Cradles and Careers

Just a mom navigating parenting while working full-time.

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  • the Struggle Is Real

    I’m already struggling to maintain the supply needed to continue my breastfeeding journey and I forgot the plug for my pump when I left for work today. Annoyed and disappointed doesn’t even begin to cover what I’m feeling. Anyway, I’m currently having a breakdown in my office’s pumping room.  As moms, we have so much Read more

  • I Put My Baby In A Pumpkin, So You Don’t Have To: Fall Trends For First Time Moms

    If you haven’t done the fall trend of putting your baby in a pumpkin, I’m here to tell you that you should. It was by far a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Also, now we have pumpkin seeds for DAYS! Anyway, the first step is finding a pumpkin that will be big enough, Read more

  • Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: A Personal Journey

    Okay, folks. I’ve been STRUGGLING with my supply for about the last week. I went from making 16-18oz+ a day to about 10oz. I’ve been working with a lactation consultant and we are on our last ditch effort before we turn to medical help. I am sitting here with chamomile tea bags down my bra Read more

  • Vanessa Hudgens is the Postpartum Role Model We All Need

    Seriously. If you haven’t seen any pictures of Vanessa Hudgens postpartum, go take a look. I saw a recently surfaced picture of her that showed her out on a walk with her mom and her baby and she looked absolutely fabulous in a completely realistic and attainable way. A pair of shorts with an oversized Read more

  • The Better Person: How To Piss Off Your Mother-In-Law Without Really Trying

    My mother-in-law brings out the absolute worst in me. I try to be a positive person, but she is so determined for me to be brought down a few notches. Recently, every time she comes over to visit the baby, she says “I’m sorry it’s been so tough for you.” EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I’ve never Read more

  • 9 Things My Husband Did That Drove Me Crazy Today: A Love Story

    I don’t know what it is about things that men just don’t get about parenting. Or housekeeping. Or things in general. But DAMN. I think I’m in a mood right now because everything that man did today drove me insane. Here are ten things he did: Anyone else just hanging on a string while trying Read more

  • There are No Clean Bottles in this House

    Today, I got out of the house with my 3 month old for a good 9 hour stretch because my husband was tired and needed a break. Mind you, he had a full night’s sleep last night, while I went to bed at 1:00, nursed from 4:00-5:00 and was up at 7:00. So, you can Read more

  • 5 Things That Got Me Through the First Few Days of Pumping at Work

    I’ve officially made it through the first few days of pumping at work! Hooray!! This mom stuff is not for the faint of heart. I do want to take a minute and say that we are also supplementing with formula and have been for a while. If you are a formula mom, I see you Read more

  • I Put Mascara On For This

    Last night (rather, this morning), I went to bed around 12:36am only to stand over my son’s bassinet for a couple of hours crying over the fact that I had to return to work in a few hours. Once I finally calmed down and went to sleep, he woke up to eat at 3:00am. He Read more

  • Returning to Work

    I’m sitting here the night before I return to work starting this blog. I’ve spent the past few months preparing my family and my baby for my return to work, but I forgot to prepare myself. The past three months, I have seen the clock hit 3:00am every night while holding my baby because I’m Read more