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My posts are not in chronological order, rather, I write them as I feel passionate. Please use the categories or search bar to locate a particular subject you may be looking for, or even view topics by their respective age range. This blog is a constant work in progress, so check back often for new features and resources!
Category Archives: Newborn
A Family of Four. My Family Complete.
“So, are you going to have a third?” “Try for a boy?” Once you have two girls, or even two kids, those are the usual questions everyone asks. My answer, 99.9% probably not, my husband, a 100% NO! Up until … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Breasfeeding/Nursing, love, Newborn, parenting, Toddlers
Tagged getting emotional, realizing you will have no more kids
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Traveling with Tiny Tots
I had two requests from friends for air travel advice this week, as my husband and I have braved airplane travel several times with both of my little ones, and we just returned from a trip; so here is some … Continue reading
My Top Ten
Here are my top ten, couldn’t live without them, wish I could give them to all my friends having babies, make life easier items, in no particular order: 1. Nose Frieda – I resisted this one at first; just the … Continue reading
Posted in Being prepared, Breasfeeding/Nursing, Helpful Products, Newborn, Pumping, Spit-Up, Starting Solids, Uncategorized
Tagged best baby products, newborn, pumping, sleep aids
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Two of Everything!
When I say two of everything I am not necessarily referring to the need for two of everything because I have two girls (although I am sure that point will come!), but rather an organizational idea I use for stocking … Continue reading
Breastfeeding Series: Nipple Confusion – My Take on It
So many books, doctors, and advice columns warn of the problems of nipple confusion, and highly recommend that you have breastfeeding well established before offering other suckling objects. While I do agree that it is important to establish sound breastfeeding … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Plan, Bottles, Breasfeeding/Nursing, Newborn, Pacifiers
Tagged bottles, Breastfeeding, nipple confusion, Nursing, pacifiers
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Breastfeeding Series: Beginning to Breastfeed
First of all, breastfeeding is very individual. Every mommy, every baby is different. You can have very different breastfeeding experiences with each child. Kuddos for attempting to breastfeed! Second, I am not a lactation consultant, I am just offering what … Continue reading
Posted in Breasfeeding/Nursing, Help from Spouse, Helpful Products, Newborn, Poop!, Spit-Up
Tagged Baby Poop, Breastfeeding, Nursing, Spit-Up, stretch marks
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Bringing Home Mommy
All the pregnancy reference books, handouts, and info from your doctor or hospital, give you a list of what to have to feel prepared to bring home your newborn; however I was never warned of what one needed to have … Continue reading
Posted in Coming Home from the Hospital, Newborn
Tagged birth plan, helpful tips, post-delivery care
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