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guest post: I’m so grateful we stuck it out

08/08/2013

[I asked yet another friend of mine named Jessica to share her nursing story, because her journey truly inspires me. After a difficult pregnancy and childbirth, not a single person would have batted an eye if Jessica decided nursing was too difficult. But she didn't. I honestly don't know if I could have overcome everything she has with a firstborn and no experience. [...]

top 10 unexpected benefits of nursing

08/06/2013

Through my nursing journey, I researched the scientifically proven benefits to nursing, and it truly is amazing for mom and baby! However, I came across some of my own unexpected and sometimes comical benefits by chance, and they are oh so worth sharing. Here they are: 1. You always have clean bras. I know what you're thinking, how is that possible when milk le[...]

and it was so worth it.

08/05/2013

when last I left you, I was 6 weeks post partum and barely discovering breastfeeding didn't have to be painful. Let's dive back in. As much as I hated to admit it, I wasn't in fact doing everything right. Aspen had a shallow latch and I didn't really know how to get around it. Some people say, nursing just comes naturally-- this is my whole hearted response to [...]

it isn’t supposed to hurt

08/02/2013

"Can you check and make sure I am doing this right, it really hurts and I was told it shouldn't hurt when you do it properly." The nurse scrunched her eyebrows together in confusion and responded "oh, it's going to hurt in the beginning." She then gave me a quick once over and said, "yep, everything looks good." UGH! My Bradley Method teach was a liar! She spen[...]

happy world breastfeeding week

08/01/2013

It's true, I am one of those intensely pro breastfeeding mom weirdos who support nursing PAST a year. Whoa, there, I said it. Unfortunately for me, Aspen wasn't, and had herself completely weaned at 15 months -tear-. Nonetheless, when it comes to me, breastfeeding is the one and only choice. When it comes to you, whatever is right for you is best, I'm here to support [...]

bridal number one

07/30/2013

Since this is a friend and my first and only bridal attempt for what will surely be a long time, blog post it is. So, here (after an excruciatingly long delay) is Mrs. Sarah Waggoner (yep, that one). Special thanks to Amelia Kate Photography for letting me ambush her session for some personal practice. Seriously, and if you prefer facebook, her page is just as spectac[...]

the fastest turnaround ever

06/27/2013

In April, my husband and I were invited to be part of our dear friend's proposal surprise weekend in Flagstaff. We thought we were pretty clever, using Google Latitude on our phones to track each other's locations and planned to be in the same little meadow at the same time and I'd be able to sneakily capture the proposal moment. My husband dropped me off ahead of [...]

if you drop by my house

06/25/2013

I might end up doing a quick impromptu session with your adorable baby

the time my grandparents visited

06/25/2013

so pleased that Aspen will grow up knowing and loving the grandparents I grew up knowing and loving.