http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/activity/ Latest activity by gillygirl on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk gillygirl Wow! didn't know having another blog would cause such problems. http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/603646/Ive-been-tagged/#604308 http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/603646/Ive-been-tagged/#604308 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:56:58 -0800 gillygirl Due to my line of work, I had a special promotion for my customers to celebrate the week and also provided information on it so people know what it is all about. Every little bit helps! I... I...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/458004/Happy-World-Breastfeeding-Week/#458810 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/458004/Happy-World-Breastfeeding-Week/#458810 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:54:19 -0700 gillygirl What a great idea to promote a good ! isn't it always that way with the media. http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/458004/Happy-World-Breastfeeding-Week/#458808 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/458004/Happy-World-Breastfeeding-Week/#458808 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:51:54 -0700 gillygirl August 1 -7 is World Breastfeeding Week.  World Breastfeeding Week is held every year to promote and encourage breastfeeding. The theme of this year's event is "Breastfeeding: The 1st hour... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/458004/Happy-World-Breastfeeding-Week/ http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/458004/Happy-World-Breastfeeding-Week/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:17:57 -0700 gillygirl Thanks everyone - I had such a great day! http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/444789/Its-my-birthday/#445666 http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/444789/Its-my-birthday/#445666 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:02:34 -0700 gillygirl Great advice as I notice a lot of the same things with my three year old. I'll try some of these tips! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440311/3-yr-old-blues/#440794 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/440311/3-yr-old-blues/#440794 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:03:33 -0700 gillygirl Breastfeeding a newborn can be a challenging experience at the best of times, let alone running a household and looking after older siblings at the same time. However, with a few tips and a little... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6748/Tips-for-Making-Breastfeeding-Easier/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6748/Tips-for-Making-Breastfeeding-Easier/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:44:24 -0700 gillygirl Yes it seems you can't beat those flannelette Pj's and a comfy rug. I know what you mean about staying in bed at night to feed! At least it is a nice excuse to do so and snuggle with your baby. ... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/429625/How-do-you-keep-warm-breastfeeding-in-winter/#430124 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/429625/How-do-you-keep-warm-breastfeeding-in-winter/#430124 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:04:47 -0700 gillygirl With the sudden cold snaps around the country in Australia - how do you all keep warm breastfeeding in winter? Any tips? Warms Pjs are a must!  http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/429625/How-do-you-keep-warm-breastfeeding-in-winter/ http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/429625/How-do-you-keep-warm-breastfeeding-in-winter/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:37:18 -0700 gillygirl Well Done on feeding twins - what a great effort. I had blocked ducts too and found a warm/hot shower and massage really helped. The cold compress after feeding helped to. Keep up the good work! Keep up the good work!]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/422380/breastfeeding-my-twins/#429622 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/422380/breastfeeding-my-twins/#429622 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:35:25 -0700 gillygirl Breastfeeding can be a very rewarding yet challenging experience for many new mothers. In the early days with your baby, it is important to look after yourself to help establish successful... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6220/Breastfeeding--10-tips-for-looking-after-you/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6220/Breastfeeding--10-tips-for-looking-after-you/ Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:51:26 -0700 gillygirl Thanks everyone! http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/404731/I-am-married-to-Top-Cop/#409100 http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/404731/I-am-married-to-Top-Cop/#409100 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:42:44 -0700 gillygirl Glad it all sorted itself out! http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/404418/My-16-Week-Old-Has-2-Teeth/#409098 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/404418/My-16-Week-Old-Has-2-Teeth/#409098 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:39:38 -0700 gillygirl I also found b/f more convienent in terms of things to take and easy of no preperation. Things do get tricky when you start working so hang in there if you can. It does get draining though when... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/408348/re-breastbottle-what-is-easier/#409095 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/408348/re-breastbottle-what-is-easier/#409095 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:38:02 -0700 gillygirl My son was also a biter and it does hurt! He thought it was great fun. I found some great advice on biting here from a breastfeeding expert. Hope it helps! http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/400500/Breastfeeding-and-Biting/#401233 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/400500/Breastfeeding-and-Biting/#401233 Mon, 28 May 2007 15:38:02 -0700 gillygirl No wonder new mums today are so confused! I wonder where the evidence is and who is behind the research? Sometimes research can be funded by formula companies to get the results they are after - so I... