So you’ve gone to the pediatrician and they’ve given you the go-ahead, you can start introducing solid foods. You’re excited because maybe if they start eating real food they’ll sleep through the night or you can cut back on a couple of bottle feedings. But is it really going to be as simple as just…
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Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide
Don’t tell Rigel, he’s busy making his Christmas list for Santa but Santa has enlisted me to find the perfect gift for him this year. While I looked for the perfect gift for my curious little guy, I stumbled upon quite a few toys that would be wonderful gifts for the littlest member of your…
Cold-Turkey Weaning: How I Stopped Breastfeeding
Everyone seems to have an opinion on breastfeeding these days. My opinion is fed is best. However, I acknowledge that breastfeeding for however long a mother can manage it, is full of benefits for babies, specifically in terms of immunity. I breastfed for 20 weeks. It was hard and if you read my previous post…
Everything I Tried During My Breastfeeding Journey
Let me preface this post by saying that I was thoroughly convinced that breastfeeding would be the easiest part of my transition to motherhood. I’d seen all the Instagram posts, had heard over and over again that it’s natural and the best thing for the baby. I figured as soon as the baby came out…
Top 5 Baby Items for a Mama on a Budget
Having a baby is expensive y’all. Pretty sure we’re still getting bills from the hospital. Many first time parents feel like they have to get the expensive car seat that some influencer posted a picture of on instagram otherwise they’re not doing right by their child. I’m here to tell you that’s not true at…