Mommy News and Views Blog

Breastfeeding Blog Hop: Sweet Breastfeeding Moments

Katy Rank Lev — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:22 +0000

It’s been unseasonably hot and humid here in Pittsburgh this month. This is made worse by our broken air conditioning system. We were meant to call about replacing it in April, but you know how these things go. So, we sit around and sweat under the ceiling fans and dunk our feet in bowls . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Blog Hop: Sweet Breastfeeding Moments

My Favorite Breastfeeding Side Effect

Katy Rank Lev — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:40 +0000

After my older son was born, my period stayed away for THIRTEEN MONTHS. During this time, I never worried that I was pregnant or ill because I’d been to La Leche League meetings and heard other moms bragging about their 22-month vacations from menses. I (infrequently) remembered and felt thankful to not deal with . . . → Read More: My Favorite Breastfeeding Side Effect

Chomp!

Katy Rank Lev — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:54:16 +0000

I’ve been a bit MIA the past week. That’s because I’ve been on and off the phone with the breastfeeding center lactation consultants–my one-year-old has been biting.

The poor thing is teething and is taking it out on my nipples. I was unprepared for this as my older son ever bit me a handful . . . → Read More: Chomp!

Half Marathon Recap: Milk on the Run

Katy Rank Lev — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:04 +0000

If you’ve been following along, I trained for and ran a half marathon last weekend after my friend (and fellow nursing mother) had a prophetic dream that we did it.

Since January, I’ve worked to return to some semblance of my former, very fit self. I shifted my perspective about my workouts and am . . . → Read More: Half Marathon Recap: Milk on the Run

Breastfeeding Blog Hop: My Little Nurser

Katy Rank Lev — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:45 +0000

This week, in honor of Mother’s Day, the breastfeeding blog hop is talking about mini Mamas–kids of nursing moms who wear and nurse their “babies.”

I love talking about my older son’s nurturing. I don’t like calling him a little “mommy,” mostly because he is very careful to assure me that he is going . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Blog Hop: My Little Nurser

Jury Duty: Deferral versus Excused

Katy Rank Lev — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:17 +0000

Ever since I started posting about jury duty, I’ve been getting lots of questions about deferrals, getting outright excused, and the difference between those terms. So, for Pennsylvania, and Allegheny County specifically, here is what we know.

Jurors will receive a summons in the mail. The summons will include a questionnaire that needs to . . . → Read More: Jury Duty: Deferral versus Excused

Race Day Lactation Logistics

Katy Rank Lev — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:20 +0000

The big day is finally here: my half-marathon takes place this Sunday! I’m excited to announce my main problems this week are worrying about getting to the start line (most of the roads leading to/from my house are along the marathon route and will be closed) and…what the heck to do about my milk . . . → Read More: Race Day Lactation Logistics

Nursing in Public: Utilize Pack Mentality

Katy Rank Lev — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:09 +0000

Lately, I’ve been talking with a lot of new moms about getting the hang of nursing in public. I remember how challenging that was, when I had my first son. In addition to feeling totally vulnerable about everything in the world, you’re out in public with a crying, hungry baby. In my case, I . . . → Read More: Nursing in Public: Utilize Pack Mentality

Products That Prey On Moms’ Fears

Katy Rank Lev — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:03 +0000

Remember last week when I wrote about my concerns that my body stopped producing enough milk? And it was actually just a broken breast pump? I was alarmed by my speedy jump to distrust my own body and its biological processes.

This week, there has been quite the hubub online regarding a product that . . . → Read More: Products That Prey On Moms’ Fears

When Baby Stops Nursing to Sleep

Katy Rank Lev — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:13 +0000

My son has stopped nursing to sleep. He’s 11 months old, so this creates a problem for me. How do I get him to become asleep?

I have a few neighbors and cousins who seem to have given birth to the sort of magical baby who will yawn, then the parents put the baby . . . → Read More: When Baby Stops Nursing to Sleep