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Babywearing: What’s Your Favorite Carrier?

February 11, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

Slinglings

Long before learning about the baby wearing movement, I wanted to wear my “future” child. I just couldn’t picture myself doing tasks around the house without my child being by my side. I couldn’t picture myself pushing those bulky strollers while traveling either, goodness why do they still make those things anyway? Now I realize the MANY benefits of baby wearing and I want to make sure that we as a family can take full advantage of them. According to Dr. Sears, babies who are worn seem to cry less, get “humanized” earlier, learn more, and are smarter and more ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

11 Feb

27 Weeks

February 8, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

A day late publishing this post, but I had it written yesterday! Today marks 27 weeks and I am starting to feel a little more pregnant. I waddle, I really don’t like wearing anything other than slip ons, and my legs are catching it from the instant weight gain. I weigh 121lbs with a total gain of 16lbs. I managed to put on the last 4 pounds in a week! Now that’s not a bad thing, I’m just amazed. I didn’t get a chance to prepare or anything. I know that if you should gain more than 4lbs in a ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

8 Feb

I Dream of Jayden

February 8, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

I Dream of Jayden

This post was written by Greg. There he was, all snug in his blankets, with a face so precious, it made my heart smile. There he was, lighting up the whole room with his glistening eyes. There he was, murmuring his very first sounds of life. There he was, my son! My very first child! I could not describe the feeling I felt. The moment was so beautiful! I was so happy! My eyes were tearfully gleaming with joy! He was my son, Jayden! Immediately I wanted to share my son with the world! I wanted everyone to experience what ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

8 Feb

Parenting Made Easier: Swaddling

February 5, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

Swaddle Baby

This post was written by Greg. Question: What has made parenting easier for you? SuburbanDaddy says “Learn how to swaddle! It’s a real art form. The nurses at the hospital are experts, and babies calm down as soon as they are snug. I could never get the swaddle to hold for more than 5 minutes, so we used the ones at babies r us that wrap around with velcro.” To be honest, I did not know what the heck swaddling was up until a couple of weeks ago. After I read SuburbanDaddy’s comment, I thought to myself, “What in the ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Feb

No Unsolicited Baby Advice

February 1, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

No Unsolicited Baby Advice

I try to carry myself as a cheery person. I am polite, I smile, I nod, BUT it peeves me to the point of no return when people talk to me like I don’t know any better and when I am ticked off, I will speak my mind or at least let it be known that I didn’t appreciate what was said. I haven’t gotten any crazy advice from people, but nurses keep asking me if this is my first baby. I smile and reply with “yes”. I don’t know if they are just curious or asking in hopes that ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

1 Feb

26 Weeks

January 31, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

Today marks 26 weeks! Physically I feel great and the dreaded constipation hasn’t hit yet. Oh it’s about time I update my weight. I’m at 117lbs with a total of 12lbs gained. Today at the doctor, I partook in the glucose test. It wasn’t as bad as I expected. The cup of liquid tasted like a watered down soda. Thank goodness it wasn’t a syrupy concoction, as I envisioned. Had I not been hungry, experiencing heart burn and JT kicking, things would have been perfect. I seem to get heartburn when I start getting hungry. When I start getting hungry, ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

31 Jan

2 Chix Maternity For Mommy & Daddy!

January 26, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

2 Chix: We

Me being the preggie lady that I am, I’m always trying to find hip and trendy gear to sport during this pregnancy and pregnancies to come. I love wearing tees with witty quotes written on them. While searching for the quote “we’re hungry”, I stumbled upon 2 chix! 2 chix offers some of the coolest novelty shirts for the haute mama and baby daddy! In 2007, 2 chix won Maternity & Style’s viewer’s choice award for favorite maternity clothing designer! Check Daddy and I out sporting our tees from 2 chix! Whenever I want Daddy to bring something out of ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

26 Jan

25 Weeks

January 24, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

Today I’m 25 weeks pregnant! Ever had muscles in your cheeks or thighs jump or jiggle? That’s currently what the kicks are feeling like. We’re going to have to pick up some more pillows because my hips are starting to get sore when I sleep on my sides. I have to keep a rotation going throughout the night. I started using my BabyPlus on January 21st. I’m not sure if I can keep up with using it two times a day, but I’ll try. I will be following up with a review. According to Baby Center, at 25 weeks I ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

24 Jan

Parenting Made Easier: A Sling, Co-sleeping, & Trusting Your Gut

January 22, 2008 · Parenting · leave a comment

Cosleeping Mom And Baby

This post was written by Greg. Question: What has made parenting easier for you? Summer says “Physical items that helped: A sling! Oh, hands free baby care rocks and they are so much happier and peaceful. Cosleeping. No getting up for late night feedings, just roll over lift shirt fall back asleep. The biggest help was learning to trust my gut instead of what the “experts” say or what society thinks I’m supposed to do.” Mommy – Two summers ago, I purchased a Peekaboo pouch on sale to add to our “baby stash” and I’m eying a few other slings. ... CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

22 Jan