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25.01.2022 I’m calling bullshit ( oppps first time swearing on the gram lol) on some really old school terminology & phrasing that really doesn’t have a place in 2021 in my opinion. That being Did you have a natural birth?. More often than not the phrase is said off the cuff, out of curiosity or without the thought that it might cause sensitivity. BUT .... it’s [SO OUTDATED] ... Seriously can I hear an AMEN?!!! And for many who’s births have looked differently to what they wished, planed or hoped for.... where does that question leave the mother. However you birth ... YOU ARE A QUEEN GF So many incredible women here on the gram normalising all things motherhood. I’ll tag a few that come to mind What else do you feel needs normalising in motherhood? I know it’s a big juicy question but throw me your thoughts!!! See more
24.01.2022 We could ALL do with a little reminder that we’re flipping AMAZING Sprinkle the love + tag your favs below (let’s keep the tagging + sharing going) Ps. Big to my Melbournians #lockdown extension
24.01.2022 Ain’t that the truth? If only our men knew HOW MUCH is discussed between women Can you relate to this?
20.01.2022 Sorry baby for all the crumbs I spill on your head but this Mama is making milk Do you girls sometimes stop + think wow I’m actually growing a human with my boobie milk??!! [seriously mind blown when you stop to ponder]
20.01.2022 I’m just going to leave this here [CLUCKY YET?] No wonder we go back for more... cause when they’re this new & sleepy & scrumptious.... OMG!!! Do you think you’ll always have an element of clucky? Some days I’m so so done & then others there is that sneaky niggle ... @in_fotodesign_photography See more
20.01.2022 I was going to share this second image swipe across but you know what praise to @___laurenkate for giving us the real life version Thank you girlfriend for #keepingitreal + embracing every part that is #fourthtrimester You’re doing just incredible ... Who can relate to this? I feel like this was only just yesterday for myself
18.01.2022 If you were a fly on the wall in my home on Saturday, you would have seen myself standing there with Italian arms flying everywhere, tears welling in my eyes... expressing with such heartfelt gusto to my husband ......and this is WHY Chris SO MANY women struggle to breastfeed. Poor bloke didn’t know whether I needed a cuddle or needed space or just needed to express my point of view (which btw, I just needed to say it out loud & make sure he knew). My inbox was be...yond inundated with SO MANY messages from Mamas like YOU (yes you girl reading this).... when I shared the story last week of a third time mum who had a beautiful supply going, lots of milk, baby was attaching & feeding well. Baby was growing in head circumstance, length, showing contentedness after every feed & had the typical amount of wet & dirty nappies you would expect. Sounds like happy newborn days yeh??? EXCEPT IT WASNT This poor Mama was told because she has a smaller bub ... she should really consider topping up with formula Which saddens myself to say that this seems to be [ALL TOO COMMON ] swipe across. Going by my inbox SO MANY of you have walked away from a maternal health visit + have cried, felt inadequate, unsupported or told to top up with formula. It shouldn’t be this way. Postpartum is already such a vulnerable time. Those visits should be your safe space. Your place that supports your exclusive breastfeeding (IF that is what YOU WANT). I am pro fed is best (hand on heart) & many health professionals are BEYOND AMAZING but some leave a lot to be desired & that makes me ... well sad + furious really. Please know you are entitled to ask for a breastfeeding consult, seek a second opinion, get medical advice from a paed. You are allowed to ask questions. You shouldn’t have to advocate for your breastfeeding but sometimes you just might have to. Do any of these stories relate? What’s been your experience beautiful? I’m all ears (I still remember driving home from a 6 week check up feeling so inadequate & it’s still raw 8 years later ) @tailsandwingsphoto See more
