Eternally Maternal

Had to share this post. It brought tears to my eyes We are not meant to do this alone. "This is not what you had planned. This is not what you’d envisioned. There are no visits from friends, no loving doula bringing you soup, no mommy and me yoga classes, no coffee dates, no stroller walks through the park. There is empty space where you had planned comfort and company. There are long days with no one but your little one to talk to and this big transition to navigate all... alone. I know it’s lonely, mama. I know the walls of your house feel tight and the days feel so long, and you crave a warm hand on your knee and the soft embrace of a friend. You wish for someone by your side to marvel at this beautiful baby of yours and to wrap an arm around you when the feelings get too big and scary. We were never meant to do this alone. Motherhood has never been a solitary sport. And yet here we are, in this odd chapter of isolation and distance, with no choice but to do it by ourselves. But mama, know this- We are alone. Together. You are surrounded all the other mothers who are navigating this tender time in isolation. You are held by all of us who have walked the path before you and who know how much you must be hurting. You are wrapped in the warm embrace of mama earth, as she too settles into this time of slowness and healing. This too shall pass. And when it does, hugs and coffee dates and visits from friends will taste so much sweeter. Soft kisses on your cheek and arms around your waist and gentle laughter in your ear will be the joyful medicine after this trying time. Until then, hunker down mama. Find the coziest, warmest spot on your couch, sink into the pile of unfolded laundry, and sleep the Spring away, with that sweet babe warm on your chest." Reposted from @spiritysol

Out with the old and in with the new Wishing you all a wonderful year full of new beginnings, health, & happiness!

There is a reason we call it liquid gold! "Because human milk contains high levels of these secretory-type antibodies, breastfeeding by mothers who recover from COVID-19 could pass on immunity to babies, and there's a chance the purified milk antibodies could be a therapy for adults suffering from COVID-19."

What is your favorite carrier? Even those little newborns get heavy when you carry them all day! My favorite for newborn nursing and sleep was this ring sling. So quick to throw on in a pinch while chasing your toddler or running to the bathroom! I also LOVE my Baby K'tan. It is such a cozy and easy wrap to get baby into. Did you know "k'tan" in Hebrew means "little"? So the name essentially means "little baby". #eternallymaternal #prenatalclasses #breastfeeding #support #lactation #hamont #dundas #ittakesavillage #ringsling #babyktan

Congratulations to Jen & Danny on their beautiful little girl, Bowie Mays Mom is doing an amazing job latching little Bowie! There is nothing sweeter than a nursing baby #eternallymaternal #breastfeeding #support #lactation #newborn #postpartum #ittakesavillage #covidbaby

I love getting updates and birth announcements! A big congrats to the Jagdeo family and welcome to the world little Santiago @elliott845 @jagdubl07 #eternallymaternal #prenatalclasses #breastfeeding #postpartum #support #lactation #newborn #hamilton #hamont #ittakesavillage

Good for a little laugh

Turmeric Latte AKA "golden milk" is definitely trending right now and I have totally jumped on the band wagon! It is delicious! This is my favorite blend with some vanilla almond milk creamer and cinnamon sprinkled on top. Just one latte has 40% of your recommended daily iron intake, which many women need to increase in pregnancy. This ancient spice is also known to have many other properties -- including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-depressant qualities. However, there seems to be conflict about taking larger doses of turmeric in supplemental form during pregnancy. Anyone know more about this? #themoreyouknow #prenatalclasses #breastfeeding #support #lactation #hamont #hamilton #eternallymaternal