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Pregnancy Projects

I’ve had a number of projects in the works for many, many months. I always blame their lack of completeness on the season of the year (I’ll get started on that this summer), work (once I get through the busy time), or laziness (I don’t care about projects … I would rather watch all six […]

Mama Must Haves: California Baby Products

My skin has been crazy itchy throughout pregnancy … legs, back, arms, hands, stomach … you name it, I itch it. So, when Mama Kimberly recommended skincare for baby’s sensitive skin, I jumped on it. It’s officially on my Target registry and I’m looking forward to giving it a try (for baby and maybe even […]

A Baby Carrier for Dad

We are in the market for a baby carrier for this guy … 6 feet, 2 inches – 260 pounds – crazy buff shoulders I totally thought I would be the baby wearer and Dom would be the bag carrier/stroller pusher. But no, he is very much into the idea of toting baby around. How […]

Mama Must Haves: Clothesline

I love the idea of drying baby’s clothes and diapers on a clothesline outside! The fresh air scent combined with preserving my washer and dryer for a bit longer are both quite enticing. Mama Darah even says it is great for sun-bleaching out stains. I better start praying for some extra sunny days in good […]

18 week appointment – check!

I met with Lucina yesterday for my monthly appointment. It went smooth as butter … baby is growing, I’m healthy, and we’re gearing up for the next milestone – OUR ULTRASOUND! Highlights of my appointment: I was scolded for wearing such high heels … they were just wedges, but I was encouraged to make the […]

Mama Must Have: Baby Bliss Gripe Water

My sister, M’Lissa, has been a mom for a little over a year now to my sweet nephew, Bishop. This girl has done her research and knows what she is talking about when it comes to baby necessities. So, naturally, I’m thrilled about her recommendation of Baby Bliss Gripe Water. Gripe Water is a herbal […]

Mama Must Haves

I’m pretty tickled by all of you awesome advice about baby necessities. I would much rather rely on your mama wisdom instead of the registry recommendations. Keep the ideas coming as I’m going to start a “Mama Must Haves” section to feature things you suggest. If you have an idea, just e-mail me here!

Having a baby is simple …

Ok, that might be going a bit far, but in the very least the stuff related to having a baby is simple. For a good part of my childhood I believed I was born in the wrong century. I truly thought I was meant to be a pioneer. I lived in the woods and had […]