BecomingKKhalia

  • Dear You…

    Dear you, It’s a new day. Embrace it and all it brings with positivity, gratitude and love. Remember that the way you view things will determine how you see it; so find all the silver linings that you can… and then some more. Love, Yourself

    Kareema

  • Dear you…

    Dear you, There’s a saying that goes, ‘the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.’ So that’s it. That’s the trick. That’s the key. That’s the plug. Just take the first step. Then repeat it every day. Eventually you’ll realize each one contributed to the sum total of getting you to your…

    Kareema

  • Dear You…

    Dear you, I know you have a tinge or resentment, but that’s ok because you’re acknowledging it. The emotions are ok as long as you don’t let them overpower you. You control them, don’t let them control you. Eventually this feeling will go away, as does everything in life and you’ll be experiencing something else.…

    Kareema

  • Things Have to Change

    So I’ve been doing some reflecting over the course of the last few days and I’ve realized that there are some things that I need to leave behind in 2020. At the approach of 2020, I remember all the chatter about how it’s going to be the year of clarity; clear vision and all those…

    Kareema

  • Dear You…

    Dear you, Today is going to be a good day! Today is actually a good day! Better yet, it turns out today was a great day! Thank you for believing in the potential of what it could be; because it was that belief that created the outcome. Love, Yourself

    Kareema

  • Dear You

    Dear you, Some days you feel like a SUPER mom. Some days you feel like a SUPER mess. But today was a SUPER mom kind of day! You did it all! Worked from home with the kids to keep you company. Changed diapers in between the toddler giggles and tantrums. Pumped some milk while the…

    Kareema

  • Exclusive Pumper Pumping Schedule

    Whether you’re breastfeeding or exclusively pumping milk is produced based on supply and demand. Once you begin and continue to demand then the supply will come! I remember feeling like I was struggling on my first exclusive pumping journey and I knew that I did not want to be in that same position again. So…

    Kareema

  • 6 Reasons Why Moms May Choose Exclusive Pumping

    With my first child I didn’t even know exclusive pumping was an option. All I knew was this whole breastfeeding situation wasn’t working out the way I thought it would and there had to be an alternative. I was honestly over trying to breastfeed and being unsuccessful but I really did want to give my…

    Kareema

  • 20 Tips for Exclusively Pumping

    I first encountered exclusive pumping about 2 weeks postpartum after I had my daughter in 2018. We were trying to breastfeed but had challenges with latching even after consulting nurses and using the nipple shields. I got the usual cracked nipples and some bleeding like most people say comes with breastfeeding and I was so…

    Kareema