Weaning at ten months
Reading Time: 3 minutesOur son is about ten and a half months old, and we have recently weaned. If you are familiar
Breastfeeding challenges are normal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis article by NPR is very encouraging for any mother who has struggled with breastfeeding challenges. Secrets Of Breast-Feeding From Global Moms In The Know shares that even in cultures and societies that seem to have great breastfeeding success, mothers experience the same
Camping with a baby
Reading Time: 13 minutesMy husband and I love camping! We usually camp on our own or with family and friends a few times a year. We also usually camp twice a year with our church’s Pathfinder Club. When our little one arrived last August, we knew
Creating family routines and traditions
Reading Time: 5 minutesOne thing I love about being a mom is spending time with my little Peanut. We are still very early in our relationship, so we are in the interesting stage of creating routines and family traditions.
3 Things I Did Not Expect Postpartum
Reading Time: 10 minutesWhen you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your first child, there are many things that you anticipate and mentally prepare yourself for: sleepless nights, dirty diapers, cries and giggles, spit up and smiles, and so much more. In the first six
Our Breastfeeding Journey
Reading Time: 14 minutesWhen our first baby was born, I intended to breastfeed exclusively by nursing and pump when I returned to work. But a severe tongue-tie and small birth size threw an unexpected wrench in our plans. Our breastfeeding journey was filled with many
Week of Gratitude: Day 2
Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’m continuing this special Week of Gratitude today. What are you thankful for? Week of Gratitude – Day
5 Tips to Survive and Thrive
Reading Time: 5 minutesOur little Peanut is two months old. It is amazing how fast time flies when you are caring for a newborn, even though there are moments in the middle of the night when it may seem like the baby never falls back
Six Weeks Post-birth
Reading Time: 7 minutesDuring your first pregnancy, no doubt you had or will have numerous individuals tell you that once your little
8 Things I learned from childbirth
Reading Time: 7 minutesJust as every woman and every baby are unique, every pregnancy and childbirth are also unique experiences and not always comparable. I was very fortunate to have a relatively easy and smooth pregnancy. My little Peanut came two weeks early and fast.