New Beginnings: Our Birth Story, Baby #3

New Beginnings: Our Birth Story, Baby #3

Reading Time: 4 minutesOur third son, whom we are calling Pumpkin here on the blog, was born a little over a month ago on June 10, 2019 at 11:46pm. He was 6 lbs 15 oz and 19 1/4 inches long with a shocking amount of

New Baby Survival Guide for Parents

New Baby Survival Guide for Parents

Reading Time: 8 minutesYou just had a baby or adopted a newborn. Congratulations! This is a momentous occasion and a life-changing event. You may have anticipated the bonding experiences with your baby, those quiet moments of cuddling and cooing, singing and playing. The first two

Breastfeeding Challenges, Round Two

Breastfeeding Challenges, Round Two

Reading Time: 7 minutesFor those familiar with our breastfeeding journey, you already know that we experienced some challenges breastfeeding with our first son Peanut. Our second son, Pickle, is now two months old. I wish I could tell you that this time our breastfeeding journey

New Beginnings: Our Birth Story, Baby #2

New Beginnings: Our Birth Story, Baby #2

Reading Time: 6 minutesIt has been seven weeks since our second son, I am calling him Pickle here, arrived into this world. He was born Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 8:43am. He was 6 lbs 10 oz and 18 inches long. For those interested, this

6 Practical Gift Ideas for Families With New Babies

6 Practical Gift Ideas for Families With New Babies

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe birth of a baby is an exciting time. Whether it is the family’s first child or sixth, there is an air of anticipation and celebration when the little one arrives. In the weeks immediately after a child’s birth, there may be

3 Things I Did Not Expect Postpartum

3 Things I Did Not Expect Postpartum

Reading Time: 10 minutesWhen you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your first child, there are many things that you anticipate and mentally prepare yourself for: sleepless nights, dirty diapers, cries and giggles, spit up and smiles, and so much more. In the first six

Six Weeks Post-birth

Six Weeks Post-birth

Reading Time: 7 minutesDuring your first pregnancy, no doubt you had or will have numerous individuals tell you that once your little

8 Things I learned from childbirth

8 Things I learned from childbirth

Reading Time: 7 minutesJust as every woman and every baby are unique, every pregnancy and childbirth are also unique experiences and not always comparable. I was very fortunate to have a relatively easy and smooth pregnancy. My little Peanut came two weeks early and fast.

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