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?!
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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
Who’s The Boss?
Clearly, Clark's the boss today. And that's my update for now. Perhaps Clark will allow me to elaborate later. Or tomorrow. Or next week. Or whenever-he-effing-feels-like-it-thank-you-very-much. … [Read more...] about Who’s The Boss?
Backhanded Mom Tip #1: “Find Time For Yourself”
Every time I express exhaustion or frustration, I get told that I should find time or make time for myself. Sometimes, I don't even express my state of mind. My tired, bloodshot eyes do the talking, and some "helpful" individual suggests this time-for-yourself theory. And, really, it's a great idea. It's a nice suggestion. Except that when you suggest this to me, I want to … [Read more...] about Backhanded Mom Tip #1: “Find Time For Yourself”
5 Things I Want to Do Everyday but Never Get Around to Doing
1. Taking a morning stroll with my baby. Every day, I wake up with the grand idea that today will be the day I take a crisp, morning walk while pushing my sleeping baby in a stroller. The problem? I have no idea where my sneakers are, and the DKNY sneaker-flats, while cute, are totally not appropriate for walking. 2. Charge my iPhone. If you've tried to get in touch with my … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Want to Do Everyday but Never Get Around to Doing