The Difference Between Postpartum Depression & Post-Baby Blues
I had the Post Baby blues after the birth of my son. I would feel happy one minute, and then sad the next.
When it would start to get dark, the worse my baby...
When Breast Isn’t Best: Breastfeeding Gone Wrong
BREASTFEEDING. When I hear the word I cringe. My experience with breastfeeding was extremely difficult. When my son, Turner, was born I was adamant I would breast feed as long as I could, or...
Yes, That’s a Toddler On My Breast: Extended Breastfeeding
So much about raising my first child has turned out to be trial-and-error {sucks to be you, son!}. A lot of decisions were made in the heat of battle because I just didn't know...
Dear Working Mom-To-Be
When I look back on what I thought going back to work after becoming a mom was going to be like compared to what it actually was... Man was I naive {grin}! I think...
Worth It Wednesday: Medela Swing Breast Pump
If you've had a baby chances are you at least thought about the idea of pumping milk, right? Well I thought about it in great detail, but decided against getting a pump until I...
That Time I Was Told I Had “Itty Bitty Titties”
This past weekend I was at an amazing party celebrating amazing friends and their forever commitment to one another. Simply minding my own business.
As I was preparing my counterpart's blog for today about calculating...
Recipes for “Milkin’ Cookies” at Home
I'm sure you've heard of "milkin' cookies" aka lactation cookies, right? These are cookies made with oats and brwer's yeast to naturally increase milk supply for breastfeeding mothers. Here's a recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate...
Eating for Two vs. Two Times as Healthy
I hear alot of expectant mamas, new mamas, and even veteran mamas say, "I'll do things different with the next pregnancy".
They've realized that they may have either overindulged, or even underindulged in their first...
4th and Final Baby- AMB’s Newest Lil’ One
Baby makes 6!
Baby McLane made his big debut on April 7 and we were all beyond ready. I had my 3 previous babes all at 39 weeks, so when I made it to 40...
Breastfeeding FOUR Boys: World Breastfeeding Week
Today marks the end of World Breastfeeding Week and by now you all probably know that August is National Breastfeeding Month.
We know there are a lot of reasons why moms choose to or...