by Jennifer | May 4, 2020 | Breastfeeding, Parenthood, Postpartum, The First Year
It feels like ripping off the world’s largest band aid in slow motion. You know you’ll be okay, you know it has to be done, but it still hurts a little. I know in my heart this is the right choice for me. Even before the mild bout of mastitis at 10 months...
by Jennifer | Oct 8, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum, The First Year
Rule #1 of nursing and pumping: You just keep pumping. No matter how defeated you feel, and no matter how panicked you get that you’re losing your entire supply and this is the end, you just keep pumping. (Unless weaning is your goal, in which case this post is...
by Jennifer | Oct 1, 2019 | Advocacy, Parenthood, Postpartum, Pregnancy and Childbirth, The First Year
You’ve decorated the nursery and written the birth plan. Now it’s time to discuss social media rules with your family. If you think you don’t need to, think again. I was scrolling through a community Facebook group the other day when a birth announcement caught my...
by Jennifer | Sep 19, 2019 | Health, Postpartum, The First Year
Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter most. No, I’m not talking about the little profound things like holding the ones you love and making carefree, simple memories as a family. Oh sure, there’s value to be found in those moments, but before...
by Jennifer | Sep 17, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Product Recommendations, The First Year
If you’ve never breastfeed a baby before, you may be wondering what exactly you will need to make the journey a success. While you don’t need much more than yourself and your baby in the early days, there are also a few useful items it may be worth adding...
by Jennifer | Sep 17, 2019 | Pregnancy and Childbirth, Product Recommendations, The First Year
You’re standing in the foyer of Buy Buy Baby, Target, or another baby registry mecca of your choice, registry checklist in hand. Your palms start sweating, you have to pee (again), and you don’t even know where to start scanning. Even with that handy...
