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I just read on the UK site, Raisingkids, that Angelina Jolie is no longer breastfeeding the twins. She talked about putting her infants in the football hold, how hard breastfeeding turned out to be ("harder than it looks in the books") and how it was taking a long time.

I know what people are going to say. That she gave up too soon. She should have gotten help. That they breastfed twins for so much longer. She could have tried harder.

I, for one, am happy for the coverage that she's brought to breastfeeding. And I hope that not too many bash her for choosing to wean. She's got four other children and what I imagine is a pretty full life, so I'm not going to judge at all. In fact, I applaud her coming out and describing her own very valid, legitimate experience with breastfeeding.

I do have to wonder, though, if her decision will affect other people's perception of breastfeeding or if it will figure in to the decision making process for some, either on a conscious or subconscious level. On one gossip blog, the author says,

"Look, if Angelina can’t do it, it is officially impossible. Because we all know that she is better at everything than anyone else."

Tongue-in-cheek as that comment may be, I still have to wonder.

Related:

• Go For It, Angelina...Stir Up That Controversy!
• Breastfeeding Guilt for Mothers of Multiples
• Frequently Asked Questions About Breastfeeding Multiples
• The Twin Football Hold
• Putting Your Baby to the Breast Correctly
• To Wean or Not to Wean?

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So, you know how your toddler has a sixth sense that detects when you get on the phone? And then, no matter how happily she was playing or sleeping before, she won't leave you alone for even a moment while you're on that call? And you know how your toddler hates to get her face washed? What would happen if you put the two together? Peace at last?

I aspire to the level of genius of Mrs. Burgo. Think of how many other places where this tip would work. The possibilities are endless. You could just carry a wet washcloth around with you and any time you are feeling like you need some me time or you're feeling a little touched out just grab the washcloth. I'm envisioning a line of clothes for moms with vinyl lined pockets for holding washcloths. Hmmm...

I love that another commenter is going to use this idea on her two teenagers. Greatness.

Thanks to Christine for sharing this picture of Cai-Anthony.

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