In the end I got buried with information overload on the internet, there is just too much information out there!!

I made an appointment with my public health nurse who is also a lacatation consultant. I asked her if I was allowed to excercise, eat healthy, and lost weight. Her answer – YES! She says do whatever makes you feel good because that is most important. According to her the three most important factors affecting your milk supply are:

Top 3 factors affecting Milk Supply:

  • Stress – mothers with higher stress levels produce less milk
  • Sleep – mothers who don’t get enough sleep produce less milk
  • Water – mothers needs to consume enough water

Next, I spoke with my personal trainer. Her tops points for losing weight:

  • Cardio/Weights – 3-5 times per week
  • Drink lots of water
  • Eat frequent small meals

Check out my full workout plan.

Combining this advice here are my thoughts on losing weight while breastfeeding (keeping in mind I’m not a professional, just a regular mom trying to lose some weight):

  • Excercise as much as you feel comfortable
  • Eat healthy but don’t starve yourself
  • Drink lots of water

I see all these factors working together. Working out makes you less stressed and less stress means more milk. Drinking lots of water is important for losing weight as well as for milk supply. Excercise helps you get better sleep which helps you produce more milk. And lastly, eating healthy never hurt anyone so I’m sure it can’t hurt my milk supply!

So, I’m off to losing weight… hopefully! I’ll keep you posted.

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