Looking back at the past 18 months, I have become stronger than I ever imagined. There were days when I thought that I couldn’t take anymore and I wished for the kid-free life that I…
Darcy SmithAugust 12, 2018
Dear Baby, Sometimes to relax when we are breastfeeding, I think about sitting on a beach and hearing the waves, feeling sand between my toes, and smelling the salty air. I keep the room dark…
Darcy SmithMay 1, 2018
Do you want to know the secret to surviving motherhood? Mom friends. I have never felt as alone and confused as when I became a mom. Luckily there are mom friends to be found who…
Darcy SmithJanuary 12, 2018
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor so I am not able to give medical advice about treating mastitis. The thoughts I am presenting reflect my own experiences and opinions. Please seek help from a doctor…
Darcy SmithSeptember 9, 2017
There comes a time when you, as a new breastfeeding mom, finally must leave the nursing nest (your house) and rejoin the outside world. One of the challenges you will face is how to nurse…
Darcy SmithJuly 28, 2017
Ah, early childhood. The carefree time when you run around in your underwear, or even completely naked. You don’t have body issues and your body is perfect and radiant. When does it all go wrong?…
Darcy SmithJanuary 1, 2017