Before I had my daughter, I had already long decided that I would be a mother who exclusively breastfed. I did the research and I knew of the amazing benefits of establishing a breastfeeding relationship with my baby. I hadn't thought twice about whether I would offer formula to my baby because of how committed… Continue reading How SNS Saved My Breastfeeding Relationship
Freezer Meals for First Time Moms
My husband and I are expecting our first child in three weeks and I've been a busy bee the last few weeks preparing for the days ahead. As a first time mom, I'm looking forward to spending as much time as possible with my sweet little one when he or she arrives and as little… Continue reading Freezer Meals for First Time Moms
Remembering “Baby D”
Growing up, I longed for the day that I would hold my own little baby in my arms. I love children and I knew that I would love to be a mother. I dreamt about the first time that I would be pregnant and what it might feel like. I thought it would be wonderful,… Continue reading Remembering “Baby D”
Lonely No More
I cared more about my social life than I did about anything else, including my spiritual life, and I became a person that I no longer recognized. The choices I made as a young person left me on a path of mental, physical and emotional destruction and the consequences of those choices would follow me for years to come.