August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, so I thought it was a perfect time to talk about my struggles, wins and choices for feeding my first child, Bug.
Breastfeeding & My Struggles
Congestion – The Toolkit
With our first child, we battled congestion ALL OF THE TIME and we tried all of the things. It is the worst to see your little uncomfortable, upset and not know how to help or what to try to get them on the mend. Here is our "toolkit" for congestion: Start with a humidifier in... Continue Reading →
Second Pregnancy COVID Shower? Sprinkle?
Second pregnancy is exciting, but different than the first time. You know what to expect, so maybe that's why so many of us wait to really get our shit together and prepare until much closer to the due dates. Being a NICU parent with my first born makes me want to plan worst case scenarios.... Continue Reading →
Where Should I Register?
Before you even start thinking of what needs to go on your baby registry, you need to decide where you want to register. There are so many options like; Buy Buy Baby, Target, Amazon, Walmart and Babylist -- just to name a few. So, how on Earth do you choose? My advice is you register... Continue Reading →
Talking To Your Kids About Racism
Racism is something we need to work on here in America. With an almost three year old (and one of the way), I wanted to make myself aware of the ways that I can teach my kids, show my kids and grow with my kids. These are some resources that I have found to be... Continue Reading →
Best Parenting Apps
Finding apps can be a game of Russian Roulette. Some work, some cost money and there are so many. How in the hell do you pick the ones that will work for you and what a parent actually needs? Let me share with you my top three. Wonder Weeks The Wonder Weeks worldwide bestselling baby app is a personalized... Continue Reading →
Be part of the change
It's never to early, or to late to start the conversations with our children about race and racism. I found this image on Facebook and wanted to share it with other parents and families that could use some tips and resources.
Most Overwhelming Process – What Do I Need?
When we registered for baby stuff, it was the most overwhelming process I have ever been part of. Not only was it crazy to scroll through so many lists and suggestions online... but to walk into the store! Hours of your life in those stores, looking and browsing things you don't know if you will... Continue Reading →
Best Baby Bath
Bath was one of the most terrifying parts of bringing our newborn baby (and extra tiny baby at that) home. We had no idea what we were getting into. We registered for a standard plastic mini tub with the little mesh hammock on top. That was NOT the right bath for us... First of all,... Continue Reading →
Night Light
The hardest part of our transition from the hospital (NICU) to the house was feeling prepared with everything we would need to care for our little guy. This would have been an issue if he was full term, or early. When we first brought him home, I barely slept. That first night we were getting... Continue Reading →
Parenting Junk 