After much much debate, I have stopped pumping for Laila at the ten month mark. I have to say, the decision was SO hard for me. *tears*
I'm going to miss taking those short breaks at work to pump, I'm going to miss the closeness pumping gave me, I'm going to miss giving my daughter the best nutrients possible (breastfeeding is definitely NOT the only way to give your child the best nutrients possible though)
Why I stopped? The move definitely put a lot of stress on my supply and I just could not find the time to pump and having to deal with that for a couple of days, didn't help very much. I ran out of Domperidone, the BIGGEST reason I was even able to re-lactate and I did order some but it was just too late and my supply wasn't able to hold (I still haven't received that shipment of Domperidone, normally takes about 2 weeks to get) And honestly, I was tired of feeling like I spent more time with my pump, than with my daughter. But stress played a huge part in my decision and I suppose I have to be proud of myself for even re-lactating in the first place and pumping for over 8 months, but a part of me feels...shameful, guilty, so incredibly bad.
Overall, deciding to stop pumping, has been hard and very emotional for me, and I'm definitely still in the process of stopping. Hello engorement.
But who knows, maybe after a week or two, I'll decide I made a huge mistake and try to get my supply back...once again.
Oct 4, 2011
Sep 30, 2011
Sep 29, 2011
Buying a home is stressful but such a happy happy time. Especially, since it's the home our child(ren) will grow up in, lets hope, because I never ever want to see that many trees wasted. Seriously, there is SO much paperwork involved in buying a home. And the packing only to unpack it, kind of sucks. Because now you have to find a place for all that stuff to go. But I'm so incredibly happy.
But, I'm glad we got the paperwork out of the way. Time to just unpack everything and I'm working today and tomorrow. I wish the weekend would come faster.
Here are some photos my mother took, from a cell phone. I definitely did not have time to take pictues, ya know, cause I was busy moving and dealing with a baby that was OVER-TIRED! Poor girl, too much commotion, she would not sleep.
But, I'm glad we got the paperwork out of the way. Time to just unpack everything and I'm working today and tomorrow. I wish the weekend would come faster.
Here are some photos my mother took, from a cell phone. I definitely did not have time to take pictues, ya know, cause I was busy moving and dealing with a baby that was OVER-TIRED! Poor girl, too much commotion, she would not sleep.
SOLD!
Don't forget out the giveaway going on here. Winner is announced TOMORROW!!
Sep 26, 2011
We officially close on our house in TWO days. Woohoo!!! I am SO excited, Justin and I have been waiting for this day for a long time and it's finally here. And to be honest, we weren't sure we would be moving because we ran into some issues with our loan.
But we've been packing like c-r-a-z-y lately and I am so tired of it already. I just want to be done and into our home.
this last picture has nothing to do with moving but who cares, Laila is too cute to not post a picture of and do you see her holding onto her extra paci? ya know, just in case her other falls out and she has another to save her day. that's my baby.
& don't forget about my GIVEAWAY going on HERE
But we've been packing like c-r-a-z-y lately and I am so tired of it already. I just want to be done and into our home.
our kitchen yesterday, just a bunch of random items + boxes that got shoved into the basement for months/years.
all those darn boxes were in Laila's way of pushing around her toy, she didn't mind, she found joy in crashing into them.
& don't forget about my GIVEAWAY going on HERE
Sep 23, 2011
Happy Friday!!!!! I have something that I sure hope will make your day better. A GIVEAWAY!!
So without further ado, I introduce you to...
MyMemories was kind enough to contact me and sponsor a giveaway here at my blog. So I sure hope you all are just as excited as I am.
If you don't know what MyMemories is, let me explain. It's a digital scrapbooking software that can be used to make calendars, cards, layouts, templates, you name it. This software has saved my life while trying to make my daughters 1st year book. Woohoo!!!
MyMemories is an award winning digital scrapbook software that has been ranked #1 by Amazon and TopTenReviews!!
The best part, ONE of my readers, will be getting this software for FREE.
Mandatory Entries
1 entry: leave a comment with your name and e-mail
1 entry: Follow Beautiful Mess
1 entry: Visit MyMemories Kits and tell me the one you would pick if you won the software.
Extra Entries
-Blog about this Giveaway, linking back to my blog, this exact post.
-Follow MyMemories blog here
-Like MyMemories Facebook Page
BONUS: My Memories is offering a $10 off for all Beautiful Mess readers! This $10 off code is good for My Memories Suite v2 ONLY. The same code can be used for any of their products online! Use promo code STMMMS87782.
Giveaway ends Thursday, September 29, 2011. I will annouce the winner Friday morning!
So without further ado, I introduce you to...
MyMemories was kind enough to contact me and sponsor a giveaway here at my blog. So I sure hope you all are just as excited as I am.
If you don't know what MyMemories is, let me explain. It's a digital scrapbooking software that can be used to make calendars, cards, layouts, templates, you name it. This software has saved my life while trying to make my daughters 1st year book. Woohoo!!!
MyMemories is an award winning digital scrapbook software that has been ranked #1 by Amazon and TopTenReviews!!
The best part, ONE of my readers, will be getting this software for FREE.
Mandatory Entries
1 entry: leave a comment with your name and e-mail
1 entry: Follow Beautiful Mess
1 entry: Visit MyMemories Kits and tell me the one you would pick if you won the software.
Extra Entries
-Blog about this Giveaway, linking back to my blog, this exact post.
-Follow MyMemories blog here
-Like MyMemories Facebook Page
BONUS: My Memories is offering a $10 off for all Beautiful Mess readers! This $10 off code is good for My Memories Suite v2 ONLY. The same code can be used for any of their products online! Use promo code STMMMS87782.
