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Now that we are more than halfway through the year, Nameberry has released the top baby names of 2017 so far. This isn’t exactly new news – it came out at the end of June, but I’ve recently become obsessed with baby names considering we have NONE that we agree upon! Next week I’ll share […]

If you’re a mom reading this post chances are you’re well aware of the fussy, cranky, end-of-day time period that’s often called the “witching hour”. Our “witching hours” have gone through phases over the past two years.

One thing I always tell expectant mamas to put on their registry or shopping list is comfortable PJs that you can easily nurse in. I had such a small assortment of tops and nightgowns that I could easily nurse in and with Piper’s frequent spit ups with every feed it always felt like I was […]

I’m a little late on sharing this since I’ve been out of town for a few weeks –but in case you’re breastfeeding and did not hear the news, the CDC has released suggested regulations for cleaning breast pump parts.

Last week we ran out of diapers, which isn’t an uncommon thing around here — but we had not a single diaper in the house after Piper took her bedtime bath. So, I got out of my sweats and ran up the street to get diapers, not exactly what I feel like doing after a […]

Today I’m excited to share another breastfeeding story! We’ve made this an on-going series covering any and everything about breastfeeding, support for other mothers and an outlet to share your own story. Email me if you’d like to submit your journey.  (Info@themamanotes.com) Read more breastfeeding articles here.  Mother’s name: Sonja Baby’s name: Scarlett Kyle Baby’s birth […]

In conversation the other day my friend brought up a really great topic for a blog post – so I though I’d expand upon it! She’s a new mom with an adorable baby and is struggling to find clean skincare to use while breastfeeding. I remember the feeling – my skin glowed my entire pregnancy, […]

  It’s pretty easy to look up information on pregnancy, nursing and labor & delivery…. but then what? It’s not something as frequently talked about by any means and for many it’s when the hard part starts :) Today I’m sharing an honest and hilarious post by Melissa Nuñez who is giving us her tips on making […]

Today I’m excited to share another breastfeeding story! Our first one was such a success that I’ve decided to make this an on-going series covering any and everything about breastfeeding. Email me if you have something to share. (Info@themamanotes.com) Pumping is a topic I think most women have such mixed feelings about — while it […]

In this series we share birth stories of all kinds from mothers around the globe — with the hope that they inspire, educate and inform expecting mothers. Interested in sharing your birth story? Email us at info@themamanotes.com . Read more birth stories here.   Baby name: Riley Kaplan Hoover Mother name: Laura Birth size: 7 lbs […]

I never thought I’d need so much STUFF to breastfeed. I assumed I’d need some nipple cream and a boppy and that I’d be set. Over the course of my year nursing Piper I accumulated a lot of stuff – much of wish I had purchased while I was pregnant so I’d be better prepared […]

If you haven’t noticed, we live in the age of technology. Every day there are new apps or devices to make life easier. My husband works in and loves the IT field and I’m always hearing about the latest and greatest and have even had the opportunity to try some myself. We have devices that […]