Oxytocin is kind of awesome.

I gotta warn you, I'm about to get kind of nerdy in this blog post. I find this stuff fascinating, and I love getting into the nitty-gritty of it all.

If you're not into that, that's alright. I realize this article won't be everyone's cup of tea…

My goal was to breastfeed at least a year, but beyond that, I didn't really have much of a plan.

Breastfeeding is supremely convenient. I used the magic of the boob for everything. Baby's hungry? Boob. Baby's teething or uncomfortable? Boob. Baby needs to go to sleep? Boob. Baby wakes up in the middle of the night? Boob

Imagine being a baby.

Your body isn't yet totally under control. You try to walk and your legs wobble under you. Drool pours out of your mouth involuntarily. You want to grab something but your hands don't seem to listen to you.

wonder - noun

a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.

For fifteen years, I committed myself to my career. I usually worked seventy to eighty hours a week. Typically, I was commuting ten or more hours a week.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”

I am not a crunchy mom.

I mean, after all, I use disposable diapers! Sure, they're made from plant based materials and are fragrance free… but I'm not using cloth diapers!

Everyone has an opinion on how you should be raising your child. This is simply unavoidable.