Breastfeeding

How I weaned my toddler from breastfeeding, and how I’m coping

How I weaned my toddler from breastfeeding, and how I’m coping

Crying SO much as I type this, but I have officially weaned my 4th and final baby from breastfeeding. For the last 5 years of my life I have been consistently breastfeeding a baby. I nursed Elias until he was 15 months, and a couple […]

Creating the ultimate breastfeeding station

Creating the ultimate breastfeeding station

If you are breastfeeding or plan on it, I highly recommend having a breastfeeding station. Somewhere you can go to, to comfortably nurse your baby. Somewhere that’s tranquil(super important if you have a zillion kids like me). With my previous kiddos, it was really hard […]

Introducing Cow Milk to Breastfed Toddler

Introducing Cow Milk to Breastfed Toddler

We’re going on 15 months of breastfeeding, but in the past month my husband has been giving my son half breast milk half cow milk, when I’m out running errands or when I work 2 nights a weeks. My milk stash is diminishing, so slowly […]

10 Things I wish I knew Before Breastfeeding

10 Things I wish I knew Before Breastfeeding

With my first child I breastfed for only 6 weeks, with my second I breastfed for 15 months, and I’m still breastfeeding my Third. With my first I felt alone, when it came to breastfeeding. I was only 19 when he was born, I had […]

Tips for Breastfeeding in Public

Tips for Breastfeeding in Public

Breastfeeding in public can be nerve wracking for first time moms, or even 6th time moms. Whether you cover up or not, it can be stressful if it’s your first time. Over the years, I’ve begun to care less and less about what people think […]

Why we are still Breastfeeding Past One Year ft. Evivo

Why we are still Breastfeeding Past One Year ft. Evivo

    Many have asked me, how long I plan on breastfeeding Joel, and to be honest, I don’t know. With all my kids, my goal has always been one year. Whatever happens after that is kind of just up to them. My main concern is […]

12 things to know about Breastfeeding Ft. Evivo

12 things to know about Breastfeeding Ft. Evivo

I’m so blessed and thankful to say that this is my 2nd baby I’ve successfully breastfed for (at least) 12 months. It takes a lot of commitment, but the bond we share is indescribable. We were “one” for 38.5 weeks, and for the following 52 […]

Breastfeeding essentials 

Breastfeeding essentials 

This post was originally written by me, for the Vintage Honey Shop Blog. When I was pregnant with my first son 5 years ago, I knew I wanted to breastfeed but had no clue what I was getting myself into. I was a clueless 19 […]

Sweetie Pie Organics: Week 1

Sweetie Pie Organics: Week 1

So what grabbed your attention? My Instagram post sharing how I pumped 12 oz in under 15 minutes after drinking ONE sweetie pie lactation smoothie? Was it the cute pink carton it comes in? OR was it to just be nosey (hahaha, I’m nosey it’s […]

Signs You’re a Breastfeeding Mom

Signs You’re a Breastfeeding Mom

If you’re a breastfeeding mom, was or even a part time (you do formula as well), I’m sure you can relate to this list. These are all things I’ve experienced from breastfeeding all three of my boys. When it’s time to nurse your baby, you touch […]