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Dear New Mom,

12/31/2017

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Dear New Mom,

​Breathe in and breathe out. Don't worry about trying to make life perfect, that's an impossible job better left in the Hands of a Perfect God.
 
Instead, cherish the small moments, the snuggles and the smells of your soft newborn baby. Those small moments turn to big memories you will forever carry as a your first badge of motherhood.
 
Honor your body too. It's easy to critique your figure and the changes that may have taken place during pregnancy, but your body just participated in the miracle of life. Day by day, it will keep changing and returning to the way you remembered it. Don't forget, it took 9 months for those changes to take place and it'll take time and healthy practices to feel normal again.
 
When 3 am rolls around and your still holding a baby, longing for sleep. Let God wrap his arms around you and cherish you just the way you're loving your baby. God loves us through our lows and highs with a love that's multiplied beyond our human understanding. He's with you when your patience is gone, he's with you when your joy explodes, and he's always willing to provide the perfect amount of comfort and advice to his children as we care for our own.
 
The most important piece of advice I can give you is if you're ever feeling lost, lonely or unloved. Sit down in a quiet spot and don't get up until you feel God's presence. Sometimes it takes a simple prayer, asking God to let you feel his love, sometimes it takes surrendering your worries or fear, but it's a request that never comes back void and might carry you through the longest shortest years.

Love,
​Alex
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Nursing Pillow Review: don't break your back or your wallet

12/29/2017

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     ​If you're planning to breastfeed or currently nursing, I'm sure you’ve checked out the various nursing pillows in the market. Most pillows are a life saver, or at least a back saver, once you find the right one. I've owned four different types, three of which I would recommend to a friend. 
 
     First off, we'll start with the bad. I grabbed a no name nursing pillow at a consignment sale. It came in the same half-circle shape as other nursing pillows, but was pure fluff with no support. I threw it in the back of my car for infrequent car nursing sessions, and eventually dropped it off at goodwill. Don't waste your time and money on no names pillows, because they leave you with no support! 

​     The Boppy nursing pillow, My Breast Friend, and Ergo nursing pillow are far more worth your time and money. 
​      When my oldest was born, the Boppy was just hitting the market and was at the top of everyone’s registries. I like the Boppy because it's versatile. I used it to nurse and to help support my son as we was learning to sit up on his own (with supervision!). You can purchase various washable covers for the Boppy, and believe me; you'll want a back-up. Between breast milk and spaghetti sauce, these covers end up baring quite a lot!
 
     The one con to the Boppy for me was that it could be cumbersome to position properly and comfortably. I'd often put a pillow under the Boppy to boost it up to the height I needed to nurse comfortably, and end up feeling a bit like the princess and the pea.
     ​When My Breast Friend came out shortly before my second child was born, I decided to give it a go. It truly became my breast friend. Unlike the Boppy, this pillow is foam which is great for supporting your little one and it has Velcro straps that wrap around your back to help you achieve the right height ditch the extra pillow and princess pea vibe. I have the deluxe model, which has a convenient pouch to store cloths and breast pads and even a water bottle holder to keep you hydrated while nursing. They really thought of it all! You can also purchase extra covers to keep your Breast Friend clean!

     ​Finally, I came across the ergo nursing pillow at the end of my third pregnancy. I scored a great deal and decided to try it out. Unlike the other two, this pillow is made or organic material. The design is quiet proprietary and offers a sleek look that's comfortable for moms and babies. It's the most firm pillow of the three, yet for me, the shape and firmness meant my baby outgrew the pillow in about 4 months. My little one was too large to lay comfortably in shape of the pillow. Nevertheless, this pillow was a gem in the early days and if organic is high on your checklist, you’ve found your perfect pillow! Ok, that pun might be copy right infringement... but I love my perfect pillow!
Which nursing pillows have you used? How would you rate it?
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Remembering the Sandy Hook Shooting

12/13/2017

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December 14th is always my least favorite day of the year. Five years ago, our little town was shaken by horrible darkness. Today, God's light shines brighter than ever. To read my reflections on the Sandy Hook Shooting, head over to http://www.alexandrakulick.com/blog/good-keeps-going-a-lesson-from-sandy-hook and join us in prayer for the families and friends of those who were lost. 
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    Alexandra Kulick

    Is a wife, mother of three, author of Re:Birth, and lover of afternoon naps and phish food ice cream.
    Learn more about her life and writing at.alexandrakulick.com

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