I’m a mom

Comments (178)

1. kyla February 13, 2013 at 11:03 pm

   YAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
2. Julia February 13, 2013 at 11:04 pm

   Ohhh, my god! So sweet and perfect! Congratulations 😀 I checked your blog several times today because I was excited, haha.
3. Lacey February 13, 2013 at 11:04 pm

   Congratulations!!!!! Yay for you!!!!! Welcome little P!! 🙂 What a cutie!
4. Sarah February 13, 2013 at 11:04 pm

   Yeahhhhhh! Congratulations. 🙂
5. stacy February 13, 2013 at 11:05 pm

   Yay!!!!! Congrats!!! He is adorable and i love the name. How was the delivery?

   I so happy for u… U’ll make one heck of a mom. 🙂
6. Siobhán February 13, 2013 at 11:24 pm

   Oh what a little dote… congratulations to you both!
7. laika February 13, 2013 at 11:25 pm

   *LOVE*
8. Hannah February 13, 2013 at 11:26 pm

   Congrats on your little hippie!!
9. Susie February 13, 2013 at 11:40 pm

   Congratulations!
10. Yoshiko February 14, 2013 at 12:02 am

    Many congratulations!
11. Kayla_eL_eM February 14, 2013 at 12:30 am

    Perfect. Congratulations. 🙂
12. Deanna February 14, 2013 at 1:20 am

    He’s gorgeous, Congrats!!
13. Lauren (@poweredbypb) February 14, 2013 at 1:55 am

    Congrats!
14. kirsty February 14, 2013 at 2:37 am

    Many congratulations! He looks adorable, and as a regular reader, very glad to hear that all went well!
15. Cecilia February 14, 2013 at 3:00 am

    Congratulations! Love the name!:)
16. Susan Young February 14, 2013 at 3:05 am

    So happy for all of you. Congratulations.
17. carol February 14, 2013 at 3:17 am

    O.M.G. HE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Happy Birthday P and congratulations to your Mom and Dad. The very best to you.
18. Lori February 14, 2013 at 3:33 am

    Hello P, welcome welcome!!

    Now, you can call me Aunty Lolly if you want, your Mom might tell you we aren’t related but that’s just rubbish 🙂

    Seriously – congratulations, he is perfect 🙂
    Xx
    Cheers
    Lori
19. Shawnna February 14, 2013 at 3:39 am

    Oh, he is just so beautiful!!! Congratulations to you and Kyle 🙂 Enjoy your babymoon and all the sweet newborn snuggles.
20. Sherry February 14, 2013 at 3:50 am

    He is such a cute little guy!!!! Love the name too. Enjoy every precious moment because they go by way too fast. Hope Mommy and Daddy are doing well :o)
21. Izabela (yoginiselfportrayal.wordpress.com) February 14, 2013 at 3:50 am

    I am so so happy for you. Congratulations Elise, it is such an amazing experience-enjoy!
22. Ana_ILTdP February 14, 2013 at 3:52 am

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! such a lovely baby boy! 🙂
23. lindsay February 14, 2013 at 4:04 am

    yayayayayayayayyayayayayayaya!!!! SO happy for you. sweet baby boy!
24. Ada February 14, 2013 at 4:16 am

    Ahhhh congratulations, so happy for you guys!
25. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey February 14, 2013 at 4:20 am

    Congratulations!!!!! What a beautiful little man!
26. Jennifer@ knackfornutrition February 14, 2013 at 4:31 am

    He’s perfect! Congratulations!! 🙂
27. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats February 14, 2013 at 4:51 am

    AHHHHHH omg he is adorable! Congratulations! And P is suuuuch a cute name. I love simple guy names like that 🙂 Enjoy!
28. Sara @ sarasmiles February 14, 2013 at 4:53 am

    oh my gosh I have chills. Congratulations Elise he’s beautiful!
29. Kristyn February 14, 2013 at 4:56 am

    He is incredibly beautiful! Congratulations!!
30. Jessica February 14, 2013 at 5:02 am

    Congratulations!! Best wishes to your and your family 🙂
31. Kathryn February 14, 2013 at 5:03 am

    Yea!!!! (just in time – no V-day baby and before the week was up!) Welcome to the world, baby Hippie!!! We are looking forward to hearing about all the joys you bring your mama and papa!!! 🙂
32. Courtney February 14, 2013 at 5:06 am

