Stephanie Ludwick

I am this little humans' sole source of food. Every newborn is different; though much the same. Every journey isn’t the same. Luckily, Landyn latched on right away and I nursed her for one year.  I was delusional for the first couple days. Life was unreal.  Countless sleepless nights, cracked nipples and sore boobs. Worth it? Sure! “Breast is best” right?? Who knows. Formula is made better than ever and what if mom has a poor diet...I did my best to eat well. It did get easier, it became second nature.  I didn't have to bring a bottle anywhere and once she was done; no clean up. Unless she spit up. And she would, a good bit too. Every two hours I would nurse her. Fifteen minutes on each boob! This was advised by the hospital lactation consult. I only did this until we got into our own schedule. WATCH your baby, NOT the clock. It was work to get my supply flowing. It seemed like I would nurse and pump, then it would be time to nurse again. I was drained. Life was much easi...

Our first home; Our first sell.  What a trip! A bittersweet trip.... and a tough decision.  After going back and forth about whether we should settle elsewhere...with a new baby on the way; we chose to put our end-unit up for sale.  No one told us it wouldn't be smooth sailing after accepting an offer, however we sure didn't expect to be on a roller coaster. If you plan to sell your home; try not to get your hopes up right away and be prepared for months of feeling like a loose-end. With that said; I am so very thankful for our realtor. It would have been (more of) a nightmare without her.  Oh and try to keep your emotions out of it- if you’re sentimental like me.  First buyers were in place after four days on the market. We thought it was meant to be. A young couple with their new baby. Just like us when we bought the place. They even wrote a sweet introduction letter about themselves and how much they loved our home.  We were SHOCKED when the house appra...