by Jennifer | Feb 18, 2020 | 5 Minute Blogging, Parenthood, Toddlerhood, Working Mommy
“I’m going to take Little Dude for a breakfast date tomorrow before daycare, if he stops being an a***” I told my husband. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Little Dude. But three’s rough, man, and when he wakes up with personal storm cloud...
by Jennifer | Oct 21, 2019 | 5 Minute Blogging, Parenthood, Working Mommy
When we get our next round of family photos taken, I’m asking the photographer to do something different: take a picture of me. Yes, it sounds so simple, but it hasn’t been done. And it’s been bothering me. I recently started a new job. (Side not: That seems to be a...
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...
by Jennifer | Apr 1, 2019 | Parenthood, Time Management, Working Mommy
Being a working mom of two is a recipe for slowly going crazy some days. I’m quickly learning that the secret to making it work and showing up feeling mildly put together is cobbling together a series of life hacks to fake it. That’s right: we’re all secretly faking...
by Jennifer | Mar 26, 2019 | Health, Parenthood, Postpartum, The First Year, Working Mommy
Postpartum Depression Today, I finally had the courage to call it what it is. For the first 5 weeks of Tank’s life, I felt GREAT. I touted the benefits of surrounding yourself with supportive friends, family, and birth workers. I was happy with my birth. Still am. I...
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...
