Posts by Nikki
When It Doesn’t Go As Planned
I had my fourth baby 8 weeks ago. She came into the world pretty easily, which is exactly what my body and soul needed after three difficult births. She was tiny, beautiful, and seemingly perfect in every way. She completes our family in the way that I had hoped. Immediately at her birth we noticed…
Read MoreProduct Review: The Essential Tank
Product Review: The Essential Tank I recently had my fourth baby. After nursing all of my other kids I thought I had it all figured out but each kid is definitely different and she is no exception. Add the extra element of 3 other kids under the age of 6 and I look for anything…
Read MoreI am Not Superwoman…and that is okay!
Being a parent is perhaps the most humbling experience I have ever had. There is no way to do it “right” 100% of the time and unfortunately the only way to learn is to do. And to make mistakes. So many mistakes. Being pregnant with my fourth child in 6 years has taken me down…
Read MorePreparing for Number Four
I am due to have my fourth baby in about 6 weeks. My oldest turns six in two weeks. I have recently spent a lot of time reflecting on my parenting journey and how differently I am preparing for this baby as opposed to my first. This baby will definitely be my last. I recall…
Read MoreThings They Never Told Me: The first few hours after birth
I remember when I was a first time mom. I asked about 30 million questions about delivery itself; will I poop? How bad does it really hurt? What if my baby looks weird? Will they have a cone head? Will they know who I am? Does an epidural hurt? Will I tear? I mean the…
Read MoreThings They Never Told Me: Allergies and Intolerance
Grace was born on January 28, 2013 after a long difficult pregnancy. She was a healthy 9 lbs 14 ounces and aside from some blood sugar issues, had a complication free birth. She latched quickly and seemed to love nursing! When Grace was a month old, she had an episode of vomiting then stopped breathing.…
Read MoreBabywearing and Breastfeeding During the Holidays
Babywearing is useful during all seasons, but there are many added perks to wearing during the chaos that is the holiday season. 1) Travel: Airports during the holiday season tend to be even more busy and stressful than normal. The convenience of being about to put your infant in a SSC or reign in a…
Read MoreWeaning
I’m not ready. I don’t think she is either. Mother nature gave us no choice. I found out I am pregnant with unexpected baby number 4 in July. I am incredibly happy to have this blessing. Blessed. Excited. Joyous. But also sad. I knew eventually my milk may dry up and it seems that unlike…
Read MoreBabywearing Heals
In honor of International Babywearing Week 2018 stay turned for more posts and blogs related to babywearing! Babywearing is a tool that caregivers use for a multitude of reasons. Some are drawn to the convenience of being mostly hands free and able to carry baby throughout daily activities. Some like the bonding that occurs through…
Read MoreFinding Time For Me
Sometimes the weight crushes me. Find my socks. Make me breakfast. Change my diaper. Nurse nurse nurse. Vacuum. Pay the car insurance. Where is my doll? I want to go to soccer. Diapers. Clean. Bills. Food. Nursing. Errands. The weight of all of the demands crushes me. Everyone wants a piece of me every moment…
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