What it is really like being a Working Mom
I have to admit that before I gave birth to Parker, it never occurred to me that I would not want to go back to work. I had worked for years for my education and then years more advancing up the career ladder; my career was a huge part of how I defined myself as a person. However, after actually giving birth, during my maternity leave, I felt completely torn. My family needed my income financially, but I loathed the idea of leaving that sweet little bundle of joy all day to work. I have to say for those of you out there who have not had your first child yet, it may…
Nursery Tour: Gray, Lilac & Elephant Theme
One part of pregnancy and preparing for baby that I found the most enjoyable (amid all of the nausea, swelling and other less joyous parts of pregnancy) was planning out what the nursery would look like. As a first time mama, I wanted to create a comforting and homey space to bring my little bundle of joy home to. I thoroughly enjoyed pouring over blog posts and youtube tour videos and finding inspiration for my own nursery. I thought I would share our nursery favorites with you, in case you enjoy the planning process as much as this Type A Mama does. I have always been a huge fan of the…
Product Review: The Teething Egg | Is it worth the hype?
The Teething Egg...what exactly is it, and does it work? The Teething Egg is a teether shaped like an egg and made out of a soft, rubbery like material, which the manufacturer states is an FDA food grade TPE material. The claim is that the round smooth surface provides even coverage for both top and bottom gums, and that babies are instinctively drawn to the round shape.
Top 10 Tips for Exclusively Pumping Mamas
For any of you mamas out there who are looking for some advice to make EP (exclusive pumping) life a little bit easier and set you on the road to success, this is a post for you. Disclaimer: This post is not meant to serve as an argument for or against exclusive pumping. This is merely a reflection on what I learned during my pumping journey that I hope can help some of you out there who may end up on a similar path. I personally really wanted to be able to breastfeed exclusively and had a number of failed attempts with multiple lactation consultants, speech therapists, and a body-work…
