Each pregnancy of mine has been harder and harder on my body. My first pregnancy felt like a breeze, the 2nd time, I miscarried. The 3rd time was horrible in the beginning, but eventually got easier til the 3rd trimester. But, BOY! This 4th and last pregnancy has been the hardest, starting at the 1st … Continue reading Review: Majka Digest & Destress Magnesium Powder
Let's talk about breastfeeding + periods. When did your period come back after giving birth? For me, it came around 9 months postpartum. It was really nice not having a period for 18 months and it was one less thing to worry about. Yet, it was also nice to have it again knowing I am … Continue reading Periods + Breastfeeding
It's crazy how much milk I donated because I had an overproduction of breast milk during the first 5 months of postpartum. I produced and pumped so much milk and donated it to a friend who needed milk for their baby. During that time, I'd leak all the time and I was always easily engorged. … Continue reading A Legendairy Tale – Legendairy Milk Review
I want to start off by stating that I am not a baby or child expert. I am simply stating my ideas and suggestions through my own experience with my son. I am also not trying to offend anyone, but merely helping those who are going through the same circumstances as I am. With all of … Continue reading 6 Tips to Overcome Picky Eaters
Growing up, I was and still am very lucky to have a mom who is such a magnificent cook and baker! Her passion for cooking and baking really shows through the taste of her food. All our relatives, friends, acquaintances, and clients LOVE her food. From sweets to savory, she really has a great talent … Continue reading Beef Sinigang Recipe | Filipino Tamarind Soup
As a new mom, what does "ME" time even mean? Once we our baby arrives, privacy is out the door! I can recall when we brought Nathaniel home from the hospital, I felt as if I was at home for months, when it only had been a week. It's not always so easy to just … Continue reading Give yourself some "ME" time
Hello to all! I would like to welcome and say hello to my new followers from Facebook and Instagram! If you haven't done so please check out my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram. Usernames for both is: TheMemoirsOfAMommyI wanted to quickly share the 2 top brands of baby bottles I loved for Nathan … Continue reading Bottle Feeding Recommendations
I found this on Pinterest, and thought it would be beneficial to share with breastfeeding or pumping Moms. For more detailed tips, check out my post : http://thememoirsofamommy.blogspot.com/2013/09/tips-for-exclusively-pumping-mommies.htmlENJOY! If you have any questions, please e-mail me!Til Next Time,
That's right! The more you embrace it the less you'll notice it. No matter how much cocoa butter and Bio-Oil (I swore by these!) I've used during and after my pregnancy, my "beauty marks" are still there. But, it does not bother me as much as it used to. Why bother and stress about something … Continue reading Tiger Stripes & Post-Partum Body
Teething... Oh, damn you teething.. It's so sad to watch your little one go through this grueling event. Yes, it's very cute to see their big smiles with that one tooth, up until their 8th tooth. But, it's not so cute when they start biting, and screaming bloody murder from all the pain! So parents, what … Continue reading Teething Terrors
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