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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…

Pumping Log

May - 11 - 2017

Everyday is a new day with its own stresses and joys. The more we can take time to enjoy each day, the less we are prone to worry and stress, the better it is for our overall health as well as our milk supply. The…

Pumping Log: pay no attention to the pump behind the curtain

May - 6 - 2017

In a previous blog I talked about my work pumping room. It has two chair separated by two curtains. I would say about 50% of the time I pump alone. It is a great time to FaceTime with my husband and see the baby to…

Product review

May - 4 - 2017

It finally came!! My Mrs. Patel's mothers milk tea!!! I've used the grocery store brand but it didn't really seem to have a big impact on my supply. In researching teas, I came across this brand. They're Milk Water tea comes in two tasty flavors…

Pumping Log: right vs left

April - 26 - 2017

Unfortunately breasts do not come with markers on them. When you are an exclusively breast-feeding mom you never really know how much your baby is getting. We teach in lactation to watch for the signs that tell you your baby is getting enough milk. You…

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