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/379807/Have-you-seen-this-rubbish/#382290 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/379807/Have-you-seen-this-rubbish/#382290 Sat, 05 May 2007 21:43:04 -0700 gillygirl Yes, I don't think you really understand what they go through until you have one in the family! Thanks for the congratulations. http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/378568/Police-Officer-of-the-Year/#382289 http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/378568/Police-Officer-of-the-Year/#382289 Sat, 05 May 2007 21:37:32 -0700 gillygirl Thanks for the support! I'll let you know how it all goes. http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/378568/Police-Officer-of-the-Year/#382288 http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/blog/378568/Police-Officer-of-the-Year/#382288 Sat, 05 May 2007 21:36:23 -0700 gillygirl What a great job you did to feed for 16months! Congratulations! Maybe its time to treat yourself to something nice as a reward for all your hard work.  I can understand how you want your body... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/374793/Stopping-feeding/#375550 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/374793/Stopping-feeding/#375550 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:26:14 -0700 gillygirl Even though breastfeeding education has come along way many mums still feel uncomfortable about breastfeeding in public due to a perception that it is unacceptable. New mums can also feel a bit... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5510/Tips-for-Breastfeeding-in-Public/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5510/Tips-for-Breastfeeding-in-Public/ Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:33:19 -0700 gillygirl Thanks for the link! It really does show that women aren't getting the support they need  when they leave hospital with breastfeeding. As we all know you need all the help you can get and it... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/353601/Parliamentary-Inquiry-into-breastfeeding/#354492 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/353601/Parliamentary-Inquiry-into-breastfeeding/#354492 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:34:16 -0700 gillygirl I agree that if both you and your baby are happy then stick with what you're doing. Don't worry about other people - do what feel's right for you! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/353178/how-to-go-to-sleep/#353602 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/353178/how-to-go-to-sleep/#353602 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:41:49 -0700 gillygirl  An article that appeared in The Courier Mail 27 March 2007 was an interesting read on some of the reasons women stop breastfeeding early. A parliamentary inquiry in breastfeeding is... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/353601/Parliamentary-Inquiry-into-breastfeeding/ http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/353601/Parliamentary-Inquiry-into-breastfeeding/ Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:39:09 -0700 gillygirl Depending on how old your baby is (ie around 5-6months) you maybe able to teach her to take a trainer cup instead. I did this with my second son who wouldn't take a bottle. It will take persistance... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/348655/ideas-on-how-to-wean-/#349417 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/348655/ideas-on-how-to-wean-/#349417 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:22:36 -0700 gillygirl If you're happy to continue than do. You have to do what's best for you and your son. Try not to worry what other people think.  Try not to worry what other people think. ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/346678/when-do-i-stop/#347708 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/346678/when-do-i-stop/#347708 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:44:11 -0700 gillygirl Thank you for your comments. We pride ourselves on our level of service and were unaware that you were unhappy with the service received, we will contact you via email immediately to rectify the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5191/Why-Breastfeeding-Clothes/#346782 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5191/Why-Breastfeeding-Clothes/#346782 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:05:51 -0700 gillygirl A great way to store small amounts of breastmilk is in ice cube trays as they roughly take 20mls per square. You can then store up the small amounts and then put in a clip seal bag. Then use as many... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/342021/Expressing/#345850 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/342021/Expressing/#345850 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:44:45 -0700 gillygirl Some good tips! I think it is also important to celebrate boys as being different and encourage those positive differences... As a mum of two boys although they are active they are very affectionate... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5035/The-mother-of-boys/#345766 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5035/The-mother-of-boys/#345766 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:31:02 -0700 gillygirl A common question from first time pregnant mums is do I really need breastfeeding clothes? Why? It’s a bit like chocolate,you don’t actually need it, but once you had some, you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5191/Why-Breastfeeding-Clothes/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5191/Why-Breastfeeding-Clothes/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:52:55 -0700 gillygirl New mums returning to work in the first year of their baby’s life are often faced with the dilemma of combining breastfeeding and work. It is one of the most common reasons why women stop... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4936/Combining-Work-and-Breastfeeding/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4936/Combining-Work-and-Breastfeeding/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:21:44 -0800 gillygirl Thanks for the tips! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4291/Minti-Frequently-Asked-Questions/#321805 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4291/Minti-Frequently-Asked-Questions/#321805 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:14:27 -0800 gillygirl “I have nothing to wear!” Heard this before from a new mother?   After putting in much time and effort into planning their maternity wardrobe, many new mums suddenly discover they... After putting in much time and effort into planning their maternity wardrobe, many new mums suddenly discover they...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4848/Planning-the-Perfect-Maternity-Wardrobe-for-Breastfeeding/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4848/Planning-the-Perfect-Maternity-Wardrobe-for-Breastfeeding/ Fri, 23 Feb 2007 01:03:42 -0800 gillygirl Me and the boys http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/photos/24488/Me and the boys http://www.minti.com/members/gillygirl/photos/24488/Me and the boys Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:49:00 -0800