I don't know much about superheroes (this particular fact drives Husband insane) but I'm confident mothers - and dads - deserve a cape of their own. I'm a mom of one and moms of multiples, whether it's two or 15, impress me! I had the most wonderful time yesterday celebrating the Mother's Milk Bank of North [...]
I didn't think I'd be this emotional about turning off the Medela breast pump for good, but it's bittersweet. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about my breastfeeding and pumping journey ending. I am beyond grateful that I was able to feed our son the best my body had to offer for 13 months, as well as [...]
In the last three days, I've gotten very little sleep thanks to an infant-toddler-Mini-Man-child who has taken our seemingly perfect, well-orchestrated, been working for 11 months schedule and tossed it into the garbage. I'm tired. I'm confused. I'm a little frustrated and a lot dumbfounded as to why Kamden's schedule (specifically at night and in the [...]
Five. Six. Four. Four. This number represents a major accomplishment (and blessing) in my breastfeeding and pumping journey. On May 19, I became an official donor at the Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas, and, as of July 1, I have donated 1,353 ounces of breast milk. Not too bad for someone who didn't know milk donation existed until a few months ago! I [...]
If you had told me a year ago I'd write a blog post about my experience with breastfeeding and using a breast pump, I would have called you crazy. But here we are, nearly six months in my motherhood journey, and this is a post about breastfeeding and pumping. I am not an expert, but I have had, [...]
It's no secret I have big boobs. A large chest. Huge knockers. A blessed bosom. Whatever you want to call them. I've made fun of my boobs and, as a result, got kicked out of a wedding party. #oops In my competitive golfing days, I loathed my chest-y accessories because they got in the way of [...]
In an effort to maintain my breast milk supply, I drink lots of water, pump regularly (every 3-4 hours), and eat a balanced diet. As a registered milk donor, herbal supplements such as Fenugreek are prohibited but some women swear by their results ... to each their own, I say! Personally, I'm sticking with steel cut and whole [...]
Parents: How do you get your child to sleep through the night?I realize sleep training is a sensitive topic for parents, but I am genuinely curious HOW parents train their child to sleep six or more consecutive hours at night. There is so much information available but it's overwhelming, especially when you're exhausted and baby [...]
When I was pregnant, I shared my favorite products (here) and what I packed in my hospital bag (here). Now that I've survived the first month with a newborn, there are several items that I consider absolutely essential for a new mom (and dad too). What would you add to the list? 1. Medela Pump-In-Style [...]