What can I expect from becoming a mother? Disappointment. Frustration. Surprise. Joy. Love. Love. Love. Do I have what it takes? Sometimes yes, so much so that you will astound yourself. And sometimes no, this job will ask for more than you can give. What does it cost? All of you. And you will never […]
Laundry Detergent
When I’m trying to drift off to sleep I think of random things like, “OMG, what kind of laundry detergent should I use for all the baby clothes!” Right now we have this … from Costco: What do you use for your baby items? Do you separate baby stuff from the rest of the family’s […]
Ignore my pajamas. I’m too excited to care. I HAVE AN UPPABABY STROLLER! I AM OFFICIALLY AN UPPABABY MAMA!!!
Frame every so-called disaster with these words “In five years, will this matter?” -Regina Brett
From an Engagement Ring to an Uppa Baby
This was us 3 years ago … May 18, 2007 Approximately 1 hour before Dominic proposed to me near the Portland waterfront. The day I officially became the luckiest girl in the world! I was 20, he was turning 21 the next week. Neither of us had jobs. I had just finished by Bachelors and […]
Book Mountain
I have a plethora of reading to accomplish before baby arrives … good thing I learned how to skim and find the real important stuff in college! The Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine – in progress Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, R.N. – DONE! The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche […]
Mama Must Haves: Baby Gowns
Let’s face it … middle of the night diaper changings happen. They happen often. I want to be prepared and Andaluz Mama Rachel recommended a stash of baby gowns to make my nightlife more fun. Well, at least a little easier :) I found these lovely, bright colored gowns by Makrista Baby and fell in […]
I found this swell color while reading the most recent issue of Real Simple. Initially I thought it would work well in the nursery, but now I’m leaning more towards putting it in our bedroom or maybe an office. It is by Glidden and is called Soothing Green Tea. Just what I need for my […]
My Little Night Owl
When I lay down at night … propped up between 1,00 pillows … I feel my little one wiggle around like crazy. It’s hard to think about falling asleep when all I want to do is focus on these little movements. Let me tell you, I’ve got a little night owl growing inside of me! […]
Design Mom & The Perfect Birth Plan
Between my infatuation with childbirth, babies and craft projects I have literally fallen in love with Design Mom. I read her everyday. Usually during a quick break at work when I need an upbeat refresher. Her family is adorable (she has 6 kiddos), her crafts are lovely, and some days I kind of wish we […]
Engagement Photo Book – Check!
That’s right … I already have one of my pregnancy projects complete. WOOHOO! I had a code for a free 8X8 book AND free shipping. I couldn’t pass it up. Plus, it feels hella good to have something checked off my list! Click here to view this photo book larger