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Uncategorized | April 15, 2015

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Heather from Mommy by the Sea

Hi! I’m Heather and I blog over at Mommy by the Sea, where I write about things like books, food, fashion, baby gear and adventures with my family.  We’ve had a bit of a whirlwind family, meeting my husband, marrying him 14 months later and welcoming a baby girl 10 months later.  After a little break, we added our little man to the mix and are so happy with where our lives have taken us.
Breastfeeding as been a big part of my world since June of 2011 when I had my daughter. Unlike many of the moms who have guest posted here, I wasn’t sure I wanted to breastfeed.  I knew I’d be going back to work and was nervous about having to pump or transitioning between nipple and bottle.  Had my husband not lost his job 2 weeks before she was born, I may not have attempted nursing like I did. It was a financial necessity, we would not have been able to afford formula. 
The first days were hard. So hard. It hurt even though we had a good latch.  She latched 15 minutes after being delivered completely naturally. Giving birth med free was less painful than her latch. It was just sore and I’d ball my fists every time she would latch because she was just so strong already. My milk took 4 days to come in. I am convinced that I would have given up if I didn’t feel like I had to nurse to save money.
I believe this feeling of obligation contributed to my post-partum depression.  I didn’t see the beauty of what I was able to do; I only saw the shortcomings of our bank account and piled more pressure on myself to do well with breastfeeding. Returning to work as a busy restaurant manager was not easy and finding time to pump was near impossible, but I did it. And then all of a sudden, she turned a year old and we were done.  Ironically, my husband got a new job at the same time.
Shamefully, I was happy to be done.  It meant no more breast pumps and 20 minutes locked in the restaurant office while I ate my food over my expressing milk.  And while there was no actual correlation between breastfeeding and my husband’s employment, it just felt right that he was working again and I wasn’t nursing anymore. 
However, after we stopped nursing, I realized how much I missed those moments with my daughter. Our special one on one time.  The realization that her growth was a direct result from my amazing body. I cried because it was over. 
Fast forward 2 years and we decided to have another baby and decided that this was it. Two babies for our family and I knew I wanted to breastfeed this one. I wanted a completely med free birth and skin to skin and I wanted to breastfeed and just soak in every minute of my baby. Then we found out he was breech and I would have to have a c-section. I was devastated; it was like if I couldn’t have the birth I wanted, then nothing would work out.
Thankfully, little man arrived as expected, sticking his little breech feet out first and coming into the world ready to nurse.  He latched before the doctors had finished stitching me back up.  He nursed and it no longer hurt, it was my moment with my little guy.  My last first latch. My milk came in the first day and he had already started to put weight back on by the second day. We were designed to breastfeed together.
I was lucky enough to spend 4 months at home before returning to work and in that time I stockpiled milk in the freezer.  I wanted to give this little guy everything I could.  I was so diligent and enthusiastic that when I returned to work as a high school English teacher in September, I had 400 oz in my freezer.
I would nurse in the morning, pump 10-12 oz on my prep period, nurse when I got home at 3 and then continue nursing throughout the evening and night.  I was pumping more than he was consuming and soon had over 500 oz in my freezer. 
Knowing how hard it can be to breastfeed, I wanted to do good with my milk and underwent the process to become a human milk donor. The process of questionnaires and blood work was so worth it when I carried 300 oz to the NICU unit of my local collection site.  Not only was I going to help my little one thrive, but I’d be helping dozens of others. 
I helped my daughter learn about breastfeeding.  At only 3 years old, she will yell “Mommy, Baby Ty needs boobie milk!” or will walk around with a stuffed animal down her shirt, or will cry  a bit when she realizes that she doesn’t have boobie milk to feed her babies yet. Her comfort with nursing really helped me realize how comfortable I was this time around. I didn’t have to do it; I wanted to.
My little guy is nearing his first birthday in just 3 short weeks and it makes me sad.  This is it for my breastfeeding journey.  I stopped pumping 2 months ago but  nurse on demand in the evening and at night and still I know that the time is quickly running out on his first year.  
I know that once again when we are done nursing I will cry.
The first time I cried because I had missed the value of my breastfeeding experience, and now I will cry because I will miss my breastfeeding experience.  I will miss the snuggles and the content milk comas.  I will miss the look of pure joy when dropping off milk donations. I will miss those moments but I know the relationship I have with my children through this special bond will last forever.
Thank you so much for letting me share my story!

Be sure to catch up with the rest of the Breastfeeding Diaries at the top of my navigation bar.


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  1. bev says

    April 16, 2015 at 12:35 am

    Such a nice story of two very different experiences with breastfeeding.Kudos to you for being a milk donor!

    • Heather G says

      April 16, 2015 at 1:16 am

      Thank you! It was such an amazing experience!

Uncategorized | February 19, 2014

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Heather from Live Love Laugh

My name is Heather and I blog over at Live Love Laugh. I currently have a 4 month old baby girl (Riley) who is exclusively breastfed. Riley is a happy girl and loves nursing. She will also take a bottle of breast milk. Even though Riley is my second child this is my first time breastfeeding. Her Brother (3.5 yo) was a preemie and didn’t take to the breast because he was in the NICU and has always had feeding issues. I pumped for 5.5 months so he could have breast milk in a bottle, supplimented with preemie formula for extra calories. I was happy that I pumped with him so he could have breast milk but pumping day after day was exhausting and I ended up hating it.

