La Leche League of South Bend

We are looking forward to our monthly playgroup coming up next week at Parkovash Park--a quiet little spot with room for parents to walk around with their wee ones snuggled, toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and parents to sit and visit. Come on out and join us--no baby is too young for a mama to benefit from a playgroup! (Even the ones still in utero!) We are grateful to Robin and baby Emerson for taking on the role of Playgroup hosts--they will be on hand to welcome you! (In case of rain or cold, we will again move to the Main Library Children's Services!) See you on Tuesday, August 1, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/ Also, plan bringing the whole family to join us at Potawatomi Park on August 19 from 11-1 for lunch and a celebration of World Breastfeeding Week! Shanna Hendrickson Photography will be doing mini-sessions as a fundraiser for LLL SB--$10 fo...

Hello Friends! No matter what our lives looked like before kids, we all know our perspectives are vastly different after. And whether we go back to work after 6 weeks, 12 weeks, full-time, part-time, not at all, SAHM, WAHM, free-lancer, mompreneur, etc., we all struggle with balance and how to Make It Work.  At the next LLL morning meeting we'll share ideas of how we have done this and issues we haven't yet solved. How do you fill those long hours with baby? How do you divvy up household chores? How do you fit breastfeeding and/or pumping into your new lifestyle? (Or how do you adapt your lifestyle to breastfeeding?!) Child care? How do you make sure you get the help you need? When do you take on new duties? How do you structure your days in a way that works for you and your child(ren)? We'll delve into all of this and more.  And of course, we will have room for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. See you on: Tuesday, July 18 at 10a...

Save the Date for our annual World Breastfeeding Week picnic and Live, Love, Latch challenge!  We can't wait to see you, your friends, & family there!

In the interest of staying safe and dry, we've sadly canceled today's World Breastfeeding Week picnic. For more breastfeeding camaraderie, we hope you'll join us and others from LLL Indiana at the statewide conference coming up on September 17!  http://lllofindiana.org/conference-2016/ Have a lovely, soggy weekend! Save Save

No matter what our lives looked like before kids, we all know our perspectives are vastly different after. And whether we go back to work after 6 weeks, 12 weeks, full-time, part-time, not at all, SAHM, WAHM, free-lancer, mompreneur, etc., we all struggle with balance and how to Make It Work.  At the next LLL morning meeting we'll share ideas of how we have done this and issues we haven't yet solved. How do you fit breastfeeding and/or pumping into your new lifestyle? (Or how do you adapt your lifestyle to breastfeeding?!) How do you fill those long hours with baby? How do you divvy up household chores? Child care? How do you make sure you get the help you need? When do you take on new duties? How do you structure your days in a way that works for you and your child(ren)? We'll delve into all of this and more.  And of course, we will have room for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. See you on: Tuesday, July 19 at 10am Sunnys...

At our next morning meeting we will be discussing that precious commodity for all parents--Sleep. There are as many sleep philosophies and set-ups as there are babies. Come share ideas of what has worked for your family, struggles you face, and an open heart for commiseration.  We have several books in the LLL library you may want to check out, including the brand new LLL book written by the women who brought you the most recent edition of "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding": "Sweet Sleep:Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for Breastfeeding Families". We're really excited about this book--it is so helpful and truthful in a way that no other sleep book has been brave enough to be before. We also have other favorites: Dr. Sears's "Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep" and Dr. McKenna's "Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parent's Guide to Cosleeping, Whether you do it occasionally or every night, do it safely." ...

No matter what our lives looked like before kids, we all know our perspectives are vastly different after. And whether we go back to work after 6 weeks, 12 weeks, full-time, part-time, not at all, SAHM, WAHM, free-lancer, mompreneur, etc., we all struggle with balance and how to Make It Work.  At the next LLL morning meeting we'll share ideas of how we have done this and issues we haven't yet solved. How do you fit breastfeeding and/or pumping into your new lifestyle? (Or how do you adapt your lifestyle to breastfeeding?!) How do you fill those long hours with baby? How do you divvy up household chores? Child care? How do you make sure you get the help you need? When do you take on new duties? How do you structure your days in a way that works for you and your child(ren)? We'll delve into all of this and more.  And of course, we will have room for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. See you on: Tuesday, July 21 at 10am Sunnys...

