So excited to be here this morning sharing something very important and close to my heart. I’ve written a lot about breastfeeding (I mean, look at all these posts!) & you are all probably sick of hearing about it. I mean, how many times can I talk about it? A million. Thats the answer. If you would have asked me 3 years ago if I would be breastfeeding Presley when she was 2.5, I would have laughed in your face and told you you were crazy. But look at us, still breastfeeding (and I am finally about ready to be done.)
This picture was taken at 18months by Let Me See You Sparkle Photography.
Breastfeeding hasn’t been easy for me. A lot of people assume that because we’ve gone so long that I’ve been one of those ‘naturally an amazing breastfeeder’. I’m the opposite. We had a horrible start & Presley got pumped bottles for a long time until I was brave enough to try nursing her again. I’ve been hospitalized with mastitis several times AND, I even had my implants removed after just 4 short years with them. Still, after that – we kept going. Breastfeeding has been the most selfless thing I’ve ever done in my life. I would have stopped a long time ago if it were something I was doing for myself because it’s been emotionally and physically impossible at times. But breastfeeding has been for Presley. She proudly proclaims, “I love boobies!” and begs for them throughout the day. She just nurses to bed at night but would probably nurse round the clock if I let her. It’s been my saving grace during her younger days and all the sickness she faced. It’s saved us during some horrible tantrums & it’s the perfect wind down quiet snuggles at the end of the day. I am so sad that our journey is coming to an end shortly, but also so excited to just have my boobies back (so is the hubby if you ask him!).
When I first heard about Post Bedtime Creations I was amazed at the work Angel was doing. I waited awhile to email her and then finally bit the bullet and sent her an email. She has to be one of the kindest woman I’ve ever talked with & I was so excited we decided to work together. I took my very last bag of pumped milk & shipped it to her. The very last of Presleys saved milk (maybe I cried a little) & Angel turned around and sent me this:
That is a ring made with my breastmilk. (Jaw on the floor yet?) I’m pretty sure this is one of the most sentimental pieces of jewelry I will ever own. It is beautifully made & every time I look at it, I am reminded of the past 2 years of trials & perseverance. Presley calls it my ‘mommy magic milk ring’. She puts it to her lips and says ‘mmmmm’.
If you are a Breastfeeding momma/advocate/believer you should definitely head over to Angels Facebook page & follow her to see some of the amazing creations she comes up with. Breastfeeding is a very personal, intimate thing & Angel takes those perfect (sometimes hard) memories and puts them into a tangible piece of jewelry that can be cherished forever. I will NEVER be able to Thank her enough for this ring that means the absolute WORLD to me.
You can find Post Bedtime Creations HERE & HERE. Angel is offering all Taush.O readers a 10% discount code with the code “TAUSH” during checkout. Make sure you are following her because Angel does lots of giveaways (and is running one right now with National Breastfeeding Week approaching) that you can enter HERE.
Karla Potter says
This post was incredible and beautiful!!!! LOVE IT!!!! That’s a super cool way to freeze a precious chapter of your life! WOW! The ring is perfect! I seriously LOLed at Presley saying “I love boobies”!! Too funny!!!
Camille says
This sounds awesome. I can’t believe that ring is created from your breastmilk. That is absolutely sentimental. What a creative idea. Presley is right, it truly is a ‘mommy magic milk ring.” lol. Thank you for sharing.
A. Michely says
I would steer clear of using Angel’s services. I have had a horrible time dealing with her and she has lied to me time and time again. I will just say this… Check her Facebook page and look at visitor posts.. There are none there for a reason…
Albert says
I agree. Nothing but empty apologies and the run around for items that supposedly shipped 26 days ago. No item, no movement on the tracking, and now I’m outside of the dispute window with my credit card which I don’t doubt was her intention.
Tausha says
JEEZE! I am so sorry to have just seen this comment! That is HORRIBLE! I cannot believe someone is such a beautiful business would take advantage of Mothers like that!
NC says
I recently had a pretty bad experience with Post Bedtime Creations. They proved to be extremely unprofessional. I placed an almost $500 order and my emails went unanswered. I had to get my credit card company involved to get my funds back. It’s been a month and they, to this day, haven’t replied to my emails (not that it matters any more). Just thought I would share.
Tausha says
OH NO!!!!I am so sorry!!! That is horrible – I’ve actually seen a few other complains similar so I appreciate you sharing – I hope there is justice and you get your money back! I’ll leave this up so everyone can see!
NC says
It was a nightmare but thankfully I got all my money back! Thank goodness for credit card companies and their fraud/investigation teams. I must say Post Bedtime Creations emailed me AFTER my credit card company clawed back the almost $500. No mention of the ignoring of my many emails, but they did say how this claw back of funds would affect them and how they have to encur charges. I thought it was quite distasteful and I decided not to reply to be honest. I figure if you ignore your customers (for weeks on end) then you should reevaluate your business practice and save the sob story. End rant. Thanks for listening!
Chelle says
I’m in the same boat right now as we speak!! I’m getting ready to file a dispute with PayPal. Unfortunately even if I get my money back she holds pieces of my umbilical cords. Now my account shows no email registered, it’s like she deactivated my account. It’s OK though I have all my emails, and screen shots to help with any disputes. I have no doubt I can get my money back. But the cords I can’t.
NC says
Horrible business to deal with!! I’m sorry to hear that. She sent me an email saying she was deactivating my account after my credit card company clawed back the funds. She probably did the same to yours. Just save all the pictures as proof. Make sure you write a review on her Facebook page.
Katy Graham says
I’m in the middle of my visa dispute with her now for the same thing. I was told through her pages Facebook messenger 4 weeks ago that my ring I paid $110 for would be shipped on the next weekly shipping day. Since then I’ve emailed and Facebook messaged with no responses. It’s been such a nightmare experience for me. And I have no breastmilk left to make a new one. I’m devastated. This was my last baby too. I’m finding every way possible to warn people about this horrible business.
NC says
That’s horrible that Angel is still running her business this way. I can’t say I’m shocked though. I hope you’re able to get your funds back.
Elisa says
I just filed a PayPal claim against her. I’ll probably get my money back soon but not my breastmilk. She should be sue because not only she is trying to scam people and take their money, but also she is stealing our breastmilk which is something so precious to us, mothers. I’m beyond livid and she’s nothing but a scanner. Awful experience, I wish I never found her business 😭
Tausha says
I am so sorry to hear about this. I think it is so sad that she is scamming people with such precious memories. I hope she gets put out business sooner than later.