Tag: nursing
Mixed Emotions about Breastfeeding from a Second-Time Mama
It’s World Breastfeeding Week and once again my social media feed is filled with photos of beautiful mothers nursing beautiful babies. If this makes...
Why I Love Those in Nursing: A Quitters Perspective
Before I started college, I never really thought much about the profession of nursing. But once I hit twenty one that all changed. I...
LANACare Nursing Pads Saved My Breastfeeding Experience
Despite being over 4000 miles away from any supportive family or friends, I told myself, when having my first baby – I’ve got this...
My Endless Nursing Cravings (Plus a Cookie Recipe!)
When I was pregnant with our son, I was sick from week six until delivery, nauseous all the time and losing my lunch on...
14 Ways You Know You Might Be a Nursing Mama…
When I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I started dutifully in the hospital, and have nursed through multiple rounds of mastitis...
What I Did For Love
Back in November I had the exciting opportunity to travel away from home and go to Florida to present at a national conference.
This conference...
Ditch the Nursing Cover While Breastfeeding!
Ladies, can we all just agree on something? It’s time to ditch the nursing cover!
You know the ones I’m talking about; they look like...
10 Breastfeeding Tips from Not an Expert
I am not a healthcare professional or lactation consultant, nor do I have a lot of experience with breastfeeding. I'm a first time mom...
The Painful Truth
Breastfeeding can be painful.
Too often, consultants and doctors try to say otherwise. They tell you it isn't supposed to hurt.
But I've known many women...
Breastfeeding Must Haves…
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we thought we’d put together a few of our favorite breastfeeding “Must Haves”.
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From One To Two
My son, Xander, was just about to turn two years old when I found out I was pregnant again. It was planned, as much...
Aristelle Review and Giveaway- CLOSED
One of my favorite things to do in Burlington is stroll down Church St. Since moving here last June, my family and I have...
Into the Unknown
This is the first time that I have used a blog. I can safely say this is not something I had ever thought of...