Like Salma, my mom used to tell me about how my great-aunt and her friend used to babysit and breastfreed each other's babies while the other worked. At that time, 80+ years ago, there was no such thing as "formula" nor the ultra-efficient double-electric breast pumps we have today. These women depended on and supported each other by taking care of each other's babies in every sense of the word.
When faced with a similar situation, my own mothering instinct kicked in . . . and in giving I truly received. Here's my story:
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Monday, June 14, 2010
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