Last night, Clark puked on my vagina. Yes, you read that correctly. My 12 week old baby was sitting up (with support) on my lap, when he decided to vomit all over my yoga pants, and the liquid seeped through my underwear and was touching my lady parts. Needless to say, this is something I definitely did not expect when I was pregnant. I thought What to Expect When You're … [Read more...] about What You Didn’t Expect When You Were Expecting
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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
Avoiding “The Face”
It happens when you least expect it. After the giggles, the coos, and the I-love-yous. Tip-toing at the heels of a fuss-free night, and yelling "surprise" at the sound of a iPhone camera click. Captured in time. Caught in the act. It's "the face". And every parent shudders at its appearance. Child-free individuals see "the face" and think, "What a cute baby!" And those … [Read more...] about Avoiding “The Face”
Why KellyMom, Lactation Consultants, and the Mommy Boards are Not Valid Resources
Although I'm sure I've already hit a nerve in some of you, allow me to explain my title. Women seek advice from other women, mostly on the mommy message boards of the Internet. Most of the time, the suggestions, advice, and support is wonderful. But when it comes to feeding your baby, the help is not. KellyMom is passed around as an authority on breastfeeding. The KellyMom … [Read more...] about Why KellyMom, Lactation Consultants, and the Mommy Boards are Not Valid Resources
The Little Things…Like Feeding Yourself
While I'm sure there's nothing extraordinary about my lack of free time as a new mom, it certainly is unfamiliar to me. When I was a student, and when I held a professional job, I always found a way to make my morning coffee and leisurely breakfast into my routine. Now that I have tiny human in my life, it seems like there's never time for basic things, like breakfast. In … [Read more...] about The Little Things…Like Feeding Yourself