The Truth About Postpartum: Kelly & Brigid Titgemeier Share Stories & Tips | 284 | Kelly LeVeque

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding and weaning present unique challenges and decisions for new mothers. Brigid Titgemeier shares her experience of transitioning from breastfeeding her daughter McKinley to preparing for her second child. She discusses the guilt associated with nutrient depletion and the difficult decision to stop breastfeeding early to preserve nutrients for her next pregnancy 1. Kelly LeVeque reflects on her own breastfeeding journey, noting the differences in approach with each child and the importance of trusting one's instincts 2.

You can't be everything to everyone, and you have to make the decision to be there for baby number two and for yourself as well.

--- Kelly LeVeque

This highlights the balance mothers must strike between personal health and the needs of their children.

   

Cooking with Kids

Involving children in cooking can foster a positive relationship with food. Kelly LeVeque emphasizes the importance of exposing kids to different foods and involving them in meal preparation, even from a young age 3. She shares her strategy of using tools like baby spoons to encourage hand-eye coordination and make mealtime interactive 4. Brigid Titgemeier and Kelly discuss the challenges of maintaining these practices amidst busy family dynamics and the guilt that can arise from not always being able to involve children as much as desired 5.

It's modeling and exposure that really is the driver for kids' acceptance of food.

--- Kelly LeVeque

This approach aims to build resilience and adaptability in children regarding their eating habits.