    He is adorable!! Congrats!
33. Melissa C February 14, 2013 at 5:10 am

    Yayyyy!!!! Congratulations!!! Your son is beautiful!!
34. Jess February 14, 2013 at 5:10 am

    Congrats! What a cutie 🙂
35. Ashley @ Hop Skip Jump February 14, 2013 at 5:17 am

    Congrats!!!!! So excited for you and Kyle. He is just precious!
36. Lee February 14, 2013 at 5:18 am

    Congrats Elise! Baby Hippie is beautiful and I love that you chose such a classic name. (And I totally just spelled classic with a “K” at the end. I need more coffee!)
37. sarah w February 14, 2013 at 5:18 am

    Such happy news! Congrats! These first few days are such a whirlwind, so enjoy!
38. alyssa February 14, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Yay! He is soooo cute!! Congratulations!
39. Lea @ Greens and Coffee Beans February 14, 2013 at 5:31 am

    Congratulations! He’s adorable!
40. JL February 14, 2013 at 5:34 am

    Congratulations!
41. Michelle February 14, 2013 at 5:48 am

    What a beautiful baby boy! Congratulations Elise and Kyle! I’m so happy for you!
42. Angie February 14, 2013 at 5:49 am

    Congratulations! Enjoy your little boy. Adorable!
43. Emily February 14, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Congratulations! So happy for you and your growing family!!! Yay Yay Yay!
44. Danielle J February 14, 2013 at 6:13 am

    Congratulations!
45. Ammie February 14, 2013 at 6:23 am

    What an adorable little peanut!! Congratulations!
46. Meg February 14, 2013 at 6:32 am

    He is just the sweetest little guy! Congratulations!!
47. Katie February 14, 2013 at 6:35 am

    Gaaaaaaaaaah! I can’t wait to hear more about it. HUGE congratulations, mama!!
48. Evan February 14, 2013 at 6:36 am

    Congratulations!
49. Jessie February 14, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Well hello P!! You are a cutie pie!

    Congrats mama! <3
50. Maryann February 14, 2013 at 6:39 am

    I love the name 😀 Congratulations!!
51. stephanie February 14, 2013 at 6:49 am

    I am so happy for you! I have been kind of obsessively checking to see your next post, he looks so healthy, congrats!
52. Wendy February 14, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Happy Birthday P!!! awww, me too I’ve been obsessively checking to see if you had him.
53. Corey H. February 14, 2013 at 6:59 am

    Yayyyyy!! Congrats!
54. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries February 14, 2013 at 6:59 am

    Oh my goodness Elise, he is SO beautiful! Congratulations! You are indeed a MOM! 🙂 Yay!
55. Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot February 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Awww, what a tiny sweetie! Welcome to the world, P!
56. Betsy February 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

    The world has been made a better place because of the birth of this precious little boy! Welcome P!
57. Colissa February 14, 2013 at 7:15 am

    Congrats!!!! What a beautiful boy!! So happy for you and your hubby!! Welcome to the club! 🙂
58. Mary B. February 14, 2013 at 7:23 am

    What a fantastic name!!I’m so happy for you and Kyle.Hope you are doing well,congratulations!!! P looks so adorable.Can’t wait to hear some details on how it all went. 🙂
59. Jennifer (iffles) February 14, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Congratulations!!!
60. The Valley Vegan February 14, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Congratulations!!!! He’s beautiful & perfect & looks so healthy ! I can almost smell him….

    Love to you both from the both of us!
    xoxo

    Lisa & Louis
61. Becky February 14, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Congratulations. He is Perfect 🙂
62. Jen February 14, 2013 at 7:45 am

    Yay! Congrats! What a great name!
63. Wendy February 14, 2013 at 7:53 am

    He is absolutely beautiful! Congratulaitons!! I hope you will (eventually) tell your birth story. 🙂
64. Margaret February 14, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Awwww, congratulations!
65. Beth February 14, 2013 at 7:57 am

    congrats…he’s a cutie pie! : )
66. Teresa February 14, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Congratulations, MOM!! That is so exciting; he is a doll and P is a great name! Such a blessing. Sending well wishes the way of your little family. 🙂
67. Shannon February 14, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Congratulations Elise and Kyle! He is just perfect!!! Can’t wait to watch this little hippie man grow up.
68. Jennie (the gf-gf) February 14, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Wow! Congratulations, and happy birthday 🙂
69. Heidi February 14, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Wow congrats to you and Kyle! What a precious little babe.
70. Kristy February 14, 2013 at 8:20 am

    Yay! Congratulations, Elise! I am so excited for you and Kyle! xo
71. Lani February 14, 2013 at 8:20 am

    Congratulations! P is adorable! Wishing you guys much happiness!
72. Jeremy Logsdon February 14, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Congrats! P is a great name, and he is a very handsome little guy.

