Series Meeting::Thursday, May 10th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, May 10th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the first in our ongoing four-topic series. May's subject is Breastfeeding Does a World of Good. We'll discuss the many ways babies, mothers, fathers, families, communities, and the world benefit when mothers choose for their babies' first food, the natural, biological conclusion to pregnancy and birth: Breastfeeding! One of the best things about breastfeeding is how it can make mothering easier for the new mom!

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also more than welcome to comment here.

We welcome all interested women, as well as babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives.

Our meetings are held the second Thursday of every month in Ridgecrest at Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the LLLRC sign on the door.}

A healthy snack will be available. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, check out the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

We'd love to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, Apr. 12th at 9:30 a.m.

Photo Credit: The Nurseling by Christine Rogers (Flickr)

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, April 12th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the last in our ongoing four-topic series. April's subject is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll discuss how we can continue healthy eating habits for our babies, now that we've given them the very best start with breastmilk; how to incorporate good nutrition into the whole family's diet; what is weaning, and steps for a smooth weaning.

We welcome all interested women, as well as their babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives. One can begin attending La Leche League meetings at any point in a series and continue coming for as long as one likes.

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut. {To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left across the lobby and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the "La Leche League of Ridgecrest" sign at the door.}

A healthy snack will be available at the meeting as is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. We'd also appreciate comments at the blog!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, February 9th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, February 9th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the second in our ongoing four-topic series. February's subject is Baby Arrives: The Family & the Breastfed Baby. We'll discuss the early weeks with a new baby including strategies for making the transition go as smoothly as possible for the family. Even though breastfeeding is the natural and the biologically sound way to feed an infant, there can be a learning curve for both mom and baby. Come share your tips and lessons learned about the early weeks of breastfeeding or bring your questions and concerns about adjusting to life with a newborn.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also more than welcome to comment here.

We welcome all interested women, as well as babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives.

Our meetings are held the second Thursday of every month in Ridgecrest at Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the "La Leche League of Ridgecrest" sign on the door.}

A healthy snack will be available at the meeting as is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, 12 Jan 2012, 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, January 12th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the first in our ongoing four-topic series. January's subject is "The Advantages of Breastfeeding." We'll discuss the many ways babies, mothers, fathers, families, communities, and the world benefit when mothers choose the natural, biological conclusion to pregnancy and birth: Breastfeeding! One of the main advantages of breastfeeding is how it can make mothering easier for the new mom!

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also more than welcome to comment here.

We welcome all interested women, as well as babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives.

Our meetings are held the second Thursday of every month in Ridgecrest at Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the LLLRC sign on the door.}

A healthy snack is available at the meeting and so is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, Dec. 8th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, December 8th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the last in our ongoing four-topic series. December's subject is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll discuss how we can continue healthy eating habits in our babies, now that we've given them the very best start with breastmilk; how to incorporate good nutrition into the whole family's diet; what is weaning, and steps for a smooth weaning.

We welcome all interested women, as well as their babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives. One can begin attending La Leche League meetings at any point in a series and continue coming for as long as one likes.

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut. {To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left across the lobby and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the "La Leche League of Ridgecrest" sign at the door.}

A healthy snack will be available at the meeting as is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. We'd also appreciate comments at the blog!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

10 Nov 2011 Meeting CANCELLED :(

To all LLLRC Moms:

I'm sorry to announce tomorrow's meeting is CANCELLED!

I'm very sorry for the last minute notice. Jeanie's Loma Linda surgeon's office called at 7:40 pm to move her post-op re-check appointment tomorrow from 3:15 pm to 11:30 am. Unfortunately neither Suchada or Margo are available to lead this month's meeting either.

Please help us spread the word, and see you in December!

Series Meeting::Thursday, October 13th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, October 13th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the second in our ongoing four-topic series. October's subject is Baby Arrives: The Family & the Breastfed Baby. We'll discuss the early weeks with your new baby including strategies for making the transition go as smoothly as possible for your family. Even though breastfeeding is the natural and the biologically sound way to feed an infant, there can be a learning curve for both mom and babe. Come share your tips and lessons learned about the early weeks of breastfeeding or bring your questions and concerns about adjusting to life with a newborn.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also more than welcome to comment here.

We welcome all interested women, as well as babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives.

Our meetings are held the second Thursday of every month in Ridgecrest at Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the "La Leche League of Ridgecrest" sign on the door.}

A healthy snack will be available at the meeting as is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, September 8th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, September 8th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the first in our ongoing four-topic series. September's subject is The Advantages of Breastfeeding. We'll discuss the many ways babies, mothers, fathers, families, communities, and the world benefit when mothers choose the natural, biological conclusion to pregnancy and birth: Breastfeeding! One of the main advantages of breastfeeding is how it can make mothering easier for the new mom!

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also more than welcome to comment here.

We welcome all interested women, as well as babies and toddlers to our meetings. We strongly encourage women to begin coming to meetings while pregnant so they can begin learning the ins and outs of how breastfeeding works before the baby arrives.

Our meetings are held the second Thursday of every month in Ridgecrest at Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left. Look for the LLLRC sign on the door.}

A healthy snack is available at the meeting and so is our lending library. So, come, share your stories, meet other moms, browse the library, and have a good time out with your baby!

