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My partner is now on parental leave and it is AWESOME! Seriously. I couldn’t take parental leave because I spent the last three years in college and had Monster six months after I graduated. Now he is six months old, and I have been home every day for the last year. I went from keeping an impossible schedule and being…

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Rethinking Co-Sleeping

PTPAMay 29, 2014

Okay, we don’t do it every night, but when I have gotten up already a half dozen times and it is only 4 in the morning- I know I need sleep. Sometimes the only way to get it is to co-sleep. I have said before that I don’t enjoy co-sleeping, and at that time I really didn’t, but things change pretty…

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Happy When a Bathroom Stall Makes Headlines!

PTPAMay 13, 2014

Take a good look at the photos below. They are a reflection of myself and my children for almost 5 years of our lives. Yes, 2 kids and 5 years sitting in a bathroom stall -most of the time. Glamorous isn’t it? It is amazing to me that FINALLY someone has taken note, after years of shame and millions of…

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My First Mother’s Day

PTPAMay 10, 2014

In two days I will experience my very first Mother’s Day. A very surreal feeling. In my house we don’t usually celebrate things like Valentine’s day and holidays are not very exciting. We lack decorations and bypass the days like any other. My partner and I are not your definition of “consumers” and try to stray away from holidays that…

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Searching for Breastfeeding Support

PTPAMay 1, 2014

My sister-in-law recently gave birth to the newest member of our family- my perfect little niece H. She had this whole birth plan that involved a VBAC (vaginal birth after Caesarian) and she had her heart set on breastfeeding. After a repeat c-section, she encountered obstacles that many mothers face postpartum and it got me thinking about the obstacles I…

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Being the Ridiculed Mom

PTPAApril 24, 2014

I have a four-month-old boy, of whom I affectionately refer to as Monster. He has taken over my life, become my love, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I make decisions based on what I believe is best for him, and our family. Why am I ridiculed? I am a cloth-diapering, home-made baby food making, breastfeeding naturalist. Mainstream…

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Healthy Goals for My 30th

PTPAJune 9, 2011

OK, well, the secret’s out now. I’m going to be 30 in 2 weeks. 30 has made me evaluate some things in my life that are perhaps not exactly as I’d love them to be. Check out my personal health goals and get some inspiration for your own milestones, or maybe just for your healthiest summer yet!

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My Mommy Self-Esteem Rollercoaster

PTPAMarch 13, 2011

The journey of being a new mom has really challenged my sense of self-image. To say it has been a roller-coaster would be an understatement. When I was pregnant, I really enjoyed my new body. Physically, I felt great most of the time and mentally, I found it liberating to dismiss my insecurities about not being skinny enough and instead,…

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Tips for Breastfeeding in Public

PTPAOctober 19, 2010

Breastfeeding is not an easy task, and part of the challenge is finding a way to breastfeed in public. Thankfully, society is becoming increasingly open and accepting to the idea of breastfeeding so moms have it much easier now than in the past. Still, it takes time to master breastfeeding in public. Here are some tips: 1) Familiarize yourself with…

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TIP: Dealing with New Mommy Emotions

PTPAApril 7, 2010

For any new moms out there, here are a few tips about dealing with the emotions that come with the territory. Being a new mom is an emotional rollercoaster so give yourself permission to be moody and unpredictable. There will be a lot of ups and downs as you adjust to the craziness of being a mom. Warn your spouse…

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