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Our day has been full of fun learning and adventur Our day has been full of fun learning and adventure today 🥰.
TW: breastfeeding/breast concerns. Let me tell y TW: breastfeeding/breast concerns. 

Let me tell you one of my personal breastfeeding stories and what I wish had gone differently now I know more. 

In October 2018 (around Halloween) when my son was about 8 months old he started to have black poo. I took him to the drs, as black can in some cases mean digestion of blood. 

The dr did a physical check touching little one’s tummy, checking body temperature and a number of other checks. The doctor felt that it wasn’t the baby and most likely the blood came from me as I was breast feeding. 

He advised to express a little later in the day to see what happened and then if I was producing blood from one breast to only express from that for a few days and directly feed from the other side. 

Well, I came home and expressed the image you see above. 

This is NOT normal. I wish I had gone back to the doctors and requested a referral to the breast clinic. I did not do that. I just carried on as was recommended and when the blood in the milk stopped went back to direct feeding from both breasts. 

6 years later, I still have a medium indentation in my right breast. 

I don’t know why it happened although I suspect it could have been an abscess which should have been resolved with specialist medical care. 

This is not meant to scare you, it’s a reminder to TRUST yourself and your gut. 

If you are unhappy with the breastfeeding advice you receive ask to speak with someone else. There are SPECIALIST breastfeeding practitioners out there who are always happy to help! 

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Sometimes we need to reset. It is a very important Sometimes we need to reset. It is a very important part of parenting. You can’t pour from an empty glass as the well know phrase goes. 

What do you do to reset? Comment below ⬇️ 

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This is my ultimate favourite parenting hack for l This is my ultimate favourite parenting hack for little ones. A divider plate, they come in all shapes and sizes (trust me when I say we have tried and now have a number of them) but this is my favourite for lunches. Three sections so I can choose what goes where. The little ones can see exactly what is where and there is no upset from different foods touching. If you have a child who struggles with foods touching, mixing together or they don’t enjoy some items it is definitely worth giving these a try. It’s been a game changer in our house! 

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An amazingly informative post from @kathrynstaggib An amazingly informative post from @kathrynstaggibclc 

How often did your baby feed over a 24 hour period when they were 1-6 months old? Comment below ⬇️ 

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These two gorgeous littles are the reason why I st These two gorgeous littles are the reason why I started @wearelittleststar in September 2021. 

My eldest is the reason I trained with @wildflowertrainingacademy and now offer my amazing Potty Training the Playway workshops. 

My youngest is the reason I trained with @tobabyandbeyond and offer 1:1 baby massage & reflexology workshops. 

I love what I do and it means so much to me because of my littles. 

If you have small children or a small business, I would love to know what you do and why you chose to do it. Comment below ⬇️ 

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Parenting is HARD! Helping your little ones is w Parenting is HARD! 

Helping your little ones is wonderful but can be STRESSFUL! 

Knowing, planning and providing can be DIFFICULT! 

But you are doing an amazing job, remember why you started! 

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Taking time for yourself is a NECESSITY not a luxu Taking time for yourself is a NECESSITY not a luxury. 

To be able to do all the things that you do, your cup can’t be empty! 

This is me at a spa looking after myself. No I don’t do it weekly or monthly but I do it. It helps me to refill my cup as does going for a walk, meeting friends for lunch and many other things! 

It is ok to look after yourself and put yourself first!!!! 

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Affirmation of the day. Being a parent is amazin Affirmation of the day. 

Being a parent is amazing but at times it can be incredibly difficult. 

Please know that I hear you and my inbox is always open for a chat if you ever want or need to! 

Let’s all support eachother through our parenting journey! 

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an amazing potty training worksh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had an amazing potty training workshop last week with this wonderful lady who wanted to prepare in advance for potty training her little one. 

Here is her review of my Potty Training the play way workshop. 

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Our Sunday funday afternoon activity is icing dige Our Sunday funday afternoon activity is icing digestive biscuits. Then the smalls will eat it as a snack 🥰

What does your Sunday funday afternoon activity look like today? Comment below ⬇️ 

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⭐️ Wanting to Potty train? ⭐️ Are you thinking ab ⭐️ Wanting to Potty train? ⭐️

Are you thinking about potty training your little one soon? 

Feel like you don’t know where to start or if they are ready? 

Want to know more about child led potty training? 

I offer individual and group Potty Training the play way session online on a day and at a time convenient to you. 

During the workshop will find out all about:

- Child led potty training
- Triad of readiness 
- Day time potty training & nighttime potty training
- Theories and research about potty training
- How to respond to regressions, refusals and accidents
- Top tips on items you do and do not need

1:1 workshops and group workshops available. 
Dm me to find out more or to book a workshop today.

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Having one to one time with a little can be exhaus Having one to one time with a little can be exhausting and it is ok to admit that! But, it can also be very fun. This morning, I have been asked to draw dinosaurs. I do not have one artistic bone in my body but above is my attempt and the smile was worth it 🥰

Parenting is hard - give yourself time and grace! It is ok to ask for help 🥰

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have an amazing Potty Training work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

I have an amazing Potty Training workshop with a wonderful family last week. 

This is their review. 

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Do you breastfeed or are you planning to breastfee Do you breastfeed or are you planning to breastfeed? 

Do you live in Buckingham, MK or the surrounding area? 

If so, Buckingham Mums of Buckingham is for you. We are a small friendly local group with a wealth of breastfeeding knowledge. We are also planning some met ups in the not too distant future.

Check out our Facebook page for more information 

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Sometimes going for a gentle walk is enough. I r Sometimes going for a gentle walk is enough. 

I remember in the very early days after my eldest child was born when the ‘only’ thing we did that day was go for a walk. I wish I could go back and tell myself that was enough. 

When we have children, we are surrounded by all the things society think we should be doing. But what about you and what you think you should be doing. 

Sometimes ‘just’ going for a gentle walk is enough. Be kind to yourself! You have just grown and birthed a baby!!! 

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Todays thought of the day It is ok to ask for he Todays thought of the day 

It is ok to ask for help! 

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This is your reminder that sometimes you have to # This is your reminder that sometimes you have to #takeiteasy to be the best version of yourself. 

‘Me’ time isn’t a luxury, it is essential to enable your body and mind to function. 

Whether you choose to read a book, have a spa day or something totally different like an art class it’s too important not to do! 

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Have you ever wanted to read a book but just haven Have you ever wanted to read a book but just haven’t found the time? Have you started reading a book but having a breastfeeding little means that you haven’t finished it yet? 

My #breastfeedingtoptip is to read it aloud while you are feeding. Baby will love hearing your voice and you will get to finish that much coveted book so it’s a win win 🥰

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If you are breastfeeding a newborn or are planning If you are breastfeeding a newborn or are planning to breastfeed when your baby arrives then this is for you! 

This amazing image shows just how small a baby’s tummy is in those first few weeks of life. 

Small baby’s can feed very regularly for those first few weeks (and beyond) and feeding on demand is always a good idea. 

If you have any breastfeeding questions or concerns our inbox is always open and @thebreastfeedingnetworkuk is always available as well. 

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