- “Babies are not meant to sleep alone.” – local La Leche League leader
- I had asked at a meeting when Little Lion was nine months old, “How the heck do I get him to nap by himself?! He wakes five minutes after I leave the room!!”
- “There is so much going on in their first year, especially towards the end of their first year, do not worry about weaning. All babies will wean eventually, when they are ready.” – local La Leche League leader
- Another attendee had asked, my 11 month old STILL isn’t showing any interest in weaning, is that okay?!
- The saying “eating for two” doesn’t really apply during pregnancy but rather AFTER childbirth and you’re breastfeeding! – myself
- “Cool as a cucumber.” – fellow RIE parent and good friend
- When we were discussing how to handle babies testing boundaries
- “Do NOT get sucked into their vortex.” – Regalena Melrose
- In reaction to her son throwing his first tantrum. Use in combination with previous mantra.
- “This goes out to all the new mamas: you will be so scared of your baby growing too fast and yes, it will grow fast. But let me tell you: each phase your child passes through is beautiful in its unique way and incomparable to what you know. Getting to know your tiny human is the most beautiful job in the world and every step will be rewarded along the way. Enjoy every second of being a mother but never fear the future; embrace it for it gets more exciting and beautiful every day.” – @jojoula
- “Be happy in the moment. That’s all we need. Each moment is all we need, not more.” – Mother Teresa
- When I feel rushed or overwhelmed, I try to remind myself that… This is only a moment, and one day, I will wish to return to this moment to handle it better or to enjoy it more or whatever, and I won’t have that chance, so I only have the NOW to handle it better or to enjoy it more or whatever!
A House Rises 