love this pictures! I am so out of the loop... and don't think I'm crazy stupid!? I did now know you could breast feed all the way through your pregnancy! And what will you do when baby comes? Breast feed both? Just wondering how all that works and you see pretty darn open and the type of person who wouldn't be offended to be asked such a strange question!
OH, and the funny thing about me not having a clue about all this... I milk cows:-D lol... not that maybe that's the same at all..? But, they milk right up until about a month before they're due, and that's because you "dry them up." some would just keep on milking.. it's hard on their body's though, so we chose to give them that break and to vaccinate. ANYWAY! lol.. I know more about cows milk and reproduction then my own. I don't have kids yet, so can that be my excuse??
Thanks for bringing up the topic of breastfeeding during pregnancy/tandem nursing. Your questions are not stupid!
Indeed, it is possible to continue nursing throughout pregnancy and there is no evidence that doing so has any adverse effects on the unborn baby. Likewise, nursing a toddler and newborn at the same time (tandem nursing) is not an unusual arrangement, and can be beneficial to both children.
Here's a link with a ton more information about this: http://www.llli.org/FAQ/bfpregnant.html
Everyone does what works best for them, and for me and the Kiddo our nursing relationship has continued quite blissfully through this pregnancy. I look forward to nursing both children soon, and expect that sharing that bond will prove to be a positive foundation for their sibling relationship.
oh my mercy. So lovely! The shot of T and the Kiddo is perfect. Just beautiful. And I am delighted to see that we're not the only ones who let our baby run around as naked as he wants all summer long! :D
LOL, Meg. The diaper and shoes were a compromise! He would've much preferred to be in his birthday suit. Forget about the shirt and pants I was angling for him to wear!
These just made my day, my week, my month, my year! You three make my heart sing. Thank you for this post. And thank you, Liz, for these magnificent photos! xoxo
COMPLETE PRECIOUSNESS. Leigh, i just adore your family. Every cute post about them or your parties, i just want to come over and spend a whole day with you guys. You guys seem so warm and loving and open about it.
these are beautiful. i loooove the first one. i love the one of you all laughing.
Oh, these are so gorgeous! Glad I'm not the only one with a toddler who's on a clothing strike! :-) But honestly, that part made the photos even better.
Gorgeous Leigh, you're such a pregnant glamourpuss. I love the shot of you both holding the Kiddo's hands over the water. Looking forward to electronically meeting your little one very soon.
Such lovely photos! I adore that they look so natural, not 'catalogue-ish' at all. Kiddo running around in a diaper, the three of you making faces, it's all just grand. And the breastfeeding photo is beautiful.
you're looking so 'beautiful, bountiful, blissful'. I'm sure you've read the book of the same name, if not, check it out. That first photo of you breatfeeding your little one is divine. You all look so happy and considering I'm still nursing my almost ywo-year-old I'm finding your whole story so inspiring. x
oh, leigh, i am in love with these photos. i LOVE the one with taro and the kiddo with their hands behind their backs -- like father, like son! so cute!!!!!
The jewelry is the "Stormy Sea" necklace from Anthropologie. Here's the waaay-long link to it: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=943075&parentid=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&pushId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=45&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=012&colorName=CREAM&isSubcategory=true
These are wonderful, I love the deep colors. And you're so rad for nursing your toddler while pregnant!! It appears we'll be doing the same thing as neither Sam nor I are ready to give it up and we're thinking about having another! I imagine it probably helps ease the transition from only child to sibling, the tandem nursing, don't you think? Anyway, thanks for sharing your lovely photos; they're wonderful.
So are you still able to nurse pregnant? I heard somewhere that at a certain point u have to stop breastfeeding your oldest because the colostrum begins to develop?? im curious, do tell! u look beautiful as always.
Hi, and welcome. My name is Leigh. After over ten years of living in NYC, I recently moved to the 'burbs with my amazing husband, Taro, and our three beautiful children. Once upon a time, I was a sculptor. I am a lifelong unschooler. I am passionate about issues related to pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, as well as art, design, fashion, travel, books, music, and food. I hope you enjoy my eclectic mix of topics. Feel free to join in the conversation! I love comments and emails.
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love this pictures! I am so out of the loop... and don't think I'm crazy stupid!? I did now know you could breast feed all the way through your pregnancy! And what will you do when baby comes? Breast feed both? Just wondering how all that works and you see pretty darn open and the type of person who wouldn't be offended to be asked such a strange question!
ReplyDeleteOH, and the funny thing about me not having a clue about all this... I milk cows:-D lol... not that maybe that's the same at all..? But, they milk right up until about a month before they're due, and that's because you "dry them up." some would just keep on milking.. it's hard on their body's though, so we chose to give them that break and to vaccinate. ANYWAY! lol.. I know more about cows milk and reproduction then my own. I don't have kids yet, so can that be my excuse??
