Neither of mine were even that big (it took me two tries to figure out that my body just does not do that whole last trimester business, but I did learn my lesson), though thankfully healthy in every other respect. There was no mistaking them for beimg ok, or ready to go home. Preemies are fighters, man. And the…

I had two preemies. It is not a reasonable reaction to a birth two months before schedule to not seek medical attention for the infant after delivery. Nothing about a three pound baby looks fine to stay home and hope for the best - this is not an observation that requires a medical degree, just fucking common sense.…

Recommending breastfeeding is not a problem for me, as long as those doing the recommending are not shaming those who make a different choice. Breastfeeding does not work for everyone — but then again, neither does any other single thing or idea.

Just do what feels right for you and your own kid. Piss on everyone who questions your judgement.