One of the most popular questions I’ve been getting on Instagram is about Intermittent Fasting and nursing aka breastfeeding. People want to know first, if I’m doing IF, second, if I’m still nursing and lastly, if I’ve noticed a drop in my supply. Short answer is no, I have not noticed a drop in my milk since starting a 16:8… Read More
10 Things I Did Not Expect To Happen With Baby #2
I had a lot of anxiety before giving birth to Connor. I expected a rough recovery, painful nursing sessions and the baby blues. I however did not expect these 10 things to happen… #1. A long labor. Every one told me the second child comes FAST. People warned me about staying on Cape Cod until the day before my due… Read More
How I Finally Weaned My 18 month old
I didn’t plan to breastfeed past 12 months. I had no idea how hard it would be to stop either. I think I can finally say that I have successfully weaned my 18 month old son. This picture was taken on his half birthday just a week ago! He’s getting so big. I was a little preemptive in April after… Read More
How I Got Back To My Pre Baby Weight
Six days ago, my baby boy turned 9 months. This once was a fitness blog and while I still make time regularly to exercise, my first priority is him. I set an unrealistic goal to get back to my pre-baby body. Then I pushed it back, and pushed it back some more. These deadline extensions were all well documented on YouTube… Read More
Nursing and Caring For An Infant when you have Food Poisoning
I was feeling uninspired lately. Life had become routine. It was boring in the best way possible. Then, as I sat down to watch the debate Sunday night, I suddenly felt nauseous. Was it the creepy orange dude lurking behind Hillary and his angry interruptions making me sick or was it from the cheap glass of wine I just finished? I… Read More
My First Long(ish) Trip Without Baby: Pumping + Working Out
Leaving your baby for the first time is HARD. The second time, you’re excited about sleeping but dreading the pumping game if still breastfeeding. You know how much of a pain it is when traveling. I was presented with a really cool opportunity to work with a brand I love in Los Angeles this week. I had the option to… Read More