    I hate to be so cliched, but I’m a new dad myself, and it’s so ridiculously true. You haven’t even realized your life started ’til this little man showed up. Best of wishes to you and your family.
73. Lara February 14, 2013 at 8:36 am

    CONGRATULATIONS! What a handsome little man. I am so happy for you all! Happy Valentine’s Day, Baby P!
74. shelby February 14, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Congratulations Elise! He is beautiful. Enjoy every moment with him.
75. Amanda d February 14, 2013 at 8:45 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is adorable! Hope all is well!
76. Kadi February 14, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Soooo happy for yall and your new itty-bitty hippie!!
77. Marisa February 14, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Our Internet has been down for a couple a days – so irritating! Anyway back online and can finally say congratulations!! P is too precious for words!! If you need any help or shoulder to cry on let me know. We’re only 4 weeks in, but it has been a helluva ride 🙂 We can do this 🙂 xo
78. Kelley February 14, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Congratulations Mom and Dad! Welcome to the world P!! He is a beautiful baby!
79. Marei February 14, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Mom!! Isn’t this just the best Valentine gift ever???
80. Michelle Tomes February 14, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Congratulations! He is so beautiful! 🙂
81. Kelley February 14, 2013 at 9:03 am

    Congratulations Elise and Kyle(aka from here on out: Mom and Dad! Welcome to the world P! He is a beautiful baby!
82. Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness February 14, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I am so happy for you! P is beautiful! Happy first Valentines day little guy!
83. deva by definition February 14, 2013 at 9:10 am

    congratulations!!! He is adorable!
84. Christine (The Raw Project) February 14, 2013 at 9:11 am

    Wow, congrats!!!
85. Krista February 14, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Congratulations! He is adorable!
86. Clare @ Fitting It All In February 14, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Congratulations Elise! He looks perfect and I love the name. Hope the whole fam is doing well!
87. Katie February 14, 2013 at 9:26 am

    CONGRATULATIONS ELISE! He is beautiful. So much love for your new family!
88. anna February 14, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Congratulations! He finally is here! 🙂
89. Karen February 14, 2013 at 9:35 am

    OH GOODNESS!!! He’s beautiful. Congrats!!!!!!
90. Dana February 14, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Congrats! What a blessing!
91. Unikarm February 14, 2013 at 9:48 am

    You’ll never sleep again <3

    i'm so happy for you "mama"
    i just wanna give him kisses <3 <3
92. Jenny February 14, 2013 at 10:13 am

    Congratulations!!
93. theresa @ aspoonfulofsunshine February 14, 2013 at 10:18 am

    whooo congrats Elise!! I am so excited for you and can’t wait to hear all about this new chapter in you life!

    P.S. I LOVE the name!
94. Dana February 14, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Congratulations, Elise and Kyle! P is gorgeous, and I know he will make the perfect mini hippie. 🙂
95. wendy frances February 14, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Congratulations Elise & Kyle! Welcome to the club! Seriously, with birth the hard part is over. Enjoy baby, toddler, kid, tween… You have been blessed.
96. Lisa February 14, 2013 at 10:45 am

    CONGRATS Elise!!!!!!! I’m SO incredibly happy for you and Kyle! Take your time to recover, and I can’t wait to hear more about this beautiful blessing in both your lives now!!
    What a perfect pre-Valentine’s celebration:)
97. Crystal February 14, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Congratulations!!! He’s beautiful!
98. Jessica February 14, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Congratulations!! 🙂
99. ashleigh February 14, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Congrats! He is lovely! 🙂
100. Brigid February 14, 2013 at 11:19 am

     Congratulations! Your little hippie is so cute! I can’t wait to see more pictures.
101. Jin February 14, 2013 at 11:52 am

     I.am.so.happy.for.you.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is gorgeous.
102. Mari February 14, 2013 at 11:54 am

     Congratulations! He is too adorable!!!
103. Lalia February 14, 2013 at 12:11 pm

     Congratulations!! Many blessings for the new happy trio!
104. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile February 14, 2013 at 12:14 pm

     Congrats!!!1
105. Red Deception February 14, 2013 at 1:01 pm

     I am SO happy for you and your family! This is the best V-day post I’ve seen 🙂
106. Lorena February 14, 2013 at 1:11 pm

     Congratulations! You are going to be a WONDERFUL mother! 🙂
107. Ksenija @ Health Ninja February 14, 2013 at 1:22 pm

     Congratulations! He is perfect 🙂 !
108. Gabrielle February 14, 2013 at 1:30 pm

     Congrats Elise! He is beautiful!

