I had a similar problem. When DD was just born, I produced plenty of colostrum, but when my actual milk came in I was struggling to get more than an ounce or two at a time, which was fine when we were starting out, I was able to feed her for about two weeks strictly breastmilk, but I never produced anymore than that so soon after I ended up solely formula feeding. That's why I get so bothered by any breastfeeding mother who chooses to judge others based on their decision to formula feed. I think that you may want to add in your email that it's perfectly acceptable to formula feed her, just so that she doesn't feel like she's going to be judged if she doesn't accept, but other than that, I think you're doing a very generous thing.
I personally would probably not have accepted if it was offered to me at the time only because I was actually grieving a little bit by my inability to do it myself, and accepting it from someone else would have probably added to my personal feelings of inadequacy. It certainly wouldn't have offended or creeped me out at all though, and despite what I just said above, I would have appreciated the kindness behind the offer, though declining graciously.

My little one has this also but only ever on her toes...

And FWIW, I would have been thrilled if it were a boy. But it's not. And I'm just as happy.

I wish women would stop bashing each other and start seeing the wonderful gifts we all have.

Congrats on your outlook.. I agree... Like I said before, we all need to look at our blessings.. each of our children are a blessing and we are given what we are given for a reason.

Anonymous wrote:i've had newspapers stolen from our front stoop too. maddening. the newspapers that continued arriving on the stoop of our foreclosed neighbor's home never got touched.

Irony!!

OP, if you call Washington Post, and let them know that when you went to get your paper that it wasn't there... they will either replace it or refund it... Not that serious, get a grip.

My biggest problem with it is it seems everytime I turn on the news lately there's talk about the latest family vacation, trip, whatever for the Obama family. This man spends more time away than he does in office it seems like sometimes. I guess he's taking the hands on approach to putting our tax dollars right back into the economy.

My opinion - I think you need to leave it be and help your friend grieve for her mother. If and when she's ready for you to find out, you will.

PP-he gets up between 2-2:30, he eats dinner, and when he's finished he's usually still waking up so he's not really doing a lot. than he gets in the shower, and it's usually time for him to leave. And she goes down for a nap usually right at the same time as he's leaving. (it's a late nap and usually leads to a later bedtime, but otherwise they would never see each other.) So no, I guess I don't really get that.

I am not judging you for wanting to do this, I think it's something that we've all thought about, but what I will say, is that if you really feel that your husband is going to leave you over a few extra pounds around the middle, than perhaps he's contributing to the way you're feeling about yourself?

The kettlebells are a really great idea! I'll have to get a few kettlebells with some of the dvd workouts I think.. That looks like it would be pretty ideal for my situation!Thank you everyone for the great suggestions!!!

I'm not sure what crossfit is, but I don't really have the money for any sort of trainers, and where I'm just starting out (and much more out of shape than I'd like to me..) it sounds like I might want to start with something a little less intense, at least until I get back into it.

These are all great ideas!! I have a few dvds but there's a lot of running and jumping on a lot of them.. I have a yoga one, I will use that one, I just didn't think it would do what I need it to right now, but I'll definitely try it. As far as the gym w/childcare, I have thought about that.. and it would really be ideal.. but I really don't know that I could afford the memberships right now. I definitely have to do some more walking I will definitely start using a lot of these ideas. Thanks guys!

I give my 23 month old DD Polyvisol every morning in her sippy cup with milk with her breakfast. I've never had a problem with that.

Anonymous wrote:Why is this such a surprise. Most politicians and their wives are hyypocrites. So are the Obamas. I find it really intresting that she was away for her husband's birthday.

Great point.

My mother in law actually had a baby doll specific to this purpose.. only she introduced the baby to her boys shortly before a new baby would arrive, explained the proper way to hold, feed, and treat a baby. She said it worked really well.

Anonymous wrote:OP: I hope you get three amazing daughters-in-law and a bunch of adorable grand-daughters someday!!

In the meantime, enjoy your sweet boys!

My mother in law has four sons. She had a fifth pregnancy that was supposed to be her little girl, and she lost that baby. And I am her third daughter-in-law, and the mother of her fourth granddaughter. Perhaps God gave you all sons so that you will have that many more girls in your life later on in life. My mother in law taught me how to sew, she's the one I leaned on when my husband was in the army, she taught me a lot of things, she was there for me when my daughter was born and my mom couldn't..

So there's a great chance that something similar will happen in your life. Be thankful for your blessings, and you will continue to be blessed.

my 23 month old is the SAME way.. 75th percent height and 40 percent weight.. I have the SAME problem with her.. She has a couple pairs of pants with adjustable waists, and those work really well.. (they have a drawstring inside on the inside kind of underneath the elastic waste) I got them from my SIL, but I am pretty sure you can get them at KMart and WalMart.