We're not doing too well in this household- now my younger one has a virus- temperature, coughing, throws up when he coughs too much. you don't want it! Keep an eye out for next meeting- probably mid Feb as I've college assignments to finish by 1st week of Feb!
We'll make it some time, I promise! In the meantime if you want to come round to borrow from the library etc just give me a call.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sunday, December 7, 2008
LLL meetings and Christmas
Please note that I'm currently temporarily inactive due to trying to get house sorted, job done, health back and family in order! I plan to start meetings again in January If anyone would like to come over for mince pies and a natter on 29th December you'll be welcome at 10.30am at our new (if unfinished!) house! Please e-mail if you'd like to come over and I'll give you instructions of where to go. If you have any breastfeeding problems please call the National Helpline. We currently do not have a BT land line (the old number is for the old house) but hope to have one before Christmas!
We don't send Christmas cards out anymore but usually send e-cards or an e-mail and send the money to charity. If you were planning on sending us a card we'd rather that you made a donation to Oxfam or Actionaid instead.
have a lovely Christmas and see you in the new year if not before!
We don't send Christmas cards out anymore but usually send e-cards or an e-mail and send the money to charity. If you were planning on sending us a card we'd rather that you made a donation to Oxfam or Actionaid instead.
have a lovely Christmas and see you in the new year if not before!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
La Leche League Meetings
My back is improving but I'm taking things very easy.We now have the additional hassle of moving.....
So no more meetings now till December when we'll have a meeting on Saturday morning as well as Friday afternoons. Please see details on the website for dates.
Please note that all meetings will be at my home address. now for a few house rules....
Because of this please bring slippers or indoor shoes for you and your child/ren to change into and if you bring any older children it's essential that you and they understand that this is not a typical house. it has been partly designed to reduce allergic symptoms for one of our sons and for me.
We will have a wood burning boiler/range in the kitchen, and there will not be locks etc on cupboard doors or drawers, where we will have meetings, so, again, you need to keep an eye on children and are responsible for them at all times. We don't expect children to jump on furniture , deliberately slip and slide on the floor etc.... I hope this doesn't sound draconian, but even if it does, it's our home which we have spent nearly 2 years building and sweating over and we expect other people to respect this and to look after their children in our house to the standard we would wish.
There will be a table for children to do drawing at etc and a rug on the floor in the area we will be sitting but to get to the downstairs loo you have to walk through some other rooms and children will need to be accompanied partly because downstairs is totally tiled flooring so it is easy to slip on unless you are either barefoot or wear shoes and it is a hard surface to fall on if you're learning to walk....
As we will have no mains sewerage we would ask you take all nappies, wipes, sanitary items away with you- sorry to be difficult but we can't afford to have the waste management system messed up by wipes, nappies etc and we don't do storing other people's rubbish!
OK enough warnings- the views are stunning- you could sit there all day and watch the weather coming up the River Severn and the cattle/sheep grazing, and the mist over the Malvern Hills, forest of Dean etc. There are woods to run about it and explore so on a Saturday morning you could send the rest of the family off for a wander while you chill out inside....
If you want details or where to find us please phone me before 26th November on 01453 890960 or e-mail at cjj1117@googlemail.com at any time.
So no more meetings now till December when we'll have a meeting on Saturday morning as well as Friday afternoons. Please see details on the website for dates.
Please note that all meetings will be at my home address. now for a few house rules....
Because of this please bring slippers or indoor shoes for you and your child/ren to change into and if you bring any older children it's essential that you and they understand that this is not a typical house. it has been partly designed to reduce allergic symptoms for one of our sons and for me.
We will have a wood burning boiler/range in the kitchen, and there will not be locks etc on cupboard doors or drawers, where we will have meetings, so, again, you need to keep an eye on children and are responsible for them at all times. We don't expect children to jump on furniture , deliberately slip and slide on the floor etc.... I hope this doesn't sound draconian, but even if it does, it's our home which we have spent nearly 2 years building and sweating over and we expect other people to respect this and to look after their children in our house to the standard we would wish.
There will be a table for children to do drawing at etc and a rug on the floor in the area we will be sitting but to get to the downstairs loo you have to walk through some other rooms and children will need to be accompanied partly because downstairs is totally tiled flooring so it is easy to slip on unless you are either barefoot or wear shoes and it is a hard surface to fall on if you're learning to walk....
As we will have no mains sewerage we would ask you take all nappies, wipes, sanitary items away with you- sorry to be difficult but we can't afford to have the waste management system messed up by wipes, nappies etc and we don't do storing other people's rubbish!
OK enough warnings- the views are stunning- you could sit there all day and watch the weather coming up the River Severn and the cattle/sheep grazing, and the mist over the Malvern Hills, forest of Dean etc. There are woods to run about it and explore so on a Saturday morning you could send the rest of the family off for a wander while you chill out inside....
