Dear Momcozy V1 Pro, I hate you. I fantasize about backing you over with my car on my twin’s first birthday, or whenever I finally work up the courage to dump you, but when I remember how much money you cost, I almost reconsider. Almost. Our relationship started as a blind date. I had never … More An Open Letter to My Breast Pump
If you’re a mom, you have no doubt heard the “breast is best” versus “fed is best” debate. Moms who breastfeed insist that it’s the superior option, and moms who use formula stand by the fact that a mom who is healthy and happy is more important than the ingredients in their child’s milk. I have formula-fed, breastfed, and … More Why I Chose to Exclusively Pump… and Why I Might Quit
Last summer, I was convinced that I was going to have the best summer of my life. I had just finished up my first year of law school, and I had nothing but time from June until August. I knew it would likely be my last summer “off” before graduating and entering the workforce, and I … More 6 Ways to Have a Hot (Postpartum) Girl Summer
First off, I want to extend a warm welcome and a huge thank you to all of the new subscribers! Earlier this week, after a week-long hiatus from Facebook and Instagram, I hopped back on just to announce that I was permanently deleting both accounts, and that the only way to keep in touch with me going … More Sunday #22: Finding Heaven at Home
“I’m fine.” That’s what I tell myself over and over, at least. The number on the scale says I’m fine. The old clothes I slipped back into with ease say I’m fine. Everyone who sees me says I’m fine. Great even. Amazing! Superwoman! If my old jeans fit, what is there to complain about? Isn’t … More “I’m Fine”
The other day, someone asked how old my twins were, and I said almost four months. Not three months and three weeks, and definitely not seventeen weeks — in fact, I just had to pull up my calendar to confirm that that is how many weeks old they are. It’s hard to believe that the … More The Newborn Phase with Twins Isn’t Actually That Bad
This past week at church, someone asked me how I was doing, and for the first time since giving birth to my twins back in February, I answered, “Well, I was doing great.” After weeks of just smiling and nodding whenever someone told me how great I was doing and how they had no idea how I was managing it … More What I Wasn’t Prepared for at Four Months Postpartum
Advice I wish someone had given me the first time around … More My Top 10 Postpartum Survival Hacks
I survived two months of exclusively pumping. It might seem silly to some, but I plan to celebrate this milestone every month. Exclusively pumping is hard, not to mention extremely isolating. It can feel overwhelming, but I’m so happy that I’m able to provide more than enough milk for both of my girls. … More Self-Care Sunday #12
What it looks like to balance working, pumping, parenting, and my sanity … More A Day in the Life of a Working Mom
