Mother's Circle - Latest Comments

Re: Proceed with Caution: Fenugreek and Breastfeeding

Leah DeCesare — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:48:55 -0000

Thanks for clarifying. You're probably right ...

Re: 5 Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences

Get My Mom a Job — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:06:36 -0000

You've made some good points. Number 5. is definitely something to think about that most parents might forget. If you feel there is more to discuss, don't shy away from getting more talk time with the teacher.

Re: Proceed with Caution: Fenugreek and Breastfeeding

Jay — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:07:36 -0000

Hi Leah. I was talking about shania's post. She typed the the exact same thing on your blog as she did on mothers circle or baby center. So that makes me think she was only promoting the product that she was talking about because she works there.

Re: Proceed with Caution: Fenugreek and Breastfeeding

Leah DeCesare — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:45:34 -0000

Jay - This post is 100% mine. I wrote it in 2010. Can you please let me know where else you saw it - because you're right - it's not cool for someone to steal someone else's content. Thanks for pointing it out to me! (Or are you talking only about Shaina's comment and not my article? I agree with your assessment and have also seen her comments verbatim on many fenugreek posts.)
Sorry you're struggling with supply - have you seen a lactation consultant? There are too many unknowns for me to provide you any specific guidance.

Re: Proceed with Caution: Fenugreek and Breastfeeding

Jay — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:52:07 -0000

Wow, I am thinking t hat Shaina works for Elkhaven. Because I am looking for reviews for the Boob Food from Elk Haven, and I noticed that this post sounded familiar. The same exact post, word for word is also on Baby center. Who copies and pastes posts unless you actually work for the company. Not cool especially for BF moms like me that have definitely tried EVERYTHING. My baby is latching good, i'm pumpling like crazy, i'm keeping her on the breast, i mean everything and I still only seem to produce approx 10oz a day. .....sigh

Re: 5 Ways to Enjoy Parenting More

Leah DeCesare — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:46:32 -0000

Thank you, Melissa! Happy you found it helpful!

Re: 5 Ways to Enjoy Parenting More

Melissa Harrington Carrier — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:15:12 -0000

Great advice Leah! Thanks for sharing!

Re: 5 Ways to Enjoy Parenting More

Leah DeCesare — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:01:00 -0000

Thanks, Sheri! Fits right in with your post today of taking your little guy to the zoo - just the two of you! I LOVED reading your recount of the day!

Re: 5 Ways to Enjoy Parenting More

Sheri McShane — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:38:50 -0000

I absolutely LOVE this post! Excellent tips. I love the reference to putting your oxygen mask on first! It's so true.

Re: Mammograms and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Leah DeCesare — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:25:06 -0000

Submitted on 2013/06/12 at 11:26 pm
When I installed Disqus, all of my old comments were hidden so here they are:

ldecesare
Submitted on 2012/07/13 at 10:52 am | In reply to Goergina.

Thanks for the recommendation, Goergina. I completely support regular self-exam AND regular mammograms!

Goergina
Submitted on 2012/07/13 at 7:14 am

Mammograms and ultrasounds are among the best options. You can do those self-exams, but that usually is not as reliable.Oftentimes, around October (Breast cancer awareness month), various clinics set themselves up around town and offer free mammograms to the community. If money is an object (and it is for me), you might check around and see what your community has planned in the way of free mammograms in October.

ldecesare
Submitted on 2012/06/02 at 6:49 pm | In reply to Nancy.

How nerve wracking for you! I As the ladies in the waiting room encouraged one another – “Good Luck” with your next ultrasound. I had no idea you were going through this these past years – saving a hug for you!

ldecesare
Submitted on 2012/06/02 at 12:50 pm | In reply to documama.

Thanks, Elizabeth. I really believe in actively being grateful and take every reminder I can get! Happy all was well with you, too!

Nancy
Submitted on 2012/06/01 at 12:10 pm

So glad you’re okay Leah. I’m going back for a 6 month ultrasound rechecking the same spot I’ve had a surgical biopsy and two needle biopsies over the past 5 years. Last biopsy they said was scar tissue from prior biopsies…. As women we are often left feeling like we have two time bombs on our chests. It’s always a tremendous relief to be told all’s well. At least for now.

documama
documama.org
Submitted on 2012/06/01 at 9:10 am

Beautiful post Leah, and an important reminder to us all how grateful we need to
be every day we have GOOD health!! I had a similar experience where they
called me back in for what turned out to be a mole they had missed
tagging, but that twenty four hours between tests was very emotional! I
got choked up reading your post just now remembering the thoughts that
went through my mind! Glad all is well!

