There was never a question in my mind about breast feeding my baby and my goal was to try for at least 6 months. My husband and I even went to a Breast Feeding 101 class so we would know what to anticipate. Despite the efforts, nothing prepared me for...
My son is in the cruising stage but very close to walking on his own. He recently discovered an empty box is the perfect homemade walker and has been pushing it all over our home. Living in Florida, most of our flooring is ceramic tile with the exception of the...
I find it strange that whenever I mention my son will be an only child, people give me the dirtiest looks and lecture me as to why he should have a little brother or sister. Why do people insist they know what is best for my family? My husband and...
Naming a baby is one of the most difficult tasks ever since it will be with a person forever. My birth name is not my current name and I didn't go through the legal process to have it changed. On my birthday, my mom didn't have a name picked out...
About a month ago, I conducted a poll "Which Diapers Are Best For Preventing Leaks" to solicit input about diaper experiences. It was then I learned about Pampers Cruisers with Ultra Absorbency, which is a newer product that claims to absorb nonstop for up to 12 hours. I have had success with...
How much hair can one person lose? I mean seriously, the Cancer Society could make wigs from the amount of hair that falls out of my head daily! I read that it is common for a woman's hair to fall out after giving birth, but can someone please tell me...
Oh, the sacrifices a mother makes...I gave up my NBA finals tickets so I could be home with my sleeping baby! My original plan was to take him so he could also experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. When reality hit me, I knew he would be completely miserable...
Miscarriages are horrible, there is no other way to explain it. My miscarriage left me feeling completely empty and depressed. I began spotting very shortly after finding out I was pregnant. My doctor saw me immediately and performed an ultrasound that confirmed everything was normal and I was approximately 8...