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Surviving the Last Week of Pregnancy
It’s the last week of my pregnancy and I feel like I’m barely holding on! My 2-year-old is being a crazy man and I’m going nuts with the anticipation of baby’s arrival. The…
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A Growing Family Part 4 – Preparing an Older Sibling
Having a second child is a major change in the dynamics of a family. An only child is becoming a sibling, going from being the center of attention and having to share the…
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How to Make Diaper Changes Easy(ier)
Diaper changes are definitely not a fun part of parenting. Anything that can make them easier is a parent’s best friend. I learned from having my first child, that having supplies ready and…
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A Growing Family Part 3: Preparing Your Dog
Having another baby can be stressful on dogs in the household as well. It’s a time of turmoil in the household, and that can be really difficult on dogs. I knew I was…
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A Growing Family Part 2: Supplies for Baby #2
Having a second baby is a big step. There is still so much to do to get ready only this time you are doing it all while caring for another child! The benefit…
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My Preeclampsia Birth Story
I have never been in labor. My water never broke, I never had contractions, and I never dilated. Yes, I did give birth to a son, and no I did not adopt him.…
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A Nursing Adventure
My Story, My Support When I got pregnant there was no question in my mind that I would at least try nursing. This was not based on the saying “breast is best” or…
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Hiking with Baby (with Pack List)
I have always been an outdoor enthusiast. Therefore, of course, the man I married had to love hiking! When we decided to have a child we were determined to continue hiking together, now…