Tell Me MOOR: What's your passion?

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

What's your passion?

FIND YOUR PASSION

"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.

-Robin Williams

I've always had a passion to work with babies, but if someone would have told me ten years ago that I would have a passion to help mothers breastfeed-I would have laughed really hard. I didn't see it coming, but when I found my love for OB nursing I also discovered that I had an interest in lactation consulting. This past September I took a 6-day course on lactation as I am working towards becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). It was an awesome course and I learned so much about the benefits of breastfeeding.

I truly have so much respect for all you mothers out there that have breastfed or attempted breastfeeding. It can be challenging, but what an amazing gift to give your baby!

I have a lot to learn yet in the world of breastfeeding and I also looking forward to gaining knowledge through my own personal experience some day. In the mean time, I am working on compiling a resource list for new mothers and would like to share tips from time to time that I have been reading about or learning from experienced lactation consultants and nurses. Topics I hope to cover are: latch, the concept of "skin -to-skin", hormonal involvement in breastfeeding, common challenges, and how to plan ahead. Look for coming posts!

Today, I'd also like discuss the recent advancement in human milk banking. There are numerous milk banks across the US where mothers can donate their breastmilk and then babies with medical needs can benefit from this milk. In addition, certain hospitals are beginning to have access to donor milk on-site for mothers who are unable to breastfeed, etc. It is quite a process in making sure the milk is safe, but it is becoming more and more achievable. Portland is in the process of fundraising and developing their own milk bank. Right now we get our donor milk from either Denver or California. Below is a link so you can find out more about it. If you are passionate about breastfeeding -this is the perfect chance to get involved.

http://www.nwmmb.org/

One more thing . . .for those of you who have the iphone I would like to suggest an amazing App called "total baby". It helps mothers log and time breastfeeding and other aspects of child's care. The reviews are outstanding!

In conclusion, our passions may surprise us, but if we are inspired in our hearts...why not pursue them? What's your passion?

3 comments:

Debbie BOctober 22, 2010 at 9:38 PM
What an awesome passion Mags! In about 6 weeks I'll need some serious consulting again..it's amazing how much you forget in 2 years. Wish I had an iphone...that sounds great!
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Andrea + MikeOctober 23, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Maggie! We have to get together over coffee or dinner someday soon! I have really enjoyed breastfeeding Emmett and it was SUCH a challenge to figure out (for both of us!) I love that you're so passionate for this and I'm sure you'll be a huge blessing to many families down the road!
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Mama MimiOctober 23, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Well when the Iphone comes to Verizon, remind me again ;) Sounds like a GREAT app.
SO excited to hear that you have found your passion and calling in life. What an AMAZING thing to help women with. During your research if you have any tips for breastfeeding internationally adopted children, I would love as much information that you have! =) Here's my email if you want to talk more: bringourangelhome@gmail.com
Way to go Mags, your AWESOME! =)
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"Better Together"

By Jack Johnson

There's no combination of words
I could put on the back of a postcard
No song that I could sing
But I can try for your heart
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Like a, shoebox of photographs
With sepiatone loving
Love is the answer,
At least for most of the questions in my heart
Like why are we here? And where do we go?
And how come it's so hard?
It's not always easy and
Sometimes life can be deceiving
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MMM it's always better when we're together
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And all of these moments
Just might find their way into my dreams tonight
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When the morning light sings
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Bits and pieces.

People. People important to you, people unimportant to you cross your life, touch it with love and carelessness and move on. There are people who leave you and you breathe a sigh of relief and wonder why you ever came into contact with them. There are people who leave you and you breathe a sigh of remorse and wonder why they had to go away and leave such a gaping hole. Children leave parents; friends leave friends. Aquaintances move on. People change homes. People grow apart. Enemies hate and move on. Friends love and move on. You think on the many who have moved into your hazy memory. You look on those present and wonder.

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and never regret.

Bits and pieces.