Mothering Tidbits to Bring Ease and Joy
So many changes happen throughout a lifetime, especially in the prenatal and postpartum periods (and the lifetime after pregnancy and delivery too). The changes that the body goes through over just several months is hard to comprehend. It’s a toss up which of the changes more
I’m a sucker for an adorable themed birthday party and I’m so excited to share the details. Despite the fact her birthdays have been during the pandemic in a winter month, we’ve made the most of it and really enjoyed the intimate parties.
It is officially winter in Pittsburgh. When the weather is this cold, the house just feels colder for some reason, regardless of what the thermostat says. This time last year Poppy had been walking for a few weeks and having warm clothing that was grippy to aid with getting around, both crawling and walking, was so important. Poppy is not the largest of children and I was shocked at how hard it was to find reasonably priced footed pajamas that had 2-way zippers (a total must in my opinion) and non-slip grippers on the feet in sizes under 12 months. Non-slip gripper coating can be added to any item you desire. It only takes a small bit of time and minimal creative effort necessary.
Reflecting on one’s birth story can be so joyful but can also bring back many emotions of the surrounding days. The experience of every woman is truly unique, and in that, it is amazing. The whole idea of pregnancy and delivery is just surreal. I more
I no longer make a lot of single purees these days now that Poppy is almost 21 months, but apricot puree to go with greek yogurt remains a frequent staple on the breakfast menu given its great taste and nutritional benefits. Apricots are type of more
I was recently talking to one of my best friends who is also a mother. We were taking a walk with our children, a wonderful but almost too well known activity these days. For whatever reason, our conversation this day got a little more real and we found ourselves at a mutual conclusion: No one tells you how much you will actually worry about your child. Or more accurately I suppose, no one that we spoke to during our pregnancies was able to truly describe the feelings with words alone. Of course we love our children and of course we want the best for them.
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Breastfeeding is such a spectacular thing. There are so many benefits for everyone involved including nutrition and immunity for baby, bonding for baby and mama and convenience of feeding baby whenever mom is around without lots of supplies or hassle. In as many ways that it is great, it can also be really challenging. If mom is frequently outside the home, pumping will be necessary which is a process all of its own. It is a journey that is different for all but everyone can be successful in their own way. Here is my list of favorite products that aided in my success (and significantly with my sanity).
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and it feels like the right time to jump into this. My breastfeeding journey has been on the top of my list of topics since starting the blog and somehow it keeps slipping down the list. I think it’s more
Broccoli is a food that is easy to prepare and is so versatile. Broccoli offers many nutritional benefits including high contents of vitamin C, folate, fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin K1. Fiber aids with digestive health, folate is great for brain development and vitamin K1 more