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, August 11th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the fourth in our ongoing four-topic series. August's subject is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll discuss how we can continue healthy eating habits in our babies, now that we've given them the very best start; how to incorporate good nutrition into the whole family's diet; what is weaning, and steps for a smooth weaning.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. We'd also love it if you commented here!

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., located between Urgent Care and Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer to the left and go through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left.}

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, July 14th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, July 14th, at 9:30 a.m.

July's meeting is the third in our ongoing four-topic series and the subject is "The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Obstacles." We'll discuss how breastfeeding is a learned art for both mom and baby, plus common difficulties the new breastfeeding mother might encounter and how almost every breastfeeding issue a mom might face can be overcome so she and her baby may continue their special, breastfeeding relationship.

All information discussed at La Leche League meetings (and more) is included in LLL's book The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding now available at our meetings.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also welcome to comment here at the blog, if you'd like.

{{{BLOG CANDY for July: From all comments left here at the blog, I will randomly draw two winners on 31 July who will receive one LOVELY, ORIGINAL ART MAGNET depicting Mother & Child. Post your comment now, so your name will be among those I draw from. (I regret that e-mail messages will not be included. Only messages posted here at the LLLRC Blog will count!)}}}

We appreciate every experienced breastfeeding mother who comes to our meetings to share her successes and to support newer moms in their goal to breastfeed. Thanks so much!!

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., next door to (south of) Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left toward the double doors you'll see across the lobby. Go through the doors, and then our meeting room is the second door on the left.}

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, June 9th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, June 9th, at 9:30 a.m.

June's meeting is the second in our ongoing four-topic series and the subject is "Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby." We'll discuss adjustments that families make when they add a new family member.

All information discussed at La Leche League meetings and more is included in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding now available at our meetings.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also welcome to comment here at the blog, if you'd like.

We appreciate every experienced breastfeeding mother who comes to a meeting to share her successes and to support newer moms in their goal to breastfeed. Thanks so much!!

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., next door to (south of) Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Veer left toward the double doors you'll see across the lobby. Go through the doors, and then our meeting room is the second door on the left.}

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

We Have a New Leader at LLL of Ridgecrest!!

I am so excited and happy to announce a new Leader now working with La Leche League of Ridgecrest!

Suchada Eickemeyer has just been accredited as a Leader for all of LLL, but her early efforts as a Leader will be with our Ridgecrest Group!

As with all LLL Leaders, in addition to her personal breastfeeding experience and wisdom, Suchada was required to complete a wide variety of reading and dialog with the a local Leader and the LLL Leader Accreditation Department. Through one-to-one meetings and correspondence it was determined that her personal experience aligned with La Leche League's philosophy and Ten Concepts. When Suchada had completed all requirements for Leadership, she was accredited at the end of May 2011.

Many of you know Suchada through the mothers' series meetings held monthly in the area. She will join me in helping mothers throughout Ridgecrest, China Lake, Inyokern, and Trona by leading monthly meetings, taking phone-help calls, and a variety of behind-the-scenes tasks.

Please join me in a very warm welcome to Suchada!

(Pictured above: Suchada Eickemeyer and her two beautiful sons!)

hugs,
~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, May 12th at 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, May 12th, at 9:30 a.m.

May's meeting is the first in our ongoing four-topic series. This month's subject is The Advantages of Breastfeeding. We'll discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby, for mom, for dad, and for the planet (because breastfeeding is GREEN).

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also welcome to comment here, if you'd like.

We appreciate every experienced breastfeeding mother who comes to a meeting to share her successes and support newer moms in their goal to breastfeed. Thanks so much!!

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., next door to Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Go through the double doors you'll see across the lobby. Our meeting room is the second door on the left.}

Hope to see you there!

~jeanie.

Series Meeting::Thursday, 14 April 2011, 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, April 14th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the fourth in our ongoing four-topic series. April's subject is Nutrition and Weaning. We'll discuss how we can continue healthy eating habits in our babies, now that we've given them the best start; how to incorporate good nutrition into the whole family's diet; and what is weaning plus steps for a smooth weaning.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also welcome to comment here, if you'd like.

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., next door to Pizza Hut.

{To find our meeting room, go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building off China Lake Blvd. Walk straight ahead through the double doors. Our meeting room is the second door on the left.}

Hope to see you there!

Jeanie

Series Meeting::Thursday, 10 March 2011, 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, March 10th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month's meeting is the third in our ongoing four-topic series. March's topic is The Art of Breastfeeding & Overcoming Obstacles. We'll discuss how breastfeeding is a learned art, how there can be a learning curve to master, and how obstacles can be overcome.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also welcome to comment here, if you'd like.

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., next door to Pizza Hut.

{Go in the Ministry Center's main entrance on the east side of the building on China Lake Blvd.
Go straight ahead through the double doors. Our meeting room is the 2nd door on the left.}

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Series Meeting::Thursday, 13 January 2011, 9:30 a.m.

La Leche League of Ridgecrest will hold its regular series meeting on Thursday, January 13th, at 9:30 a.m.

This month begins a new four-topic series. January's topic is The Advantages of Breastfeeding. We'll discuss how breastfeeding is best for baby, best for mom, best for the family, and best for the planet.

If you have breastfeeding questions or tips to share, we look forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your thoughts. You're also welcome to comment here, if you'd like.

Our meetings are held in Ridgecrest at the Immanuel Ministry Center, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., next door to Pizza Hut.