The Weight of the Bottle I get the feeling. Reaching for a bottle to formula feed your baby when it seems like every other mother you know is nursing can feel like admitting defeat. It’s hard when your plan doesn’t go as expected, but there are so many benefits and blessings that come from the …
I have decided that every time there is a fifth Tuesday in a month, I would like to share stories from the community. Below is a story I received in January. If you want to share your own experiences, please go to this page, and answer the questions! I will have it featured on a …
Continue reading The Shared Table: “Would You Judge Yourself for Needing Glasses?”
The Performance Uniform A professional musician doesn’t choose her "concert blacks" based on what looks "thinnest" under the stage lights; she chooses them because they allow for a full range of motion. If a sleeve is so tight it restricts a violinist’s bowing arm, or if a pianist’s shoes make it impossible to use the …
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps keep this blog running—thank you for your support! The Mid-Concert Crash Imagine a world-class virtuoso preparing for a solo performance at Carnegie Hall. The house is packed, the acoustics are perfect, and the music is demanding. Now, imagine …
If you’ve ever watched a world-class violinist on stage, you might notice the way she carries herself. She stands with a lengthened spine, shoulders relaxed, and a chin that is level with the horizon. She doesn’t hold herself this way because she’s trying to look graceful for the front row or flattering for the cameras. …
Continue reading The Ergonomics of Motherhood: Protecting the Bridge
The Sound Check If you’ve ever sat in a symphony recital hall before the house lights go dark, you know that the first few minutes are rarely beautiful. It’s a chorus of open strings, pegs clicking to tune the instruments, and the sound of woodwinds and the booming brass section warming up. If needed, mic …
Five days postpartum, I sat in tears, completely overwhelmed by the week ahead. My husband was preparing to head back to work, and the guilt was already setting in. The weight of meeting a newborn's needs felt like failing my toddler. While I was physically nursing, emotionally, I wasn't even sure I wanted to continue …
Continue reading Ditching the “Do-It-All” Mom Myth: A Guide to Postpartum Delegation
We spent months preparing the nursery, but how do we prepare the heart of a 2-year-old? The shift from 'only child' to 'big sibling' is the first major life transition many children face. It requires a delicate balance of grace, boundaries, and a lot of floor-level play. Introduction: The transition from one child to two …
Continue reading The Toddler Transition: Navigating New Dynamics
When you have Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT), well-meaning advice like "just nurse more" or "drink this tea" can feel incredibly isolating. It implies that your body just needs a "nudge," when in reality, the "original blueprints" were simply built differently. If you are tired of explaining your body to everyone around you, send them this …
Continue reading Educating the Village: The Guide to explaining Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT)
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps keep this blog running—thank you for your support! Welcome to the construction zone. One month ago, I "broke ground" on a new chapter of motherhood. If you’re here, you probably know that when you have Insufficient Glandular Tissue …
Continue reading The Foundation Kit: Postpartum Site Restoration & The IGT Reality