Ah, motherhood. The things we give up for these little human beings. When you're pregnant, there are a multitude of things you aren't supposed to consume - goodbye alcohol, deli meats, and most medicines. While nursing gives you a little break, you're...
You read that title correctly! My baby got someone else's breastmilk at daycare.
I don't know if I'd ever had this fear before it happened... Some moms may fear their breastfed babies getting formula. Either way, when it happens, you...
To My Newly Pregnant Friend:
I know how excited and nervous and terrified you must feel all at the same time. There is no greater love than that of a mother for her a child. It’s the fiercest and deepest...
Before my boys were born, as part of my husband's benefits, I worked with a lactation consultant. For free! Amazing right? Breastfeeding support from an employer. I digress... The lactation consultant and I discussed my breastfeeding plan, some local...
There is no way around it. No way to sugar coat it, or look on the bright side.
I am a glass half full kind of girl and even I can't see the purpose of this. The hair I worked...
For pregnant women, it can be amazing how much your body changes to prepare for the birth of your child. And while these changes are miraculous and beautiful, it’s important to monitor your body to ensure the health of...
I remember when I was pregnant with my daughter, I wanted to know all the things. I did research on the internet for every item before I purchased it. Which crib was the best? What about all of the...
Breastfeeding was not something I'd ever given much thought to before I became a mama last September. Even when I was pregnant, I remember telling people I wasn't sure how long I planned on to nurse, but I vividly...
Lack of sleep, to me, is the hardest part of parenting.
I am not one of those people who functions well on just a few hours. My two-year-old son has always been a terrible sleeper and just when he started...
Recently, Denver Metro Moms Blog was offered a unique opportunity to visit the Pepsi Center. Not for a Nuggets or Avalanche game. Not for a concert. To breastfeed. Yes, you read that right! The Pepsi Center and UCHealth have...
Well, we are fully submerged into the holiday season!
Whether you are hosting this year or are an eager visiting guest, the holidays are usually full of lots of food, fun, laughter, and, of course, a side of stress! If...
"Oh no," I thought as I looked down at the scale.
It was 10 months after I had given birth. I hadn't even been curious to step on a scale since my 6 week postpartum checkup. I didn't care if...
It’s true, after an almost 4-year hiatus, my very own Breastaurant is set to re-open this month.
I’ll likely be hosting a soft opening sometime in the next week. And while I have no doubt the Breastaurant will be busy...
I'm really not one to look back on a time in my life and be sad that it's over. With parenting, I've always been acutely aware that the time I have with my babies is fleeting. Instead of being...
In + Around Denver
Holiday Markets & Shopping Around Denver
Denver has some amazing opportunities to shop local this holiday season! These amazing holiday markets and shopping events around Denver are sure to have...
