Tag: breastfeeding
When Breastfeeding Isn’t Easy
As soon as I found out that I was pregnant, I envisioned breastfeeding my baby. I dreamed of sitting in a rocking chair in...
There’s No Shame in Your Feeding Game
I don't want to write this post. Every month when I sit down to write a post, this topic comes straight to my mind....
Breastfeeding Tales from a Clueless Mom: Our Little “Boob Guy”
I remember early on when I was 3 months pregnant, then 6 months pregnant, then 7 months pregnant around my baby shower and finally...
Tales of a Working, Nursing Mama
Let’s talk about breastfeeding. Every mama’s experience is totally different even between their own children (I know mine were completely different!) Put working a...
Keep Going: My Breastfeeding Experience
When I found out I was pregnant, after the initial shock of "what the heck?" wore off, I went straight into planning mode. Planning...
Tactical Advice for New Moms
Actual, Helpful Advice
There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton,...
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expectant Moms {Recap}
Disclosure: This event would not have been possible without our amazing sponsors. Thank you so much to The Hatch for allowing us to host...
If Breast is Best, Fed is Even Better
I felt sick to my stomach reading a blog post this week from a mother who wanted to breastfeed, was breastfeeding, but didn't realize...
Giving Honor Where Honor is Due: Thank You, Indiana Black Breastfeeding...
A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...
Breastfeeding Take 2: Breastfeeding the Second Baby
When I decided to breastfeed my first child, I was pretty go-with-the-flow about it. I was going to give it a go and be...
Breastfeeding Is Not for the Faint of Heart
Disclaimer: I am not a lactation consultant or a doctor. If you are having problems with breastfeeding, please seek help at your local La...
On Weaning: A Letter to My Toddler
The story of your birth is your favorite bedtime story. The best part is the end, when I crawled up onto the bed on...
Breastfeeding When Everything Seems To Be Working Against You
My son Teddy and I had trouble breastfeeding from the start. He wouldn't latch in the hospital despite my receiving help from three different...
My Experience As a Breastfeeding Working Mom
My first day back at work after 13 weeks at home with my daughter, I headed into the office wearing nicer clothes and more...