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 | Aug 20, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum, The First Year
I make no secret of my struggles with my first breastfeeding journey. As with anything else, it’s not the struggle itself, but what you do with the lessons you learn that makes the difference. So this time, I’ve made small changes – things I...
by Jennifer | Jul 24, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Health, Postpartum
The early days of breastfeeding/pumping are hard! Even if things are going relatively smoothly, keeping up with the daily grind of meeting baby’s demand and establishing your supply can be daunting. Add in C-section recovery or other challenges, and it’s...
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...
