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Life in a Nursing Bra
With the birth of my second child on Feb. 1st, life has transitioned in many ways…surviving the newborn fog, learning to be a family of four, and of course: breastfeeding. Thank goodness for no tongue...
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Reasons Why I’m Excited to Stop Breastfeeding
After the pregnancy test confirmed my suspicions there were so many decisions I needed to make. When do I tell my husband? Should I get a doula? What type of birthing classes did I want to attend? Do...
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I was a Crunchy Mama Fraud!
“So what would you like to do with your placenta?” my compassionate Midwife inquired. “Yeah sure I’ll keep that.” I half-heartedly returned. (I heard it was good for you and…stuff…?) “OK then! Where...
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Breastfeeding Didn’t Come Naturally, and I Wasn’t Okay
When my newborn son wouldn’t breastfeed, I completely unraveled: breastfeeding didn’t come naturally. I had planned to nurse him for his first year and simply would not accept that this might not...
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I’m a Good Parent But a Bad Spouse (And I’m Sorry)
Every morning when my alarm goes off I go on autopilot. I roll over, snuggle our son and we have our morning nursing session. It’s the calmest part of our morning. It’s our time to connect and for me...
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Blueberry Eyes for Mother’s Day
It is around this time of year that I reminisce about my first daughter’s birth, she was born a week before Mother’s Day. The daughter that made me a mother. The daughter that made my dreams come to...
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Beast Mode: Motherhood
Tonight I came to the conclusion, that we as moms are total beasts. All the moms I see in my circle endure SO much, all of the time. Rarely do I hear complaints, I just see these moms rolling up their...
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3 Reasons Why I Still Like Pamela Druckerman’s Book Bringing Up Bébé
Reasons Why I Still Like Pamela Druckerman’s Book: Bringing Up Bébé I only read one parenting book while pregnant with my first child and it was Pamela Druckerman’s 2012 best-selling book, Bringing Up...
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Two Introverts And A Baby
Two Introverts And A Baby When my husband and I were expecting our baby, we talked a lot about how our lives were going to change. We were prepared to sleep less. We also knew we wouldn’t be able to...
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You Breast Believe: Breastfeeding Is HARD!
You Breast Believe: Breastfeeding Is Hard! To breast feed or not to breast feed that is the question.. When I asked my mom if she breastfed me when I was a babe she said it was really unpopular to do...
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Why I Choose Not To Wear Makeup
Why I Choose Not To Wear Makeup When I wake up in the morning, my routine is quite simple. I go to the bathroom, brush my teeth and hair, wash my face, and get dressed. That’s it. This process takes...
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Easy, Healthy & Frozen Treats
Easy, Healthy & Frozen Treats Beat the Dog Days of Summer (and… Texas Fall) with these yummy, cold treats. Summer may be winding down, but here in Austin we know the weather is going to keep on...
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Why Teethers Are For More Than Just Teething
Why Teethers Are For More Than Just Teething Parents often go to the store in a rush to buy a teether once their baby starts showing some of the signs of teething: drooooooling, disrupted sleep...
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Top Non-Profits In Austin For Moms
Top Non-Profits In Austin For Moms I live here, I give here. This statement is powerful, and it shows that we can make a difference with our money, time, and talent in the city we love so dearly. I’ve...
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Therapist Approved Teethers For Multiple Developmental Levels
Therapist Approved Teethers For Multiple Developmental Levels Teething can be rough! And, many parents have been left wondering what to do for their babies with painful, swollen gums after many...
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