This is my experience with nursing. I fully support a moms right to nurse or use formula and do what they feel is right for there family. I really wanted to nurse after not being able to nurse my oldest. I believe it’s the best thing for baby to have breast milk and I wanted that bond with her.

Riley eats every two hours during the day, almost like clockwork. She sleeps 8-9 hours at night, nurses, then goes back down for another 2-3 hours. After her morning nursing I pump to get all the milk out, I’m quite full in the morning. I have been able to freeze a large stash of milk for bottles. My supply has been excellent. I am fortunate to be a SAHM so I can nurse her all day, most days. We waited until one month old to introduce a bottle and I’m happy she does well with that so I am able to be gone for more than 2 hours if needed.

The bond that nursing has created is amazing. It’s only something I can provide to my daughter and the time we get together is so special to me. Even in the beginning with the late night/early am feedings it was nice to be just her and I in the quiet house, it helped me fall more in love with her.

I was surprised at how natural breastfeeding was. I was nervous at first that it would be weird but it feels so natural. Even nursing in public (with a cover) was easy for me!I never grew up around women who nursed and was never exposed to it as being ‘normal’ but I really support the normalize breastfeeding movement. I want to be able to nurse her anywhere (with cover) and make it normal for us.
Although I found breastfeeding this time to be easier, it was difficult in the beginning because she wouldn’t latch. She ended up dropping her 10% body weight before we left the hospital and they were about to add formula to her diet. I worked with a lactation consultant, stating using a nipple shield, and she caught on at 5 days old. She then gained over a pound in 2 days. We never had to give her formula. We are still using the nipple shield which is hard, I always have to make sure they are with me and clean otherwise she won’t eat. 

I wish that more women would talk about the struggles of nursing, and the joys. I didn’t expect the beginning to be so hard. I am lucky that I have a very supportive husband and I had great help in the hospital, and after. I can see how women throw in the towel, it’s hard. I am really glad I stuck with it and now have a  successful nursing relationship with Riley. It was hard to admit that I have no clue what I’m doing and I needed help but I’m so glad I did. Nursing may be ‘instinct’ but it’s something new and you have to learn. My advise for new moms is to keep at it and ask for help. And keep asking for help. Have a support team. My husband is very supportive and helps in any way he can. He supports my nursing and has been my cheerleader along the way.

Want to share your breastfeeding story? I would love to have you! I am currently booked out until October 2014….but don’t let that scare you! You can still reserve your spot now! And if you are currently pregnant and think you might try breastfeeding let me know….I feature ALL types of stories, breastfeeding or not, so we can even reserve a spot for you! Email me at thegirlintheredshoes @ gmail. And be sure to check out the rest of the Breastfeeding Diaries series at the top of my navigation bar. 


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Comments

  1. "B" says

    February 19, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I am so surprised to hear how many people the nipple shields helps. I had never heard or seen one before I had my daughter. She was the same way, could not latch on without it. Eventually, around 6 months we were able to drop the shield and she is still nursing at 21 months old. (She'll wean eventually, right?)

  2. Heather (Live.Love.Laugh.) says

    February 19, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Thanks for including me in the bf-ing diaries. Riley has since stopped using the shield, on the right side. Why only the right?!? LOL Not sure but it's a step forward!! She started solids and loves food but is still nursing strong!

  3. Classy Fab Sarah says

    February 19, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    So happy to read Heather's story on here!! Love her blog!

  4. Ali says

    February 19, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Riley is adorable! I'm glad that breastfeeding has gone so well for you!

  5. Zoe {The Latina Lens} says

    February 19, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    Yeah! I love a breastfeeding story with a happy ending!

  6. Ashley P says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    If I ever get pregnant (darn infertility) I plan to breast feed. It's totally something I missed out on with my daughter (she's adopted) but we were still able to create a bond. What is a nipple shield?

    You can find me blogging about "Life on the Parsons Farm" : atparsons.blogspot.com

  7. {Jessica} says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:19 am

    I had no idea what a nipple shield was before I had my son and we had some issues with breastfeeding. He is now 9 months old and we STILL use the shield! It's the only way we are able to breastfeed, so I figure if that's the way it has to be then it's better than not being able to breastfeed! A lot of moms are not even sure what the shields are, and it makes me sad because I think they can be very helpful to new moms who have trouble getting their babies to latch or who experience a lot of pain while breastfeeding. Thank you for sharing your story!:)



