title: “When To Start Pumping Breast Milk After Baby S Birth” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Reynaldo Reed”

“Six months, once teeth were in. Sorry, I’m not a chew toy. Getting bit only happened once with each kid and that was enough for me.” “Both of my nurslings self weaned — my son two months shy of his 6th birthday, my daughter two months after her 7th birthday. Yes, there were times when I wanted my body back. There were times when the thought of pumping one more time made me want to scream....

In the year or so before my wedding, I was the smallest I’ve ever been in my entire life. You see — I’m not one of those privileged naturally thin people. I was fat (by my standards for myself) in high school, and alternated between fat and relatively thin in college. And then after I graduated, I really buckled down and got my ass in gear. So by the time my wedding rolled around a few years later, I had whittled myself down to a size zero/two, and I weighed under 120 pounds — a huge milestone I was VERY proud of....

More from CafeMom: Why One Woman Has ‘Decided to Stay Pregnant’ for 260 Weeks Alison is a crisis counselor for at-risk youth; her job can be fast-paced and challenging, and she’s learned to acknowledge that she might sometimes reach a physical or emotional limit and need to take a break. “I’ve had to have patience with myself when my emotions are out of control, and have had to acknowledge that it’s a part of being pregnant,” she tells CafeMom....

More from CafeMom: Regretful Mom Wants to Change 10-Month-Old’s Name & People Are Pissed title: “Woman Wants To Correct How A Mom Pronounces Her Baby S Name Sparks A Major Debate” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-09” author: “Jennie Taylor” More from CafeMom: Regretful Mom Wants to Change 10-Month-Old’s Name & People Are Pissed

Christian blogger Veronica Partridge made waves when she wrote a post about her decision to stop wearing leggings and yoga pants outside the home. It was something she’d been thinking about for a while. But after a frank discussion with her husband, Dale, she became even more convinced that she needed to make this change. Okay … I get it. Why go out of your way to tempt the men around you?...

Kids have so many personalities! Like it or not, most moms tend to emulate their own mother’s parenting style. It’s also fair to say that most of us will make improvements and adjustments along the way, but a large part of what we deem acceptable comes from home. If your mother was a disciplinarian, chances are you will be too. So the question is, were you a disrespectful kid? If so, how did your mother handle it?...

Apparently, some parents are up in arms about the fact that this version of the doll has quite a lot of permanent ink on her neck and shoulder. I consider this to be much ado about nothing. Barbie has been tarting it up for years. WHERE HAVE THESE PARENTS BEEN?! This latest Tattoo Barbie is NOTHING compared to some of the dolls Mattel has released over the last 20 years....

Since plants aren’t always the most exciting activity on the planet (at least not when compared to their Xbox), if your kids need some additional enticement to start gardening, look no further than this list of ideas. From hardy “starter plants” that are hard to kill to pizza gardens, these tips and activities will cultivate their green thumbs in no time. #6 has such a nice element of surprise! Image via Handmade Charlotte More from The Stir: 5 Houseplants Even YOU Can’t Kill (PHOTOS) More From The Stir: 8 Ways to Upcycle K-Cups Into Cool Kid Crafts (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 10 Gardening Projects Your Kids Will Love The real fun, however, will come when they can cook their first meal — straight from their own garden....

Read on for 10 insiders’ hacks that make staying at a hotel with kids easier. More from CafeMom: Here Are the Best Hotel Picks for Your Next Big Family Vacation “We had a kids’ club, and we did a movie night in the pool area,” she shares. “Also, a lot of places have partnerships. For instance, there’s a hotel in Chicago that has a special package with a popular toy store that has activities and events....

It’s hard to avoid getting a cold, especially if you are already a mom and have other little germ magnets at home. And because being sick while pregnant is the actual worst, we’ve put together this handy list of phases you’ll go through as you try to survive your pregnancy cold. We’ve been there. It’s time to stop looking at pictures of Beyonce. Yes, Beyonce is pregnant with twins, but let’s get real — none of us is Beyonce....