     “Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers–strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”
109. hill February 14, 2013 at 1:52 pm

     Congratulations! P is quite the handsome little guy. I’m doing my nursing school rotation in L&D/ postpartum now so I was thinking of you guys today.
110. Tasha February 14, 2013 at 2:10 pm

     So happy for you! Congrats!
111. Courtney February 14, 2013 at 2:35 pm

     I feel dumb leaving you yet another congratulatory post, but whatever. Congrats! I am truly so happy for you. You will be a wonderful mama!

     Courtney
112. sassygirl February 14, 2013 at 3:19 pm

     He is absolutely adorable! Congrats!
113. Lou February 14, 2013 at 3:20 pm

     Well done Mama, he is just gorgeous. Big love to you all – rest up xx
114. Yalanda February 14, 2013 at 3:32 pm

     How exciting!! I’ve been so eager to see a post finally announcing you had the baby! Congrats to you and Kyle:)
115. Erika February 14, 2013 at 3:36 pm

     Congrats and that is a lovely name!
116. Elizabeth February 14, 2013 at 3:43 pm

     he is precious, and I love his name!! Congratulations again to you and Kyle!
117. sheila February 14, 2013 at 4:01 pm

     congratulations!! he is ADORABLE i can’t wait to see more pictures!
118. Sarah February 14, 2013 at 4:15 pm

     =DDD!!! Can’t wait to hear about it! YAY
119. Meggylou February 14, 2013 at 4:20 pm

     He is so beautiful. Enjoy your new mommy hood. I can’t imagine anything better!
120. Rita February 14, 2013 at 4:27 pm

     That is super! Now you can enjoy your little Honey Bear.
121. Erin Gates February 14, 2013 at 4:34 pm

     OMG! I have been following your pregnancy-CONGRATS:)! P is SO handsome! I look forward to your new mom posts-I am a mom of 2 little boys; 7 and 2. Good luck w/ everything!
122. Sepideh February 14, 2013 at 4:44 pm

     Congratulations!
     What a cute little P. Welcome home.
123. Tracy February 14, 2013 at 4:56 pm

     Congratulations, momma! I love his name…my son is also P 😉
124. HEAB February 14, 2013 at 5:19 pm

     Congrats Elise. P looks perfect! So happy for you and Kyle. 🙂
125. Teghan February 14, 2013 at 5:22 pm

     Yay!! Congrats! Glad you are all healthy and happy 🙂
126. Dana February 14, 2013 at 5:22 pm

     Congrats! He’s beautiful!!
127. sarah February 14, 2013 at 5:23 pm

     Congratulations, and happy Valentine’s day! 🙂
128. Nadine February 14, 2013 at 5:59 pm

     Congrats to you and Kyle! What a cutie 🙂
129. Nolita February 14, 2013 at 6:15 pm

     Oh Elise, even though I was expecting this any day now I was still surprised when I loaded your blog this evening! Short, sweet and with aplomb (how did you get that across in such a brief post?). Baby boy is beautiful! Congratulations!
130. Hee-Jin February 14, 2013 at 7:04 pm

     AHH CONGRATS!!! he is so cute!! wishing you guys the utmost health and happiness. (o:
131. Adrianna February 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm

     blessings and congratulations! what a joy!
132. Kim February 14, 2013 at 7:23 pm

     Congratulations! I love his name (and have a Sean P myself). Beautiful baby boy!
133. Erin February 14, 2013 at 7:28 pm

     Oh wow 🙂 What a perfect little peanut. Congratulations mom and dad 🙂 Kisses P!
134. Kamaile February 14, 2013 at 7:52 pm

     Enjoy every minute! He is perfect 🙂
135. iris February 14, 2013 at 8:02 pm

     Congrats!
136. Nicole February 14, 2013 at 8:17 pm

     Congrats and many blessings to you, Kyle and your new bundle of joy!
137. Carbzilla February 14, 2013 at 8:18 pm

     Squeeeee! How is he so cute already???