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    • ►April(16)
      • The Selection
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Stephanie's Story
      • Why I'm choosing to have a VBAC
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Ashley from The Ramblin' Rooster
      • Dear Working Mom....
      • Oh Hey Friday
      • Because they are part of the family too....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Heather from Mommy by the Sea
      • 32 Weeks
      • Boon SUDS Bottle Washer
      • Oh Hey Friday
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Holly from Belle to Businesswoman
      • Our Hippity Hoppity Easter
      • Hudson's Easter Basket
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from Better Together and Forever
    • ►March(16)
      • 30 Weeks!
      • Easter Bunny Race Cars
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Name that Baby...GIRL Edition!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Katie from For Lauren and Lauren
      • 7 Things that should NEVER EVER be said to a pregnant girl
      • Name that Baby....BOY Edition!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sharlee from My New Lines
      • Kiss Me, I'm Irish (maybe?)
      • Every Pregnant Girl's Dream Come True....
      • Friday Five
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Stacey from Living on Love
      • Because, Monday
      • Friday Five
      • 26 Weeks!
      • Someday He Won't Miss Me
    • ►February(13)
      • Oh Hey Friday
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Megan from Tales of the Trees
      • Wish List for Baby #2
      • This, That, and the Other
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Paige from New Momma Notes
      • 24 Weeks
      • Love Bug Valentines
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Karli from September Farm
      • Red Velvet Cheesecake Goodness
      • Snow Day Treats
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Meghan from Molly's World
      • 22 Weeks
      • Snow Day
    • ►January(14)
      • Why I'll never ask when you plan to have a baby......
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Calling All Moms!
      • Pillow Fort Fun and Popcorn Munchie Snack Mix
      • Oh Hey Friday
      • Poncho Love and Keeping My Colors Bright
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Emma from Harper & Will
      • We're Halfway There!
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • My Farmhouse Table...and a Target Giveaway!
      • Good Eats
      • Stylish Winter Fashion Trends for Busy Moms
      • Oh Hey Friday....
      • 18 Weeks
      • Giving Myself Grace
  • ►2014 (227)
    • ►December(14)
      • Christmas at Our House!
      • Christmas Pajama Party Link Up!
      • Win it! A trip to see Garth Brooks and celebrate being a mom!
      • 5 on Friday
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: DeNae from Big Love, Epic Fail
      • Let's Talk All About Baby #2
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • I forgot to show you the back....
      • Create fun videos with Vidoozi...and a $100 Amazon Giveaway!!!!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Meg from Meg O. on the Go
      • Our Christmas Card
      • Hudson's been good this year....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Erica from Whimsical September
      • An Accidental Santa Visit
    • ►November(13)
      • Give Thanks
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Samantha from The Reason Why
      • When Birthday Weekend Plans Go Amiss
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Nikki from Yellow Magnolia
      • My Christmas Wish List
      • Bento Box Snacks with NatureBox
      • 5 things I'm loving right now....
      • Hudson's Big Boy Room
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chelsea from Two Twenty One
      • LEAVES!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sarah from Sweet, Simple, and Small
      • Accessorize with Style.....a Giveaway!
      • Weekending
    • ►October(19)
      • Friday Five....or Four
      • Halloween Costume Party!!!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Brianna's Story
      • JJ Cole Bundleme Review
      • Halloween Pajama Party!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Kristen from The Tale of Three Ps
      • Pumpkin Patchin' It
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Let's talk hair.....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Stefanie from Lexi Loo, Lily, Liam, & Dylan Too
      • Halloween Costume Party Link Up!
      • This n' That
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • 10 Tips to Surviving Your Toddler's Public Meltdown
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Carolyn from Life, Love, & Puppy Prints
      • I'm Dreaming of a Farmhouse Table....
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Hello October
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: April from A. Liz Adventures
    • ►September(21)
      • Citrus Lane Giveaway!
      • Those Break Your Heart Mama Moments
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Vacation all I ever wanted
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Meg from Henning Love
      • The Most Comfortable Tunic Ever....and a Giveaway!
      • Target Gift Card GIVEAWAY
      • Photo Fun with Seahorse
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Elizabeth from Chasin' Mason
      • Let's Make a Busy Box!
      • I'm sensing a theme here....
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Thursday Confessions
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Kary from Always Painted, Usually Chipped
      • B is for Busy Box!
      • Hudson's Birthday!
      • Season in a Trunk
      • TWO!
      • Thinking about the potty....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Marie from In Our Happy Place
      • Real Life Toy Story
    • ►August(18)
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Hudson's Birthday Wish List
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Morgan from Pampers & Pearls
      • Hudson Hearts Snacks
      • Road trips and ice buckets
      • Clean Up, Clean Up, Everybody Clean Up
      • If you really knew me...
      • Little Moments
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Actual words that have come out of my mouth this week, round 2
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Lexy from Crazy Cass Life
