This has been an extremely exhausting and hard week. Our family has been passing around a cold (which turned into pneumonia for Jude and RSV for Simon). At 17 days old the intensity of Simon’s cough was very concerning so I took him to the doctor first thing Tuesday morning. The doctor was concerned about…
If you’re like me you love getting a good deal. That’s why I like shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But what’s even better is when I find special coupons that make a good deal great! When I’m shopping I always check RetailMeNot.com for coupons to save me a little more money. RetailMeNot has…
This holiday season give a gift that gives back Gifts to the World Vision Gift Catalog Maximum Impact Fund are used where resources are most desperately needed, to help children and families in struggling communities around the world. With a financial contribution, the gift giver can select one of 36 Maximum Impact items like the…
With 3 boys in my house I am always cleaning. I like my house to be clean but I don’t want to use any harsh chemicals, especially around the little ones. I love using Seventh Generation products because they are committed to making products that are safe for people, pets and the environment. They list…
We put a lot of consideration into the names we give our children. Most specifically we care about the meaning of the name. Obviously we want it to sound cool too but meaning trumps coolness. Jude Aidan means “Praise” & “Fire” Noah Asher means “Peace” & “Happy” Simon Edward means “To be Heard” & “Wealthy…
Yesterday we took our first ambulance ride and trip to the Emergency Room. Baby Simon had some trouble breathing after choking on reflux and when an 8 day old has trouble breathing you call 911. He was sound asleep in my arms when he suddenly vomited a large amount all over himself and me. He…
I have an induction scheduled for this coming Tuesday morning, election day. So hopefully by Wednesday I will be holding my sweet little babe in my arms… and all the election campaigning will be over! I went to my 41 week appointment this week, they did a non-stress test on baby 3 and he appears…