Posts by Lore Slaughter
Surviving Mealtime with a Toddler
If you have a toddler like mine, mealtime – and in particular dinnertime, can be a harrowing experience. I dread mealtime because I know what’s coming: thrown food, spilled milk, stained clothing, screaming, complaining, and frustration on all sides. While I have yet to “master” a stress free mealtime, here are some tips and tricks…
Read MoreYou Don’t Have To Be Perfect To Be A Great Mom
Are you the new mom in survival mode who hasn’t slept in weeks and can barely hold it together? The new (or seasoned) mom sitting in the support group crying because it’s the one place you feel safe to express how you feel? Are you the mom of the toddler who is having a total…
Read MoreHands Free Pumping Bras – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
If you are anything like me, there’s a good chance that at some point you have found yourself wondering if you really NEED a hands free pumping bra. When my husband and I were preparing for the arrival of our son, there were so many things on the list (given to us by our registry…
Read MoreAll Breast Pumps are NOT Created Equal
If you read my last blog post (which you can find here) you might remember that I said that all breast pump flanges are not created equal and unfortunately, the same is true for the actual pumps themselves. Picking out and buying a breast pump (or requesting one through insurance) is one of the most…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Pumping Flanges… Size Matters!
If you are a nursing/pumping mama, you already know that pumping can be a pain in the butt but do you know for sure if you are using the correct size flanges? Having the right flange size is really important. Using the right size can seriously impact your relationship with your pump… it could mean…
Read MoreIt’s Not New, Just Different
Happy New Year! Everyone knows that January is stereotypically a time of change, a time when people look at their lives and make “resolutions” or think about how their lives will be different in the new year. However, for a mom, sometimes the idea of change is daunting. A mom’s life seems to be riddled…
Read MoreOne Day at a Time
“One day at a time” – this is the best advice that I have received to date as a new mom. My son was four days old when I left the house for the first time. My husband and I drove two hours to my aunt’s house so that I wouldn’t be alone with a…
Read MoreProper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance
The holidays are a stressful time of year for many people (especially women who always seem to end up doing the brunt of the cooking and cleaning for holiday guests!). Add in a baby and the holidays can seem overwhelming. Maybe you are worried about how you will juggle entertaining guests and caring for your…
Read MoreThe Nursing Mom’s Guide to Flying with a Baby (Pt 2)
Part 2: How to Survive an Airport with a Baby in Tow! If you haven’t read my previous post about preparing to fly with an infant, my first suggestion is to check that out. Navigating the airport with your baby can be tricky but here are five tips that can help make your day a…
Read MoreThe Nursing Mom’s Guide to Flying with a Baby (Pt 1)
Part 1: What to Know About Booking a Flight and Packing for Travel Welcome to the holiday season! Did you know that traveling by plane with a baby can be easier than you might think? As a mom who has personally traveled with a baby; I want to share some tried and true tips that…
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