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...

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...