This Tuesday we'll again gather at Parkovash Park for our monthly playgroup, where there is room for toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and mamas to sit and visit. Come on out and join us--no baby is too young for a mama to benefit from a playgroup--even the ones still inutero! Our new playgroup hosts, Sarah and her little one Alice, will be there to greet friends, old and new! Also, tomorrow, August 2, is the World Breastfeeding Week picnic sponsored by the St. Joseph County Breastfeeding Coalition! Join other breastfeeding families and advocates at Potawatomi Park between 11-1. See you on Tuesday, August 5, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/

Don't forget to join other breastfeeding families and advocates at the park on Saturday!

Tomorrow is our Big Latch On and LLL Family Picnic at Potawatomi Park! (http://sbpark.org/parks/potawatomi-park/) We hope to see many of you there! There are other local events in celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, see below We also want to remind you of our regular 1st Tuesday Playgroup at Parkovash Park ( http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/ ) next week! We'll be there between 10 and noon next Tuesday, August 6. I hope you'll join your fellow Mamas for some informal chat time and play time for kiddos. And those of you with tiny babes or those still in utero, please know that this playgroup is for you too! Playgroups are for Mamas just as much as for children (if not more!) World Breastfeeding Month 2013 *Breastfeeding moms, babies, and families are welcome at each event. August 3 rd : 10am The BIG Latch On                    ...

  While there is no meeting this week because it is the 5th Tuesday of the month, we do have a very special event planned for next Saturday, August 3rd! We hope you'll join us for all or part of this fun morning in the park with other breastfeeding families! La Leche League of South Bend invites breastfeeding families to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week Where:  Potawatomi Park  500 S. Greenlawn Avenue
 South Bend, IN   We reserved a picnic area between the playground and splash pad. Look for the balloons! When:  Saturday August 3 rd *10:00am  Participate in The BIG Latch On! Show your unity and support for breastfeeding with moms and babies around the world. Check out  www.biglatchon.org  for more information. *11:00am  Picnic! Bring a picnic for your family and enjoy the super fun park with a splash pad and playground. La Leche will provide treats. *Families are welcome to come  anytime   dur...

You’re Invited to Mom’s Night Out!!!  Celebrating Mothers that Breastfeed and Their Families  Where: St. Joseph County Public Library Main Branch Humphrey Room on the Lower Level  Date: August 8th, 2013  Time: 4pm to 7pm  1st 100 moms will receive a free gift bag.  Door prizes and food.  All moms and their families welcomed.  Sponsored by the St. Joseph County WIC Program

La Leche League of South Bend invites breastfeeding families to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week Where: Potawatomi Park  500 S. Greenlawn Avenue
 South Bend IN We reserved a picnic area between the playground and splash pad. Look for  balloons! When: Saturday August 3 rd *10:00am Participate in The BIG Latch On! Show your unity and support for breastfeeding with moms and babies around the world. Check out www.biglatchon.org for more information. *11:00am Picnic! Bring a picnic for your family and enjoy the super fun park with a splash pad and playground. La Leche League will provide cupcakes. *Families are welcome to come anytime during the celebration. *Invite your breastfeeding friends for more fun! Please share on Facebook! For more information: Mistel de Varona - Mistel_deVarona@yahoo.com and visit: www.lllofsouthbend.blogspot.com www.sbpark.org www.biglatchon.org ...

La Leche League of South Bend would like photos of you nursing your baby to make a video montage for Art Beat. Please email you photos to: kinglynnmarie@yahoo.com by August 12. It is World Breastfeeding week August 1-7 - pat yourself on the back for the wonderful gift you are giving your baby!

Worldwide Breastfeeding Picnic Host: Anita Wright Location: Rose Park The park is circled by 15th Street on the north and 16th Street on the south with the 1400 block of South West Street bordering the parks east side., Mishawaka, IN View Map When: Friday, August 7, 2:00pm Phone: 574-289-1589 Happy Worldwide Breasfeeding Week. To celebrate we will be having a potluck picnic. Bring your family and friends and a dish to share. There's a playground and Splash Pad so don't forget swim suits for the kids! Can't wait to see you all! LLL of South Bend