Breastfeeding

Montessori Floor Bed

Dear Sis,

We have a bassinet, a mini crib, and a full size crib. I’m not sure why. As a breast feeding mama, I’ve found co-sleeping is the only way to get some much needed rest. As a result, Charlotte also takes two naps in our bed throughout the course of the day. I’ve taken to building a pillow nest around her so she doesn’t roll off before I run upstairs to get her. Yesterday, she was so quiet, I didn’t hear her on the monitor before she fell off the bed.

Today, we decided to take the crib out of her room and use the queen size guest mattress to create a floor bed. In Montessori spirit we also made the rest of the room baby friendly for exploration. We still need a baby gate in the doorway. Daddy will install it for us:)

I still need to make black-out curtains and add some wall decor. I’ll be sure to post some pictures when I finish.

Love,

b

Oatmeal Banana Lactation Cookies

Dear Sis,

Mama Jenn had Carter’s new little brother, baby Cooper, almost 2 weeks ago. So, these cookies are for her. However, they were motivated, by some overly ripe bananas, and the thought that it would be easier to create a recipe now, while I’m still relatively well rested. Once baby sister arrives, I can use this fully tested recipe:) 

Oatmeal Banana Lactation Cookies
Yields 36
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Ingredients
  1. 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
  2. 3/4 c packed brown sugar
  3. 1/2 c granulated sugar
  4. 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
  5. 2 egg, beaten
  6. 1 T vanilla extract
  7. 1 c unbleached flour
  8. 1/2 c flax meal
  9. 1/3 c brewers yeast
  10. 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon
  11. 1/2 t baking powder
  12. 1/2 t baking soda
  13. 1/2 t salt
  14. 3 c old fashion oats
  15. 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips or crushed walnuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone baking mat.
  2. Cream together banana, sugars, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Combine dry ingredients except oats, chocolate, and/or nuts. Stir into banana mixture.
  4. Fold in oats. Fold in chocolate or nuts, if using.
  5. Place heaping spoonfuls on baking sheet. Bake approximately 10 minutes. Remove and place on cooling racks immediately.
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These make rather large, soft cookies. I wanted to be able to pick up one cookie as a snack during a breastfeeding session. If smaller cookies are desired, the recipe will easily yield 60. Adjust baking time accordingly. Store airtight or freeze and thaw as needed.

Love,

b