- The “Breastfeeding Resources” kit given to expectant moms, grandmoms, and anyone in the vicinity by Enfamil (my neighbor table at the Seneca Baby Fair). The boxes of 1st Trimester Gift Packs stacked several feet against a back wall.
- A flyer from Bi-Lo titled “Make Mother’s Day Memorable” advertising tampons, deodorant, dish detergent, dog food, and potato chips. The outside flap claims “Great Ideas for Mother’s Day” showcasing personal lubricant, hair coloring, shaving gel, more deodorant, and acne cream.
- A NICU nursery insistent on giving a very newborn formula because the mom’s pumped colostrum is “not nearly enough.”
- My wearing of a baby doll all morning at the baby fair and the La Leche League leader who borrowed said doll for her breastfeeding demo. At least the baby was attached and well-fed.
Ah but there was beauty today, too–sweet friends who joined me at the Enfamil Fair, ahem, I mean, Baby Fair. Kelly, Jenny, and Denise made the time pass quickly. Kelly’s sweet sleeping 30lb’er in the ring sling was excellent marketing! And Jenny kept changing carriers–she was like a runway model for babywearing. A lovely newborn nursery RN who took all my babywearing fliers to give to her moms and wished for slings at the hospital. And my amazing husband who took his daughter and his mom on a breakfast date to Panera, caulked the shower, washed my car, and watered my garden. But the highlight of the day–a family nap with daughter snuggled between us and the beginnings of rain watering my garden…again.
Inexplicable Ways 