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Hands 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 MoreUnique Situations: Large Breasts
I have large breasts. I mean really large. The kind that you have to go to a special store to buy a bra for. The kind where a bra costs almost the same as a shopping trip to Whole Pay…I mean foods. I have always been pretty well endowed. My mother was larger with a…
Read More2017: Year in Review: Breastfeeding Edition
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…
Read MoreGoals
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…
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 MoreNavigating the Holiday Season
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…
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…
Read MoreBabywearing 101!
Types of Carriers 1: Soft structured carrier. These are also known as buckle carriers. Popular brands include Ergo, Beco, Lillebaby, Tula, and Kinderpack. There are many different brands at all different price points. SSCs are suitable from newborns to toddlerhood and beyond. Some require an insert for an infant, some have snap modifications. They can…
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