I hate breastfeeding! So why can’t I stop?! For a girl who never wanted kids, you’d think weaning would be a welcome milestone. Ooooooohhhhhhh-oh-oh-oh no… this weaning thing has been the biggest mindf*ck of my entire life. Far bigger than actually becoming a mom, if you can believe it. The Backstory The thing is, I…
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Happiest Baby on the Block: How the 5 S’s saved our asses!
So, yeah… doctor Harvey Karp’s “5 S” strategy is old news to seasoned parents. After all, his film “The Happiest Baby on the Block” came out in 1993, and his book followed 10 years later. But his methods for soothing babies — outlined in a kick-ass 90s low-def video, complete with big bangs and period-specific upholstery!…
Our Kick-Ass Maternity Photography Session! (And Simple Tips for Your Baby Bump Photoshoot)
Well, if I’m gonna do this thing, might as well embrace it, right? The thought didn’t occur to me, until I was about 25 weeks in, that we should maybe do a bump photoshoot. After all, this was the one and only time I was gonna be in this situation (fingers crossed!)… Wouldn’t I want…
Dear Jack, Happy 18 Months, Baby Boy!
Dear Jack, I can’t believe I have a baby human child running around my house… It’s 5 days before your 18th month of being on this earth. My 18 month old baby boy… WOW. As I sit here, drinking my coffee, watching you run your Learning Barn full-speed into every piece of furniture you possibly…
Dear Jack, Your First Day
Jack, You’d finally come into the world, a whopping 42 hours after my water broke. Your First Hour Not previously knowing what we were having, the excitement over finding out we had a little boy was almost too much for your dad to handle. The tears flowed freely! After a brief celebration while you laid…
