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Skip the transition
I’m sure this doesn’t work for everything, but maybe consider this first whenever you hear the word. What do I mean? Well theres all these things that you’re going to do without a second thought. You see everyone else doing and you think well of course thats what baby needs. But as you start to […]
MoreOnly buy what you need now
It’s really overwhelming and exciting choosing and imagining your future with you little one when you shop for your baby shower and even now. Its easy to go into shopping mode and I sometimes forget and want to buy everything. I want the best for her and don’t want to spare any expenses. But week-to-week […]
Morethings are looking up! (3 months)
Is amazing. She’s not “colicky”. Shes sleeping 5 hour blocks at night. She’s so aware and learning a new skill everyday it seems. She can sit up so she can play a lot more now. Her little personality is starting to show through. She smiles laughs babbles and “dances” all the time. We have a […]
MoreGrowing pains (2 months)
Butt ointment everywhere! Cracks you never even thought existed. It hurts to see her blister. Its colic or a growth spurt? Random crying fits and long feedings. It’s a baby deal. I see a theme… She refuses to take the bottle We had planned all along to use cloth diapers once she could fit the […]
MoreWhen to start pumping?
You’ll be unsure and ask friends ask professionals, and you’ll get a full spectrum of answers. I’ve heard every timing under the sun and not much to back it up. So here’s another input to add to the pile, this is what ended up happening for me: First time I pumped was at the hospital […]
MoreGlass Half Full: Corona Virus
On a Brighter Note #1: Early results showed carbon monoxide mainly from cars had been reduced by nearly 50% compared with last year…Back in the 2008-09, after the global financial crash, carbon emissions shot up by 5% as a result of stimulus spending that boosted fossil fuel use.…“I expect we will have the smallest increase […]
MoreSocial Distancing
My daughter is now 1 month and 3 weeks old, and she’s hopelessly attached to me. Ever since my husband went back to work she’s no longer letting him hold her especially at night. So what do all the blogs say, socialize her more. Let her hang out with more people. What does a mom […]
MoreIs there a fever?
As a new parent, with no experience with newborns everything seems like the end of the world. So naturally we called the doctor what seemed like every night. And luckily everything was fine each time. Lesson Learned: Is there a fever? Has she cried non-stop for an hour or more? Are you ok to continue […]
MoreNot Like The Movies – Part 2
In case you’re curious: Part 1. 10p: I semi un-packed my hospital bag hoping to grab a few things at least, but my husband convinced me to leave everything. So I just leave everything in disarray (which was a bad idea). 11p: The ride over was even more uncomfortable than the one going home from […]
MoreNot Like The Movies – Part 1
I love the mommie blogging community. I know that there is a lot of information out there and sometimes it hard to discern whats real and whats not, but the mommies (sometimes daddies) are really genuine and helpful. I’ve found them insanely accurate about everything during my pregnancy and it put my hormone ridden state […]
MoreTrust Your Gut
I’m sure it’s already begun but theres going to be more advice and experts telling you what should be happening. Don’t get me wrong it’s all great and I listen. But… I found even with doctors and nurses they will tell you something with 100% conviction and when you struggle with it or it it’s […]
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