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In the fall of 2020, I was getting things done: reading books, engaging with fellow readers on Litsy, doing lots of writing on my website. Then I got pregnant with my second child and was sick and then exhausted and then surviving. But now that my little guy is 6 months old, I finally feel just a little bit on top of things again, including my TBR pile and my writing plans. I‘m so happy to be back on Litsy! 📚❤️

While this book is not perfect, I found it immensely helpful, reassuring, and an interesting read. It's full of scientific citations, details about studies about breastfeeding, guidance on general approach, and practical tips. I could have done without the intro which argues breastfeeding is superior to formula and about health benefits. This intro is a) unnecessary if you've already decided to breastfeed; b) scary to read; c) a bit judgmental.

TERRIBLE! No scientific citations. Anecdotes/ generalizations are presented as facts. VERY judgemental. (You better have a "normal" birth aka unmedicated and vaginal delivery or breastfeeding issues are your fault!) Reading this made me feel worse about having breastfeeding issues, not better. If you feel holier than thou about how you're a better mom because of your success breastfeeding, this is the book for you. Otherwise, avoid at all costs!

My weekend reads are 4 parts picture books for future read alouds. The tagged book is about breast feeding on my TBR list that I'm not sure I'll ever get to, since I'm retired (from my nursies). 3. Ma, Mrs. Quimby, Mrs. Weasley, but also the mother in The Town and City by Kerouac. Her ice box was equivalent to the magic tablecloth. Happy Mother's day! Fun idea, @rachelsbrittain #WeekendReads

More baby research 😊 I get so much advice about whether or not to breastfeed 🤱 so....I‘m going to read and get more info 😊

Here‘s my #BookReport - I finished 4 books this past week.
My favorite read was definitely Lydia Bird. Finished in 2 days. Lady Clementine wasn‘t my favorite by Marie Benedict.

In progress, I have Gideon and The Last Wish (in the mood for fantasy)

Up next, will be my pick for #LMPBC (The Five) and a book for #ReadingEurope2020

#WeeklyForecast

This book was great! I wasn‘t sure what to expect or how the story was going to go, but I really enjoyed Susan. She was a great narrator, very practical and straightforward. She went through a lot and definitely had a tough life but she never let it break her. She was definitely different than other people of her time period. Great pick! #LMPBC

I should have this out on Saturday Chrissy!

Current bingo board #jennyis30 @jenniferw88

Also completed Winter #Booked2020 @4thhouseontheleft @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage

Millennial Author: Tea Obreht The Tiger's Wife
Hat on cover: A House for Mr. Biswas
#LiveandLearn: Euphoria anthropologists
Set in Hollywood: Inside Out Demi Moore
#CoverCrush: The Wet Nurse's Take
Finish in a day: With the Might of Angel

Thank you all for setting up these fun challenges.

Another devoured book. Susan was such a courageous heroine during an age where we normally only see the affluent ladies' points of view. Thank you for choosing this @Chrissyreadit @megnews @Laughterhp I will take it to the post office Tuesday.

#booked2020 #CoverCrush such a sweet picture

#PopSugar20 book set in an Olympic-hosted city partly set in London

#jennyis30 Victorian

Received @megnews. Love the journal and discussion questions @chrissyreadit. As Bright as Heaven was mailed yesterday @laughterhp. Have a great week everyone!!!