Collectively between my four children, I've been breastfeeding for over 5 years now. I feel pretty confident in my knowledge of breastfeeding at this point, but I didn't always feel this way. I remember when I was pregnant with my first daughter and planning to breastfeed, but really not having a lot of knowledge about it.  During my second trimester, someone recommended the ... Read More

A few weeks ago I experienced the greatest trauma in my breastfeeding journey. I've been breastfeeding, collectively, for over 4 years now and never before has anything so horrible happened to me. I can barely type the words. I lost my stockpile. All of it. Four months of pumping 3-4 times a day, expressing 4-7 ounces each time. Labeled, placed nicely in my deep freezer for ... Read More

I was provided with a Lansinoh Smartpump Double Electric Breast Pump at no cost to facilitate this review.  As breastfeeding mom, a quality breast pump is one of my must-have breastfeeding essentials. For that reason, it's important to research the pumps that are currently on the market. I'm happy to report that I've had great success with every Lansinoh breast pump I've ... Read More

I've partnered with Lansinoh for this post. All opinions are my own. Engorgement. There's possibly nothing I hate more. I have suffered through it during the first few weeks of breastfeeding with each of my babies. Engorgement will affect each breastfeeding mom differently. I've talked to some moms who hardly noticed this period while others (like myself) suffer for days, ... Read More

I've partnered with Lansinoh for this post. There is so much to prepare for when you're expecting a baby! You've gotta make sure you have clothes, diapers & wipes and plenty of baby gear! If you're preparing to breastfeed (which I'd highly encourage!) there are a few items you should have on hand before your babies arrival. Trust me, I should know. I've breastfed all of my ... Read More

I've partnered with Lansinoh for this post.  I can't believe I'm already 35 weeks into this pregnancy! It is flying by and I'm realizing that I better get moving, making sure I have all of my supplies ready to go before this baby arrives. Luckily for me, Lansinoh recently hooked me up with some great breastfeeding supplies I'll need! They sent me their Breastfeeding Starter ... Read More

Breastfeeding - for me it's been a love/hate relationship. I am SO thankful that I'm able to nourish my baby in this way, but I had no idea it would be so hard. I've always struggled for the first few months with extreme engorgement followed by a large oversupply. Other moms I know have the opposite problem and struggle to produce enough milk. One thing I've learned through my ... Read More

When I was pregnant with my first child, I knew from the start that I wanted to breastfeed. What I did not know however was just how hard it would be, at times, to do so. I stuck with it however and have successfully breastfed my first two children until they were weaned, each around 14 months. I plan to breastfeed again with my third baby, due in June, and over time have ... Read More