When we first started potty training Jude we implemented the potty chart, it had minimal success. He isn’t really motivated by a piece of candy or the promise of a new toy. He really could take it or leave it for the sake of what’s easiest. However, over the last few months we’ve started learn…
The test results from my blood-work last week came back and almost everything is normal. The midwife said my hemoglobin levels have been progressively dropping and suggested I start taking an iron supplement. In addition to the iron supplement I’m trying to be more faithful in taking my prenatal vitamins (I suck at taking a…
As a mom of 2, soon to be 3 kids I can totally relate to the current “First Kid/Second Kid” Luvs video series. Before I had kids I thought “being a mom” would just come naturally but there were a lot of things that I did not expect. Mostly feeling overwhelmed with parenting options, products…
Each week I am posting encouraging and inspiring birth stories from friends and readers. If you have a birth story you would like to include please email me: [email protected] Today’s birth story is from my friend Martha at A Softer Side of Strong. ——- “That’s it, I give up.” I thought to myself after 8…
Today is October 1st which means only a few weeks/days until Baby Lieb #3 will make his appearance. We are all hoping for an early arrival but if history is any indicator this guy will take his sweet time. At last week’s appointment the midwife said he is in position and measuring about 7lbs 9oz…
One of Joe’s friends sent me this story. (His family has been friends with the affected family for years and he is working hard to help spread awareness about postpartum depression and psychosis.) This is a horribly sad story but I know that so many women deal with postpartum depression and have a special place…
It was once thought that exercising while pregnant could be dangerous to the mother and/or baby, however over recent years studies have shown that exercise for pregnant women can be very beneficial. Exercise during pregnancy helps prepare the mother’s body for labor as well as maintains a healthy weight for the mom. Unless there is…
Each week I am posting encouraging and inspiring birth stories from friends and readers. If you have a birth story you would like to include please email me: [email protected] Today’s Birth Story is from Sandra of West Philly Mama. ——- Leading Up To The Big Day I was shocked when I made it to my…
You don’t NEED nursing tops but they are very helpful, especially when you want to feel discretely in public. For years there weren’t many fashionable options for nursing mothers. There were only a few designs and they were all very obviously designed for breastfeeding. However, in recent years clothing designers and fashionable moms have worked…
Over the next few weeks I hope to post some encouraging and inspiring birth stories from friends and readers. If you have a birth story you would like to include please email me: [email protected] Today’s Birth Story is from Shana Dieli of Shanamama. ——— I woke up on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 7:08 a.m….
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