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How do I know if I have enough milk?

Uncategorized By Jill Amery March 1, 2008 Tags: Breastfeeding, feeding baby, full breasts, making milk, milk production No Comments

Q – How do I know if I have enough milk?

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Drinking milk while Breastfeeding

baby, baby, EAT, FAM, pregnancy By Jill Amery June 1, 2007 Tags: Breastfeeding, breastfeeding diet, calcium, drinking milk, milk ingredients, milk production, nursing 4 Comments

Q. Do I need to drink milk to produce milk?

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The chill in the air bites into my fingers and new The chill in the air bites into my fingers and newly healed 5th metatarsal on this brisk fall day. Hot chocolate, a fire and this shot from the Amalfi coast 4 summers ago make me feel a bit warmer. Sometimes on a Monday (after always sleeping horribly the night before) I just have to make the todo list and cross things off slowly and painfully. Small wins make the brain want more wins and then life keeps running with lots of success! Do you have a hard time during cold Pandemic Mondays too? 🥰
Ad: Am I the only one who didn’t have braces gro Ad: Am I the only one who didn’t have braces growing up? Turns out I should have, but for now I’m doing the responsible mom thing and getting the boys checked. I didn’t realize braces are more than just tools to straighten teeth. There can be dangers of an overbite. And wear and tear on other teeth if some are uneven can affect people years later. Jaw health and correction of speech defects is critical. I took @_Hudson_Amery to see a real, live professional orthodontist. It’s tempting to just do a quick and easy online consult and get trays delivered, but we are SO thrilled we saw a real live person! Between x-rays that ensure baby teeth aren’t mistaken for adult ones, a human exam, and walking both the child and parent through the process it was absolutely the best choice. Our own dentist has now been looped into the conversation and we don’t have to repeat x-rays there next time! Now that I know @canadianorthodontists do much more than just straightening teeth, I’m going to book consults for both @ford.amery and myself to make sure we are all set for tooth and jaw health down the road! His teeth are straight enough – just like mine were at his age. But I realized that as a parent, I had a responsibility to check out his teeth and jaw. I’ll keep you posted on the straightening! #CAO-ACO #canadianassociationoforthodontists #braces #ortho #othodontics #healthyteeth #toothcare #bracescanada #kidsteeth #toothfairy #oralhealth #settingitstraight #overbite
We’ve been so blessed that the boys could sail t We’ve been so blessed that the boys could sail this summer. While most other parts of Canada had way more pandemic freedom than Toronto, safely distanced sailing was our saving grace. One of the only sports that happened. Now that numbers are getting scary again and we tighten our bubbles, it’s good to feel grateful for the small wins. Thinking about tides and hopes today. No matter how high or low the cycle, we know that there will always be a shift. If we are in a trough, there is hope. On a high, we could raise even higher or take another plunge - so noticing the good in the moment could get us through a harder spell. Deep Thursday thoughts. Oh, and this is a chartered Laser for Ford, as he didn’t expect to move to a new boat this summer. So... if you know of a fast one for sale PM me! 🤣 Thanks to @christsgphoto for the photo! #lasersailor #cycles #mindfulness @rcycyouthsailing #pandemiclife #pandemic #youthsailing @nobmultisports #lifecycle #laserclass #seahorseregatta #sailorforlife
Happy #NationalSonsDay to these two from back when Happy #NationalSonsDay to these two from back when we could travel. Some days may be tough lately, but I couldn’t be more proud of how much respect they have for others, their passion for equality, work ethic and ability to see things from different perspectives. They will always be the greatest joy in my life. ❤️🙏🏼
