One thing I never expected as a new parent was how often I’d find myself wide awake at 2 a.m., staring at my baby and wondering, What did I do differently today?  There were nights when he was so upset and uncomfortable that I questioned everything—my routine, my feeding habits, even my instincts. But eventually, after a few sleepless nights and far too many frantic Google searches, it would click: he was going through a growth spurt. And honestly? Growth spurts can feel like

Starting solids was one of those milestones that felt both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. I wanted to do it in a way that supported our son’s development, honored his cues, and matched the nutrition he was already getting from breast milk. Here’s how we approached it — what worked for us, what we learned, and a few tips that made the process smoother. Waiting for Readiness We waited until our little one had great head control and could sit up with support before offeri

Every mom’s feeding journey looks different, and that’s perfectly okay. When my little one was about a week old, I decided to start introducing bottles — a little earlier than what most people recommend. I had my reasons, and looking back, I’m so glad I did what worked best for us. Why I Started Bottles Early In those first few days, I breastfed exclusively around the clock. But once we found our rhythm, I began offering bottles during the day and continued breastfeeding duri