Lip Tie, Tongue Tie, and Breastfeeding

As I’m sure my regular readers know from Little A’s breastfeeding journey, ties were a HUGE obstacle to our breastfeeding success! But it wasn’t only a hindrance in breastfeeding. There was not ONE bottle that my poor kid could keep suction with.

Top Ten Tuesday: Breastfeeding Must-Haves

Welcome to my first Top Ten Tuesday post! I'm so excited you're here. Today's post is, of course, on the topic of breastfeeding. (What else would it be, right?) I hope to cover many different categories in the future though, and would love your input on each list! Read through till the bottom to find out what my next list will be, and how you can help me out with it.


This list is not just a quick run-through of affiliate links I like best - although take note that affiliate links are used. (They help fund this blog so I can keep researching awesomeness for you!) It's a list of items that I seriously needed and use(d) constantly throughout A's breastfeeding adventure. But, first of all...don't forget the camera! Take it like....EVERYWHERE. I can't believe how many cute things I caught that, looking back now, I totally wouldn't have remembered! Without further ado...here we go!

The Story of Little A and the Boobies That Could

Ahhhhh... breastfeeding. It's a magical - and incredibly frustrating - experience! Baby #2 proved to be quite a challenge in the eating department, as I'm sure is apparent from previous posts. I thought I'd gather it all together in one place for other breastfeeding mamas...

6 Breastfeeding Myths

Breastfeeding is hard work! And along with tons of research and advice comes more questions than answers. Here are some of the more common issues that I myself dealt with when breastfeeding, and want to pass on to you! These myths are about to be busted...

National Breastfeeding Week - 20% off!

I'll pretty much use any fun reason for a discount, so here is a coupon code just for you!

20% off the breastfeeding goodness at my Etsy shop! 

How To Fix A Plugged Duct Fast!

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What Is Up With These Breasts?!

Pain, redness, and sometimes even a lump can appear when your lactating breasts have a clog! Plugged ducts can happen at any time in your breastfeeding process. It can happen two days after that little munchkin is born, or 18 months later.