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Breast good, baby happy.

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Everybody knows the benefits of breastmilk to the little one. Do you really? A routine check up for Ayla at our local Maternal and Child Health clinic several weeks ago provided me with not only positive developments and updates (Ayla’s health and well being) but also some surprising facts about breastfeeding. This poster was bluetacked … Continue reading →

Hair, hair everywhere!

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A post-baby side effect that all mothers (and their exasperated partners) will sit through is the sudden loss of hair. Hormonal changes, coupled with the powerful mother-child experience that is breastfeeding, lead to clumps of hair being deposited all over the house. In our two-storey home, there’s hair under the couch, hair on the floor, … Continue reading →

There’s always a time and place for sex!

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So we just purchased a breast pump to assist Michele with her milk distribution as Ayla has had difficulties coping with the rapid production and flow of her milk. So over the din of television and dinner preparation earlier, I asked her: “Hey do you want to try the pump tonight while watching tv?” “Huh?” … Continue reading →

Them obstetricians think we breed like rabbits!

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I haven’t really had time to settle down, unpack and revel in the warm afterglow of post-birth secondtime Daddyhood. Taking a step back and observing what’s around me? What are you kidding? If I’m not being pinned by Levi after being asked to wrestle with him for the umpteenth time or navigating the nappy minefield … Continue reading →

Dear Wife, you’re a beautiful and wonderful Mummy.

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Dear Michele, it broke my heart when you were in tears this morning. We are challenged everyday as parents and problems arises when we least expect it. I certainly do not think breastfeeding would present a challenge to you. After all, you have done it successfully for 12 months with Levi. The problems new mothers … Continue reading →

Daddies up all nite – Ayla’s all tubed up!

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We spent the night at the Children’s as Ayla was beginning to show signs of breathing difficulties. Lots of mucus, snot, puckering and quivering of lips and evidence of other life forms within her. As she’s unable to breathe from her mouth, she had difficulties drinking from the breast as she had to alternate between … Continue reading →