If you want details or where to find us please phone me before 26th November on 01453 890960 or e-mail at cjj1117@googlemail.com at any time.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Next meetings
Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, it's unlikely the meeting on Saturday 1st November will go ahead. Please keep looking at the website for up to date information but I think for now I will assume the next meeting will be on Friday 7th November at Coaley Village Hall. Therefore the first Saturday meeting will be in December.
Thanks for your patience and looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
Thanks for your patience and looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sorry no meeting
I'm sorry but I have to cancel the meeting tomorrow, 17 October as I've got to see the physio about my back problems! It's seized up over the last few days following a bout of sciatica.
Sorry about the short notice.
Sorry about the short notice.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
a new recipe!
Thanks to Rebecca in Swindon for this one!
This Indian crepe-like "pancake" can be used to roll up leftover vegetable curry for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
· 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
· 3 tbs. chapati flour (or substitute all-purpose wheat flour)
· pinch turmeric powder
· 1/2 tsp. minced ginger (or a pinch of ginger powder if fresh ginger is unavailable)
· 1/3 tsp. cumin powder
· 1/4 tsp. paprika
· 1/4 tsp. salt
· 1 to 1 1/2 cup water
· 1 tbs. sesame seeds
· A few pieces minced cilantro (coriander leaf)
· ghee or oil for frying
Directions
1. Mix dry ingredients with a whisk to remove lumps. Add enough water to make a medium-thick batter (not stiff, not runny). (The amount of water that you will need depends on the flours that you are using.) Add all remaining ingredients except ghee or oil and mix well. Let stand for about 15 minutes.
2. Heat a small amount of ghee or oil in a nonstick crepe pan (or a pan with low sides). When the pan is hot, in about 1/3 cup of batter. Rotate the pan so that the batter spreads out. Cook for a few minutes before turning to cook on the other side. Keep warm in oven until you have used up all the batter.
This Indian crepe-like "pancake" can be used to roll up leftover vegetable curry for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
· 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
· 3 tbs. chapati flour (or substitute all-purpose wheat flour)
· pinch turmeric powder
· 1/2 tsp. minced ginger (or a pinch of ginger powder if fresh ginger is unavailable)
· 1/3 tsp. cumin powder
· 1/4 tsp. paprika
· 1/4 tsp. salt
· 1 to 1 1/2 cup water
· 1 tbs. sesame seeds
· A few pieces minced cilantro (coriander leaf)
· ghee or oil for frying
Directions
1. Mix dry ingredients with a whisk to remove lumps. Add enough water to make a medium-thick batter (not stiff, not runny). (The amount of water that you will need depends on the flours that you are using.) Add all remaining ingredients except ghee or oil and mix well. Let stand for about 15 minutes.
2. Heat a small amount of ghee or oil in a nonstick crepe pan (or a pan with low sides). When the pan is hot, in about 1/3 cup of batter. Rotate the pan so that the batter spreads out. Cook for a few minutes before turning to cook on the other side. Keep warm in oven until you have used up all the batter.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
AUTUMN MEETINGS
This series we're going to concentrate on looking at the underlying philosophies of LLL. So each week we'll take an aspect of the philosophy and discuss it.
So please come along to find out more, to share, argue, disagree, agree and generally have a good discussion! Plus of course make some new friends, share ideas, provide support and get support for any breastfeeding or parenting problems you're going through. We make time every meeting to cover any difficulties you're having, but please do try to arrive promptly, especially as I have to leave on time (and lock/clean up!) on a Friday. I must leave by 3pm!
Friday meetings will be at Coaley Village Hall (right in the centre of Coaley, next to the church.) They are from 1.30 till 3pm.
Saturday morning meetings start in November at 10am till about 12 noon. If there's enough demand, people can stay to a bring and share lunch! If you'd like to attend them, or more information about any of the meetings please call me or e-mail on cjj1117@googlemail.com for more details.
Friday 19th September 1.30-3pm Coaley Village Hall
"Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby"
Why do we say this? and what happens if you have a premature baby who can't breastfeed yet, or a baby who is sick, or you're not getting the support you need to make it work? And natural doesn't always mean easy!
Friday 3rd October
"Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby outgrows the need."
So how long does that need last? And why do some babies stop breastfeeding at less than a year, and yet others go on till they're much older? If you are breastfeeding a toddler, or are open to the idea of breastfeeding for longer than a year, this is the meeting for you!
Friday 17th October
"Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply"
Why is it best to be together and what happens if you can't (eg c-section, baby ill, or difficult midwives...) Why does feeding often build up the milk supply? how can you make life easier for yourself at this early stage of being a mother? Share your thoughts and tips and gain a few more...
Friday 7th November
"Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible"
Ok so what do we feed our children? (and ourselves) when we need quick nutritious meals that a 10 month old and a 5 year old (and grumpy, tired parents) will eat! Come and share your ideas about how not to pull your hair out, if you have a fussy toddler, or recipes that work well for you! If we get enough ideas we might be able ot put a recipe booklet together!
