This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a commission. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support. All you need are breasts. Breasts are all you need. La la la la. Sing it with me! (To the tune of “All YouRead More
Mommy Stories – Breastfeeding Twins
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I will make a commission. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support. As a mom of seven, you’d think I’m a pro. You’d think that I have all my ducks in a row and all the “mom”Read More
Mastitis, Clogged Ducts and Blebs
Ouch! Whichever condition you are worried about, it hurts. It doesn’t look right. It doesn’t feel right. You may be trying to figure out whether you have a plugged duct or a full-blown case of mastitis. You want to find out if there’s anything you can do about it. Your nipple may hurt, andRead More
Ten Steps to Make Breastfeeding Easier
Breastfeeding is hard! Breastfeeding is easy! You will hear both of these proclamations. Which is it? The truth is it can be hard for some mamas, and it can be easy peasy for others. I’m going to share ten steps that can make your breastfeeding journey easier. I am all about making life for a newRead More
Weaning
The End of Your Breastfeeding Journey Weaning from breastfeeding can take many different paths. It may be your decision. You had a goal to breastfeed for a certain length of time and may be looking forward to weaning. On the other hand, you may be really enjoying breastfeeding, but still feel like you shouldRead More
Mommy Stories – Severely Damaged Nipples
I had my first baby, Tessa, on August 9, 1998, in Danbury, Connecticut. My husband and I took breastfeeding prep classes and read at least four different books on the subject. After Tessa was born things seemed to be going well, but within one day my nipples were getting very sore. By the time IRead More