Author Archives: devyndixon

From the moment I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to breastfeed. My sister breastfed my niece and is still currently breastfeeding my nephew. She has an indepth knowledge of breastfeeding, so much I often encourage her to become a certified lactation consultant (still working on persuading her LOL). As for meContinue reading ““Fed is Best”: Breastfeeding Vs. Formula”

The countdown was REAL the closer I got to maternity leave. Like most moms, my plan was to work up until my due date so that I could use every bit of time I saved up. The closer I got to my due date the more uncomfortable I became. I’m so thankful there wasn’t muchContinue reading “Maternity Leave Is NOT A Vacation”

We’ve heard it time and time again…. you complain to someone about being so exhausted, that your child kept you up all night. Then the infamous line “sleep when the baby sleeps” comes out of their mouth. So cliche’ and really annoying. If we ALWAYS slept when the baby slept, how much would we reallyContinue reading “When the baby sleeps…..”

I grew up in a very blended family. When I say blended I mean mom, grandparents, aunts, first cousin and my sister. My upbringing is the epitome of “it takes a village to raise a child”. I remember growing up and always imagining what it would have been like to grow up in a traditionalContinue reading “Presence over Presents”

I find myself in constant conversations with other moms about our parenting styles and one thing that we all have in common is we want to be present parents. What does being a present parent mean to me? Being able to take my son to story time every Saturday Being able to witness every milestoneContinue reading “I’m A New Blogger and I’m Sensitive About My Ish”