And then there is the other kind of decorations — the white trash type that should forever be banished to the far corners of the basement. Except for the fact that they are so very entertaining … Tootin Santa Farting Santa Butt Holiday Ornament. Nothing says Christmas like a old man’s ass. Santa Toilet Seat Cover and Rug Set. Taking festive to a whole new level. Christmas Curtain Santa & Reindeer....

Spoiler alert: We’ve been married for 11 years now. So, yes, it turns out that I could get on board with dating someone 17 years my senior. And although there are moments when I feel our age difference more than others, for us, it is generally a non-issue. That isn’t always the case, however, as some couples find that the generational gaps are just too big to overcome. Read on for 10 stories of what being in a relationship with a big age gap is really like....

And the quotes? SO grool. Whether you’re a Plastic or an Art Freak, rejoice! Be loud and proud about how the movie stole your heart. Here are 15 affordable beauty products to snatch up this season if you’ll always love “Mean Girls.” The “Mean Girls” eye shadow palette ($33, Etsy) is full of nine glitter shades. The names from left to right and top to bottom are: Regina George, Wednesdays, Boo You Whore, She Doesn’t Even Go Here, 4 Way Call, So Fetch, The Plastics, Royalty and Jingle Bell Rock....

To ensure that you give boobs their hard-earned love, we’ve compiled a list of fun, titty-themed products that are literally just as useful as your actual breasts. Shall we? The Ark Boob Notebook ($21.44, Urban Outfitters) comes in three other colors: black, red, and white. We all scream for boobs! Get this Boobs Ice Cream poster ($16.99, Society6) because it’s just right. The Society6 Boobs Tote Bag is available in three different sizes and is hand-sewn....

There’s almost always something that goes at least a little bit wrong on a family vacation, and when it does, all you can do is laugh. Because, well, the alternative — weeping inconsolably into a dubious-smelling hotel pillow — isn’t going to do much good. For everyone who’s ever had a summer getaway slide off the rails, here are 12 tragically hilarious moments from family vacations gone bad. title: “12 Family Vacations Gone Horribly Hilariously Wrong Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-13” author: “Shirley Howerton” There’s almost always something that goes at least a little bit wrong on a family vacation, and when it does, all you can do is laugh....

To help you curvy ladies keep from unraveling the very fabric of the earth, here are some really deadly serious reasons you should NEVER get tattooed. (In case you have picked up on this yet, we’re totally kidding. Whether you have stretch marks or a big belly, get a tattoo wherever you want it. You’ll still slay.) title: “12 Reasons Curvy Girls Can T Be Tattooed” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-23” author: “Beatrice Doherty” To help you curvy ladies keep from unraveling the very fabric of the earth, here are some really deadly serious reasons you should NEVER get tattooed....

Turns out girls have some advantages straight out of the womb … and some that pop up in adolescence. Other characteristics really do make them vulnerable to topsy-turvey teenage years. Here are 12 facts about girls that may surprise you. Is #9 in the slideshow true of your daughter? Images © Samantha Scott/Sam I Am Photography/Corbis; image © iStock.com/princessdlaf 10 Surprising Facts About Babies Born in the Winter More from The Stir: 14 Little Girls Explain How They WILL Change the World 13 Surprising Scientific Facts About Boys 9 Surprising Scientific Facts About Youngest Children...

Having delicious breakfast options ready to go is not only a gift to yourself but also to the whole family as well. We found yummy dishes that can be prepped ahead or made in the slow-cooker for a relaxing and tasty start to your holiday. Image via joyfulhealthyeats.com and Nataliya Arzamasova/shutterstock “Pull them out of the freezer, use either the microwave or toaster oven to warm them up, and serve a yummy, filling breakfast,” she says....

You can block a bully from your Facebook page, but you can’t block your subconscious from constantly whispering, lose weight, don’t eat that, and you don’t deserve this yet. Think about how you treat your loved ones. That’s how you should treat yourself. Your body should not be an exception to your kindness. Erase these 13 thoughts from your mind. Right. Now. title: “13 Of The Meanest Things We Only Say To Ourselves” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “Alexandra Blankenship” You can block a bully from your Facebook page, but you can’t block your subconscious from constantly whispering, lose weight, don’t eat that, and you don’t deserve this yet....