In August, my family and I will be heading on our biennial family cruise on the Carnival Dream. We’re talking seven days with a 16-month-old, energetic little girl on a boat. Already, she is walking (sometimes trying to run) everywhere. Imagine in two months’ time what she will be like? I can’t even think about […] Read more…
Breastfeeding a Toddler
Mini me is now one year old, and YES, I am still breast feeding. As she was approaching the one year mark people constantly asked me if I was still breastfeeding, and wondered when I would stop. Now, more than ever I am facing criticism for nursing my daughter passed the one year mark. It […] Read more…
My Vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mx + Pictures
From January 4 – 9th my husband, sister & boyfriend, and myself went to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was the hubby and my second visit. We stayed at a condo we had rented during the last time since we loved it, and it was situated in a very convenient location. Here are a few pics […] Read more…
Maintaining Breast Milk Supply While Traveling Without My Breastfed Baby
My husband and I took a five-day vacation without our 16-month old, whom I was currently breastfeeding. I was nervous leaving my Sugar Plum for such a long time, and I was also fearful my supply would suffer. Before my trip I researched online about other moms, mainly moms who traveled for business, maintaining their […] Read more…
Supporting Family and Friends Through Loss
This is a topic close to my heart, especially since I experienced two losses before having my Sugar Plum. It didn’t dawn on me to write a post regarding this issue until recently since someone really close to me, unfortunately, went into early labor, and had a stillbirth. As a person who has gone through […] Read more…