When Olive was around four months old she went on a total bottle strike. I had been pumping like crazy and had a solid stash in the freezer that I was dying to use so that I could get a bit of time to myself, but my little babe had other plans. She would scream and go crazy if we even tried to bottle feed her - it was such an intense battle and was a very trying time for all of us. During this … [Read more...]
Glass Breast Milk Storage Solution
When I was pregnant I was desperate to find an alternative to the plastic breast milk storage solutions that most companies offer. I had bought the Medela Freestyle pump for it's compact size and ease. I soon discovered that the brand Lifefactory sells amazing glass bottles that fit right onto the Medela pump. At $15 a bottle they require a pricey initial investment, but the bottles can be used … [Read more...]