I have a mission and a purpose and it feels amazin I have a mission and a purpose and it feels amazing. I think allowing myself to be taken advantage of by a couple of huge corporations was the last straw. You can read all the fuzzy self-help books, but somehow true self-worth just hits and then lifts you when you’re ready. All week I’ve been fixing SEO issues on the 2,100 posts on UrbanMommies. Gah! 14 years of writing is a ton! But wow. There’s a legacy of great work. (And note to fellow influencers - how many outboud do-follow links are in your canon that still give juice to a company for an outdated, poorly-paid campaign?) Taking daily lessons, being a sponge to learning and inspiration. And last week I started training for a coveted volunteer position to help kids in need. I am blessed. Over the moon with the pulse of life. Being real. And knowing my value. If anybody ever tries to get you to work (volunteering not included) for free, not pay a bill, or flick you aside - STOMP. An old acting teacher @walterborden, once taught me that if you need energy, expend it. Stomp hard on the earth, and the earth will give you back that energy in spades. Stomp hard, friends. No corporation, colleague or contract will push their boot into the ground hard enough to gift you the energy you deserve. Because you so deserve it. ❤️
We went out today and I saw several examples of ho We went out today and I saw several examples of horrible, stressed-out behaviour in people. The kids were pretty shocked. This pandemic is hard on the mental health of so many. Please remember to be gentle with others and to try and find the fairytale, connected moments even with masks and distancing. Reach out. We are all in this together. ❤️🎈👑 #positivity #helpeachother #beahelper #smilemore #humanity #healing #reachout
Grade 4, #sircharlestupper school in Halifax. Ruff Grade 4, #sircharlestupper school in Halifax. Ruffle neck and puffed sleeves like Anne of Green Gables. And check out the necklace on the *outside of the blouse. #nationalschoolpictureday
Memories of our last family trip abroad. We took t Memories of our last family trip abroad. We took the boys to both Matilda (good mom) and Book of Mormon!!! (very bad mom but the like musicals now!) We could only get seats apart and you should have seen the old lady beside Hudson, sitting alone, when the real raunchy parts happened. 🤣🤣 London, and theatre, how I miss you. Stay safe and I hope to see you soon! 🎡 Where will be the first place you go when the pandemic is over? #familytravel #dreamingoftravel #londonlover #englandtravel #bookofmormon #matildathemusical
Love my sister-in-law! (Even though she’s not on Love my sister-in-law! (Even though she’s not on IG!) I grew up as an only child so this relationship means so much. 🥰 My parents divorced when I was 8, and my mom and grandfather didn’t have siblings either. Both sides of family celebrations were pretty small! It’s great to have more people around the table now! #longweekend #labourday #familytime #sisters #familybonding
Kids squeezing out the last days of summer before Kids squeezing out the last days of summer before whatever comes next with school. Hopefully, memories of cliff jumping and fishing (not fish-catching!) will mitigate any angst they feel. Our summer may have turned out differently from the original plan, but sticking close to home in the family bubble was such a blessing in so many ways. To discover gems like this and make memories in our new province has been grounding for the whole family. #backtoschool #labourday #labourdayweekend #georgianbay #northernontario #moonriver #exploreontario #summer2020 #canadianshield
Somehow I lost my #COURAGE shirt and the company i Somehow I lost my #COURAGE shirt and the company is out of business. Maybe I need to print a few more! It made me think about what courage actually is and I have some thoughts. Courage is: - saying no - jumping off the smallest cliff even if your son does the tall one - letting your kids make a big mistake - admitting you’re wrong - celebrating your wins - avoiding toxic people and substances - showing your passions - getting your kids involved in your passions - making a budget - making a will - talking to your parents about what happens when they get old or die - embracing your body - refraining from talking smack about others - digging to find the real story - balancing your news sources without getting incensed - reaching out to people you’ve lost touch with - learning about something you think you’re not good at (mechanics, German, coding) - telling yourself it’s ok to be down during a pandemic - splurge on yourself and believe you deserve it ________________ #becourageous #selfworth #livelife #selflove #selfcare #havecourage #havecourageandbekind #lifeisbeautiful
