Millennial Caribbean Mom

  There are a lot of mothers out there that would love to breastfeed their child. Breastfeeding is really a roller coaster ride. No one prepares you for it and shows you how to stop doing it. I am going to be sharing a little about my breastfeeding journey and how I eventually stopped breastfeeding. GOT MILK? When I gave birth to my daughter in 2017, no one prepared me for the journey that I would endure. My milk ducts were totally dried up and the nurses were telling me that I MUST breastfeed my daughter. However, after showing them all of my attempts to extract milk, they finally gave in and offered to give her some formula. I thought they would make her starve to death due to their strict breast feeding policy. I was finally able to breastfeed after 5 days. My flow of milk was also very slow and I had no choice but to supplement breastfeeding with formula. She was constantly crying after she was breastfed and I knew she was still hungry. When I left the hospital, the nurses had ...

  As we wave goodbye to the old year and welcome in a new one, it's an exciting time to reflect on the previous year and to give God thanks for the hurdles that you overcame. 🙏 The new year is a chance to start fresh, set goals, and make positive changes. If you're looking to make the most of the new year, the first step is to take some time to reflect on the past year and think about the lessons you have learnt and also remember to celebrate your wins.   What did you achieve? What goals did you set but not quite reach? What could you have done differently? Taking the time to consider these questions will give you a better sense of what you want to focus on for 2023. Once you've reflected on the past year, you can start making plans for the year ahead and ask the Lord to guide your steps and help you to be disciplined and consistent. Proverbs 16:9 says The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps .  Consider what you want to focus on and w...

Working From Home With the growing popularity of remote work, more people are taking advantage of the benefits of working from home. Working from home offers a variety of advantages that can help increase productivity, reduce stress, and improve work/life balance. Here are some of the primary benefits of working from home:  1. Increased flexibility : Working from home allows you to have more flexibility in your day-to-day life. You can manage your own schedule and take breaks when you need them. Working from home has allowed me to be able to spend quality time with my daughter and develop a stronger mother-daughter relationship.   2. Reduced stress : Working from home eliminates many of the common stressors associated with a traditional office job. You don’t have to worry about dealing with office politics, navigating rush hour traffic , or dealing with difficult coworkers . This has helped me to be able to structure my day around my daughter and helps me to be a...