There's a first time for everything and for me that includes trying out flat diapers on my newborn son, Erik. In November I posted a quick tutorial about how to do the easy "pad fold." It takes a mere 10 or 20 seconds and is very simple. Here's the photo again for a basic pad fold. I use this easy fold for my older babies: I quickly discovered that I could not use the pad fold for Erik, however. It renders a rectangle-shaped diaper that's too long to fit in his newborn covers. And when I Continue Reading
When a Child Needs You All Night….and All Morning
Erik has hit his first growth spurt. Just two weeks old, he wanted to nurse almost on the hour last night and through the morning. I know there's a good reason for this; the demand will help increase my supply. But needless to say, I'm a bit groggy today....and sore. My new mama breastfeeding blister was just beginning to heal but after the marathon last night......ouch! And I feel like I was basically robbed of any meaningful sleep. But, of course, it's up and at 'em the next morning, no matter Continue Reading
Woodland Owl Bird’s Nest Necklace Review and Giveaway
If you wanted to display your love for those closest to you right near your heart, what would be the perfect way to do this? How about a custom-made bird's nest necklace, with jewel-tone beads that signify anything you desire - the number of children you've been blessed with, or perhaps their birth months? Or what about a pair of beads to represent you and your husband? My friend Jessica crafts these lovely nest necklaces and offers them through her online shop, Woodland Owl. She was kind Continue Reading
Bumgenius 4.0 Pocket Diaper Review
I really should have tried the Bumgenius pocket diapers a long time ago, but instead it took me over four years! The Bumgenius 4.0 One Size Stay Dry Pocket won Diaper of the Year from Padded Tush Stats so that's a pretty glowing recommendation. We snagged a Bumgenius 4.0 in the "mirror" color, which is a really pretty aqua. I opted for snap closure since we use the heck out of our diapers and they get passed on to the next in line! The Bumgenius 4.0 has the same soft, stretchy tabs that I love Continue Reading
Our Baby Came Early…..and Here’s the Birth Story!
Friday was a tough day for me. I was having a lot of contractions and this feeling of constant pressure down there that just wouldn't go away. I was in town with all five children running errands and very eager to be done and just get home. Our baby was not due for another 10 days so I figured this was just another "warm up." You know, those days when it feels like your body is going through a trial run, but then things eventually settle down? Well, turns out it was the real thing. We made Continue Reading
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