Giveaway ends Thursday, September 29, 2011. I will annouce the winner Friday morning!
GOOD LUCK, LADIES!!
Sep 22, 2011
I've seen this on numerous blogs the past coulpe days, and since I suck suck suck at blogging, I thought I'd do this but it definitely doesn't make up for my lake of posts. Sorry!
A. Age: 21
B. Bed Size: Queen
C. Chore you hate: dishes dishes dishes
D. Dogs: Mykenzie, pittbull-boxer mix and yes, she is the sweetest dog I have ever met.
E. Essential start to your day: peeing, that's absolutely the first thing I have to do
F. Favorite Color: pink and blue
G. Gold or Silver: white gold or silver
H. Height: about 5'2"
I. Instruments you play: sadly, none but when I was in middle school I played the flute!
J. Job Title: sales & service assistant
K. Kids: Laila
L. Live: West Bend, WI
M. Mother's Name: Sally
N. Nicknames: Jessie, haha
O. Overnight hospital stays: first induction (failed) second induction (a baby was born)
P. Pet Peeves: dirty piles of clothes lying everywhere, shoes in the house
Q. Quote from a Movie: "Why can't you be happy for me, and then go home and talk about me behind my back like a normal person?" Bridesmaids. Best.movie.ever
R. Right handed or Left handed: right. i couldn't even attempt to right with my left.
S. Siblings: 1 older sister, 1 older brother, 3 younger brothers and 1 younger sister. I was adopted
T. Time to wake up: work days = 5am. weekends = 6:30 am. Laila likes it early.
U. Underwear: thongs, boy shorts, none (?) haha whatever is comfortable
V. Vegetables you hate: i hate almost all veggies.
W. What makes you run late: Laila or my non-determination to get ready
X. X-rays you have: teeth and elbow
Y. Yummy food that you make: I love to cook but I'm not the greatest, lol. But my stuffed pepers are pretty delicious.
Z. Zoo animals: i love me some giraffes.
A. Age: 21
B. Bed Size: Queen
C. Chore you hate: dishes dishes dishes
D. Dogs: Mykenzie, pittbull-boxer mix and yes, she is the sweetest dog I have ever met.
E. Essential start to your day: peeing, that's absolutely the first thing I have to do
F. Favorite Color: pink and blue
G. Gold or Silver: white gold or silver
H. Height: about 5'2"
I. Instruments you play: sadly, none but when I was in middle school I played the flute!
J. Job Title: sales & service assistant
K. Kids: Laila
L. Live: West Bend, WI
M. Mother's Name: Sally
N. Nicknames: Jessie, haha
O. Overnight hospital stays: first induction (failed) second induction (a baby was born)
P. Pet Peeves: dirty piles of clothes lying everywhere, shoes in the house
Q. Quote from a Movie: "Why can't you be happy for me, and then go home and talk about me behind my back like a normal person?" Bridesmaids. Best.movie.ever
R. Right handed or Left handed: right. i couldn't even attempt to right with my left.
S. Siblings: 1 older sister, 1 older brother, 3 younger brothers and 1 younger sister. I was adopted
T. Time to wake up: work days = 5am. weekends = 6:30 am. Laila likes it early.
U. Underwear: thongs, boy shorts, none (?) haha whatever is comfortable
V. Vegetables you hate: i hate almost all veggies.
W. What makes you run late: Laila or my non-determination to get ready
X. X-rays you have: teeth and elbow
Y. Yummy food that you make: I love to cook but I'm not the greatest, lol. But my stuffed pepers are pretty delicious.
Z. Zoo animals: i love me some giraffes.
Sep 13, 2011
As you know or didn't know, I live in Wisconsin. And right now this is what is going on. So we're all hanging out inside the house away from the smell of smoke. Sure hope everything+all animals areA-OK in Minnesota!!!
Minnesota Wildfire Impacts Wisconsin Air Quality
MADISON, Wis. -- Some people in Wisconsin are smelling smoke from a wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota.
The fire started on Aug. 18 after a lightning strike. By Sunday, the fire had grown to about 4,500 acres. A lack of rain and unfavorable conditions have made fighting the fire difficult, according to the National Weather Service.
As of Tuesday, northwesterly winds starting bringing smoke into Wisconsin and some parts of northern Wisconsin have reported falling ash and reduced visibility due to the smoke, NWS officials said.
Satellite images show the plume of smoke heading over Lake Superior on Sunday. The winds on Tuesday have pushed that smoke south, officials said.
The smoke could affect air quality over the next few days. The elderly, children and those with respiratory or cardiac problems are advised to take care.
The U.S. Forest Service said the Pagami Creek forest fire near Ely, Minn., has more than tripled in size since Sunday and has grown to cover more than 16,000 acres.
Minnesota Wildfire Impacts Wisconsin Air Quality
MADISON, Wis. -- Some people in Wisconsin are smelling smoke from a wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota.
The fire started on Aug. 18 after a lightning strike. By Sunday, the fire had grown to about 4,500 acres. A lack of rain and unfavorable conditions have made fighting the fire difficult, according to the National Weather Service.
As of Tuesday, northwesterly winds starting bringing smoke into Wisconsin and some parts of northern Wisconsin have reported falling ash and reduced visibility due to the smoke, NWS officials said.
Satellite images show the plume of smoke heading over Lake Superior on Sunday. The winds on Tuesday have pushed that smoke south, officials said.
The smoke could affect air quality over the next few days. The elderly, children and those with respiratory or cardiac problems are advised to take care.
The U.S. Forest Service said the Pagami Creek forest fire near Ely, Minn., has more than tripled in size since Sunday and has grown to cover more than 16,000 acres.
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