17.01.2022 #clusterfeeding chronicles (when bub is on your boob for like 3-4hours straight ) At the beginning it’s like hold on, what’s going on here?... to the next evening ok I know what this is, I’m cool- I love Netflix & chill... to evening 7 after a week of it straight....Ok I’m done. I’m so touched out. I feel trapped here on my own couch in my own house. I swear I can see an indent of my backside on the couch as tears roll down my cheeks.... Yep that pretty much s...ums up how my mind played out during a week of intense cluster feeding. It made me question my supply. What I was doing etc.... and turns out just feeding & feeding some more ...I was doing perfect I just needed that reassurance that it was NORMAL. Bub was doing EXACTLY what a bub that age often does & I just needed to hold on a bit longer. And you know what? It was only temporary. My milk supply was better for it... and things DID settle the weeks following. And we continued on breastfeeding beautifully Who’s a cluster feeding warrior with me?! Did you ride a similar wave of emotions? Have you had someone tell you- oh bub mustn’t be getting enough milk!!! ( don’t get me started on that one!!!... actually you can but I’ll get worked up lol!) Come Share below Love Jewels x @_thecalitexan See more
17.01.2022 Haha TRUTH Who’s experienced this?? Isn’t it just crazy ??? @stylish.bump
17.01.2022 When you feel like a stranger in your own body & then you feel guilty for feeling this way.... Leah @the.dearest.days words below literally stopped myself in my tracks. Take a read I think it’ll resonate with you too. The complexity of #motherhood Pregnancy to me has always been an incredible, magical experience.... A time where I felt strong and empowered in my own body. Getting pregnant in the first place was always such a fight, a marathon, that once I got there, I honoured all that my body had achieved... the needles, the surgeries, the changes both inside and out. I never understood how you could not marvel in the beauty that is pregnancy. And then I fell pregnant this third time. A pregnancy that’s been nothing like the others, and suddenly I got it. It’s been a battle, a daily struggle with not only my body but also my mind. I miss the version of me that didn’t constantly feel sick, that could run after my kids, that wasn’t tired and could give all of me. I’ve never felt like such a stranger in this body I call mine. And then I’m flooded with an overwhelming sense of guilt that I feel this way. That we were so incredibly lucky to get this surprise baby of ours, she was meant for us, I know this. Guilt that others are still trying and longing for their babies to come to them. Guilt that I’m wishing this time away, the very last time I’ll ever feel those kicks from inside me. Trying to remind myself that it’s okay to have a complexity of feelings... that feeling a magnitude of emotions is okay. Grateful for this life inside me, while battling with the daily struggle of growing her each day. Reminding myself that I’m strong and I can do hard things. And that soon, oh so very soon I’ll get to hold that baby girl in my arms and it’ll all be so incredibly worth it. If you’re feeling this too, alone in your thoughts of struggling with a hard pregnancy, you’re not alone, you’ve got this... we got this. Image of @the.dearest.days captured by @alexwarden_ See more
15.01.2022 How good is it when the cookie you get to eat daily to support your milk supply tastes so so good?!! I promised myself years ago that our cookies HAD to taste incredible + WORK LIKE MAGIC. Yep no ifs... or buts Well ‘the proof is in the pudding’ or the cookie in this case take a looksie at the feedback below ... Been absolutely smashing these lactation cookies from @milkandcookiesbyjewels because they taste SO GOOD & have been making my MILK SUPPLY AMAZING. I only managed to breastfeed up to 3 or so weeks with my other two kids because my supply was poor.... But here I am 6 weeks on & still going strong - Renae @allison.family Ok confession time...Who’s got @milkandcookiesbyjewels cookie crumbs on bub’s head?? And PS. if you got this far... cheeky code: TOPKNOT is active for 2 or more products in an order. *single use code. See more