      • Ice cream and sprinklers and stickers
      • Back to School Snack Pack!
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Katie from Yellow Mango Life
      • One fish, two fish, plaid fish
      • I'm Enough
      • Oh Hey Friday!
    • ►July(21)
      • Why "the girl in the red shoes"?
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Some of my Favorites
      • Bedtime Battles
      • Weekend Shenanigans
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Actual words that have come out of my mouth this week
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Wildali from These are the Times
      • These are the days....
      • Toddler Lunch Ideas
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • Dear Jean Jacket from High School.....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jen from Coda, Wellesley, Paco & Schemp
      • These are a few of my favorite things.....a birthday giveaway!
      • Oh Hey Friday!
      • There's an oil for that!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Savanna from Savvy and Sweet
      • 2nd Anniversary of My 29th Birthday Wish List
      • Fun on the 4th
      • Yankee Doodle
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from Jessica Lynn Writes
      • #BoyMomProblems
    • ►June(19)
      • Homemade Applesauce and Cuisinart Giveaway!
      • Adventure is out there!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Dianna from Our Sweetened Life
      • What I'm lovin' now
      • Vacation all I ever wanted....or not
      • Tips to becoming a super mom.....and HUGE diaper giveaway!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Monique's Story
      • Bloom!
      • Dad's Day
      • 5 Top Tips & Products for Travelling in Style with Kids from Cosatto
      • If you need me, I'll be at Bloom
      • This is your brain on motherhood
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Karra from JustUs&Rae
      • Eyelashes for the win!
      • Mommy and Me
      • Throwing it back....waaaay back
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Christina from My Walk by Faith
      • If you really knew me
      • P is for POOL!
    • ►May(20)
      • 5 on Friday
      • Hudson wears Sugar Bit...and a Giveaway!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jacque from Little Natural Mama
      • Wrigley is five!
      • 5 on Friday
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Anneliese from Superfresh Babypants
      • Raising a Helping Heart
      • The World's Longest Kitchen Makeover
      • 5 on Friday
      • Must Love Books...and Puppies...and Books About Puppies
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Amy from New Mom Problems
      • What's in your bag....giveaway!
      • Mother's Day Lovin'
      • 5 on Friday
      • Long Elegant Legs Mother's Day Giveaway
      • Mom's Office Upgrade Giveaway!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Kate from Life with Noah
      • Can I wear rain boots every day?
      • You're doing ok mom
      • Mother's Day wish list
    • ►April(21)
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Casey from Real Suburbia
      • Essential Oil Favorites...and a giveaway!
      • Zoooooo!
      • 5 on Friday
      • Everyday I'm hustlin'
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Taylor from A Princess, Made Mommy
      • Twining
      • Bunnies and eggs and some hunting
      • 5 on Friday
      • Learning to speak boy
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chantal from Scattered Seashells
      • Healthy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
      • Hudson's Easter Basket...and a Giveaway!
      • We like clean bums and we can not lie
      • Celebrate the little things
      • Easter Wish-List for Mama and Mini
      • A bullet list...because it's Monday
      • 5 on Friday
      • Trucks and wagons and puppy-dog tails
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Julie from Team Patterson
      • Come on Spring!
    • ►March(21)
      • Raising your child with pets
      • 5 on Friday
      • Think Spring
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Amanda from The Digital Dutchess
      • Gettin' it done....
      • Real exciting stuff....
      • 5 on Friday
      • You're invited....come to Michigan and be my BFF
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Rachel from Midwestern and Married
      • Mamas and Plans....
      • Lucky Recipe Link Up: No-Bake Grasshopper Pie
      • 5 on Friday
      • My favorite color
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Mercedes from Project Procrastinot
      • Little changes
      • Now that I'm a mom.....
      • 5 on Friday
      • 18 Months
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Britt from Brittany Louise
      • Looking Radiant
      • Lucky Recipe Link Up: Cake Balls!!!
    • ►February(20)
      • 5 on Friday
      • Mini Style....Win $50 to Carter's
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Stephanie from Stephenomenal Life
      • The cutest little booty there ever was
      • There's something about little boys....
      • 5 on Friday
      • Yes To....Great Love
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Heather from Live Love Laugh
      • If you really knew me....
      • Valentines for Little Loves.....and a giveaway
      • 5 on Friday
      • My little crush....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Andrea from Hand and the Heart
      • Bringing the LOVE in...
      • Raising a kind child
      • 5 on Friday
      • The best thing about even years....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chelsea from The Perfect Catch
      • 5 Ways in which I DO have it all together
      • The Look of Love
    • ►January(20)
      • 5 on Friday
      • Makin' Valentines
      • Turn it Green!
      • 5 ways in which I don't have it all together
      • 5 on Friday
      • Let it Go
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Ali from Ali Damron
      • A day in the life of a work from home mama
      • Mason Jar + Hearts = Love
      • 5 on Friday
      • Weird things that happen to you once you are a mom
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Kelly from Oh Miss Noelle
      • I've got the answers....part 3
      • Hudson's Kitchen: Before and After
      • 5 on Friday
      • Meet Gypsy Girl
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Alycia from Crazily Normal
      • How to enjoy a snow day
