Acupuncture

Last week I had acupuncture for the first time ever in my life! It was amazing! I felt so calm and collected after it was all done and no pain... I started having this weird cough whenever I bent over (like when picking up toys or weeding a flower bed) after I gave birth to Sam. The Dr.s in KS said it was an allergy and gave me an inhaler that never worked...so I have been exploring other options. It turns out I stretched my upper esophogial sphincter while pregnant and now it can't close properly to keep my stomach acid in when I bend over! WEIRD! There are little things I can do...like not eating after 7 pm, avoiding spicy food and alcohol, sleeping with a propped head and chest...and I am taking some chinese herbs along with acupuncture...it seems to be helping. I also cut out sugar from my diet. So far so good...

Night Weaned

Well, we are finally completely night weaned! It feels great! There was very little resistance from Sam and I don't feel used anymore...it was a win-win decision. Sam is also sleeping much better at night...waking only once, but more commonly not at all! I love it...and there was no "crying-it-out". I am so proud of myself for sticking to my belief in AP parenting. Sam nurses now once first thing in the morning and once after his nap. That is it. I am happy with these nursings and think that perhaps I may let him wean himself from here. We'll see how the upcoming months progress...