15.01.2022 ()() TROUBLESHOOTING Ideas of how to increase colostrum production + improve your results. What’s your top tips girl? Share them below Ps. Limited number of COLOSTRUM KITS just listed ... Pps. Make sure your health team give you the OK before you commence antenatal expression of colostrum. https://milkandcookiesbyjewels.com.au//antenatal-colostrum
13.01.2022 NIGHT 2- bringing your milk in [the stuff people don’t tell you] How had I forgotten about this? The feeling of utter exhaustion- body sore from having given birth a mere 36hrs earlier. Uterus contracting with afterbirth pains. Nipples tender AF. Emotions swinging from elation with this precious darling in my arms to eyes filled with tears at 3am threatening to burst the banks & pour down my face at any moment. ... I was a second time Mum. I’d done this before. I knew what to expect... I knew this was the process of establishing breastfeeding BUT somewhere between psyching myself for a powerful birth & then feeling on top of the world with my new bub.... I had forgotten to psych myself up for a hectic night of cluster feeding. I let the exhaustion & emotions kick in & at 3am it felt rough. And once you get to that stage it’s hard to pull yourself back in line. So I made a promise to always be honest with my girlfriends.... so here am I being honest with you. Please don’t let my experience make you fretful of the possible exhaustion that may or may not come night 2. But know that if it does: 1. It’s normal to cluster feed like crazy 2. You will survive. 3. Your nipples will survive too 4. I bet you’ll wake up to milk! Hello 5. Delish lactation cookies at 2am helps, a stash of colostrum can come in very handy AND strong mindset is everything What was your experiencing bringing milk in? @jaderowe_fitness See more
13.01.2022 NEW PRODUCT JUST LISTED @milkandcookiesbyjewels NIPPLE BUTTER Nipple pain DOESN’T need to be a part of your breastfeeding journey girls.... However for [SO MANY] it is + can seriously affect breastfeeding outcomes ... Nipple sensitivity, pain whilst getting established or as I like to say toughening up your nipples is totally NORMAL BUT ongoing damage. Nope So what can you do?? PREVENTION IS KEY Yep you look after those nipples like no tomorrow girl. Knowing a good latch, & making sure bub is attached correctly every feed (especially in those beginning weeks is SO IMPORTANT) + popping on this nipple balm after your feeds will keep those nipples in good shape. Thank you @maternalinstinctsbyamberley for working with your naturopath to bring out a nipple butter that contains healing herbs that may repair the skin whilst still allowing it to breathe. [ AND is totally safe for bub to ingest ] *note this product DOESN’T contain lanolin (wool fat) which if you take a squiz online you’ll learn why that ingredient doesn’t sit well with myself. Can remember back to your first breastfeeds? What was it like for you? Some of mine with my first bub were like glass cutting but then... two weeks later I swear I could break bricks on my nipples Come share See more
12.01.2022 Incase you needed to hear this today... your worth IS NOT measured by how easily your breastfeeding is or isn’t going, or how well your baby naps or if your jeans fit.... the list goes on... ... you know that pesky voice in our head which sometimes tells us utter crap. Yep that one. We all have it but we gotta work on switching it off. Instead TURN UP THE VOLUME & talk to yourself like you would your bestie You tell her she’s an amazing mother, wife, gf, house cleaner,... boss babe. You remind her to hold on when times get tough. And you also tell her you got her back. Well darling, you make sure YOU TELL YOU TOO HOW FLIPPING INCREDIBLE YOU ARE. Happy Friday gf Jewels X (your breastfeeding + #mumlife cheerleader) Ps. Can I hear an amen Who needed for hear this today?
