A few years ago, shortly after I returned to work after my first child, my milk supply started to tank. Not only had I succumbed to society’s pressure to work instead of pump, but I’d also started ovulating again — both putting a big drain on my production. I was desperate to hold on to […]
9 Pump Bag Necessities
Oh, the joys of being a breastfeeding mother: the late nights, the production demands, the physical wear and tear, the emotional wear and tear, societal expectations. ….and then there are the joys of pumping…. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more. “I love my pump!” said no mother ever. None-the-less, if […]
The Haakaa: A Breastfeeding Mom Must-Have
With my first child, I considered my breastfeeding journey fairly successful. I pumped for 11 months and continued on for an additional 14 months afterward. I never gave up even though it was tough when I returned to work with almost no stash stored. Going in that first time around, I had no idea what […]
Breastfeeding: The Good Latch Checklist
When my second child was born and we first tried breastfeeding, I was quickly flooded with memories of my first week of learning to breastfeed my first. In that initial go-around with my first, trying to achieve a quality latch was a challenge. The first week or two was a real struggle, but eventually we […]
Bye-Bye Breastfeeding: Six Tips I Learned on My Journey
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Well, it’s bittersweet for me to report that after 25 months, my daughter has finally quit breastfeeding. It’s been a long journey and it’ll start up again shortly (three months ’til baby brother arrives!), but I’ve learned a lot along the way and built a ton […]
