They really don’t lie when they say that motherhood is hard. Hard is an understatement. Some of the most intensely difficult moments in a woman’s life are usually related to pregnancy and childbirth, but there are so many amazing parts that balance those tough parts out. For me it’s snuggling my little guy’s chubby cheeks, his smile in the morning, making him laugh, that yummy baby smell… Most unexpectedly, one of my favorite parts of being a mom has been breastfeeding my little one. My baby app tells me I’ve been nursing for almost 150 days, and I’m amazed at how far we’ve come together. It hasn’t always been a walk in the park—at the beginning it was difficult and painful and I was crying through so many feedings—but it’s finally at a point that I can truly and honestly say I enjoy it. While I’m not an expert in any way, a stubborn streak, my hugely supportive hubby, and a ton of internet research helped get me here. Below are a few essential items and tips that I’ve found helpful along the way…
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