Babies cry. Breast pumps don't. Babies are cute. Breast pumps aren't. These are among the various factors you may consider if you are ever lucky enough to be in a position to choose between taking along a nursling or a pump as your air travel companion. I've broken down the pros and cons of each … Continue reading Breast Pump vs Actual Baby as Travel Buddy: A Scientific Review
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My Unsolicited Advice on Breastfeeding: Tips, Tricks, Products, and Thoughts
If you've never breastfed a baby and don't plan to, you'd best be getting clicky on another website. You've been warned. Seriously why are you still reading?? All others- welcome to the post where I share what I've learned about breastfeeding. Disclaimer: This is based on my experience with a full-term baby who had no latch problems. I … Continue reading My Unsolicited Advice on Breastfeeding: Tips, Tricks, Products, and Thoughts
Day 30: Another pumping win and a quick run
Today got off to an early start, again, not my idea, but I'm not the boss anymore, I suppose. Dan and I decided to switch things up so instead of having a spirited conversation at 3am about what to do about Sweet Pea, which is oh so much fun and does great things for our … Continue reading Day 30: Another pumping win and a quick run
Mission Accountable Day 23: An Underthing You Won’t Find at Victoria’s Secret
I went to work with a cabbage leaf in my bra. Not just any cabbage leaf; one that I stuffed in hastily in the grocery store parking lot. Let me back up. On Wednesday I made a mental note to confirm with the babysitter for Friday. Wednesday came and went and I was still trying … Continue reading Mission Accountable Day 23: An Underthing You Won’t Find at Victoria’s Secret
Mission Accountable Day 9: A Day Off
Today I didn't work out. I generally take one planned rest day per week and this was it. I woke up at 6am anyway, totally disoriented. You know when you stay in a hotel with room darkening shades in a new city and you wake up, and for a minute you're like "Where am I? … Continue reading Mission Accountable Day 9: A Day Off