The Chronicles of a Breastfeeding Mother

Let’s chat about my life! What a productive life I have. I am either chasing my toddler or my baby. There’s always something going on. My life is never boring with two kids! Since my days off are Saturday and Sunday, I always have as many things planned as possible. Saturday, I decided to spend some time deep cleaning my house. It really needed to be done. I am slowly trying to transition Giulietta into her own room, so bath time is no longer in my room. It’s a work in progress. Honestly, I don’t mind if my kids sleep with me forever. I want her to enjoy having her own “cave” as well. So, I’m trying to make it as “three-year-old” as possible. Santa is going to bring her new princess bedding! She is so excited for that. Depending how good she is, he may even bring her her own swing set and playhouse for the backyard that she’s been begging for. At 3 years old, she’s made me a list! I told her we are going to write a letter to the elf, so he can relay the message to Santa. After we were...

At 7:00 a.m., my alarm clock went off and it was time to hop in the shower. My day initiated very well. Giulietta woke up at 7:30 a.m. and jumped up to get ready for school. I dressed her up in her sweet, sassy, and southern outfit. She looked super fashionable. It was show and tell day at school, so she had a convertible car for the letter of the week, “c.” She as great at show and tell. She came home with beautiful hand prints that she created for thanksgiving. Giovanni missed Mommy so much at work.. Joey tried every bottle known to man that we have in the house, but he fought with Daddy and drank slowly. He took two ounces after kicking and screaming with his father and then another ounce an hour later. It was nice to see old customers at my job. They were very generous. It was a little weird to pump so often. Honestly, it felt as if I never stopped. One of my co-workers told me that I don’t need to pump after 6 months. If you educate yourself on breastfeeding, you need to pump for...