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My Favorite Nursing Bras, Tanks, and Clothes

May 21, 2017 By Stephanie

Favorite Nursing Bras Tanks

I have four children – ages 10, 8, 5, and almost 9 months. Over the past decade, I have nursed for six and a half years collectively (approximately two years for each baby)…and I am currently nursing my 9-month-old baby! That is a lot of breastfeeding! Although nursing bras, tanks, and clothes aren’t strictly necessary, I […]

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Tagged With: baby care, baby registry, Breastfeeding, nursing clothes

Baby Products We Actually Used (Birth to 3 Months)

January 1, 2017 By Stephanie

fourth baby metropolitan mama

As you know, we recently welcomed our fourth baby into the world. Fresh and wide-eyed, he infuses our lives with joy beyond words. Since our little guy is baby #4, this is certainly not our first rodeo. We’ve pared down our baby gear so much that you might barely know we have a baby if […]

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Products Tagged With: baby care, baby registry, Breastfeeding

This is What A Mom of 4 Packs in Her Hospital Bag

August 21, 2016 By Stephanie

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

My fourth baby is due in three days! I have been working through my to-do list at a super fast pace. These waiting days are both highly productive and snail slow. I’m patiently (impatiently!) awaiting the moment when I will meet my little boy face-to-face. Since we will be delivering at a birth center, my […]

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Products, Birth Tagged With: baby care, baby registry, Breastfeeding, nursing clothes, pregnancy, what to pack

New Report Says Breastfeeding is “Silver Bullet”

February 21, 2013 By Stephanie

It happened for the first time two weeks ago. My 10-month-old baby got sick. Up until then, she has had no sniffles. No runny noses. No fevers. No ear infections or aches. No doctor’s visits. Not-a-one. At ten months, she’s eating a wonderfully colorful diet of fruits, vegetables, organic meats, and dairy products; she also still […]

Filed Under: Babies, Breastfeeding Tagged With: benefits of breastfeeding, benefits of extended breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, breastfeeding resources, breastfeeding stories, breastfeeding tips, GlobalTeamof200

10 Reasons NOT to Get an Epidural

January 17, 2013 By Stephanie

“I don’t know if I can do this,” I whisper it into the blurry room. The contraction begins to rise and I scream, sing, breath, and pray simultaneously. With a final push, the crescendo, her body slips through mine. I catch her and bring her to my chest, elated. Three natural childbirths later and I […]

Filed Under: Babies, Birth Tagged With: birth, birth stories, Breastfeeding, breastfeeding stories, breastfeeding tips, eating and drinking in labor, natural childbirth

10 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

November 21, 2012 By Stephanie

Happy Ha-Ha-AHH-AHH-CHOOO – Holidays! Tis’ the season for coughs, sore throats, flu, and fevers. Fortunately, there are some ways to circumvent Mr. Flu and Ms. Icky Sicky. Here are ten things our family strives to do during the holidays and all year long. 1. Eat nutrient-rich foods. Some varieties of produce may be harder to […]

Filed Under: Happy at Home Tagged With: benefits of breastfeeding, benefits of exercise, benefits of healthy eating, Breastfeeding, exercise, healthy eating, healthy family, tropicana

10 Best Products for 6-Month-Old Babies

October 24, 2012 By Stephanie

Our youngest recently turned 6 months. Though I still call her “my newborn baby,” I do realize that she is a lovely person in her own right. Absolutely delightful to have around. The following ten products are getting the most use around our house these days. Actually, we don’t have many other baby gizmos and […]

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Products Tagged With: baby care, baby registry, babywearing, Breastfeeding, breastfeeding nightgown, product reviews

Glamourmom Mbody Starter Nursing Bra [giveaway]

May 10, 2012 By Stephanie

Third time around and I’m still in awe of the miracle of breastfeeding. I’m wonderstruck that my body somehow creates this perfect food for my baby – in the perfect quantity. The milk heals and protects – guarding her from illness, giving her all of the nutrients her mind & body needs. That said, breastfeeding […]

Filed Under: Babies, Breastfeeding Tagged With: Breastfeeding, nursing bra

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