Comments on: Luke’s First Day + Being A New Mom https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/ Fri, 19 May 2017 17:49:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Megan https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-32063 Fri, 19 May 2017 17:49:44 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-32063 I absolutely loves this post, your HONESTY ABOUT WAITING FOR THE NEXT BIG THING MADE ME TEAR UP. MY BOYFRIEND AND I ENDURE SOMETHING SIMILAR TO WHAT YOU GO THROUGH WITH RESIDENCY AS HIS JOB KEEPS HIM AWAY FOR 4-6 WEEKS AT A TIME, THEN HE IS HOME FOR 2 WEEKS. THEN THE CYCLE STARTS OVER! IT’S ROUGH AND I KEEP WAITING FOR THE “NEXT BIG THING.” YOU ARE INSPIRING AND I REALLY APPRECIATE SHARING YOUR LIFE WITH US. IT’S ENCOURAGING TO SEE HOW STRONG YOU ARE!

]]> By: Katie https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-32059 Fri, 19 May 2017 16:22:23 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-32059 HE IS ADORABLE! hE WILL DEFINITELY BE A LITTLE HEARTBREAKER WHEN HE GETS OLDER. I COULDN’T HAVE MADE IT WITH MY FIRST WITHOUT THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF MY FAMILY. I WAS A SINGLE MOTHER AND THERE IS NOTHING HARDER THAN DOING IT ALL ALONE! I WISH YOU AND YOUR NEW FAMILY NOTHING BUT THE BEST. I LOVE READING YOUR BLOG EVERY WEEK.

]]> By: Angeline https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31923 Mon, 15 May 2017 18:15:43 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31923 Hi emily! Long time reader of your blog. I reccommend birth song bontaNicals ‘leT there be milk’ tincture for milk supply. My son is 9 weeks this week and i know the struggle. Love your blog! And trust that god will supply you with enough milk. ???

]]> By: Coco https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31922 Mon, 15 May 2017 18:00:02 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31922 We sure have lots of fun and I savor every single second…

]]> By: Chelsea h. https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31914 Mon, 15 May 2017 13:50:57 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31914 Emily, love your blog and welcome to motherhood 🙂 I saw your snap the other day about increasing milk supply. here is what has worked for me-arugula and date salads. I just mix arugula with olive oil and apple cider vinegar, and top with chopped dates, which are known for increasing milk. when I eat this at night, my supply the next day is increased. I have tried cookies, tea, etc. and this has worked best for me. also, my baby girl is 9 months old now, but when she goes to bed at night and if I want to get some extra milk, I watch a one hour show and pump on for 10 minutes, off for 10, on for 10 and so on for the hour. also, when I pump I always wait for a 2nd letdown. so I pump and get the first let down, then wait until there isn’t any milk coming out, push the letdown button on my pump 1-2 times until there is another consistent flow. good luck and enjoy your time with baby luke!

]]> By: HappyFace313 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31904 Mon, 15 May 2017 05:58:45 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31904 🙂 Congratulations to you!
All the very best for you and your lovely little family
from Vienna 🙂

http://happyface313.com

]]> By: Natalie https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31902 Mon, 15 May 2017 02:56:51 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31902 yes, girl, yes. nursing is hard. *so* hard. i know all about nursing/pumping/supplementing and lactation consultants and weighted feeds. thinking about you during these crazy fast, sometimes crazy slow, amazing first days. ::hugs::

]]> By: Mademoiselle Coconath https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31897 Mon, 15 May 2017 00:22:31 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31897 Adorable photos! hAPPY Mother’s day!
xx
Mademoiselle Coconath
http://mllecoconath.com

]]> By: Liz https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31893 Sun, 14 May 2017 21:11:23 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31893 Yay emily! You’re such a lovely lady and mom! Don’t blame you a bit about not sharing a birth story. ThaT’s private and Luke will appreciate it later on. You looked stunning in your photos! I definitley plan on doing those too someday!

]]> By: Lisa Richardson https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/2017/05/lukegemmasarrival/#comment-31890 Sun, 14 May 2017 12:40:16 +0000 https://www.thesweetestthingblog.com/?p=13923#comment-31890 congratulations on that precious little luke and happy mother's day!!!]]> APRIL 27TH IS ONE OF THE very best days to have a precious baby boy…i had one 22 years ago on the same date and had all the same feelings you are having. it.is.the.best!!! There is no other thing in the world more special and you are so right about soaking up every single minute. i remember at about 2 weeks my husband coming home from work and me crying saying “i just love him so much”…what a mess? Nursing is hard. i don’t know what your feelings about it are, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself. i was a terrible “nurser” and didn’t make it very long with either of my kids. i think it’s great if it works for you, but it’s sure not the end of the world if it doesn’t and don’t let anyone make you feel guilty.❤️ congratulations on that precious little luke and happy mother’s day!!!

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