      • I've got the answers....part 2
      • Making 2014 count
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    • ►December(17)
      • I've got the answers....part 1
      • Our Christmas!
      • Merry Christmas
      • 5 on Friday
      • Secret Santa...blogger style!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Karli from Farmer and the Bell
      • Our Christmas Card
      • 5 on Friday
      • Transitioning my wardrobe: In Bloom Boutique
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Ashley from Words about Waverly
      • Holly Jolly Pajama Party Link-Up!
      • Dear Santa.....
      • 5 on Friday
      • A little Christmas decorating
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Emily from Life's Little Moments
      • Our Thanksgiving
      • Toilet paper roll reindeer
    • ►November(21)
      • Give Thanks
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Christina from This Woman Cooks
      • My Favorite Green Smoothie
      • Tiny Reindeer
      • Minted Holiday Cards
      • 5 on Friday
      • Yes to fun
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Cheyenne from Girl v. The World
      • Ask away.....
      • Lessons from the weekend
      • 5 on Friday
      • Livning Room Ch-Ch-Changes
      • The Breastfeeding Diaires: Coco from Coco McKown Photography
      • Shop Bella Carta Boutique
      • Dedicated
      • 5 on Friday
      • Singing in the rain
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Chelsea from Red Velvet Rooster
      • Stay Sane Goals
      • Falling back....
      • 5 on Friday
    • ►October(19)
      • Trick or Treat!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jess from The Newly
      • Yucky Ducky
      • The Autumn Leaves
      • Foot in your mouth
      • Halloween Pajama Party!
      • Freshly Picked....A Giveaway!!!!
      • 5 on Friday
      • Reunited and it feels so good.....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sarah's Story
      • Vacay
      • Falling for...
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Laura from The Hunter's Wife
      • The Perfectly Imperfect Mom
      • 5 Years
      • 5 on Friday
      • It's the most wonderful time of the year
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Elizabeth from The Elegant Life of E
      • Hudson's Favorite Tees
    • ►September(21)
      • It's Fall Y'all
      • 5 on Friday
      • 6 Seconds Flat
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Olivia from Mad Lib
      • The Thief of Joy
      • Hudson's Birthday Party
      • 5 on Friday
      • Kid Tested, Mom Approved: Go-To Gear
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Erica from Let Why Lead
      • Kid Tested, Mom Approved: Tried and True Toys
      • My Love for Garlands...
      • 5 on Friday
      • Kid Tested, Mom Approved: Making Memories
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Meika from The Dutch Treat
      • Kid Tested, Mom Approved: Family Friendly Food
      • Hudson is One!
      • 5 on Friday
      • Kid Tested, Mom Approved: Mommy & Me Craft
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: We did it!
      • Kid Tested, Mom Approved: The Style File
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    • ►August(21)
      • 5 on Friday
      • A Good Day
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Hannah from Charles and BunBun
      • Good Grief.....and link up party details!
      • Taking your blog to the next level
      • 5 on Friday
      • Doing it all
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from The Reinvention of Jessica
      • Best Laid Plans
      • A solution for my tired eyes...
      • 5 on Friday
      • Hudson's Birthday Wishlist
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Allison from A Little Blueberry
      • Kid Tested, Mom Approved...A Link Up Party!
      • The hardest letter I've ever had to write
      • 5 on Friday
      • Our Little Fish
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Megan's Story
      • My "Mom" Style
      • Happy 11 Months Hudson!
      • 5 on Friday
    • ►July(21)
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Erinn from Strawberry Swing and Other Things
      • Mommies Don't Get Sick Days: Part 2
      • Vintage Metal Letter....and an Etsy Giveaway!
      • 5 on Friday
      • Enjoying this Season
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from The Journey of Autumn
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from The Journey of Autumn
      • Simple Strawberry Shortcake
      • Moms Know: Big Purchases
      • 5 on Friday
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Holly from Belle to Businesswoman
      • Fun at the Farmer's Market
      • Thoughts on Turning 30
      • 5 on Friday
      • DIY Chalkboard Mason Jars
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jessica from Little Baby Garvin
      • Happy 10 Months Hudson!
      • You Were Born to Sparkle
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Kristin from Deeply in Love
      • 4th of July Hit List
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      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Megan from Mackey Madness
      • I'll eat you up, I love you so
      • Fun Looks Different now
      • 5 on Friday
      • Birthday Wish List....
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Melissa from For The Love
      • 40 weeks in...40 weeks out
      • A Healing....
      • 5 on Friday
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Rebecca from The Lil House That Could
      • My new favorite dress
      • So.....
      • 5 on Friday
      • Happy 9 Months Hudson!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Laura from Stories from Austin
      • Body After Baby
      • Honestly.....
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      • Lessons Learned Over a Long Weekend...
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      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Janet from Love is Blonde
      • Brought to you by the letter "B"
      • This weekend we....
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      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Vanessa from Sunflower State of Mind
      • That's Amore!
      • My First Mother's Day
      • I Get it Now
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Leah from L + K + E
      • Help! My living room needs a face-lift!
      • Happy 8 Months Hudson
