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Life with Baby Atticus: Year One!

Life with Baby Atticus: Year One!

  Atticus just turned one a couple days ago and I could not help but reflect on what a crazy year it has been! So many things have changed for the better, but there have been challenges…. challenges compounded by lack of sleep! But I can honestly say it has …
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When Breastfeeding goes Right… Then takes a Left!

When Breastfeeding goes Right… Then takes a Left!

Its been a while since I have been able to write, Atticus has literally become mobile faster than the speed of light! I spend all my days chasing after him. The nap times that used to give me time to write are non-existent! Thank GOD for mother-in-laws who come to&…
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Baby Wipe Review: Honest wipes vs Burt’s Bee’s vs WaterWipes

Baby Wipe Review: Honest wipes vs Burt’s Bee’s vs WaterWipes

When Jeff and I were deciding what to use for our diapering needs we decided that we wanted to give The Honest Company a try. I really wanted to be as “toxic free” as possible the first year while Atticus’s skin was so new and delicate. We signed up …
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Postpartum Anxiety: Yes it’s a thing, NO you are not crazy!

Postpartum Anxiety: Yes it’s a thing, NO you are not crazy!

 I’m writing this literally in the notes app on my phone. My baby is sleeping on my chest. Which means I am his hostage for the next hour! So I might as well make use of this time and write about something that has been on my mind for …
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Breastfeeding with Implants: My experience

Breastfeeding with Implants: My experience

If you read my post about my breastfeeding journey I forgot to mention that I currently have breast implants. I have in fact had 2 breast surgeries. The 1st, in 2004 and the second in 2013. Honestly looking back, I did not care about breastfeeding, I did not think it…
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