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!!!!! i love these photos. how gorgeous are you and your family????
ReplyDeleteshould be 'portraits of our beautiful little family'. i love those blue socks and shoes. wonderful and special photos.
ReplyDeleteTessa,
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing up the topic of breastfeeding during pregnancy/tandem nursing. Your questions are not stupid!
Indeed, it is possible to continue nursing throughout pregnancy and there is no evidence that doing so has any adverse effects on the unborn baby. Likewise, nursing a toddler and newborn at the same time (tandem nursing) is not an unusual arrangement, and can be beneficial to both children.
Here's a link with a ton more information about this: http://www.llli.org/FAQ/bfpregnant.html
Everyone does what works best for them, and for me and the Kiddo our nursing relationship has continued quite blissfully through this pregnancy. I look forward to nursing both children soon, and expect that sharing that bond will prove to be a positive foundation for their sibling relationship.
oh my mercy. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe shot of T and the Kiddo is perfect. Just beautiful.
And I am delighted to see that we're not the only ones who let our baby run around as naked as he wants all summer long! :D
LOL, Meg. The diaper and shoes were a compromise! He would've much preferred to be in his birthday suit. Forget about the shirt and pants I was angling for him to wear!
ReplyDeleteThese just made my day, my week, my month, my year! You three make my heart sing. Thank you for this post.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, Liz, for these magnificent photos!
xoxo
COMPLETE PRECIOUSNESS. Leigh, i just adore your family. Every cute post about them or your parties, i just want to come over and spend a whole day with you guys. You guys seem so warm and loving and open about it.
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful.
i loooove the first one.
i love the one of you all laughing.
beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous family photos. What a cutie you have. I also love your hair and that necklace is insane. Congrats on your soon-to-be-bigger family!
ReplyDeleteWhat would we do without Liz? The photos are wonderful! Thank you SO much for sharing with this pining mamaw. You guys are a sight for sore eyes!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so gorgeous! Glad I'm not the only one with a toddler who's on a clothing strike! :-) But honestly, that part made the photos even better.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure that I have ever seen anything more precious than your baby in socks, tennis shoes, and a diper :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the interesting answers. I will look at that site...
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your blog!! Wow, these pictures are amazing! and WHERE did you find that necklace?!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Leigh, you're such a pregnant glamourpuss. I love the shot of you both holding the Kiddo's hands over the water. Looking forward to electronically meeting your little one very soon.
ReplyDeletexx
Such lovely photos! I adore that they look so natural, not 'catalogue-ish' at all. Kiddo running around in a diaper, the three of you making faces, it's all just grand. And the breastfeeding photo is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteyou're looking so 'beautiful, bountiful, blissful'. I'm sure you've read the book of the same name, if not, check it out. That first photo of you breatfeeding your little one is divine. You all look so happy and considering I'm still nursing my almost ywo-year-old I'm finding your whole story so inspiring. x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful photos and family!
ReplyDeletebreathtakingly beautiful
ReplyDeleteEach one is so beautiful but I love the first one the most!
ReplyDeleteoh, leigh, i am in love with these photos. i LOVE the one with taro and the kiddo with their hands behind their backs -- like father, like son! so cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! Your son is beautiful. He is so cute in his little diap and sneaks! And btw I love your necklace:)
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely. I especially like the one of T and the Kiddo!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Family!! Editorial worthy pictures!!
ReplyDeletePlease let us know where did you get that amazing necklace!!
You are all so sweet with the loving comments!
ReplyDeleteThe jewelry is the "Stormy Sea" necklace from Anthropologie. Here's the waaay-long link to it: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=943075&parentid=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&pushId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=45&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=012&colorName=CREAM&isSubcategory=true
these are so so so beautiful! Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love those photos!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, I love the deep colors. And you're so rad for nursing your toddler while pregnant!! It appears we'll be doing the same thing as neither Sam nor I are ready to give it up and we're thinking about having another! I imagine it probably helps ease the transition from only child to sibling, the tandem nursing, don't you think? Anyway, thanks for sharing your lovely photos; they're wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic family photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful. Love the nursing pics, I have so many of these around the house. I miss my little nurslings.
ReplyDeleteSo are you still able to nurse pregnant? I heard somewhere that at a certain point u have to stop breastfeeding your oldest because the colostrum begins to develop?? im curious, do tell! u look beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteoh and ignore my question i read int he above comments the answer :)
ReplyDeletei would just be repeating, but lets, well, REPEAT: gorgeous photos. so inspiring and old-fashioned modern!
ReplyDeletethose pictures are GORGEOUS! beautiful family. i just found your blog and i love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family you have!
ReplyDeleteI love the one where your son and husband both have their hands behind their backs! He obviously wants to be just like his daddy. :)
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Leigh those pictures are so great! And so is your necklace!
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