You heard it over and over during pregnancy; “Eat whatever you want honey, breastfeeding will make the weight melt off,” which likey justified a few too many late-night milkshake runs. Now you are breastfeeding and wondering why you aren’t losing...
Dear Husband, You used to be my one and only. The only human who held my attention and dominated my thoughts. Now more than ever, I need you. My body is tired and tainted. My nipples are dark, sore, and way too big. This whole breastfeeding thing has me all out of...
There are so many things to plan for when you are pregnant. Fun things like putting the nursery together. And then the not-so-fun things like figuring out childcare and finding a trustworthy pediatrician. When it came to planning for breastfeeding, the only thought I...
When I was pregnant, I dreamed about what it would be like to breastfeed my son. I imagined how healthy he would be from breastfeeding, the bond we would share, and how the pregnancy pounds would just melt off. Well, let me tell you, I almost didn’t make it past...
I have heard moms say that breastfeeding is the hardest thing they have ever done. This isn’t surprising because breastfeeding has a huge learning curve and there is no way to practice before you play! Once you get the basics down and finally feel like you are on your...
Breastfeeding is truly a journey. Most beginners don’t realized how many ups and downs there can be along the way. From overcoming painful nipples from a poor latch, to getting in the groove, and finally the sadness that comes when you know it’s time to...