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A’s birth story – the ultrasound that changed it all

Posted on August 7, 2012 by paige

A week of blood tests confirmed that I was indeed pregnant.  I had to make a decision, keep thinking the worse or hang on for dear life hoping for the best . . . I chose hope.  It was still … Continue reading →

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confessions of a rookie mom: 4 conventional baby items I find completely useless

Posted on July 2, 2012 by paige

When I embarked on this journey called motherhood pregnant and glowing baby registry scanner in hand, I had some very definite ideas on what baby products I would need and which ideas I would find completely useless.  It is funny to me … Continue reading →

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Four

Posted on May 2, 2012 by paige

She is four months going on fourteen*. Each day she learns more and becomes more independent. Everyday she needs me a little less. Someday I know she will hate me and think I’m out-of-touch. But for tonight I am content … Continue reading →

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sitting

Posted on April 26, 2012 by paige

Hello I’m A! I’m 4 months and 8 days old and I can sit up mostly on my own!

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organizing your baby’s wardrobe

Posted on April 17, 2012 by paige

My husband is not the best at putting together an outfit for A, most of the time he just opts for jammers aka PJs yep, we are those parents, we have ridiculous names for everything. In fact he has even … Continue reading →

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nail-biting

Posted on April 6, 2012 by paige

Okay confession time … I am TERRIFIED of clipping my daughter’s nails, so much so that I avoid it at all costs. I have asked my other mommy friends, some suggest biting, others filing, or even ripping but none of … Continue reading →

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hippie beads

Posted on April 3, 2012 by paige

Most of the time we have the best baby in the world, she sleeps well, she is happy, and she rarely cries (knock on wood). I am not sure how we got so lucky and my husband swears she will … Continue reading →

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the distracted nursling

Posted on March 29, 2012 by paige

In the very early days of nursing A she was sweet and sleepy. Nursing sessions were frequent and short because she spent just as much time sleeping as she did eating. It was our special time because even though I … Continue reading →

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swaddle them with love

Posted on March 27, 2012 by paige

Properly swaddling your baby can be an invaluable skill those first few weeks home from the hospital. Nothing can calm a fussy baby like a good swaddle. It helps them feel safe and secure and reminds them of the womb. … Continue reading →

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first roll

Posted on March 26, 2012 by paige

Proud Mama Time … Today at 3 months, 9 days old my big girl rolled over for the first time! I laid her on my mother-in-law’s table on her blanket as I got myself unsnapped to feed her before going … Continue reading →

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