A lot of women (and men) complain about how difficult it is to be a stay at home parent. "I always say moms have the toughest job in the world if you're doing it right," Oprah says. So, maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I'm going to raise the bullshit flag on the complaints and share the greatest parts of being a stay at home mom (or stay at home dad). Without further ado, here's … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Underrated Things About Being a Stay at Home Parent
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Hands-Free Bottle Feeding
I figured out a way to have my cake and eat it, too. … [Read more...] about Hands-Free Bottle Feeding
Vaccines Mean Free Time? Who Complains About That?!
So, you know how the formula bottles instruct you to discard within an hour of feeding? Well, one night, after many nights of sleeplessness, I woke up to feed Clark for the 3rd time, and I grabbed a bottle of breast milk from my night stand. Or, I thought it was breast milk until I (for real) woke up in the sort-of morning, and realized I fed Clark a bottle of formula that he … [Read more...] about Vaccines Mean Free Time? Who Complains About That?!
How Young is Too Young For…
Coffee? Because, today, I caught my 9 week old sipping a cup of espresso. And, no, it wasn't decaf. Surprisingly, he's quite mellow at the moment. But we all know how long that will last (see: not very long at all). Tomorrow, Clark has his 2 month check-up. Essentially, that means vaccines. I've read all these posts about the horrible aftermath of baby's first shots. … [Read more...] about How Young is Too Young For…
Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need
Everyone has their own tips & tricks for raising your bundle of joy. But those other people don't know what they're talking about. I'm here to tell you the truth. From swaddling blankets to sleeping through the night, you don't need to look any further for your newborn advice. 1. An extra pair of hands. Actually, you might need 2 extra pairs of hands. That's four … [Read more...] about Top 10 Baby Essentials: The Only List You’ll Ever Need