I had dreamed of the day I would find out I was pregnant for as long as I could remember. And then it happened! I was ecstatic and thought because I worked with infants for so many years, that planning for it all would be a breeze. But, that is when reality set in and I realized things were not just going to go the way I envisioned them in my head.

I dove into research for all things baby and it was through this research, I learned of the disconnect between how infant feeding is portrayed and the realities. I wanted to do what was best for my baby, which according to the AAP was exclusively breastfeeding for the first 6 months. However, I realized that my maternity leave situation did not support me in this goal. And while I wanted this, I knew that it wasn’t going to be my reality and I needed to prepare myself for what actually set my family up for success.

If this resonates with you at all, then I want you to know that you are not alone and you have come to the right place. I want all moms, parents, and caregivers to have an amazing feeding journey, but I also want to be here for you when it is not.