Baby’s First Foods
Introducing solid foods is a big step for new moms and can be quite confusing. Here are some common questions new moms may have about introducing solids. Is my baby ready for solid foods? The American...
View ArticleTummy Time
Neither of my babies loved tummy time at first so we had to make it fun for them. Starting out, the best tummy time was spent lying on mom or dad’s chest. We would lie down on the ground and put the...
View ArticleBecoming a Big Brother or Sister
My daughter was about seventeen months old and still nursing when we found out she would become a big sister. She was nine days shy of being two years old when her baby brother was born. Our pregnancy...
View ArticleLeaving Baby with a Sitter
We have two early November babies, and once Christmas parties rolled around my husband was ready for a date. Me? Not as much. We left our first with grandma, and when our second came along we had a...
View ArticleNighttime Diapering Solutions
When deciding to cloth diaper, I was most nervous about cloth diapering at night. But it’s not hard, especially when you find a nighttime diaper that works. Below are a few ideas of nighttime diaper...
View ArticleWorking Out and Breastfeeding
I really enjoy running; so much that I ran 1.5 miles three weeks after giving birth to my second child. This was a terrible idea, by the way. They tell you not to work out for six weeks after baby for...
View ArticleWorking From Home With a Mobile Baby
As I type this blog post, my 16-month-old is in my lap nursing; not the easiest way to work, but I can get the job done. I am blessed to be able to stay at home with my babies in addition to having a...
View ArticleWhen Mom is Gone
My mom passed away when I was 20. The first holidays were especially hard, but one day that continued to be difficult was Mother’s Day. In college, all of my friends would go home to see their moms,...
View ArticleGreat Pool Snacks for Summer
During the hot Texas summers, daily trips to the pool are a must to stay cool. This is my third summer taking my kids to the neighborhood pool, and this summer they are 3.5 and 1.5 years old. I have...
View ArticleWashing Cloth Diapers
When I decided to cloth diaper one of the most intimidating parts was the wash process. What soap to use? How many times should I rinse? Should I line dry or use my dryer? Thankfully, it is not as...
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