I laid off caffeine while I was pregnant (OK, there was some iced tea) and breastfeeding. But once The Kid went on the bottle, I was back at Starbucks making up for lost time. How could I not? How was I supposed to keep up with life, work and motherhood without a few espresso shots to get me through day?
When I saw the headline ”Cribs recalled after 4 children trapped” I called my husband as quick as I could and asked him to check our crib to see whether it’s part of today’s recall.
This is one of those topics that I have a hard time with. I can understand both sides of the debate and don’t feel like, as a parent, I have enough information to believe 100 percent in any approach.
My 9 month old deserves a nursery. A space that’s cozy, whimsical and planned for fun. Currently, she has a crib, lamp and rocking chair. No whimsy, no fun.
I am no longer breast feeding, but I know new moms who are and want to pass along this information. Read this article on CNN.com about Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream.
I have learned that on most days I can get by with four hours of sleep. While the baby slumbers, I try to find the time to stay of top of my job, my personal snail mail and if the mood strikes, shave a leg, sometimes two.
I am watching the Duggar family on the Today show and my uterus hurts. This 19-member family just announced that they have a new baby on the way - bringing the total number of siblings to 18. This does not compute with me on many levels. I truly cannot wrap my head around their family dynamic. As an only child and a mother of one, my entire life experience is different than any member of this family. When the Duggar household sits down to dinner they are sharing a meal with more people than I can count in my family, and I am including cousins.