Pregrancy & baby

In the beginning, breastfeeding my son came second nature to me. He was born via c-section, and I wasn’t able to nurse him right away. Later, when I was finally able to hold him, he started smacking his lips as soon as he was put into my…
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There was never a question about whether or not I would nurse my baby. Nine years ago, when I had my first child, breastfeeding came naturally to me. Baby girl latched on quickly, and we experienced 19 blissful, milk filled months of…
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Need to know where to shop for baby stuff? Find out why I love buybuy BABY in this sponsored post!You know how some moms look forward to putting together their baby registry and getting everything they’re going to need for their new baby?…
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The most challenging part of having a baby is that eventually they start to grow up and they’re not babies anymore. It blows my mind that a year ago, Jamie was an infant whose main superpower was being adorable. He’s still quite the cutie,…
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My toddler, Jamie, very rarely sits down. If he’s not sleeping, then he’s on the go. He loves to climb up and down the steps and practice his jumping. Give him a ball and he’ll toss it and chase it until something else catches his eye, and…
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Picking the right travel system is an important decision. Learn what to look for in this sponsored post.Having a new baby means shopping for a ton of new stuff. Some of the purchases, like diapers or a crib are obvious. Others, like baby…
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I discovered a lot of things when I became a mom. First, I learned that I had the capacity to love far beyond I ever imagined. I found out I was stronger than I thought, and that babies make life better. I also found out that when it comets…
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By the time I reached the 9th month of my last pregnancy, I was counting down the hours until it was over. I had finally reached the breaking point of how much discomfort I could take on the exact day my son was due to be born. Thank…
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I’m used to doing things on my own. I started my first job when I was 12 years old, put myself through college, and was a single mom for a few years. There isn’t a problem in my world that I believe doesn’t have a solution. That being said,…
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I had a pretty great postpartum experience this last go round. Jamie was a pretty easy baby. He’s added so much to our lives. Ayva is adapting well to being a big sister. My husband is incredibly helpful. I have no complaints.Except…
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