tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post2415241883623592616..comments2023-07-20T08:40:42.795-04:00Comments on The ArtsyMama: A Tale of Four Milky MamasThe ArtsyMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671242376010823782noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-1217013447735332042011-04-14T21:42:42.890-04:002011-04-14T21:42:42.890-04:00Thanks again ladies. I met up with Anne again tod...Thanks again ladies. I met up with Anne again today. I did get to meet her daughter too. She is such a beautiful child - I am so glad I can help them.<br />@HRM - thank you. I do feel very blessed.<br />@Amy - after reading your post, your comment means a lot to me. Thank you. <br />@ Zoie thanks for the share!<br />@WAB thanks I don't think I'll ever stop being careful but I always feel silly in retrospect. Oh well...The ArtsyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671242376010823782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-45825380849148501142011-04-14T14:44:24.559-04:002011-04-14T14:44:24.559-04:00What a great story! I also think it wasn't sil...What a great story! I also think it wasn't silly to be aware of safety... still, you gave a wonderful gift!Write About Birthhttp://www.writeaboutbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-59062031829201143912011-04-14T00:28:37.221-04:002011-04-14T00:28:37.221-04:00This is a great CarNatPar post! Your story of over...This is a great CarNatPar post! Your story of overcoming your breastfeeding challenges is inspiring. And you generosity to help other moms through compassionate advocacy and active donations is awe-inspiring! Thank you for sharing your kindness. I'll be posting it on facebook and twitter. Spread the <3Zoie @ TouchstoneZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688056216105729821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-36709397009717349222011-04-13T17:40:31.631-04:002011-04-13T17:40:31.631-04:00Your generosity shines through in the willingness ...Your generosity shines through in the willingness to share the precious milk... setting "what-ifs" aside. <br /><br />This is lovely also...<br /><br />"If someone pays you a kindness today - look for the opportunity to do the same for someone else." <br /><br />Absolutely.Amy Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394341758645911698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-81600088923363487872011-04-13T16:48:58.213-04:002011-04-13T16:48:58.213-04:00This is a beautiful, beautiful story. I cannot fin...This is a beautiful, beautiful story. I cannot find the words to express how it made me feel. I literally got chills reading it. What an amazing, lifee changing circle of life you are in with these women. Wow! Love and blessings to you all!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902150350516852100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-13672117119380787232011-04-12T22:39:17.111-04:002011-04-12T22:39:17.111-04:00Thanks everyone. I just hope that maybe my story ...Thanks everyone. I just hope that maybe my story will encourage others to reach out and help each other the way my friend and then myself helped other mothers. It is hard doing what we do and then add to that the stress that despite all your best efforts you just might not be able to get through another day and it can be crippling. I do what I can and I'll do it as long as I can. Hopefully my little ripple will carry through to the next mother in need.The ArtsyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671242376010823782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-6808705852944853412011-04-12T21:40:17.687-04:002011-04-12T21:40:17.687-04:00What an amazing story!What an amazing story!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252738278205248669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-40779403421360839382011-04-12T20:26:14.588-04:002011-04-12T20:26:14.588-04:00You're a true inspiration! It takes a deep and...You're a true inspiration! It takes a deep and loving commitment to do what you're doing and you should be proud of yourself! Thanks for sharing :-)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05724365531064024636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-9957244295477294962011-04-12T20:11:37.471-04:002011-04-12T20:11:37.471-04:00That's beautiful, thank you for sharing such a...That's beautiful, thank you for sharing such an inspiring story. Not just about breastfeeding, but what a great story about overcoming obstacles in general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-22359843259462270362011-04-12T13:07:47.442-04:002011-04-12T13:07:47.442-04:00This is such a beautiful and inspiring story - tha...This is such a beautiful and inspiring story - thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Sometimes it seems like there can be all kinds of barriers to offering help, whether real physical issues, or just barriers put up by our minds. This story shows how getting past those barriers makes it all worth it, as insurmountable as they may seem up to that point. Thank you again for this post!Kellyhttp://www.becomingcrunchy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-68048114885851968002011-04-12T13:06:47.186-04:002011-04-12T13:06:47.186-04:00Thanks ladies. I do what I can. My friend's mo...Thanks ladies. I do what I can. My friend's mom read this this morning and wrote me a beautiful email that made me cry again. I think all of us just sharing and swapping stories and advice makes a difference every day.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444639357490577567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-12810893877252274962011-04-12T10:33:59.061-04:002011-04-12T10:33:59.061-04:00Oh! I meant to also say, you weren't silly to ...Oh! I meant to also say, you weren't silly to be safe. Better to er on the side of caution, even if it later looks like paranoia. You were already reaching out so much to have met her at all.Momma Jorjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736034293320117257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-68295522597752087892011-04-12T10:03:38.606-04:002011-04-12T10:03:38.606-04:00What a sweet, sweet story! I am very unresponsive ...What a sweet, sweet story! I am very unresponsive to a pump - I don't think I've ever even gotten an ounce per session - but I was able to donate what little was in my freezer once to a mama. It was a wonderful feeling, and I knew that I was helping as much as I could. You are incredible, Shannon!Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-45214055425559336602011-04-12T06:09:07.434-04:002011-04-12T06:09:07.434-04:00That's a lovely story. I donated milk last tim...That's a lovely story. I donated milk last time but never connected with the woman who used it. I think I'd like to try donating again this time, and to feel more positive about the experience. Because it really is a beautiful gift that you were able to receive and then pass on as well.Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-69318716462644777122011-04-12T01:49:53.803-04:002011-04-12T01:49:53.803-04:00Nice background! ;-)
What a sweet tale and coming...Nice background! ;-)<br /><br />What a sweet tale and coming around full circle... wonderful. I suspect, though, that you're going to give back ten fold! You have become an amazing resource to the parenting community.Momma Jorjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736034293320117257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022960602821357869.post-43654264152781693512011-04-12T00:14:53.911-04:002011-04-12T00:14:53.911-04:00What a beautiful and inspiring story, Shannon! I a...What a beautiful and inspiring story, Shannon! I am so thankful to be able to donate milk through my local Eats on Feets chapter as well. Being able to give and receive support from other women seeking to feed with love and respect is truly priceless.melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698231692999838673noreply@blogger.com