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    • ►April(17)
      • Well...it finally happened
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      • Shout it Out
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sara from Running From the Law
      • One of those days....
      • The days are long, but the years are short
      • Adventures in Baby Food Making
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Meg from Meg O. on the Go
      • Monogrammed Necklace: A Giveaway
      • Baby-Proof Gallery Wall
      • And....I'm back!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Kristin from Mama & Mou
      • Vote for me...and my shoes!
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      • Cyclops
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    • ►March(18)
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      • Baby's First Easter Basket
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Michelle from The Vintage Apple
      • Calling All Sponsors!
      • Spring Favorites for Littles
      • Saw it, Pinned it, Did it...Monogrammed Water Bottle
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jen from David + Jen = Max
      • Thoughts from a Single Mom...with Lee la la
      • No Pinching Here!
      • I just couldn't help myself....
      • That Oz Movie...
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Leah from Everyday Love
      • Middle Name Pride Day
      • Simply Made with Love...a Giveaway!
      • Happy 6 Months Hudson!
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Jenny from Growing Up Jacobson
      • New Look
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      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Emily from Simple Suburbia
      • It's not just what you say, it's how you say it
      • Married....With a Pup
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries: Holly from Oregon Mama
      • I'm the Kinda Girl Who....
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      • The Breastfeeding Diaries Part 5: Moving Forward
      • Preppy yet Chic....and a giveaway
      • Happy 5 Months Hudson!
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      • The Breastfeeding Diaries Part 4: Pumping and Working
      • Giveaway: Put a Bow on it! Tailor and Stylist
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      • Valentine's Day Heart Garland
      • The Breastfeeding Diaries Part 2: First Days
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      • The Breastfeeding Diaries Part 1: Getting Started
      • This is why we don't wear white (and baby book a winner!)
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      • If you give a girl some beadboard......
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    • ►December(9)
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      • Silence and Support
      • Boot love
      • O Christmas Tree!
      • Happy 3 Months Hudson!
      • Baby stuff I didn't know we needed....until we did
      • New Mommy Confessions.....
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      • There's No Such Thing as Too Much Turkey
      • Thankful....
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      • Saw it, Pinned it, Did it: Burlap Wreath
      • Good Things on a Monday
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      • Saw it, Pinned it, Did it
      • Shabby Apple Giveaway!
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      • Hudson's Newborn Photos
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      • 33 Weeks
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      • Chevron Pillows
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      • Our Favorite Day....Pinteresting Wednesday
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      • Oh the Weekend....
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      • Awkward and Awesome Thursday
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      • The Big Bathroom Reveal
      • Good Things
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      • Flashback....Wrigley
      • Vintage Finds
      • Birthday Weekend
      • Start each day like it's your birthday
      • And....FAIL
      • Why you haven't heard from me....
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      • Black or White?
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      • The ridiculousness has reached a whole new level
      • Chicken pox will be the death of me....
      • But I thought it was Spring...
      • Who's Excited?
      • Wordless Wednesday...What a Tough Life
      • How to make a trifle and impress your friends
      • Yeah...this happened
      • Can you take my picture?
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      • Not quite wordless Wednesday
      • Easy as 1, 2, 3
      • This and that on a Monday
      • Bathroom Design....I need your help!
      • Go to the mattresses....and other random happenings
      • Easter Candy....It Gets Me Every Time....
      • Sweet Surprises
      • Simple curtain switch up
      • Twisted Roosters and Dog Toys....Or the most random post ever.
      • Bathroom Design Inspiration
      • Home, Garden, and Elephants
      • Baby it's cold inside....
      • Wrigley Strikes Again
    • ►February(15)
      • The Oscars...it's all about the dresses
      • Soup's On!
      • Sparkle Sparkle
      • Boat Show!
      • Sometimes you have to cut yourself a break
      • My Husband Knows Me Well....
      • Sweets for My Sweet
      • I'm totally going to be THAT mom
      • Meet Jack
      • Giving Up on Elephants
      • Master Bed Switch Up!
      • Super Super
      • The Great Snow Day of 2011
      • Snow Day!!!
      • Catching Up on a Tuesday
    • ►January(14)
      • Love, found on Etsy
      • Wordless Wednesday....doesn't get much cuter than this
      • Do it yourself table runner
      • The one where we wear matching hats
      • What I've been obsessing over lately....
      • Okay, I get it now!
      • The weekend is over...and other not so exciting stuff
      • Family Room Update
      • Wordless Wednesday: Pancake blogs too
      • Yarn Wrapped Letter
      • Monday...a list
      • You are a beautiful person
      • House Decorating Goals for 2011
      • New Year's Eve Run Down
  • ►2010 (165)
    • ►December(13)
      • My Christmas Present
      • Christmas Vacation
      • Our Christmas Card
      • The Family Room....sort of
      • The Best Cookies Ever
