Mom Life in the PNW

Moms Who Have Trouble Breastfeeding: Try BARE Bottle.

Moms Who Have Trouble Breastfeeding: Try BARE Bottle.

My daughter was born back in October. Everything was going great until we went back to the hospital 4 days later and found out she had lost 11.5% of her birth weight. That meant she was not getting enough breast milk from me while breastfeeding. I had a feeling she wasn’t because she would cry after she was done feeding like she was hungry still. The pediatrician advised me that Aislin needed to supplement with formula. I was devastated because…

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Different Ways to Soothe a Baby With Colic

Different Ways to Soothe a Baby With Colic

This post is sponsored by Boiron® and PTPA. As always, all opinions and statements are my own and were not influenced in any way. Colic is not fun for any parent, whether new or experienced. My sister dealt with a semi-colicky baby, and I honestly don’t know how she managed. I’d go completely bonkers! I get so stressed when my 1 and 4-year-old cries or whines at me for more than an hour after I’ve satisfied all of their needs. But, when my…

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6 Natural Ways to Treat Your Child’s Cold

6 Natural Ways to Treat Your Child’s Cold

This post is sponsored by Boiron® and PTPA. As always, all opinions and statements are my own and were not influenced in any way. It’s officially summer, and we’ve been hit with a mild cold over here, at least, my 1-year-old daughter and I have. Colds are always a downer, especially in the summer when you have a bunch of plans and then one mysteriously pops up right before a trip. Luckily, we’re just staying home this time, but it’s…

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What I Wish I Knew Before My First Child

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Child

This post is sponsored by Evivo but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I don’t think anyone is actually fully prepared when it comes to being a new parent. You’ll get solicited and unsolicited advice and you’ll do some research, but none of that compares to what you’ll actually experience. I didn’t know what I was doing and pretty much flew by the seat of my pants on the daily.

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Choice Matters: Plan Against Pain During Child Birth

Choice Matters: Plan Against Pain During Child Birth

I received this educational information and assets from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links.   I knew from the get-go what type of pain management I would be having when giving birth to my 2nd daughter. Even though I had a vaginal delivery both times, the pain was less the 2nd go around and all I took was Ibuprofen and Tylenol. The nurses…

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