What Breastfeeding Has Meant to Me

Tweet Today is the first day of World Breastfeeding Week. I’m not a lactation consultant, nor am I a breastfeeding expert. BUT, I do have loads of experience in this department and some thoughts on the topic, having spent a good chunk of nearly eleven years with a baby attached. You see, I am currently nursing [...]

I am a Strong Mom!

Tweet I am currently breastfeeding my seventh child. I breastfed four babies exclusively. I pumped for my oldest two, my twins, while supplementing with formula simply out of necessity. I’ve discovered how to successfully potty-train five boys and one girl. I’ve worn babies in various contraptions. I can stave off a kiddo’s cough and make [...]

Getting Ready for Baby

Tweet Our house has seen a bustle of activity the last few days, with Baby’s pending arrival… Baby clothes are being sorted, washed and folded; arrangements are being made for my older kiddos; and I’m gathering some of those must-have products that will make those first several months with Baby that much easier. Can I [...]

YoungMommy knows she’s not an “expert”

Tweet I have never been to nursing school or had any formal training as a doula or midwife. I am not a child psychologist or family counselor. I’m not an expert in pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or raising kids. I have been pregnant 5 times, birthed 6 babies, breastfed all of them, and am now raising [...]

Yet Another Benefit of Breastfeeding

Tweet I am currently nursing my sixth baby. Well, not technically. My twins were born 9 weeks early and were actually bottle-fed. But, they did consume only breast milk for the first year of their lives…. My body worked around the clock to make sure they had all the nutrients and benefits that only my [...]