One last time
When breastfeeding comes to an end. I knew it was time. Already I have been pregnant and/or breastfeeding for over two years and learning to share myself physically like never before. I wanted a break...
View Article7 breastfeeding tips for moms-to-be
Pregnant moms-to-be: Have you thought about preparing for breastfeeding yet? It’s tempting to get so wrapped up in planning and thinking about our labor and birth (and the nursery color scheme!) that...
View Articlethe babywearing series | my favorite for breastfeeding: the peanut shell &...
Part 3 of 7 of the Babywearing Series. for the record that is NOT our house in the background!Hammock-style carriers are easily my favorite for breastfeeding. I have both a Peanut Shell (which was a...
View ArticleNursing babies to sleep
When I first had Levi I was taught not to “feed him to sleep”.If I did that, I would create a baby who was dependent on me.…Kind of a funny thought considering of course he was dependent on me. Um,...
View ArticleBreastfeeding is a big deal: Normalizing what’s already normal
This is not a rant. This is not a protest. But this is a call to moms to make breastfeeding a big deal.Dear mamas and mamas-to-be,I realize that not all of you breastfeed your babies and I’m okay with...
View ArticleGot milk? | In celebration of breastfeeding
My husband was a great sport to take this photo for me.You know why? Because he supports me. And because he supports my desire to encourage other women in something that’s so, so good.Let’s not worry...
View ArticleStories to tell: Life and loss, joy and mourning in Papua New Guinea
I’m standing here in the corner waving my hand shyly while I know many are waiting to hear about my time in Papua New Guinea. And I want to tell you, but I also want to move on and pretend that life is...
View Article100 little things about pregnancy, birth, and being a first-time mom
In celebration of my 100th post on this wee blog I want to share 100 things I’ve learned in the last year about pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, caring for a baby, and being a...
View ArticleHow to breastfeed in public | 10 easy tips
Does the thought of breastfeeding in public make you nervous, intimidated, or self-conscious? If so, you are not alone. Many women deal with fears and anxieties related to the opinions of others (and...
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