Preventing the Leak 101

Leaking breastmilk is one of the more embarrassing nursing pitfalls.  Some women leak milk their entire nursing journey and others leak only when their babes are newborns.  A lucky few don’t leak at all but in talking to other moms, these women seem to be in the minority.  I can tell you from personal experience…

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Breastfeeding Mythbusters: 5 Common Misconceptions

Myth 1: Breastfeeding is easy I feel like this misconception is everywhere.  It’s implied in books and in new mom pamphlets.  “Breast is best” they tout and “Breastfeeding is natural!”  Many women, myself included, incorrectly read between the lines and think “oh, breastfeeding must be easy.  I was made to do this.”  Yes, your body…

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The Smell Of A Baby

Some of you are likely about to think I’ve completely lost my mind but I’m about to tell you about how much I LOVE the way my baby smells.  Ok – before you decide if I’m crazy or not let me clarify – I don’t mean his dirty diapers because man – those could clear…

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Adventures in Audiology Pt. 2

If you haven’t read my post from last week, please check that out first linked HERE.  My newest baby, Matthew, failed multiple hearing tests at the hospital after birth.  It was devastating and I didn’t know what to expect.  We were referred to the children’s hospital for official testing. When Matthew was about a month…

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Adventures in Audiology Pt. 1

When you are a brand new mom you have so much running through your mind.  Your body and emotions are both raw and tired and the last thing that you want to hear is that your newborn isn’t “perfect.”  My son turned 6 months old this week.  You might have read my previous post about…

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Breastfeeding Round 2

If you’ve been following my blog posts for the past couple of months, you have read about some of the ways that my two sons are different – and they are VERY different.  Breastfeeding has been no exception. The learning curve has been a bit easier this time since I do have some experience but…

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A Rough Start… Who Knew Some Babies Need A Tan?

If you read my post last week you know that my second son was born in January.  After a rough delivery on Friday morning, we were released on Sunday evening. For a while we weren’t entirely sure if we would be allowed to leave on Sunday because the pediatrician on staff was concerned about my…

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Welcome to the World

My second son, Matthew, was born on January 3rd.  His birth was both traumatic and empowering.  After a rough pregnancy, my team of doctors was fairly convinced that my baby would be arriving early.  His due date was December 26th, the day after Christmas.  I have to admit that I was really worried that he…

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Preparing 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…

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Things They Never Told Me: Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Anxiety

Pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester are perhaps the most tumultuous time in a woman’s life. You have hormones, major life changes, sleep deprivation, and exhaustion all combined into one very short period in time. While nine months can feel like an eternity, really it is a very short period of time to experience such…

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