     Congrats to you guys! P is so lucky to score you as parents.
138. Naomi February 14, 2013 at 9:11 pm

     Congratulations! I’m very happy for you! And a neat connection – my son is exactly 5 months older than yours. 🙂
139. shelley February 14, 2013 at 11:54 pm

     Wow! Congrats! SO happy for you! What a Valentine’s Day blessing!
140. Yolanda February 15, 2013 at 12:17 am

     Felt a little emotional reading this! What amazing and exciting news! Congratulations to you and Kyle!!!! And welcome P!
141. sallyann February 15, 2013 at 1:21 am

     What a cutie! Congratulations and enjoy this short newborn stage with him.
142. Tessa February 15, 2013 at 2:13 am

     This is so great! Congrats 🙂
143. Miss Polkadot February 15, 2013 at 2:51 am

     Congratulations, Elise! I’m so happy for you and Kyle!
144. julie February 15, 2013 at 4:40 am

     🙂 🙂 🙂 x1,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!
145. Anne-Alexandra February 15, 2013 at 5:37 am

     Congrats to you and Kyle! He’s very cute. =) I’ve only heard “P” in english (french girl inside) while watching The Mentalist but I love the way it sounds! I think it’s a pretty name.
     Have a good rest!
146. Love February 15, 2013 at 6:56 am

     CONGRATULATIONS!! <3
147. Yin February 15, 2013 at 7:35 am

     Congratulations!!!
148. Courtney February 15, 2013 at 9:40 am

     Congratulations!
     P is my son’s middle name. Great choice!
149. J3nn February 15, 2013 at 2:43 pm

     whats his middle name?!
150. Sarah C February 15, 2013 at 6:37 pm

     What a gorgeous baby! I love his name. Congratulations to you and your whole family, and thanks for sharing!
151. Koko @ Koko Likes February 15, 2013 at 11:39 pm

     CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
152. Colleen Grossner February 16, 2013 at 7:18 am

     Hooray! Congrats! I am so happy for you! What a lucky little guy to be nourished by your genius! Enjoy 🙂
153. elaine c. February 16, 2013 at 9:26 am

     Oh my goodness! Congratulations on your little man! 🙂 He is PERFECT.
154. Katie February 16, 2013 at 10:04 am

     Congratulations! He is very handsome 😀 I can’t wait to hear about his birth story!
155. Katie February 16, 2013 at 11:31 am

     Congratulations!!!!
156. Kathryn February 16, 2013 at 4:17 pm

     Congratulations!!! He’s a beaut!
157. Allie February 16, 2013 at 5:27 pm

     Congratulations! He’s beautiful 🙂
158. k February 16, 2013 at 6:07 pm

     He looks so nice and developed at only 1 day old!! Ur patience to the lengthy pregnancy paid off in the end!!! You go gurl
159. janetha February 16, 2013 at 10:54 pm

     congratulations to you and kyle!!!
160. Bren February 17, 2013 at 7:42 am

     I’m so excited for you guys!! Parenthood is the most amazing adventure! P looks so alert for being a wee one! My kids are 15 and 12 now but I hope you have the easier sleeping nights we did. Seeing how you guys are together in marriage lets everyone know P has lucked out to have you guys for parents 🙂
161. Beth February 18, 2013 at 1:20 pm

     miss your posts, Elise!
162. stephanie February 18, 2013 at 6:22 pm

     agreed!!! I have been looking twice a day for updates lol
163. Wendy Wisner February 18, 2013 at 6:53 pm

     Congrats! He looks so beautiful and healthy. Enjoy your babymoon. If you’re nursing and have any questions, let me know. I’m a La Leche League leader and IBCLC. xoxo
164. Samantha February 19, 2013 at 8:27 am

     He’s adorable congrats!
165. Elise (Post author)February 19, 2013 at 1:03 pm

     watch out what you offer me because i have a MILLION questions…

     sorry if this is annoying (i can email you too)

     he is all over the map in terms of feeding. he gets hungry without any real organized frequency (between 1 1/2 hours to 3 1/2). i dont know if its ok to let him go that long without food but i dont want to force him to breastfeed.

     he is latched ans sucking between 10-20 minutes per feed. sometimes its alternating between breasts and sometimes its all from one. i just kinda let him go til he stops.