Re: Trading in the Mini-Van

Leah DeCesare — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:28:24 -0000

Kristin - That's so funny and seems the opposite from so many people - I usually hear Moms not wanting to drive a mini-van ... (but then once you get one they really are easier with little kiddos!) :-)

Re: Trading in the Mini-Van

Kristin Wheeler — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:14:49 -0000

I've always wanted a mini-van and hubby wouldn't let me!!! LOL!

Re: Clingy Toddler Help

Leah DeCesare — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:15:06 -0000

Happy to! Thanks for the great info you provide parents!

Re: Clingy Toddler Help

Ariadne Brill — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:56:02 -0000

So many great points! Thanks for including positive parenting connection as one of the resources!

Re: How to Support your Child Through Divorce

SandraPerera — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 21:53:26 -0000

Nice post. Generally I never push my self to talk good about divorce.

Re: Organizing Kid’s Artwork

Leah DeCesare — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:07:38 -0000

When I installed Disqus, my original comments became hidden, here is one with another good resource:

ldecesare Submitted on 2012/08/28 at 11:01 pm | In reply to HeatherGail.

Thanks for sharing this, HeatherGail! I feel like I straddle the paper vs.
electronic in many areas of my life – I love the ease of technology (usually) but also love having the printed out hard copy. This Artkive app is very cool and could be the perfect solution for so many people!
HeatherGail
BringingHomeBaby.net

Submitted on 2012/08/28 at 10:45 pm

Love Love your ideas! I thought you might find this article (and app) interesting too: “…they’ll be adding a print service, similar to cafepress.com, allowing you to order your children’s masterpieces printed onto mugs, mousepads (anyone still need one of those?), T-shirts and, most importantly, books…” :0) http://www.wired.com/geekda...

Stephanie Kay
Submitted on 2013/03/10 at 7:07 pm
Great idea! I’m
terrible about just tossing artwork but my kids are constantly drawing
so the shear volume of work is overwhelming.

Leah DeCesare
Submitted on 2013/03/11 at 4:03 pm | In reply to Stephanie Kay.
I know – my kids love to create and draw I LOVE this solution. It’s one
of those ideas I’d seen and actually did! So happy that I did!

Re: Organizing Kid’s Artwork

Kids T shirt — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:05:13 -0000

That's really a great way to store your kid's art work. I love the idea of storing and arranging them properly. Good work! More power!

Re: Big Sister, Little Sister

Leah DeCesare — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:02:44 -0000

When I switched to Disqus, older comments were hidden. Here they are:

Submitted on 2012/08/20 at 3:13 pm | In reply to Elizabeth A.
I love Big Brothers Big Sisters! When we moved to RI, I decided not to
get a match here. I wanted Sam to know that she’s my only Little Sister,
I think that mattered to her, especially at the time when we moved
away, she was 11 then. Thanks, Elizabeth!

ldecesare
Submitted on 2012/08/20 at 3:10 pm | In reply to Julie D.
Thanks,
Julie! She started reading Out of My Mind last night so she can come to
Book Girls and participate! You’ll all get to meet her!

Julie D.
Submitted on 2012/08/20 at 11:52 am
Leah – great story!! Enjoy your visit with Sammy!

Elizabeth A.
documama.org
Submitted on 2012/08/20 at 10:55 am
Big Sisters is such an incredible organization. What a beautiful thing that
you have taken part in each others lives, and have such a strong bond. I
am sure that you have impacted your little sisters’ life greatly!

Re: 6 Tennis Tips for Kids

Leah DeCesare — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:53:15 -0000

Thanks, Danielle. Yes - great tip to use those balls for beginners! Thanks for sharing!

Re: 6 Tennis Tips for Kids

Danielle Iannone Salisbury — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 22:48:27 -0000

Great article Leah. You hit the nail on the head on several points. I have found that for younger kids the larger low bounce balls are great; gives them a little more reaction time because they are not as fast.

Re: World’s Okayest Mom

Leah DeCesare — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:28:41 -0000

ABSOLUTELY! Everything else: completely unimportant by comparison!

Re: World’s Okayest Mom

Sheri McShane — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:45:12 -0000

Most important... Knowing they are loved.

Re: World’s Okayest Mom

Leah DeCesare — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:14:28 -0000

Funny how that perception does shift a bit as the kids get older ... :-)

Re: World’s Okayest Mom

Heather @ Kraus House Mom — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:08:15 -0000

My oldest would say I'm the Okayest, at least the other two think I'm the best.

Re: Contact

Leah DeCesare — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:09:14 -0000

Thank you!