a mom of two, married to my best friend, and currently surviving on caffeine and chaos. I live in Michigan (born and raised!) and when I’m not buried in bottles and pump parts, I work from home as a full-time Pinterest and blog manager over at itsmikalamarie.com.

I’m a 29-year-old exclusively pumping mom who’s done this whole thing twice now — first for 15 months with my son, and now again five years later with my daughter. This time around, I decided to share more of my journey: the products I actually use, the hacks that save my sanity, and just the random little things that make this wild season of motherhood feel a little more doable.

When I do get a second to myself (rare, but it happens), you’ll find me with a good book, playing video games with my husband, or ordering a brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso from Starbucks with sweet cream cold foam on top — yummm. I’m also currently addicted to Alani energy drinks. Because… caffeine. Obviously.

This blog is my little corner of the internet to be honest about the hard stuff, cheer you on through the good stuff, and help you feel a little less alone in it all. Whether you're a fellow pumper, a tired mama, or just someone who loves a good product rec — I’m so glad you’re here.