Why I read parenting books….
I haven’t been blogging much lately because I have been devouring parenting books (and, I admit it, The Hunger Games trilogy). As with everything parenting, there are a TON of different ideas out there...
View ArticleThis one goes out to all the Grandparents-to-be…
Grandparents-to-be, so hopeful and excited (hopefully) about their grandbabies. So ready to hold the sweet baby all snuggled in your arms, warm and cooing. It brings back memories of your own babies,...
View ArticleShe got the job even after she told them she was pregnant
If you didn’t know (I didn’t until today), Yahoo has hired a new CEO: Marissa Mayer. Ms. Mayer is, interestingly, pregnant and disclosed this fact at her hiring. I personally think it’s pretty awesome...
View ArticleI was interviewed!
Bethany Learn, founder of Fit 2 B Studio, and I have been chatting quit a bit since I found her and became an avid supporter of this movement to get rid of crunches and practice healthy abdominal...
View ArticleSo I took a toddler and a 6 month old on a 14 hour drive…
That kinda sounds like the beginning of a bad joke (there was a rabbi, a priest and a butcher…) but it’s not. My wonderful boyfriend (Don) and I REALLY did pack up the van and take Avery (3 years old)...
View ArticleOne Mom’s Story of Discovering Happiness
“Breast is Best” (for some mothers and babies), but what about the ones where breastfeeding isn’t best? Yes, nutritionally it is superior to formula, but what about the emotional toll it can take? What...
View ArticleLearning to Accept
As many of you know, I am currently working toward ICEA certification as well as Breastfeeding Counselor certification. As part of this journey, I have met a lot of interesting people and read a lot of...
View ArticleManual Expression of Breastmilk
Whether you have a pump and want a backup option (which is a good idea) or don’t want to / don’t like to pump, knowing how to manually express breast milk is incredibly useful. I didn’t know how to do...
View ArticleBirth Story of my first son
Avery’s Birth I just want to forewarn you, this is not a terribly moving or picturesque birth story. It’s real and at times, kinda funny. I did my best, but next time want to do it better. I had a...
View ArticleThe Look of Fear had to Stop…
I was lucky enough to be able to do a guest blog post for The Orange Rhino. She has a great blog and is on a mission to not yell for 365 days! Go check out my post and while you’re there, show your...
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