affirmations: let’s go to the dictionary affirmations are a declaration of the truth. those kind, encouraging words we speak to ourselves to spur us on to greatness in our new role of motherhood. okay, some days, just to spur us on… if you are a new mom with a love language of affirming words, it …
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dads & babies: relationship building tips
building a relationship with the new baby can be difficult at first. it’s like a friendship, it takes time to build, but this bond lasts a lifetime. i created 3 tips dads can use to build a relationship with the new baby. do things you enjoy and include your baby. safety first, of course. first …
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babywearing safety tips
check for T.I.C.K.S. to wear babies safely babywearing safety tips: when putting on your baby carrier, use this acronym TICKS to make sure you and your baby are comfortable and safe. we are all thinking about ticks right now, so let’s be wise. T is for tight. the carrier should hug your baby close to …
sustaining oatmeal breakfast
overnight oats: hot or cold. ready to go. oats are a hardy grain making oatmeal a filling breakfast for postpartum mamas and they are known for improving breast milk production. my current favorite recipe included in the post. i have to ask, “what is your favorite way to eat oatmeal?” postpartum benefits of oatmeal oats …
mastitis. 13 home remedies to try
treating the breast infection, mastitis, with home remedies i had mastitis several times during my breastfeeding journeys with my three children. each of these suggestions were helpful to me. remember, i am not a doctor but i am a mom who has experienced mastitis with each breastfeeding infant. what is mastitis? mastitis is an inflammation …
thankful heart
what are you thankful for? let me know in the comments. here is my list for today. i am so thankful that january is behind us. that month of 31 dark, overcast days felt like an entire year! whew. thankfulness is something i always look for in myself and my life. i fill my journal …
her birth. her words.
birth stories. i am so happy when clients write their birth story for the baby book and then agree to share it on my blog. fun fact – when i was still doing birth photography, this was my second birth to photograph for that day at carillion hospital in radford,va and i made it to …
who is grammie doula?
well, let me tell you. grammie doula: i describe myself as a tall and soft grammie with messy bed hair wearing jeans, keens, and white shirts. i have always loved every part of motherhood. and the reason i studied nursing was to help take the fear out of childbirth for families. labor and delivery was …
successful breastfeeding looks like…
one feeding, one day, one week, one month, one year. whatever worked for you and your baby was successful breastfeeding. both of you benefited from the experience. yeah. you did great! happy breastfeeding here is a little bit of sharing about my successful breastfeeding journey with my three children. i so enjoyed feeding my three …
sipping lemonade during postpartum
sipping lemonade outside on the front porch is a sure sign that summer is here and a favorite activity of mine. sipping lemonade refreshes me. when i feel the need to refresh myself, my first thoughts go to my favorite recipe for freshly squeezed lemonade. definitely , a refreshing beverage in my book. i love …