Ouch

A quick word on teeth. They are super cute to see and a very exciting milestone to reach. However, they are not so fun for the nipples. Mostly, it’s not a big deal because babies use their tongues to extract milk from the breast but there are occasional moments when...

Getting creative

You can always find a way to make things work. I’ve forgotten bottles, ice packs, and covers but always managed to find a (creative) solution. Don’t be afraid to ask for the things you need. I’ve walked into Starbucks to ask for ice when I forgot my icepack. I’ve had...

Breastfeeding a growing baby

As babies grow older and become more alert, they become increasingly interested in their surroundings. At around 6 months, Allie became more interested in the things around her than in feeding. Catching up on shows while breastfeeding became no longer possible =(....

Holiday party

My husband’s holiday party was at a fancy NY restaurant. We were picked up in a car which we made sure had a plug for pumping convenience.  I pumped most of the way to the city. Then, we joined the party, which was amazing. A few hours into the party, I had to pump...

Phalange crisis (again)

One of the worst things that can happen is forgetting your pump phalanges. Forgetting bottles is not as bad because there are ways to improvise but phalanges are definitely trickier to replace. One time, while at work I realized I forgot the phalanges at home. This...