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Pumping Log: Got Milk?

June - 15 - 2017

It's struck again. My monthly reminder of my womanhood and with it a drop in my milk supply. It's a good reminder, though, for every mom out there that a sudden dip in milk supply doesn't mean anything is wrong. It just means you have…

Fact of the Day

June - 14 - 2017

Babies are the best pump. They empty the breast better than either hand expression, manual or electric pumps. Even as the most efficient pump, babies never completely empty the breast. Breasts work on what could be called the "80:20 concept." The 80 percent is the…

Fact of the Day

June - 13 - 2017

Fact of the day: Babies actually control how much milk is in the breast through milk removal. The more that is removed, the more the breast makes. Research shows that the mother's diet, her fluid intake, and other factors have little influence on milk production.…

Nipples; bits of tits.

June - 9 - 2017

[caption id="attachment_627" align="alignnone" width="300"] These crocheted boobs were made by my coworker for my community breastfeeding classes!!![/caption] Let's talk honestly about nipples for a minute. Most basic breast-feeding classes talk about anatomy of the breast. They may touch briefly on anatomy of the nipple, but…

Pumping Log: The cream rises to the top

May - 24 - 2017

I know I've mentioned it before, but I never really paid attention to it; the cream really does rise to the top. I know I had a higher fat content in my milk because I get frequent milk blebs. That's basically where the nipple poor…

Pumping Log: Every day is a new day

May - 17 - 2017

Every day is a new day. I'm really learning to take each day at a time. It's so easy to compare my story to someone else's. Especially when it comes to milk volume. I definitely have to work at my supply. Milk tea at night.…

Happy Mother’s Day

May - 14 - 2017

To all you moms out there reading my blog, I hope you have a blessed Mother's Day. May you find joy in every moment you have with your babies, especially in those quiet moments when you have your sweet little one nestled to your breast.…

Whatever you choose to call them, love your breasts.

May - 12 - 2017

In honor of Mother's Day, here is a tribute to all of the ways we have fondly nicknamed are breasts. No matter what you call them, please make sure to love them. They are the only ones your baby will ever know. Happy feeling! And…

Make mine a double! Caffeine and breastfeeding

May - 11 - 2017

[caption id="attachment_566" align="aligncenter" width="300"] This picture kinda reminds me of "the girls"... if you know what I mean...[/caption] "I'd like a skinny vanilla latté, extra foam extra whip cream!!" One of the first questions I get from a lot of nursing moms is, "when can…

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Pumping Log: Got Milk?