Breastfeeding Support, Formula, and the Real Postpartum Feeding Experience
Feeding your baby isn’t always picture-perfect, and it’s rarely one-size-fits-all. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, or doing some mix of everything, this post explores the real, messy, emotional journey of postpartum feeding. We talk nipple pain, triple feeds, flange sizing, spilled milk, and the invisible labor behind it all. However you're feeding your baby, you’re doing it right.
Summer is Not Always Sweet: When the Season Feels Like Too Much
Summer with kids isn’t always carefree—especially for new parents or families juggling multiple ages and schedules. In this post, we explore the overstimulation, pressure, and exhaustion that can come with the season. If you're navigating postpartum, parenting burnout, or just trying to survive the chaos of summer break, this is your reminder that it’s okay to slow down and protect your peace.
What If I Snap? (And Other Thoughts You’re Afraid to Say Out Loud)
Ever had a thought so strange or disturbing it made you question your sanity? You’re not alone. Intrusive thoughts, fleeting, unwanted, and often distressing, are more common than you think. Whether it’s a sudden image of driving off a cliff or fears about accidentally harming your baby, these thoughts do not define you. In this post, I break down what intrusive thoughts really are, why they happen, and how to take away their power through mindfulness, externalization, and self-compassion. You are not your thoughts, and you’re not going crazy.