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December 2013 Moms
BootsOrHearts
member
Weekly Feeding Check-ins?
BootsOrHearts
member
Given the number of posts about as SSS says, 'things coming out of our breasts/not coming out of our breasts', I'd like to propose a few weekly check-ins where we could consolidate questions, comments, ideas, venting, etc. about feeding topics, specifically: 1. Breastfeeding 2. Pumping 3. Formula Feeding.
I noticed that Feb 14 has an EP check-in and that's what got me interested. We cannot be outdone by Feb. 14! Not that you couldn't EVER post something special about any of those topics, but most posts could then be consolidated on the weekly threads, freeing up posting space for other important things such as baby pictures, musings about missing airplanes, funny cat gifs, and whatever else we are interested in at the time. Given the popularity of BF we could even do that check in twice weekly. We could also combine the pumping check in with breastfeeding.
SO - please give me your thoughts and if there is enough interest, we can get something going. I'd be happy to moderate the EPing/pumping check in if we do a separate one, other volunteers? And again, you don't HAVE to be part of only one. If you BF but supplement with formula, post questions/comments/vents on either check-in.
(If you're not familiar with the 'checkin' format, read on: Its usually a weekly post, the moderator will post general questions each week (how's BF going? Have LO's eating habits changed at all? What challenges are you facing? Etc.) And there's usually a QOTW (question of the week) that is more specific or a GTTY like 'where you BF or FF as a baby?' or 'how long do you plan to BF?' etc.)
I noticed that Feb 14 has an EP check-in and that's what got me interested. We cannot be outdone by Feb. 14! Not that you couldn't EVER post something special about any of those topics, but most posts could then be consolidated on the weekly threads, freeing up posting space for other important things such as baby pictures, musings about missing airplanes, funny cat gifs, and whatever else we are interested in at the time. Given the popularity of BF we could even do that check in twice weekly. We could also combine the pumping check in with breastfeeding.
SO - please give me your thoughts and if there is enough interest, we can get something going. I'd be happy to moderate the EPing/pumping check in if we do a separate one, other volunteers? And again, you don't HAVE to be part of only one. If you BF but supplement with formula, post questions/comments/vents on either check-in.
(If you're not familiar with the 'checkin' format, read on: Its usually a weekly post, the moderator will post general questions each week (how's BF going? Have LO's eating habits changed at all? What challenges are you facing? Etc.) And there's usually a QOTW (question of the week) that is more specific or a GTTY like 'where you BF or FF as a baby?' or 'how long do you plan to BF?' etc.)
**Warning: Losses and living child mentioned**
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
January PAL Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
January PAL Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
Weekly Feeding Check-ins? 103 votes
Yes! I would like to see a BF weekly check-in, Pumping/EPing check-in and a FF check-in.
33%
34 votes
I would like to see a FF check-in and BF check in but I think pumping/EPing should be part of the BF check-in and not separate
27%
28 votes
No weekly check-ins, thanks but no thanks
23%
24 votes
I would like a weekly check-in for funny cat gifs but nothing else
12%
13 votes
Special Snowflake
3%
4 votes
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Re: Weekly Feeding Check-ins?
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
January PAL Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
January PAL Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
January PAL Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
I just search google images. :-)
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
January PAL Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
January PAL Siggy Challenge: Good Advice
I'm using this as an excuse to test of my gif skills. Who doesn't love a good cat gif?!