Alone time. What’s that? If you’re a mom, you’re quite possible in the same boat as me. Some days, okay, most days, I feel like my needs come last in the whole scheme of things. From the second our eyes open in the morning, it’s all about the kids. Getting everyone changed and fed, answering 800… [Read More]
There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Baby
No Bad Babies “You look a bit tired”, the grocery store clerk remarked sympathetically. I was struggling to keep my droopy eyelids from closing, my under-eye circles made me look like a raccoon, and I was wearing the same milk-stained shirt I’d on all night long. “A bit tired” was a compliment. I smiled and… [Read More]
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is all sorts of things, including an awesome source of food for you baby, an amazing way to connect, and convenient when you’re out and about. It’s also demanding, exhausting, and it can sometimes be downright difficult. While I have luckily been able to successfully feed both of my children (after some initial issues),… [Read More]
Essential Breast Pumping Tips
Breastfeeding is amazing, convenient and an awesome way to connect with your babe. It’s also challenging. Breastfeeding can be exhausting (especially when the all-night milk bar is open), it can be inconvenient (like when you’re working or have somewhere you’d like to be sans baby), and it can be hard. Really, really hard. Being able to… [Read More]
10 Essential Breastfeeding Tips
Breastfeeding is one of the best things we can do for our babies, but it definitely doesn’t come without its trials and tribulations. I struggled the first few months especially with my first, but we once I got the hang of it and sorted out any issues, we were on a roll and didn’t look… [Read More]
The Best Snacks for Breastfeeding Moms
Every new mom breastfeeding knows how tough it can be to feed a growing infant, especially at the beginning. Breastfeeding in itself can be difficult, and no matter how rewarding it is to watch our little babies grow under our nourishment, it can also be incredibly tiring and demanding. That’s why it’s so imperative to have… [Read More]
Momzelle Breastfeeding Top Review and Giveaway
Momzelle Breastfeeding Top Review and Giveaway Since my life right now largely revolves around feeding my new baby girl, breastfeeding apparel is a big topic on my mind. When my first child was born, I didn’t have much in the way of nursing attire. I made do with what I had, although in hindsight I should… [Read More]
Postpartum Healing with Earth Mama Angel Baby + Giveaway
When it comes to postpartum care for mamas, there are so many things I wish I had known beforehand. While books and friends and family can help prepare you, there are inevitably many things that you’ll discover on your own, including the not-so-glamourous items you’ll likely need. Things like a peri squirt bottle, big maxi… [Read More]
Why Nursing Bras are Important – Cake Maternity Giveaway
This is my first post back since welcoming our second child into the world, so it only makes sense it should be related to motherhood. Breastfeeding has become my new main job for the time being, and thankfully, I am a little more prepared in terms of breastfeeding this time than I was with my first… [Read More]
What to Bring a New Mom
Any new mom knows that those first days, weeks and even months, can be challenging in many ways. The lack of sleep, hormonal changes, getting the hang of breastfeeding, and above all, getting to know this new little life you brought into the world and learning how to take care of another human being. Combined with… [Read More]