      • Wordless Wednesday: Winter Boot Pile-Up!
      • Cat Proof?
      • Baby it's cold outside....
      • LED Lights Dilemma
      • Wordless Wednesday: Henry Claus
      • NOEL
      • Hello Snow!
      • Wish List 2010
    • ►November(17)
      • It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.....
      • Post Thanksgiving Wrap-Up
      • Thankful...
      • To Black Friday or Not To Black Friday?
      • The Guest Room.....Before and After
      • I've got nothing....
      • Wordless Wednesday: Photo shoot outtake
      • And the winner is....
      • Time is running out....
      • Christmas Card Lovin'
      • Wordless Wednesday: My mom has an orange cat too. His name is Scout. He does NOT like having his picture taken.
      • Traitor Weekend
      • I think it's time for a giveaway....
      • Blog header....I need your help!
      • Wordless Wednesday: Helping me pack
      • MacGruber!
      • Happy Halloween!
    • ►October(15)
      • Love it...Keep it...Active Gear
      • Wordless Wednesday: Can't get enough of that face
      • Another Monday....
      • Love it...Keep it....Erin's coming to visit!
      • Wordless Wednesday: The husband did good
      • Road trip to Ikea...
      • Project time....
      • Love it...Keep it: Personalized Pumpkin
      • Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies
      • Lady Antebellum Concert
      • Maui Part 2
      • Love it....Keep it: Erin's Wedding
      • Wordless Wednesday: Outtake
      • Two Years Ago Today....
      • Best Vacation Ever....Maui Part 1
    • ►September(14)
      • Of Course...
      • Leavin' on a Jet Plane....
      • Love it....Keep it: Fall TV Shows
      • Wordless Wednesday: What??
      • My favorite Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
      • Wedded Bliss
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Personalized Wedding Gifts
      • Wordless Wednesday: Stick Obsessed
      • A little bit of this and that...
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Vacation
      • Wordless Wednesday: What a life....
      • I heart long weekends....
      • New Goal for Wrigley...
      • Wordless Wednesday: Lazy X3
    • ►August(16)
      • A Letter to Fall....
      • To Junior League or not to Junior League?
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Zappos
      • Wordless Wednesday: Pancake likes red shoes too
      • Survey about....well, me!
      • Picture-less Monday
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • Wordless Wednesday: One month until wedding day!
      • Random Thoughts on a Tuesday
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Cake Plates
      • What I've been reading
      • Oh baby!
      • Grease is the word
      • Love it. . . Keep it: Ikea food storage
      • Wordless Wednesday: Fancy dog treat
      • I'm on a boat
    • ►July(15)
      • Love it . . . Keep it. . .Friend's Babies
      • Wordless Wednesday
      • I think I've got the decorating bug...
      • Love it. . . Keep it. . .My iphone
      • Wordless Wednesday: Make that cone work for you!
      • How to curl your hair
      • Chandelier Re-do
      • Wordless Wednesday: It's my birthday!
      • The Cone of Shame
      • A Blog with Substance
      • Love it . . . Keep it . . . Blog Friends and Awards
      • Wordless Wednesday: Just Chillin'
      • Best Weekend Ever...
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Visits with Friends
    • ►June(15)
      • Wordless Wednesday: Entertainment in the form of an empty peanut butter jar
      • My Pepper
      • Love it . . . Keep it. . .Summertime Essentials
      • Wordless Wednesday: Best Buddies?
      • I survived my first tornado! Sort of...
      • A Dilemma....
      • Love it . . . Keep it
      • Erin's Bachelorette Party
      • New Look...
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Best Friends
      • Wordless Wednesday: Don't leave your water glass unattended....
      • Grillin'
      • Love it . . . Keep it
      • I really hope we don't kill them....
      • Happy 1st Birthday Wrigley!
    • ►May(10)
      • Love it . . . Keep it : Smelling Good
      • You Give Me Fever
      • Surprise!
      • Love it . . . Keep it : Shows I'm Lovin'
      • Don't be like me
      • Mo & Ali's Wedding
      • Love it . . . Keep it : Cake Balls
      • Wordless Wednesday: Brotherly Love
      • Yes, I'm alive....and some other stuff
      • I'll Be Back Soon....
    • ►April(14)
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Favorite Places to Shop
      • Help a Pasty Girl Out...
      • Quack
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Numbering Stuff
      • Wordless Wednesday: Pancake in the Sun
      • Rollin'
      • Love it . . . Keep it. . . Gray and Yellow
      • Who's Excited?
      • Happy Monday!
      • Love it . . . Keep it . . . The I'm Sick Edition
      • Wordless Wednesday : Teamwork
      • Book Fail
      • Happy Easter
      • Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail....
    • ►March(14)
      • Ali's Bachelorette Party
      • Bike Race
      • Love it . . . Keep it . . . Beauty Products
      • Bedroom Window
      • New Deck!
      • Love it . . . Keep it. . . Spring Edition
      • Leave it to me to dress like my present...
      • Mud Bath
      • Love it . . . Keep it . . . Nerdy Girl Books Edition
      • Chasing down taxis with my mom...
      • Tow Truck Adventures
      • Love it . . . Keep it
      • San Fransicso in Pictures
      • Look What Came in the Mail....
    • ►February(13)
      • Love it . . . Keep it Olympians
      • Greetings from San Francisco
      • Love it . . . Keep it California Edition
      • Wordless Wednesday...I guess I've always loved Goldens!
      • Sara's Shower
      • Happy Valentine's Day!
      • Love it . . . Keep it Olympic Edition
      • Weekend Wrap-Up....on a Tuesday
      • Winter Shoes
      • Celebrity Look Alikes....
      • Love it . . . Keep it
      • Kitchen Window Makeover
      • Why are weekends so short?
    • ►January(9)
      • Love it . . .Keep it
      • State of the Blog
      • New Toy
      • All Together Now...
      • New Look for the Front Door
      • Baby it's cold outside...
      • Dog Park
      • New Year's Eve
      • Pictures from Christmas
  • ►2009 (134)
    • ►December(8)
      • 2009 in Pictures
      • Merry Christmas Eve!
      • Yes, I did this.....
      • Snow Dog
      • More Snow
      • First Snow
      • Can't Get Enough
