Adventures in Night Weaning
First off, a big big thanks to everyone for the suggestions via this blog, Facebook, Twitter, and La Leche League. Via a suggestion from someone at La Leche League, we’ve been mostly going with the ideas from Dr. Jay Gordon’s website, but we added some things that are suggestions from other people and/or intuitive. I … Read more
Utah Has a Milk Bank Donation Site
Took you long enough. Considering Utah had the highest birth rate in 2006, we certainly should have gotten one sooner. Then again, we also should have more than one baby-friendly hospital in the whole state too, but doubt that’s going to happen. Either way, this is a great thing. All milk will still be shipped … Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Cutesy Sleeping Pets
(all from 1.5 months worth of photos)
Minimalism and Organization
I am slowly, but surely, learning that I am not a person who lives well in chaos. Somehow regardless of that fact, I’ve grown up a very cluttery person. I’ve never been one to keep trash or dirt around, but I’ve just always had so many things that my areas would be cluttered with stuff. … Read more
Valentine’s Day Craft
Still looking for something cute for your toddler to give loved ones for Valentine’s Day? Hop over to Strings to Things (a new blog I’m loving that I found thanks to the Carnival of Natural Parenting) for an explanation of how to make these cute toddler Valentine’s Day cards.
My Parenting Necessity
Welcome to the February Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting Essentials This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared the parenting essentials that they could not live without. Please read to the end to find a … Read more
I’m Excited to Give Birth
First off: No, I’m not pregnant. The topic is just on my mind because we’ve decided when to try again. I kind of feel like screaming to the world “I’m gonna try to get pregnant starting ____”, but I also kind of feel like that would take some of the charm of it all away, … Read more
Breastfeeding Smiles
Breastfeeding smiles make my day even when it feels nothing is going my way We play peek-a-boo and you smile ear to ear not caring you’ve unlatched because comfort is still near Then I tickle you and you squeal in delight because breastfeeding smiles mean everything is alright
