Going back to work

I won’t talk about how hard it is emotionally to go back to work. I had a good experience because my husband was able to stay home with the baby after I went back and I would FaceTime him throughout the day on my pump breaks. It’s tough, but it gets better. Before...

Finding a comfortable place

Pumping and breastfeeding in a public place is not for everyone. Thankfully, our culture has become more accepting of breastfeeding mothers and there are plenty of products out there that make the process convenient and discrete. One of the best places to pump, for...

Fever…again

A few weeks after I got mastitis, the fever was back. This time my breast was red and painful and I knew what was going on. Immediately, I started pumping, massaging, and breastfeeding as frequently as possible. I decided to give it 1-2 days before starting an...

My best friend’s wedding

About 4 weeks after giving birth I was to be a matron of honor at my best friend’s wedding. This was tricky. I had to be there at 7 am and this was going to be an all-day affair. This experience really taught me to think outside the box when it came to pumping. That...

Going out

Baby is a few weeks old. We were invited to a birthday party before I gave birth and we’re determined to go. Grandparents are babysitting. Pumped milk is in the fridge. Baby is full. Mommy found a dress that fits (yay!). I packed all my supplies and we’re off. We...