Friday 21st November
"Alert, active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start"
Why does the birth you have make such a difference? What can you do to give yourself the best chance of a good birth? And what should you do if things don't quite work out as you planned? A good meeting for pregnant mothers and those who want to share their experiences or even offload!
Saturday 22nd November 10-12.30am (please contact for details)
"In the early years the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food."
Why does a baby miss his (her) mother so much? Is it nature or nurture? And how do we deal with the baby who will not be put down, not be cuddled by granny ..... and how does work, family life etc fit in with a new baby (demanding or not!)?
Friday 5th December
Late lunch- soup and a roll, cheese, fruit etc £2.50 per person
Please bring all your friends, breastfeeding or otherwise for a social, fundraising raffle etc (so bring some extra money for a good cause!)
Friday 19th December
"Breastmilk is the superior infant food."
What's in breastmilk that makes it so special? Why does the best formula not live up to breastmilk? And by giving breastmilk what benefits are we giving to our children and what benefits (and there are lots!) do we give to ourselves? find out how amazing this substance is- and be proud that you can help yourselves and your children to a healthier future!
Saturday 20th December (contact for venue details)
"For the healthy, full-term baby breast milk is the only food necessary until baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the first year after birth."
How to tell when it's the right time to start solid foods (that doesn't necessarily mean when everyone at your postnatal group or baby and toddler group is doing it!) What are the benefits of delaying till 6 months, and what should you feed and how? (have you heard about some babies starting by feeding themselves, rather than you shovelling the food in- it's worth a try!) Share your thoughts and learn about the latest theories.
So please come along to find out more, to share, argue, disagree, agree and generally have a good discussion! Plus of course make some new friends, share ideas, provide support and get support for any breastfeeding or parenting problems you're going through. We make time every meeting to cover any difficulties you're having, but please do try to arrive promptly, especially as I have to leave on time (and lock/clean up!) on a Friday. I must leave by 3pm!
Friday meetings will be at Coaley Village Hall (right in the centre of Coaley, next to the church.) They are from 1.30 till 3pm.
Saturday morning meetings start in November at 10am till about 12 noon. If there's enough demand, people can stay to a bring and share lunch! If you'd like to attend them, or more information about any of the meetings please call me or e-mail on cjj1117@googlemail.com for more details.
Friday 19th September 1.30-3pm Coaley Village Hall
"Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby"
Why do we say this? and what happens if you have a premature baby who can't breastfeed yet, or a baby who is sick, or you're not getting the support you need to make it work? And natural doesn't always mean easy!
Friday 3rd October
"Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby outgrows the need."
So how long does that need last? And why do some babies stop breastfeeding at less than a year, and yet others go on till they're much older? If you are breastfeeding a toddler, or are open to the idea of breastfeeding for longer than a year, this is the meeting for you!
Friday 17th October
"Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply"
Why is it best to be together and what happens if you can't (eg c-section, baby ill, or difficult midwives...) Why does feeding often build up the milk supply? how can you make life easier for yourself at this early stage of being a mother? Share your thoughts and tips and gain a few more...
Friday 7th November
"Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible"
Ok so what do we feed our children? (and ourselves) when we need quick nutritious meals that a 10 month old and a 5 year old (and grumpy, tired parents) will eat! Come and share your ideas about how not to pull your hair out, if you have a fussy toddler, or recipes that work well for you! If we get enough ideas we might be able ot put a recipe booklet together!
Friday 21st November
"Alert, active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start"
Why does the birth you have make such a difference? What can you do to give yourself the best chance of a good birth? And what should you do if things don't quite work out as you planned? A good meeting for pregnant mothers and those who want to share their experiences or even offload!
Saturday 22nd November 10-12.30am (please contact for details)
"In the early years the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food."
Why does a baby miss his (her) mother so much? Is it nature or nurture? And how do we deal with the baby who will not be put down, not be cuddled by granny ..... and how does work, family life etc fit in with a new baby (demanding or not!)?
Friday 5th December
Late lunch- soup and a roll, cheese, fruit etc £2.50 per person
Please bring all your friends, breastfeeding or otherwise for a social, fundraising raffle etc (so bring some extra money for a good cause!)
Friday 19th December
"Breastmilk is the superior infant food."
What's in breastmilk that makes it so special? Why does the best formula not live up to breastmilk? And by giving breastmilk what benefits are we giving to our children and what benefits (and there are lots!) do we give to ourselves? find out how amazing this substance is- and be proud that you can help yourselves and your children to a healthier future!
Saturday 20th December (contact for venue details)
"For the healthy, full-term baby breast milk is the only food necessary until baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the first year after birth."
How to tell when it's the right time to start solid foods (that doesn't necessarily mean when everyone at your postnatal group or baby and toddler group is doing it!) What are the benefits of delaying till 6 months, and what should you feed and how? (have you heard about some babies starting by feeding themselves, rather than you shovelling the food in- it's worth a try!) Share your thoughts and learn about the latest theories.
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