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Ry’s 1st Flight: Tips for Traveling w/ an Infant

The first time I got on a plane, (from what I can remember) I was 20 years old. I was terrified because I was older and aware of what could happen. So, I told myself that when I have children, I would expose them to traveling at a young age. Howeverrr, I was too hype booking Ry’s 1st flight that I didn’t think about the process of traveling with an infant by myse[...]

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Job Hunting after Time off

Job hunting is ANNOYING! (Anyone agree?) Especially when you’ve been out of full-time work for over 6 months. When I first stopped working, I was so excited to move into my new place with my husband that I didn’t think about when it was time to go back. BLAH. While my dream job is to have my own business, I need money now! So, I guess it’s time to start putting[...]

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Snapback not so #Snapback!

I’ve always been this petite girl who wanted to be slim thick so bad. Lol! And now, I have clothes I can’t fit, stretch marks I didn’t ask for, and a body that’s slightly bigger than I’m used to. I’ve finally been able to accept my new body. This means: not stopping in the extra small or small section anymore. To the mamas that didn’t “snap back” af[...]

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From Boobies to Bottles

During my pregnancy I did all the research (at least I thought I did) to find the best bottle for breastfed babies. I knew I wanted to breastfeed for as long as possible, so I was scared I would find a bottle that she liked better than my boob. (And the opposite ending up happening) After finding one specific brand that I had heard so much about, I decided to go with[...]

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Breastfeeding Mama with Mastitis

On Sunday November 25th I woke up with lots of pain in my right boob. I assumed it was clogged with milk and I needed to get it out. I pumped the milk out before we headed back home from Jersey. But... after pumping it out, the pain didn’t go away. I felt sick. I had a headache, I felt chills, and had fever-like symptoms. I didn’t want to take any pain medication[...]

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My Christmas Playlist

*Sings* It's Christmas time againnnnn. (By Ashanti, and NO that is not an official song on my playlist lol) Anywho, it's the most wonderful time of the year! This year will be my 1st Christmas as a wife AND mother and I am extremely excited to be celebrating with my own little family. I have been listening to Christmas music since last month. (I mean, who hasn't right[...]