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Even With Supportive Employers, Making and Taking Pump Time is Hard!

Even With Supportive Employers, Making and Taking Pump Time is Hard!

by Jennifer | Jul 22, 2019 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding, Health, Time Management, Working Mommy

Let’s talk about accountability, both personal and professional. The Affordable Care Act set up certain protections for most working moms who pump to provide milk for their babies. Some states have set up additional guidelines. Finally, some of us are blessed to...
How I Feed My Baby is None of Your Business

How I Feed My Baby is None of Your Business

by Jennifer | Jun 28, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Health, Postpartum, The First Year

My sister told me a story yesterday and it’s been grinding my gears ever since. Her friend was sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office with her newborn, and an ignorant, insensitive soul told her “It’s a shame you won’t be able...
Breastfeeding Does Not Have to be All or Nothing

Breastfeeding Does Not Have to be All or Nothing

by Jennifer | May 18, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum, The First Year

I’m reading a story to Little Dude before bed. Tank is perched on the boppy for his nightly bedtime nursing session. As I read all about The Little Engine That Could, Tank pops off my breast and shifts slightly, staring right up into my face as I read. He hangs on...
Tips From a Three-Time Exclusively Pumping Mom

Tips From a Three-Time Exclusively Pumping Mom

by Laura Messina | Jul 10, 2018 | Breastfeeding, The First Year

Jennifer’s Note: Hello, all. I’m finally through the first trimester yuck and working to get myself back on a blogging schedule. I have also invited a few of my close mom friends to share their motherhood journeys with you. Today, I’d like to...
My Quest to Obtain a Breast Pump

My Quest to Obtain a Breast Pump

by Jennifer | Jun 6, 2018 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding, Health, Working Mommy

In the continuing saga of breast pump coverage, let’s have a recap of what happened since last week. I sent my letter to HR. HR actually acted on it and forwarded it to the appropriate people. (Yay, HR – I actually work for a pretty awesome company.) HR...
Tips From a Three-Time Exclusively Pumping Mom

Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem Plan Is Cutting Funding for Breast Pumps

by Jennifer | May 31, 2018 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding, Health, Working Mommy

Today’s bonus post is a letter I just wrote to my HR Director. I recently found out that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Anthem plan cut funding for breast pumps. Ever since having my son, I’ve learned more and more that if you want to see change, you...
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