Wife, mom, friend, Birth doula, postpartum doula and lactation counselor

Atlanta, GA
Joined December 2017
Congratulations @Bandreescu_ you gave us a match to remember. I look forward to watching more of you.
Breast milk comes in multiple colors. So if you express your breast milk you may be notice the difference. Don't be alarmed or concerned that it does not have that soft white color you may have seen in pictures. Most… instagram.com/p/B1rANIPAHXm/…
I personally don't like being referred to as a supermom. It some how makes me feel like there are levels to #motherhood and I beat out the other moms. Really it sounds like burnout syndrome. The truth is we are… instagram.com/p/B1bz6kLgzPp/…
There are few things in life that rival what it feels like to hold your child for the first time. I'm super blessed to be doing it again. #motherhood have changed my outlook on life and the choices i make. I love who… instagram.com/p/B1ZrzmUALsP/…
For all the parents who are suffering through the teething weeks hang in there. @fowlcomics never fails to bring the funny and honesty. #parentingquotes #parenting #childrensbooks #comics #sundayfunday… instagram.com/p/B1T7NDCg63T/…
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#momlife all day and till they fall asleep. To the little people in my life, your dad can do these things if you give him a chance. #mindfulmoments. #momlife #mommyhood. #newbornbaby #nowborn #breastfeedingmama… instagram.com/p/B1PKgkygAjc/…
Mindful Moments Taking time for yourself is an integral part of taking care of self. As mother's we focus so much on our kids and spouse. To find mindful moments for myself I often use my mornings for focus on me.… instagram.com/p/B0I2u0GgPMo/…
LETS TALK BED SHARING So the academy of breastfeeding medicine says: There is currently not enough evidence to support routine recommendations against co-sleeping. Parents should be educated about risks and… instagram.com/p/B0B5YWkgc-d/…
Postpartum Meal Prep One of the best things we can do for ourselves before the baby arrive is to meal prep. There are many ways to meal prep. My favorite way is to make twice as much as I need n store that portion… instagram.com/p/Bz7hC95AhK-/…
Listening to my body I started taking time to relax and ground myself. My happy place is nature. I love walking or running on trails, hills & valleys. I love to be in rivers and sea waters. Find your happy place and… instagram.com/p/Bz0atsxAJzv/…
What my feet looks like going on three days. I have never dealt with swelling of the feet because I haven't had to deal with 3rd trimester in the heat. I'm drinking water and biting on my ice chips like crazy. I'm… instagram.com/p/BzwWLq_gLol/…
"Being a part of a large family is just like..." po.st/3la2BF via @BrainyQuote
THIS IS HOW SUPPORT LOOKS. My daughter made me this to cheer me up because my back is hurting. Pregnancy is not a solo journey I'm thankful for my team. Including the great hugs and encouragement I get from… instagram.com/p/By0zMPAAmYe/…
Gardening is one of my favorite things to do. This season I haven't been able to get into to full scale planting, weeding, water etc as I normally do. I'm happy that my hubby and I share the same love of gardening.… instagram.com/p/BySTB6QgqNN/…
And just like that the months rolled on by and I attended my last birth of the summer. Now it's time to settle into the summer heat while growing the beautiful being within me. I'm grateful to be in this space as I… instagram.com/p/Bxsxa6BHJ2w/…
What is the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)? -LAM is breastfeeding as birth control. It is an effective, temporary form of birth control for breastfeeding moms in their first six… instagram.com/p/BxccC8FgtDO/…
Cancer, the nasty C word that needs to disappear. 1 in 3 people will get a cancer diagnosis and just about everyone knows someone who is fighting cancer, lost their life to cancer or is a… instagram.com/p/BxTm6S1AZsy/…