Our baby girl is just over one month old now. Her first month home has been less traumatic than expected in some ways, but harder than expected in others. Easier than expected: The boys are doing great. After a brief week of meltdowns from the 2-yr-old, it’s been smooth sailing in Big Brother Land. Little … Continue reading
Category Archives: Baby #3
So, We Had a Baby
That’s right. On May 23, 2013, we welcomed our little girl, our Pixie Baby to the fold. She was 6 pounds, 6 ounces and 18.5 inches long. Not only was she 2 weeks and a day early, she is significantly smaller and fairer than any of the other children born in recent family history. Even … Continue reading
From Praying, to Waiting, to Begging. Preterm Labor to Full-Term Pains.
Well, the good news (I think) is Baby Girl isn’t here yet. She managed to hang out and get herself to full term–a huge answer to prayers. The slow switch in thinking came this weekend. Now that she’s full-term, it’s just a matter of waiting, right? Well…maybe. I know full-term is cause for celebration, but … Continue reading
Mom Essentials: Pocket Nanny Review
Months ago, the ItzBeen Pocket Nanny came to my attention via Pinterest. Immediately, I wanted it! Now, almost 8 months later, this wonderful little invention has shown up everywhere from Mom magazines to People’s list of cool mom gadgets. Here’s my personal review and experience with the Pocket Nanny in all it’s glory! First of … Continue reading
Music for the Delivery Room
Now that we have come through an unsettling, anxiety-riddled week with Baby Girl, my brain is functioning again. I am able to concentrate on things like: buying last minute necessities, preparing a few frozen meals for the weeks after birth, and FINALLY getting my music together for the delivery room. The importance of music is … Continue reading
Preterm Labor and Being Grateful for More Time.
So much has been happening lately, that I’m finding it hard to put into words. Trust me, being lost for words is new for me. Still, I find myself sitting here in the early morning trying to get some of these feelings onto the screen…mostly so they are out of my head. I realize that … Continue reading
Nursing Dress
My first attempt at making my own nursing top was so easy and successful, that I felt completely empowered to try another project: the nursing dress. Again, one of my biggest concerns when it comes to nursing is modesty. If I’m being honest, though, another concern is having to totally change my wardrobe to accommodate breastfeeding. Every post … Continue reading
“Relaxing” Bathtime
The more pregnant I get, the more I crave a long, relaxing bath. However, the more pregnant I get, the more frequently I have to pee. A 20 minute bath isn’t really relaxing when I have to leave the warm water twice to go to the bathroom…even though I went before I got in. So, … Continue reading
My Amazing Baby Shower: A Belated Post
I’ve been wanting to write (and rave) about my beautiful baby shower, but I’ve been waiting for pictures. They still haven’t made their way to me, but I can’t wait any more. Here’s the only picture I do have. I have to start by saying that I don’t really know the details of who set … Continue reading
Hospital Checklist: Now Printable!
I had to make a printout for myself, so I thought I’d share. If you want more details on why these items are included and why some stuff got left out–check out the original post here. Printable version here bag checklist. Continue reading