Looking for a summer pregnancy survival guide?Sweet B was born in July, so I wasn't pregnant for too long with her during the summer. Squeaker, on the other hand, was born in December. So I went through two full seasons being pregnant. There are definitely somethings that I miss about pregnancy ... READ the POST
5 Tips for Balancing Work, Life, and Family: For Ambitious Stay at Home Moms
In 2015, I had ambitions of completing my bachelor's degree (psychology, if you're curious).And at the time, I struggled mightily with balancing life, work, and parenting. This post outlines those struggles and methods that I attempted to use. Sometimes I had to wonder where I was going to find ... READ the POST
Why You Should Keep Breastfeeding Through Mastitis
I'm an advocate for breastfeeding though I also fully respect any woman's decision to not breastfeed. While I do stand by the mantra, breast is best, I also fully understand that the baby getting their nutritional needs met is ultimately best. That said, the first few days breastfeeding with ... READ the POST
Reasons to Consider Life Insurance
Have you ever considered getting life insurance? Sure, I see the MetLife commercials because I adore Snoopy, but beyond that it's not something that I've thought about too much. I do get the Gerber Life Insurance mailings for Squeaker and at one point, I'd considered buying one for her. In the past, ... READ the POST
9 Tips for Dealing with Morning Sickness
Ah, morning sickness... the bane of my pregnancy, especially with Sweet B when morning sickness did not discriminate on time of day. I've heard that having morning sickness is actually a good sign, but I have yet to figure out why. Maybe we'll talk about that in another post. With Squeaker, morning ... READ the POST
A Breastfeeding Mom’s Guide Choosing and Using a Breast Pump
As a breastfeeding mom, there may be times that you find it necessary to use a breast pump. For example, if you've had a premature baby that needs to stay in the NICU for an extended period of time. Or maybe you're going back to work and want to continue breastfeeding. Or, perhaps your husband or ... READ the POST
