As Breastfeeding Awareness Month comes to an end, I wanted to make sure I contributed something to this wonderful cause…even if it is a quick blog post (better late than ever!). Breastfeeding is an area I’ve learned so much more about as a NEW and nursing mother so wanted to make sure other new moms […]
Preparing for Motherhood is Like Training for the Olympics
Being a mother is tough. In fact, it’s one of the toughest jobs out there. No matter how many times anyone every tells you that though, you won’t understand it until you really do have children of your own. It’s just one of those things in life that you have to experience for yourself. And […]
7 Ways to Make a Fussy Baby Smile
We’ve all had one of those days. Baby is cranky. Mommy isn’t happy. The solution? Time to get silly! Try one of these seven ideas to turn that baby frown upside down: 1. Rockabye Baby As simple as it sounds, sometimes all baby needs is to be rocked in the bassinet or cradled in your […]
Product Review: My BrestFriend Nursing Pillow
Picture this: You’ve finally fought off the urge to sleep through the cries of a fussy baby during the wee-hours of the morning. You grab the nearest pillow and blanket you can reach for, get baby to latch on, and all is well. Well…not exactly. Minutes later you find yourself hunched over in the middle […]
New Mother’s Group: Session I
Last week I took the leap and joined a New Mother’s Group offered by my hospital. I must admit I was a bit hesitant to join. Traveling through rush hour traffic with a newborn on board, got me second guessing why I even needed to join a group at all. Plus, who knew what those […]
When Breastfeeding Becomes Your Full-Time Job
Before I started nursing, I knew it would take a lot of practice, patience and some commitment…I just never imagined it would consume ALL my time. To say breastfeeding is a challenge is certainly an understatement. Definitely not something for the faint of heart. Hard work aside, there’s no denying the medical benefits of breastfeeding. […]
Practical Nursery Decorating Tips For First-Time Moms
With only 12 weeks ’til my official due date, I am thrilled that our baby nursery is slowly but surely coming together. Charlie and his dad painted the room a couple weekends ago, to what is now a medium, tropical blue. Once that was tackled, I spent hours (literally!) looking for a complimentary wall paper […]
