motherhood

Back from Davy Jones’ Locker

October 13, 2008 blogging

I’ve got a pirate update and a couple of bloggy questions for you… Three weeks have come and gone since the pirate has officially become  a land blubber. (Do you ever wonder how long I’ll take these pirate puns? Me, too.) And just as I hoped I’m feeling more normal. We’ve had decent feedings, good [...]

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Editing My Vlog Might Be Helpful

October 7, 2008 breastfeeding

I had this great idea for a vlog because today I was feeling so good about nursing. And Lydia has just done awesome the last few days while I nursed. So, I was going to share a few little tips for anyone with a toddler/preschooler and a nursing infant. I had several things planned and [...]

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

October 7, 2008 breastfeeding

I’m sorry to keep posting these depressing things about how I can’t keep up with my little pirate. But I really had no idea how big of a transition this new little guy would be. However, today we have had FOUR good feedings. Four feedings without an arched back, without bleeding body parts and without [...]

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Because Twittering Is All I Can Muster

October 3, 2008 motherhood

Going to lactation consultant at 3. Pray she’s a miracle worker.

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

October 1, 2008 blogging

Have I ever told you that I love my bloggy friends? Well, I do. After my whiny post on Monday, two of my bbb/messageboard mamas posted memories of their first few days as a mom of two. A whole blog post dedicated to encouraging me! And their stories are doozies, I have to say. They [...]

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Today WAS the day.

September 29, 2008 me

32: dishes I washed by hand because our dishwasher is broken 6: times I took Lydia to the bathroom this morning 100.5: Lydia’s temperature after her nap 1: hour we waited at the doctor 0: help they gave us on Lydia’s fever & constant need to potty 6,234: prayers I’ve prayed for her little body [...]

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Lovin’ the new Love

September 23, 2008 motherhood

The most exciting part about a new baby is the love. I mean the LOVE. I haven’t had the break-down crying because I love him so much. (I’m sure my hormones just need to catch up.) But I feel like I can literally see the love flowing in our house. Lydia is so smitten with [...]

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