     sometimes he waits 30ish minutes between breasts. i have started trying to do a diaper change between them because it wakes him up a bit and gets him ready to try the next breast, but again, i dont want to force feed him.

     he had a projectile spit up yesterday with quite a bit of milk so im nervous that im pushing him too hard (we had a rocky start to breastfeeding since he as in the NICU and i couldnt hold him or feed him until day 2 – so we are still working things out, as are my boobs).

     hes also not great at burping (aka im not great at burping him) so i have a hard time knowing how long to keep him upright and burping before either putting him down or switching breasts or whatever.

     any help is appreciated!! 🙂
166. Kerri February 19, 2013 at 2:16 pm

     Congratulations to all three of you! 😉 he is absolutely gorgeous, and excellent choice of name (says the Irish girl!)
167. lou February 19, 2013 at 3:25 pm

     what a doll! congratulations on your little bundle of joy/love!!
168. Wendy Wisner February 19, 2013 at 3:32 pm

     I’m happy to help! My quick reply is that it sounds like you’re doing great! It’s hard when you’ve been separated from your baby. No mommy wants that. Anyway, there is no “schedule” in the early days, and you can’t nurse too much. The “goal” is 8-12 feeds in 24 hours, but some babies will do more than that. I wouldn’t let more than 3 hours go during the day (you can let more go at night). Every 1-2 hours at this age is very typical. My babies did it every 45 minutes during the day, with some longer stretches when they slept. Breastmilk digests really quickly (that’s part of what makes it so healthy). I encourage you to nurse “on demand.” Keep the baby skin-to skin with you as much as possible, and as soon as he roots or looks for the breast, offer it. You can let him determine the length of a nursing session, and let him finish one breast before offering the other. You know things are going well when he’s got 3-4 good poops, and when he begins to start gaining weight. The spit-up is a good sign that your milk is in! No need to burp unless he’s uncomfortable. Most of all, trust him and trust yourself. Babies and moms are hardwired to breastfeed. It’s in your biology. I hope that helps. Feel free to email or call me! You’ve helped me so much with fodmap stuff and recipe – I’m happy to return the favor.
169. Lisa @ The Valley Vegan February 19, 2013 at 3:53 pm

     Wendy, I know I’m not qualified whatsoever to jump on your message here, but I had much success in my own breastfeeding experience because I had a lactation nurse who was as encouraging as you! She gave me the exact same advice – nurse on demand and don’t worry! The baby knows when he’s hungry. The idea of waiting until they cry is an old fashioned hands-off style that our moms were taught so they would ignore their instincts.

     Elise, the only thing I would add is that you shouldn’t listen to anyone who tells you anything different than what Wendy said. Enjoy these first few months of nursing when there are no words needed, nothing but bonding – it goes by fast… way way way way too fast…..
170. cheap glasses uk online February 19, 2013 at 5:52 pm

     Congratulations! Enjoy being a mom! 🙂
171. Gail February 19, 2013 at 6:43 pm

     Sounds like you’re doing great! Speaking from my own experience, of course, I think these little guys find a lot of comfort in latching on most of their waking hours. One of my favourite memories is dancing around the room in the wee hours of the night, to soft music with my little guy in my arms and yes, it goes by so very quickly.
172. Claudette February 19, 2013 at 9:09 pm

     Congrats Elise and Kyle!!! Happy belated birthday to P!!!

     I’ve been following your blog for years and years (I remember the tiny kitchen in New York!) and I’m hoping for more years to come!!!

     Sending you and yours lots of love.
     XOXO.
173. Alexis @ Hummusapien February 20, 2013 at 9:31 am

     He is so beautiful! Congrats!
174. Tracy February 20, 2013 at 2:26 pm

     Congratulations!! Love the name. My cutie pie nephew is named P! I’m sure your guy will be just as cute! 🙂
175. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking February 20, 2013 at 6:22 pm

     CONGRATULATIONS!! He is so adorable!
176. Babs February 20, 2013 at 9:38 pm

     Soak up every.single.moment! And happy birthday, P. May your life be long and filled with joy.
177. Mackenzie February 20, 2013 at 11:27 pm

     Congratulations! He is absolutely gorgeous! I’m so excited for your sweet little family!
178. Jill February 23, 2013 at 6:30 am

     Congratulations to you on your new little guy!!!!! He is absolutely handsome!!! So happy for your family!

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