You're having multiples! Twins? Triplets? More? You're excited...or maybe you're terrified? I was the latter when that 10 week ultrasound showed two little bean-shaped babies on the screen. Two babies? What in the world would I do with two babies? I had two older boys. How would I manage to take care of them and two babies? That wasn't what I was bargaining for. How could I keep up? How could I nurse? I want to share with you some knowledge I think every pregnant mom of multiples should know about establishing a great breastfeeding relationship with her babies once they arrive! 1. NICU and Time away from Mom If you are having two or … [Read more...]
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Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets and More! Book Launch + Giveaway Worth $450!
Could you use $100 on Amazon? Check out the giveaway we've got going on with over $450 in prizes - and all to celebrate this special day: the book launch of Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets and More! This book is the culmination of many tears of experience and an attempt to help other mothers planning to breastfeed twins, triplets or more. Today is also the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week 2014, a great bunch of reasons to celebrate and give some amazing things away, don't you think? :) You'll be the most prepared mama on the block! :) Book Launch Oh, and from August 1-7, 2014 you can get the book for 70% off! Buy it in my store (PDF) … [Read more...]
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