It is widely known that African American women have the lowest rates when it comes to breastfeeding in the US. The CDC states that black women are 20% less likely to breastfeed compared to white mothers. This is not only evident as portrayed throughout everyday interactions I have, but through social media, and the entertainment industry as…
It is widely known that African American women have the lowest rates when it comes to breastfeeding in the US. The CDC states that black women are 20% less likely to breastfeed compared to white mothers. This is not only evident as portrayed throughout everyday interactions I have, but through social media, and the entertainment industry as…
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I had an amazing time Sunday with my family touring the city of Boston and finally having the opportunity to visit the Boston Public Library. It’s absolutely gorgeous!! After an amazing afternoon we headed and naturally we took a few pictures just to cap off the evening.
Kid Movie Review: Captain America Civil War & The Jungle Book
May 7, 2016 in Disney Movies, Entertainment
This weekend was an awesome treat for us! We took the kids to the drive in to catch TWO movies that we have been dying to see as a family! It was such a fun filled evening, especially considering it was also Andrew’s birthday! We took a drive to Monetta, to head to our favorite…
We were lucky to be invited to an early screening of Zootopia, Disney’s newest animated feature film. We absolutely loved this film! The movie was hilarious from start to finish, and of course packed with important lessons for both children and adults.
Did I happen to mention how tired I was month 1? If not, this picture to left may give you a pretty good idea. It was actually 2 o’clock in the afternoon. At this point, we were still nursing every hour, for just a couple of minutes at a time. Although she was gaining well,…
At this point, I have been breastfeeding since 2004. Ten years into this journey I have learned so much about not only myself but what it means to be a mother. It’s more than just feeding your baby, it’s about giving them so much of yourself, that’s it literally a sacrifice. And although there are…
Month 1 She was a magnificent nurser the moment she latched on. I was able to breastfeed immediately after she was born, and I absolutely loved it. Unlike Lala, there were no issues. However, the only minor problem was jaundice which did keep her from eating as often as she should have. When we got…
I work in a hospital as a public health and safety engineer. Needless to say, most of the day is either spent on my feet checking out the varying floors or at my computer filling out endless reports. Either way, my days are long and pretty hectic. I received a lot of excellent feedback from my…
Since having Isla in December 2012 I never imagined having to return to work just two short months later. But with the current economic climate, it’s just not possible for me to continue to stay home, while Chris is the only one working. I have talked over the years about my breastfeeding journey. I have…