Blogs about: Feeding Issue
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Goodbye, breastfeeding guilt.
I destroyed the structural integrity of my boobs–what little there was–with an expensive, rented hospital grade breast pump in order to collect 500 ounces of milk that Stella would never d… more →
The Life and Times of Stella
Goodbye, breastfeeding guilt.
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amberhj wrote 1 month ago: I destroyed the structural integrity of my boobs–what little there was–with an expensive … more →
What would my mom and Kevin Garnett do?
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amberhj wrote 2 months ago: I remember one day, having been home from college for a brief stint, my mother, who is a pretty wond … more →
Stella Enters Single Digits
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amberhj wrote 3 months ago: Stella turned one on Monday. I should probably say something really profound and eloquent and heartf … more →
Support and community for parents of tube-fed children
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amberhj wrote 5 months ago: Trying to wean your child off of a tube? Bravo! You’ll find comfort, resources, and encouragem … more →
The truth about moms
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amberhj wrote 5 months ago: On message boards across the web you can find, far too easily, cringe-inducing posts by moms skeweri … more →
Goodnight, milk.
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amberhj wrote 6 months ago: Stella wasn't sad to see the milk go. In fact, she was delighted. A couple of weeks ago, I threw … more →
Behold: Tube weaning research and guidelines
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amberhj wrote 6 months ago: That was then. When is the last time a research paper made you cry? I received one, along with an ar … more →
Nine months
amberhj wrote 6 months ago: Stella's a little shy in the pool--at first. So, Stella has been outside the womb for just about … more →
Wheel! Of! Feeding!
amberhj wrote 8 months ago: It occurred to me today that feeding Stella is like being on The Wheel of Fortune, a show that I … more →
Meet Diego
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amberhj wrote 9 months ago: Back in mid-November, when Stella’s NG tube was put into her cute nose and down into her then- … more →
My other resume
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amberhj wrote 9 months ago: I’ve jumped back into the freelance writing life in an effort to make a bit of money while I s … more →
A brighter day.
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amberhj wrote 9 months ago: Stella, sunshine and sculptures, oh my! Okay. So we’re 99% sure that Stella’s change in … more →
Please no.
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amberhj wrote 9 months ago: Stella has been getting more and more difficult around eating again and I am starting to freak out a … more →
Toes company
amberhj wrote 9 months ago: Stella would be very happy if left naked and able to nibble on her toes all day long. That’s r … more →
A "grand" day
amberhj wrote 10 months ago: Stella, ready for adventure. We took a long walk this evening, and enjoyed every minute of it! Today … more →
Days 22 through 25: Stella got her groove back
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amberhj wrote 10 months ago: As Stella’s occupational therapist put it, “Stella has internalized the joy of eating. … more →
Tube-free Stella: Days 4 and 5
amberhj wrote 10 months ago: Stella’s appointment with her pediatrician went well yesterday. She weighed in at 14 pounds, 1 … more →
Tube-free Stella: Day 3
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amberhj wrote 11 months ago: Stella is aptly named. Today we received an effusive outpouring of support. From a stranger with who … more →
Tube-free Stella: Day 2
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amberhj wrote 11 months ago: Can’t sleep so I thought I’d write a quick update. Weaning seems to be going well. Stell … more →
