With a second baby on the way, nursing is going to be making a comeback in my day-to-day life! This time around, I am working full-time and pumping will be a big part of my routine. I always get excited when National Breastfeeding Awareness Month rolls around because I know how many moms truly struggle […]
Breastfeeding, Parenting, Uncategorizedbabies
Packing the Hospital Bag!
Packing the hospital bag. I’d say this task was even more daunting than packing the diaper bag after the kiddo had arrived earth-side, and now, we’re going to be doing it all over again! I had no idea what my experience was going to be like, what things I’d need the most, what would […]
Breastfeeding, Co-Sleeping & Bed-Sharing, Health & Beauty, Parenting, UncategorizedKeeping Your Sanity in Chaos
Being a parent is TOUGH. Go ahead, you can admit it. There are days when you let your kiddo eat puffs and grapes for every meal (I promise I won’t tell…my little one does it at least once a week). There are days when you AND the kids don’t make it out of pajamas (guilty again)! […]
Breastfeeding, ParentingThe Vulnerable Mom
This is a much more personal piece for me. Being vulnerable is difficult for so many people. I think vulnerability when you’re a mom is even harder to give in to. As a mom, you are naturally programmed to be a strong pillar for your kids and family. If something happens, your kids look to […]
Parenting, UncategorizedThe dreaded “T” word…
TEETHING. I think it is the most despised, feared, and exhausting part of raising a kiddo. Did I mention despised? I did? Well I will say it again- DESPISED. You know, starting out after labor and delivery, I was CONVINCED I was going to die of exhaustion with this new, tiny, adorable, and needy little […]
Parenting, Uncategorized