May 21, 2026

Going Back to Work? Here’s How to Make the Breast to Bottle Transition Easier

Insights and lessons

Woman is inquisitive next to a sewing machine with a lot of supplies around. May 13, 2026

I Failed at Nearly a Dozen Businesses Before I Invented the Bottle-Lovey — Here’s What Finally Changed

I have a confession that most mompreneur highlight reels don’t show you: before the bottle-lovey existed, I failed. A lot. Not once. Not twice. Nearly a dozen times. Different ideas, different industries, different seasons of life — but the same result. Products that never launched. Businesses that never got off the ground. A graveyard of […]

Woman on a couch who is closing her eyes May 5, 2026

Surviving Sleep Deprivation: 5 Things That Actually Help

A note before you read: The Bottimals blog is written by a mom — not a doctor, lactation consultant, or healthcare professional. Everything shared here comes from personal experience and research found along the way. Nothing here is medical advice. Every mom is different — please consult your healthcare provider for anything health-related. Surviving Sleep […]

Woman running in a race with a race bib and crowd cheering. May 1, 2026

Prepping for the Marathon of Motherhood: What Training for Baby No. 3 Really Looks Like

When most people hear the words “third trimester” and “training for a marathon” in the same sentence, they picture a very fit pregnant woman with a race bib and a birth plan stapled to her running shoes. That’s fair. But this particular marathon has no course map, no mile markers, and absolutely no medal at […]

Photo on the left: a woman working. Photo on the right: a mom building blocks with her two children. April 23, 2026

Returning to Work vs Staying Home After Baby: Why There’s No “Right” Answer

One of the hardest decisions new moms face isn’t talked about enough:Should I go back to work, or stay home with my baby? It’s a question layered with emotion, identity, finances, and—often—pressure from every direction. And while opinions are everywhere, the truth is much quieter: There is no simple right answer. The One Place You’re […]

How Motherhood Changes You: The “Motherhood Muscles” You Build Along the Way April 20, 2026

How Motherhood Changes You: The “Motherhood Muscles” You Build Along the Way

Becoming a mom changes literally everything. There’s no real way to prepare for the moment you hold your baby in your arms for the first time. Something shifts—deep, permanent, and undeniable. You won’t be the same person you were before. But trust me—you become a stronger, wiser, more grounded version of yourself than you ever […]

Mom smiling looking at her newborn baby with a serene background. April 16, 2026

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom (Now Pregnant With My Third)

When I was pregnant with my first, I did all the “right” things. I read the books, asked the questions, and tried to prepare as much as possible. But now, pregnant with my third, I can honestly say—there are some things you just don’t fully understand until you live them. These are the things I […]