breastfeeding

My toddler’s 20 months old. Yes, I’m still breastfeeding.

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It's been a while since I wrote... anything. Between the quarantine, feeling like I had nothing to write about, not having time to write because I have a toddler at home and am working...

Hey Pumping, Working Mom, You Get a Gold Star

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It’s baby round 2, pumping round 2. With my first, I was an exclusive pumper (EP). This next round, I was able to nurse. Now that I’m back at work, however, I’m basically back...

My Top 5 Nursing Bras

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I’ve been wearing a bra since I was 13 years old. I’m not bragging, being one of those well-endowed females has its ups and downs. At the time, I truly hated having to wear...

Moms Guide to Baby-Led Weaning

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What is Baby-Led Weaning? First, it's not "weaning" per se; the focus is not on giving up breastmilk or formula. The focus is, instead, on adding (age-appropriate) solid foods (rather than purees) to your little...

Attachment Parenting: The Benefit of Touch

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If you didn’t know already, I’m a big advocate of hugging (see my blog post on why hugging is so good for you). So it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that I’m a...

This Is Postpartum

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This is postpartum. It's making the final push and finally seeing your newborn. It's that breathless questioning, "Is she okay? Is she breathing? Does she seem healthy?" It's holding your little one in your arms for...

You Can Do It! | Breastmilk. Every Ounce Counts. 

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Having been through all of the trials and tribulations with breastfeeding and even a prophylactic double mastectomy, I've never been more proud of these pictures I have during my time breastfeeding. I've proudly breastfed...

5 Tips For Successfully Breastfeeding After A NICU Stay

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I have been told that there are women out there who have no trouble with breastfeeding. That it just came natural and simple. I don't know these unicorns and unfortunately was never one (although...

The Importance of Breastfeeding

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Before I get into this topic for Breastfeeding Awareness Week, I want to mention that not every mom gets the luxury of breastfeeding. Whether it’s because of physical, personal or financial reasons, sometimes breastfeeding...

Breastfeed ‘Wherever and Whenever’: Target Store Sign Has Moms Rejoicing

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Mamas, are you ready for this? A sign at a suburban Dallas Target telling moms they can feel free to breastfeed wherever has gone viral after being posted to a Facebook page called, "Breastfeeding...