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2017: Year in Review: Breastfeeding Edition

By Nikki | January 19, 2018 |

I rang in 2017 as a non breastfeeding woman.  At 30 weeks pregnant, I had weaned my son early on in my pregnancy.  I was looking for ward to becoming a breastfeeding mama again and all of the challenges and rewards that breastfeeding brings. At that point I had nursed 2 kids. I nursed my…

When it Comes to Pumping Flanges… Size Matters!

By Lore Slaughter | January 8, 2018 |

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…

It’s Not New, Just Different

By Lore Slaughter | January 4, 2018 |

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…

Goals

By Nikki | December 15, 2017 |

When I was in college I had a professor who gave us a set of goals at the beginning of the course. These were objectives we were expected to meet in order to be successful in her class. The list was daunting. I failed her class. I’ve never done well with goals. To me, a goal…

One Day at a Time

By Lore Slaughter | December 7, 2017 |

“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…

Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

By Lore Slaughter | December 4, 2017 |

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…

#metoo

By Nikki | November 30, 2017 |

#metoo I was raped, repeatedly, over a period of many years by the man I called my father. #metoo I drank too much one night in college and said no. He didn’t listen. #metoo I have been whistled at, stared at, and had unwanted and unwelcomed advances. #metoo I know more women who are survivors…

Navigating the Holiday Season

By Nikki | November 26, 2017 |

Being a mom during the holidays is difficult. Being a pumping or breast feeding mom during the holidays can present its own set of challenges. With a little planning and support this hectic season can feel like any other time. The most important thing that I have learned during my 5 year nursing journey is…

The Nursing Mom’s Guide to Flying with a Baby (Pt 2)

By Lore Slaughter | November 14, 2017 |

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…

The Nursing Mom’s Guide to Flying with a Baby (Pt 1)

By Lore Slaughter | November 7, 2017 |

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…