I've been breastfeeding Calder for over nine months so I thought I would share My Breastfeeding Story. I was not successful breastfeeding my twins, so breastfeeding Calder for this long has been a personal victory for me! That said, I think that if you have the option to and want to try ... Read more
30 Essential Breastfeeding Supplies to Make Nursing Easier
I've been successfully breastfeeding Calder (aka: Baby #3) for almost six months now so I thought I would share my 30 Essential Breastfeeding Supplies to Make Nursing Easier, all of which I truly believe helped set me up for success. I'm also including some tips and links to breastfeeding support ... Read more
Baby Crib Sheet Layering Trick
At a friend's baby shower 3 years ago, I overheard another mom telling the mama-to-be about a Baby Crib Sheet Layering Trick where you put 2-3 sheets (and waterproof protectors) onto the baby's crib mattress at the same time so if there is a vomit or pee incident, you simply peel off the top sheet ... Read more
Nursery Nook in the Master Bedroom
Our littlest man is here, but I'm not quite ready to share him just yet, so instead, I'm sharing the before and after of his little Nursery Nook in our Master Bedroom. Nursery Nook in the Master Bedroom Many of our friends and family have asked why we're sharing our master bedroom with ... Read more
Fertility After Infertility
Disclaimer: Ok, so this post is going to get a little ... personal. Like, "let's talk about sex, baby" personal. So if you know me in real life and don't want to know my sex life (or the lack thereof), then just skip this one! Or be nosy and keep reading! When I shared our infertility ... Read more
My Birth Plan for Giving Birth in a “Baby-Friendly” Hospital
With my C-section date quickly approaching for Baby #3, I've thought a lot about the twins' birth and my last C-section. While I had a good birth experience, my in-hospital postpartum experience was ... difficult. Since giving birth to the twins', I learned that Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles ... Read more
My Scheduled C-Section Twin Birth Story
I'm planning on having another scheduled C-section with Baby #3, so lately I've been reminiscing about the twins' C-section births. Plus, since April is Cesarean Awareness Month, I figured it was the perfect time to share My Scheduled C-Section Twin Birth Story. I had a scheduled c-section ... Read more
How to Shibori Dye Baby Onesies
While I was planning my baby shower (because yes, I am a control freak who can't let someone else plan a party for me), I came across some invitations on Etsy with gorgeous blue watercolor moons. The color and pattern reminded me of the shibori dying technique and since I was having a small baby ... Read more
Floral Milk Bath Maternity Photoshoot
Since this is my last pregnancy, I wanted to remember the miracle that my body has gone through while pregnant, so in February, I took some maternity photos with the talented Ilene Squires of Ilene Squires Photography. But, I didn't want to put on a dress and hike on a trail or go to ... Read more
Expecting Without Knowing What to Expect
What if I get sick during these last few weeks because I need to go to the hospital for prenatal checkups and tests? What if my husband gets sick and he isn’t allowed into the hospital? What if he doesn’t get sick, but hospital policy changes or there isn’t enough PPE and he isn’t allowed into the ... Read more
