A Bottle Episode
Even if you’re a breastfeeding mama, chances are you will need to know about bottles eventually – whether you are going back to work or just want a break every now and then, it’s good to have the right tools for the job. Want to know a secret? You really can’t go wrong. All of…
Read MoreWishes
Your newborn is wide awake, howling, at 3 am. Your 2-year-old refuses to put on anything but a tutu and it’s 30 below outside. Your 5-year-old is so frustrated trying to tie his shoes that he throws a sneaker across the room at his little sister. Your teenager is locked in her room day and…
Read MoreWhat to Expect… the movie?
I saw Hunger Games for the second time tonight (SO FREAKING GOOD) and there was a trailer for a new movie called “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” – now there’s a book you didn’t think would ever be optioned by Hollywood! It seems to be about a whole bunch of really beautiful women having…
Read MoreWhat’s in a name?
I have been agonizing lately over how to convey what exactly it is that I do. I’ve been calling myself a postpartum doula for the past few years, since I am certified as such, but that is such a small piece of the overall picture. Plus, most people have no idea what it is anyway,…
Read MoreSuperSense!
I started thinking a while back that everyone has a “Super” sense. That is, one of the five that helps you define your world, your *go to* sense. When things are pleasing to this sense, they are WONDERFUL, when they are unpleasant, they are INTOLERABLE. It helps you decide how you feel about things. I…
Read MoreWho was your "first"?
Your first time can be a bit nerve-wracking. You don’t know what to expect, you don’t know if it’s the right time, if you’re ready, if it will hurt…. and you don’t know if you’ve chosen the right person to be with you for this monumental life transition. Of course, I am talking about the…
Read MoreWhy is my baby crying? #1: Hunger
This is a question I get asked ALL.THE.TIME. Unfortunately, babies don’t come with a handy little readout or monitor screen declaring their levels of “Hungry”, “Tired”, “Bored”, etc. – wouldn’t it be SO NICE if they did, though? This post will be first in a series of reasons why your baby MIGHT be crying. Reason…
Read MoreA Lovey Blanket — Comfort & Security for Babies or Toddlers
Did you have a lovey blanket when you were a kid? Maybe a stuffed animal, or special piece of fabric, or a fringed dish towel that you’d stuff up your nose? …. no? that was just me?…. ok then. Most kids have SOMETHING that comforts them. Something that brings them consistency no matter where they…
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