As a writer and an avid reader, the idea of creating a little bookworm was one of the main aspects of motherhood I was looking forward to. Can you imagine how it felt when my daughter wasn’t interested in reading at all? My little adventurer was much more interested in exploring the living room or…
With so many baby sleep products on the market, it is almost impossible for new moms or gift givers to know what is actually safe and what may promise something but not deliver. As a mom of two boys, during the beginning of both my pregnancies I would spend time (ok, lots and lots of…
Pumping breast milk is not going to be easy for the first few months but it’s definitely going to be rewarding. The experience varies from person to person. In my case, using a breast pump was a nightmare when I had my first baby. Fortunately enough, I became more patient, learned from my mistakes, and…
You’re exhausted. Your baby wakes up multiple times a night for seemingly no reason at all. At first, the rocking, nursing to sleep, or pacifier would do the trick…but now? Nothing works. You’ve already heard the advice. Put your baby on a sleep schedule, teach her how to fall asleep independently. Maybe give cry-it-out a try….
Are you a mom suffering from a clogged duct that just doesn’t seem to want to clear? Or have you been suffering every few weeks with multiple clogs? Have you tried nursing or pumping and they just don’t seem to be going away? You are in good company. About two thirds of moms get clogs…
You’ve mastered birth and now have a beautiful baby to cuddle and stare at. Now comes the challenge of breastfeeding. While this is a magical bond between you and your bundle of joy, it can be hard work. If you are anything like I was, it took some time for both of us to get…
