Breastfeeding is hard. Super hard. Sometimes you feel downright defeated, but it is worth the struggle to provide the best possible nutrition for your little one. Like many moms, I have been struggling with supply issues over the last several weeks and I am trying EVERYTHING to get back on track.
Since returning to work full time, I have been pumping multiple times a day at work and I just can't keep up. I have added fenugreek, lactation tea, extra water and gatorade, oatmeal for breakfast every. single. day. You name it, I've tried it. Lactation cookies have been a welcome addition to the chaos, because let's face it, they're delicious and I get a free pass to eat cookies. The trouble is, they are time consuming to prepare and this mama doesn't have any time to spare. I tried a few no bake options with little success, so I decided to tweak my recipe for protein bites into a milk making treat. This recipe is small, so no need to haul out the big mixing bowl, and it doesn't have to be exact. Eyeball your measurements and make adjustments as you go along! These little lactation bites have come in super handy for a quick breakfast, mid-afternoon snack, and even dessert. Get creative with your mix ins! Right now I am noshing on cinnamon raisin, and next week I am going to try caramel coconut (can't wait!). Share your best flavor combination and tag @wildrootswellness in your post! Little Lactation Bites 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup brewers yeast 1/4 cup flax seed meal (ground flax seed) 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1/2 - 1 cup mix ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, coconut flakes, spices, etc.) Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Using a table spoon, scoop the mixture and squeeze into bite size balls. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy!
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Happy Monday! I have fallen into a bad habit of setting about 14 different alarms to make sure I get out of bed in the morning (I can't be the only one who does this, right??). These alarms go off about every 5 minutes over course of an hour, so not only am I continuing to sleep through most of them, but that sleep is interrupted by my phone constantly yelling at me to wake up! That's why I am ditching the snooze button (and my extra alarms) and committing to a new morning routine for one full week.
A morning routine not only helps you balance your sleeping habits, but also makes you more alert, more productive, and overall happier. You can start your day with a cup of coffee and the news, a workout or meditation, or even just jumping in the shower first thing and starting your day. Whatever routine you choose, make sure it will work for you to commit to long term - consistency is key until your morning routine becomes a natural habit. My game plan is to wake at 6:00am each morning to allow myself some "me time" before my day really starts. I will do some light stretching and breathing while the coffee brews, sit down to take a look at new podcasts or news websites while I drink my first cup (eventually, my only cup... but baby steps), and make my personal to do list for the day. Then, I will allow myself 30 minutes to get ready for work - hair, makeup, pack my lunch, and out the door. Just waking an hour earlier will already allow me to accomplish more in my day and feel more prepared for work. It will also help regulate my currently erratic sleep schedule and help me reduce my stress levels which have also been all over the map lately (I'm looking at you, post partum anxiety! But that's for another post, another day). Let's check in at the end of the week and keep each other accountable on our morning routines. Check in with me on Instagram to follow my progress and share your own routines with #WRWwakeup - show us what works best for you each morning and let's face the day together! It's soooo good to be back! I have been soaking up every second of being a mommy and I have lots to catch you all up on. After cleaning up the website and getting my thoughts organized (organized might be a strong word considering the amount of sleep I get these days!), I plan on sharing my experiences in being a mom, redefining my career, and keeping myself and my family healthy. I am by no means an expert in any of these areas, but I am so excited to take you all on this journey with me and hopefully we can all learn a few things and laugh a little along the way.
Right now, I am all about cleaning house (literally and figuratively). I am really breaking down the site to its framework so you'll see most of the pages have temporarily disappeared. For now, I want to keep this site all about the dialog and eventually I will add in classes and products again. 2018 is already buzzing with exciting opportunities. I will also be planning baby's first birthday, doing a little traveling, and continuing to take classes. I have so many things I want to talk about on the new blog... but where should I start?? Natural birth, job searching, meal planning... it's too hard to choose. What topics interest you guys the most? Comment below and let's start the conversation! |