Breastfeeding isn’t easy, especially after the first pregnancy. Here are my Confessions of a Nursing Mom from 2013. WARNING: This post is about breastfeeding. That means I’m talking about cracked nipples, sore boobs, and massive amounts of breast milk. I…
Postpartum Depression After Weaning from Breastfeeding
I’ll never forget when I was told I had postpartum depression, over a year after giving birth to my daughter. Since May is Mental Health Awareness month and it’s been exactly four years since it happened, I feel it is…
I need more milk!
As a breastfeeding Mom it can be frustrating when your milk supply drops. Here is my story behind a sudden drop in my milk supply, as well as different ways to increase your milk supply. CLICK HERE TO PIN THIS…
Tips for Breastfeeding Moms Returning to Work
Are you a new Mom returning to work? Here are some tips for breastfeeding moms returning to work! If you haven’t already heard, my little sister just had her FIRST baby and I’m beyond excited to finally be in the…
5 Ways to Stay Hydrated While Nursing
As a breastfeeding stay at home Mom of two always on the go, I must to drink a ton of water to stay hydrated and maintain my milk supply. I breastfed my oldest until she was 20 months old and…
5 Days of Dairy Free and Soy Free Meals
Going dairy free and soy free is difficult. I’ve been dairy and soy free for two weeks now and I miss some of my favorite snacks. I also feel ravenous most days. Thankfully, I’ve been able to put together five…
How to Make Sure a Nursing Mom Eats Her Veggies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyWayToVeg #CollectiveBias As a stay at home mom of an infant and a toddler, I’m often either forgetting to eat or shoving whatever I…
Breastfeeding Essentials
Breastfeeding is no walk in the park. There is a lot you’re going to need to know before you start… keep reading for a list of Breastfeeding Essentials. Make sure you meet with a lactation consultant either in the hospital…
Smart Snack Ideas While Breastfeeding
Are you looking for smart snack ideas while breastfeeding? Here are some tips for smart snacking and how to create a snacking station during nursing. Am I the only one who used my pregnancy as a license to eat everything…
Tips for Night Weaning
Night weaning is one of the hardest things as a Mom I’ve had to do. It’s never easy to say goodbye to the comforting habit of breastfeeding at night for your little one. It’s been four months since I weaned…
Hidden Dairy Ingredients
Living a dairy free diet is difficult when there are so many Hidden Dairy Ingredients. Read this post for our experience going dairy free and tips for living a dairy free life. When Annabelle was four months old we found…
Goodbye Breastfeeding, Hello Depression
Coping with postpartum depression after weaning your child from breastfeeding is a topic that is not discussed enough. I wrote this post in the middle of a very difficult time in my life as a mother in 2015. If you…
