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Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
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    The Ultimate Survival Guide to Going Dairy (and *mostly* Soy Free) for Breastfeeding MSPI Mamas

    August 6, 2018 /

    You have a fussy baby. Or maybe she’s just gassy. Or perhaps, he doesn’t ever sleep and perpetually squirms and grunts. Does your little one suffer from breathing or respiratory issues, acne, eczema, mucousy poo, bloody stools,  skin rash / hives, a need to be carried all the time (kept upright), is he a bad sleeper – short naps during the day and…

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    Best 10 Tips for Increasing Breastmilk Supply and the 1 Thing that Harmed it

    April 23, 2018 /

    I was SO determined to make breastfeeding work with our first. My mom and best friend had both warned me how hard it could be, so I researched and prepared. I even bought a book. I went to the classes. I watched some youtube videos. Unfortunately, I took the advice of the Lactation Consultant in the hospital (because I didn’t…

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    My Baby Won’t Sleep

    March 22, 2018 /

    Our Sleep Saga: This is probably going to end up being a really long post- I am writing this to share our story just in case it may help someone out there one day if they end up having a difficult sleeper or a more difficult baby than they imagined. So here is our very long sleep story: Birth- 4…

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About the Author

Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
Read the rest of my story here
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