The events surrounding the birth of my first baby were chaotic at best. She came into this world fast and furious which meant a pretty frightening loss of blood upon delivery. Being new parents, The Husband and I weren't really sure how things were … [Read more...]
Wonder Wednesday takes me into the birthing room this week-right at the site of some wonder that makes me want to curse. People talk about birth as a miracle and it is. Watching a baby be born, whether on YouTube or a Ricki Lake movie or in real … [Read more...]
Another day another Nursing/Formula post. I'm writing over at my friend Rebecca's sight today for her Maternity Monday series on Beccarama.com. I respect Rebecca as an advocate and writer so much that I was beyond honored when she asked me to cover … [Read more...]
It's our first TT Tuesday edition of Ask the Moms! I'm so excited about this because I get to share your genius with you. This week's topic was Potty Training Secrets. I took to the interwebs and asked all my Facebook and Twitter peeps their best … [Read more...]
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I just got back from an event hosted by MomTrends about traveling with family. It was a beautiful event I will talk about later but for now I want to focus on what I wish I knew before having kids. I feel like when mine were really young I … [Read more...]
When my oldest was a baby, I think I read every book on the market about sleep. I am certain I lost sleep worrying about losing sleep. You just can't be cure of the impact of sleepless nights until you have a few sleepless nights with a newborn. No … [Read more...]
I was in the store the other day and I watched as a pretty frazzled mom tried to throw as much in her cart as quickly as possible while soothing a screaming infant in a carrier. It was that cry that parents remember-the one that never stops. At … [Read more...]
When my first was born I have to admit I wasn't much into "wearing" her. Oh, when I was pregnant I dreamed of myself walking on the beach in my maxi-dress with my babe on my bosom. But then she was born and the reality that I a) didn't live on a … [Read more...]
I hit the doctor jackpot with my first pediatrician. When we moved out of state I honestly considered driving back for annual checkups. That's how amazing Dr. Turner was. I say I hit the jackpot because when I picked her office I had no idea what I … [Read more...]
You shouldn't read this post if you're pregnant. Not only will you not get it, but it may scare you just a bit. And we all know you don't need to fill your head with anymore unknowns to fear at this point in your life. If you're reading … [Read more...]