11.01.2022 What meal are you hanging for post birth? For myself it was sushi + blue cheese with a solid bit of quince paste on top (oh and a cheeky )!! Middle of the night feeds- our lactation cookies hands down!!! Serious melt in your mouth milky boosting goodness at 3AM. Tell me, who’s pregnant atm? What are you envisioning?... Those that have had bub, do you remember what you had??? Come share below See more
10.01.2022 Just incase you haven’t tried our lactation drinking chocolates in your coffee to make it a mocha- I can confirm it’s AMAZING Like serious barista style cafe quality. (Especially if you’ve got a milk frother!!!) Where are my coffee drinking Mamas at?!!! (Yes I know coffee & breastfeeding isn’t often talked about BUT personally I feel everything in moderation is all good )... Who’s tried this? And who wants to borrow my milk frother? See more
10.01.2022 BOOBIE BESTIE The HAAKAA breast pump is next level genius. Think it’s fair to call this girl your newest bestie Gotta applaud NZ @haakaanz behind this original design. Simple, sleek, oh so quiet + super convenient. I LOVE this device!!! Collect breastmilk daily with no extra work. Love that all my Mamas can build up a freezer stash NOW!!!! Haakaa Generation 2 with your choice of white or purple stopper available to send to you today ... Who LOVES their haakaa too?! Tell me!! Tag your girls below share the word See more
09.01.2022 Just a queen rising from the best bath she’s ever had pure magic. You’ve articulated this perfectly @kassie.callaghan + captured perfect @barefootsoul_photography Who’s had a water birth? I’d love to hear I always thought I’d get to experience it at least once but nope, 2 were induced births on drip + my natural birth- well I turned up to the hospital fully dilated that’s a story for another time lol... Ps. Our huge sale ends in 2 days. Code: XMAS2020 See more
09.01.2022 Guilty as but choosing to not play the #mumguilt game Sorry baby number 2 -I was so busy juggling your 15 month old sister + you, Mama barely came up for air. Baby number 3- You were often breastfed at the @milkandcookiesbyjewels office desk... you watched Mama pack lactation cookies on repeat, somehow keep a house semi running & help your older sisters start school.... Needless to say... um yeh baby book errrr Feel me? See more
08.01.2022 Our BIGGEST SALE ever has just started. 15% OFF STOREWIDE while stock lasts Guess what???? GF Lactation Brownies are available for pre-order now!! Stock up on lactation products for you + pop some Xmas gifts away too if you’ve got a pregnant gf/family member Ps. pregnant mamas are welcome to enjoy the SALE but have dispatched at later date. Just leave a note in checkout ... AFTERPAY Available https://milkandcookiesbyjewels.com.au//our-lactation-cooki PPS. please share this post or screenshot & share in your Facebook groups- let’s get the cookie word out!!!
08.01.2022 This week was a serious mic drop moment .... slide across to the final slide & you’ll see why. Yep, pretty incredible right? Like AMAZING I’m actually jealous because what I would give to have a stash of colostrum in my freezer heading into cold + flu season. I swear boobie milk (and even more so, colostrum) is like magic stuff to have on hand. ... So excited for you @alica_sanza You are milky goals!! Who’s collected colostrum? Who’s thinking about it? How have you used it if you have!!! I’d LOVE chat & share here Cause #knowledgeispower @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia See more
04.01.2022 Who loves their haakaa pump too?!! Majority of breastfeeding Mamas say it’s a game changer + I couldn’t agree more!!! Such a simple way to build up a stash of milk in the freezer. Commit to having a daily @milkandcookiesbyjewels lactation cookie + you’ll have a stash going in no time!!... Tell me your haakaa success wins below Did you know to roll the lip back to get best suction?
02.01.2022 Just a girl with a massive heart [I have a ridiculous amount of love + support to give you girls] a huge sweet tooth [give me all the chocolate + cookies ] + a brand spanking new office chair that symbolises a new chapter for @milkandcookiesbyjewels Last week @milkandcookiesbyjewels moved into a HUGE warehouse in Melbourne so that your orders could be dispatched super fast (like on the day they are placed fast ) by a beautiful team who are super passionate about th...eir distribution. We have just ‘clicked’ + the transition couldn’t have been smoother. Which means your cookie girl (Jewels ) is now able to pour her love + energy into YOU more than ever my beautiful Mamas. Cause #earlypostpartum is kinda full on & heck we ALL NEED A VILLAGE OF SUPPORT From the bottom of my heart Thank YOU ... each & every one of you over the past 4.5 years. Without knowing it, you collectively saved myself from postnatal depression + have shaped the woman- both Mama + Entrepreneur I’ve become Some of you were around in the humble beginnings where I baked the cookies + sent them in zip locks ... others have joined the journey later in the piece. But to reflect on the progression- ziplocks & home baking to cookie manufacturing, warehouse storage with distribution WOWZA (kinda BIG milestone stuff ey?!! ) Tell me where you came along in the @milkandcookiesbyjewels journey At what stage did you get to know me? Oh + to celebrate how’s a cheeky $5 OFF with no minimum spend. Code: QUEEN cause you guessed it, you girls are for next 48hrs. https://milkandcookiesbyjewels.com.au