This bench, looking out over possibilities. Immens This bench, looking out over possibilities. Immense hope amidst the unknown. That’s certainly how I feel right now. Scary. Exciting. Tiring. Suffocating. Freeing. How can so many opposite emotions be stirred by this pandemic? The loss of control with constant change is an unfamiliar place. School options. Unpredictable timing. The uncertainty of whether kids will be sent home again if cases escalate. And the ugly monster judgement from others that hides and then bites like black flies in May. Work changes. Defining my role in society as someone who must elevate the lives of others. I slowly realize that if we create passionately, the people who want and need to be touched by our words, stories, photos and personality will receive it with joy. Travel. Geometric thinking to make the impossible happen. How do we collectively refresh and recharge without travel? It’s always been a beacon in my life, even with its unpredictability and disruption of life. I’m learning how to seek out grounding moments at home, harness meandering off the path in my head instead of in the Italian countryside. Im just a girl, sitting on a bench, feeling so much empathy and love for what we are all feeling. Stay strong, friends and listen to your instincts. ❤️ #pandemicthoughts #princeedwardcounty #solitude #safeschools #backtoschool #believeinyourself #bekind #spreadkindness #familytravel #travelblogger #torontoblogger #canadianblogger #canadianinfluencer
We left Toronto yesterday for the 2 hour trek to P We left Toronto yesterday for the 2 hour trek to Prince Edward County for a two-night escape in the 2020 BMW X3e. No sailing gear, no pets, but bonus wifi in the SUV! Runs so quiet you don’t know it’s on, and the LED lights in the back seat and projected off the passenger doors at night were a huge kid hit. Wireless phone charging was my fav. (Back off, boys. It’s mine.) Currently sitting on a balcony under the stars after what could have been a day in the Carribean in March that was actually Sandbanks Provincial Park. Check my stories and blog post coming!! #BMWPartner #giftedtestdrive #testdrive #momcar #familyvehicle @pec_tourism @peclavender @shedchetwynfarms @thewaringhouse @northdockswellington @subwaycanada @barrelhousepizzapec @midtownbrewingcompany @sandbankspp #bmwx3 #bmwx3e #hybridsuv #bmwhybrid @pec.on.ca #princeedwardcounty @visitthecounty #ontariotravel #travelontario
Last spring I volunteered to teach kids and famili Last spring I volunteered to teach kids and families at our school to make a different meal each week together on Zoom. A pandemic virtual club! It was well-received and weekly dinner was magically finished by the end of each session. The kids were so excited and we had lots of moms and dads too! With so many kids learning at home come September would you be into me doing Interactive sessions with kids and families for things like bread, cinnamon buns, lasagna and parchment baked salmon? 🥘🍝 ...Or is it better to record more polished video that people can watch on their own time? Would love your opinion before I jump in with either option! 🙏🏼 #kidscooking #familymeals #cookingwithkids #bakingwithkids #virtualcookingclass #pandemiccooking #pandemicbaking #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolinglife #virtuallearning
Hey!! It’s #nationalcouplesday! We are so lucky Hey!! It’s #nationalcouplesday! We are so lucky to still be happy after 150+ days at home together. The dog just comes with the package! 🐶 📷: @storeywilkins_families (but filtered). #frontporchproject #porchportraits #quarantinelife #torontoliving #torontolifestyle #rosedale #yyzblogger #yyzliving #goldenlabrador #englishlabrador
So proud of @_hudson_amery_ for sailing and traini So proud of @_hudson_amery_ for sailing and training hard every day this summer. Of all the sports he could be in, individual #Opti sailing has been a pandemic blessing!! Being in one place since March with no travel has allowed friendships to build and life to be far less complex. We have our first and only, small regatta of the summer this weekend, and I can’t wait to see all of the local athletes again! @rcycyouthsailing @rcyctoronto @abycyouthracing #youthsailing #seahorseregatta #optisailing #torontosailing #pandemiclife #summervibes @nobmultisports #staypositive @coda_opti
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