Let's Make Milk With Pink Stork

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My first priority as a blogger is to openly share about my life as a mom. Sometimes motherhood isn’t easy! Recently, I have been struggling with my breastfeeding journey. It’s been rough! I have had extreme phases throughout this journey! In the beginning I was and “oversupplier” and quickly transitioned to a “just enougher” once I returned to work. Here recently, I have only been able to provide Clayton with breastmilk at home and let me tell you, I have not been happy about that.

So what’s a mom to do?! You guess it: Research! I have read TONS of articles about how to increase your milk supply. I can say, it’s true! In order to make milk you have to MOVE milk and when THAT fails you have to try other things. I was at a place where I was pumping around the clock to only end up with 9 ounces in a 24 hour period. That made me feel like a complete and utter failure! And I made up in my mind that I am not a failure and I will do whatever it takes.

My lovely friends over at Pink Stork have decided to help me out by allowing me to try out their Smooth Vanilla Tea and Lactation Cookie Mix! 

Smooth Vanilla Tea

Now, I am not a huge tea connoisseur but I DO like all things vanilla and I figured this would be easy to drink. Guess what? It IS!! It has a smooth velvety texture and if you add a little teaspoon of honey and you will be good to go. If you desire to increase your milk supply as I am, then the recommended serving is 1-3 times a day. The satchels are so cute! They are not your average tea bag and for that reason alone it makes me feel like I’m doing something good for my body! 

After 2 days of drinking the tea, I have seen an increase of 2-3 ounces per day! That is now allowing me to save milk for later feedings and that makes me so happy! So, it’s definitely worth a shot.

Lactation Cookies – Chocolate Chip

Sweets are my weakness! I love a good cookie and chocolate chip is one of my favorites. The Lactation Cookies are not very sweet and the overall flavor is savory and delicious! 

These tea and cookies have added so much value to my lactation journey! I am enjoying both and will continue to use them until my breastfeeding comes to an end. There have been no changes in with my baby either! He is still very happy and no tummy issues detected but keep in mind every baby is different.

 

Happy milking mamas!