      • It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Chirstmas
    • ►November(10)
      • Happy Thanksgiving!
      • I'm sticking with my guy...
      • Okay, I admit it....
      • My Mom's House
      • Goodbye Fall
      • More Erin and Mike Photos
      • When the Puppy's Away....
      • I'm Back!
      • More Memories
      • Seriously, How Cute Were We?
    • ►October(12)
      • Happy Halloween!
      • Halloween Party
      • Puppy School Graduate
      • Then and Now: Bath Time Edition
      • More Photo Shoot
      • Cider Mill
      • Changes
      • The Boys are Back
      • Anniversary Balloon Ride
      • One Year Ago...
      • Wrigley's Destruction
      • Who Stole My Puppy?
    • ►September(12)
      • Country Living Fair
      • Window Redo
      • Ice Ice Wrigley
      • Just Blame Harry
      • Wrigley's Favorite Show
      • Turkeys in Our Yard
      • More Wrigley
      • The Wiggle
      • Puppy Training
      • On the Edge
      • I'm a Matron
      • Growing Up
    • ►August(14)
      • How Can You Resist that Face?
      • Bed Thief
      • The BFF is Engaged!
      • Size Comparison
      • Best Buddies
      • Bath Time
      • Wiggly
      • Chew Boy
      • Henry
      • Getting Big
      • Wedding Reception and Honeymoon
      • Sit Wrigley!
      • Golfing
      • Still Adjusting
    • ►July(16)
      • Wedding Party and Flowers
      • Walk the Cat
      • The Front of the House: Before and After
      • Wedding Dress
      • Friends?
      • More Wrigley
      • Lansing Bride
      • Introducing...Wrigley!
      • Kitchen Pictures
      • Happy Birthday to me
      • Tigers Game
      • Changes....
      • Boys and Their Toys
      • Living Room Update
      • 4th of July
      • Big News!
    • ►June(12)
      • Wedding Album
      • Randy and Amber's Wedding
      • Father's Day Fun
      • Master Bedroom: Before and After
      • Vet Visit
      • UP
      • Adventures with Mom Continued....
      • Adventures with Mom
      • I'm Back!
      • War
      • Texas
      • Quick Update
    • ►May(11)
      • Enjoying the Sun
      • Swan Family
      • Memorial Day Weekend
      • Missing Something?
      • I couldn't help myself...
      • 2 Years...
      • Locked Out
      • Happy Mother's Day
      • Workin' in the Yard
      • How much is that kitty in the window?
      • Mo & Ali's Engagement Party
    • ►April(9)
      • April Showers
      • Painting Progress
      • When Your Cat is Lost....
      • Nothing But Love Over Here
      • Happy Easter
      • Famous
      • 6 Months
      • Balloon Fun
      • Cat on the Car
    • ►March(8)
      • New Chair...
      • Pancake Tries to Help
      • My Husband
      • The Living Room
      • Weekend
      • Laundry Room
      • Unpacking
      • Movin' On Up
    • ►February(9)
      • Moving Day
      • Our Remodeling Party
      • Cleaning Day
      • Second Floor Tour
      • It's Official
      • Candy Hearts
      • Appliance Shopping
      • Monkeying Around
      • Friends
    • ►January(13)
      • More House Pictures
      • House Update
      • Henry in High Places
      • So...
      • Big News....
      • Pancake's House
      • Kitty Time Out Part 2: The Break In
      • Exploding Car
      • I Have the Best Husband Ever
      • Fondu
      • This is How I Feed Him
      • Floating Down the River
      • Happy New Year
  • ►2008 (101)
    • ►December(7)
      • Kitty Time-Out
      • I'm Dreamin' of a White Christmas
      • Baby It's Cold Outside
      • Sorry Donna...
      • The Christmas Kitty
      • Our First Christmas Tree!
      • Thanksgiving
    • ►November(8)
      • Happy Thanksgiving!
      • Some more wedding photos...because I'm obsessed
      • Back by Popular Demand
      • Like the new look?
      • Wedding Photos
      • California Dreamin'
      • One Year Ago Today...
      • Halloween 2008
    • ►October(7)
      • More Wedding Pictures!
      • Proof that we did, in fact, get married...
      • Honeymoon Part 2...The Hike
      • Honeymoonin'
      • Just Married
      • Goin' to the Chapel
      • The final five
    • ►September(6)
      • These things don't happen in California...
      • Quick Update
      • Julie in Kentwood???
      • Little Boxes Made of Ticky Tacky
      • One Month
      • This is Sydney
    • ►August(7)
      • Meet Pepper
      • More CA Shower
      • California Bridal Shower Part 1
      • Need some cuteness in your life?
      • California...there and back
      • Ron and Sara's Wedding
      • Rehearsing
    • ►July(7)
      • Did I mention that I love this man?
      • Counting Down the Days...
      • Kitten Update
      • They Always Find Me
      • Happy Birthday to Me
      • Cowgirl
      • Powerless
    • ►June(10)
      • 100 Days!
      • I'm a Winner
      • Professional Pancake Shot
      • I am now a professional....well sort of
      • A Little Chair Re-do
      • Another Cat Post
      • Registering
      • I Actually Won!
      • Pancake Loves the Environment
      • My Soon to Be Husband
    • ►May(13)
      • Engagement Photos
      • Memorial Day
      • New Friend
      • The Good Life
      • Best Blog...Me?
      • Henry Lost and Found
      • GR Welcomes Barack Obama...and Katie Lives in Walla Walla
      • Happy Anniversary to Me!
      • Mother's Day Recap
      • Invisible
      • My Mangled Finger and a Photo Shoot
      • Brotherly Love
      • Pancake Drinking Water
    • ►April(12)
      • Cake Tasting
      • Comments?
      • Pancake and Henry
      • Earthquakes in Michigan???
      • Pancake Proportions
      • Sunny Day
      • Butterflies
      • My Nalgene is Killing Me
      • Henry Loves Sink Water
      • Not Julie?
      • My Half Day Off
      • April Foolishness
    • ►March(13)
      • Update on the Poop Project: Day 4
      • Redecorating
      • The Poop Project - Day 1
      • My Number 27
      • Henry
      • Happy Easter!
      • Spring Has Sprung!
      • Uncle Stan
      • 200 Days!
      • Crazy Cat Lady
      • Spring Cleaning
      • Jon's Big Purchase
      • Sedona is calling my name.....
    • ►February(11)
      • Pancake and Henry
      • Sorry ladies, he's taken!
      • I found my dress!
      • BFF is coming to Michigan!
      • I'm a nerd
      • Happy Birthday Heather!
      • Happy Valentine's Day!
      • The Poop Monster
      • 1 is the loneliest number
      • Angels Among Us
      • Welcome to my blog!

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