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The Boba Wrap and the Moby Wrap are both soft wraps designed to hold your baby close to you. A wrap is a beautiful baby carrier for a newborn; they are simple in that …

While I have written much about pumping and milk supply on my website, I have yet to write about Mother's Milk Tea despite requests. When my first baby was born, …

Breastfeeding is an incredible journey that connects a mother and child uniquely and powerfully. It's a celebration of a woman's strength and her body's remarkable ability to nourish her baby. …

When it comes to breast pumps, there are many choices; it can be confusing and overwhelming if you don't know anything about pumping (probably most of us before getting pregnant?).  …

I've already written a little about cluster feeding in my posts about nursing a newborn baby and when breastfeeding gets easier. I want to expand on those and give some newborn cluster feeding tips. Many moms …

I originally wrote about the Halo Bassinest when it first came out. It was new and exciting then, and I was very impressed with the idea when I wrote my …

Let me tell you, I am a bag fanatic! I wrote a post about stylish breast pump bags, so I decided to continue the idea and write one about stylish …

When I had my first baby many years ago, I bought all the baby stuff I needed and didn't really worry about the aesthetics of what all this gear was …

Becoming a parent is an exciting and life-changing experience, but can also be confusing. For breastfeeding mothers, it can be incredibly confusing if they get pregnancy signs while nursing. Many …

It's been awhile since I have had to pee on a stick to test for ovulation or pregnancy. There was a time when it was a constant part of my …

I have written a ton about cluster feeding on my website. One question I have gotten a lot is about newborn cluster feeding on day two after the baby's birth. …

It's hard to believe but my last baby is going to kindergarten tomorrow. I started this website when my second baby was 7 months old. Now I have a nine …

I can't believe it but after 8 plus years of consistent breastfeeding I am done! My last baby/toddler weaned awhile ago, and I haven't had to think about my milk …

What happens when you get pregnant while breastfeeding? Nothing too unusual happens. I have gotten pregnant while breastfeeding twice.  The first time I wasn’t sure if it was safe to …

After nine months carrying a baby you might be dying to have a drink once you give birth. Or maybe you have refrained from drinking for months even once your …

I recently saw pictures of a mother breastfeeding her two toddlers during a photo shoot. I saw the article in a few different places, including Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. They …

While I have successfully breastfed all three of my babies, I had two very different experiences between my first baby and my subsequent babies. Nursing a newborn baby is not …

Engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis. These are some of the breastfeeding issues which can pop up. I have dealt with all three. Engorgement is especially common in the early days of breastfeeding. …

Now that I have two children, a boy and a girl you would think I do not need much for any additional babies. This is mostly true, although I did …

Hate being tied to a breast pump? Me too. When I had my first daughter back in 2012 she was sent to the NICU despite being full term. This was …

Many of us dream of getting married, having kids and living happily ever after. That’s the way it has traditionally worked. But what if you don’t want to rush into …

Lately I have been wrestling with the decision of whether I want a third baby/child/eventual adult. That is, if I could even get pregnant again. I am under no illusion …

The NICU - neonatal intensive care unit, is not something I even gave a thought to when I was pregnant with my first baby. I had a fairly easy pregnancy …

After having three babies back to back, breastfeeding was always challenging the first few weeks, but it also always got easier eventually. So, you are a few days into breastfeeding …

I recently bought the Nested Bean Zen Sack for my nine month old baby. I wasn't paid for this review, and did not receive the product for free. I bought …

I have written a lot about breastfeeding during pregnancy on my blog. This is because I have actually gotten pregnant while breastfeeding twice. I get many questions about how to …

Every year my family takes a beach vacation. This has become a tradition for us starting before I had children. As all parents know, a trip the beach before children and …

Baby sleep regressions, ugh. I have dealt with my share of sleep regressions. If you look it up there seems to be a 3 month, 4 month, 6 month, 9 …

Every year tons of women get sick while breastfeeding. I know when I was a new mother, nothing freaked me out more than the thought of getting my baby sick.  …

I update this post every spring with any new swimsuits and well loved ones as well. As a pregnant mom to be or a new mom, looking for a bathing …

Have you ever wondered what's in your breastmilk? We've all heard breastmilk is optimal for feeding babies but I never knew what was actually made up my breastmilk. When my …

I received a bottle of Conception Fertility Prenatal Vitamins to try. All opinions are my own. When I was trying to get pregnant the first time one piece of advice …

In my previous post about getting pregnant while breastfeeding I mentioned Ovulation Predictor Kits. Also known as OPKs. I thought I would expand on that since they are a favorite …

If you have made it three months breastfeeding you have achieved a great accomplishment and given your baby a wonderful gift. By three months breastfeeding should be getting easier and …

Now that you have made it to six months breastfeeding you might be wondering if there are any breastfeeding benefits after 6 months? Well the answer is yes, all the …

If you have ever needed an MRI while breastfeeding you have probably wondered if it is safe. Adding IV contrast dye and breastfeeding creates even more questions. It's not that …

I have written previously about breastfeeding while sick and the reasons why you can continue to breastfeed even if you are sick. Here is a fun personal fact, until I had …

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. There has been so much buzz about the Noom weight …

I'm a huge fan of babywearing. I have used and love soft structure carriers, ring slings and wraps. My favorite for a newborn is a wrap. I have tried several …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #ConsumerDrugTakeBack #LifeInCheck As a mom to three young children having any item …