Dear friends: If you see my friend Summer, tell him to SLOWWW down. Okay, maybe it's too late for that because Summer is gone already. I feel cheated. As if a good friend left without saying bye. My toddler is turning 3 and starting classes and my newborn is 4 months old. Quoting my toddler "it's not fair!" and I couldn't agree more. So, now that Starbucks has released their Pumpkin Spice latte, the change of leaves is inevitable. Fall is ...
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Fractured Clavicle in Newborns
I just found out my infant has a fractured clavicle. I'm still in shock over the doctor's discovery. Apparently, she was born with it but has gone undiagnosed because she has been developing properly. She rolls over, reaches for things, and holds her head up. She shows minimal signs of being uncomfortable, and rarely cries. So, you might wonder how we stumbled upon this discovery... I noticed from even before she was born that her joints would ...
Thank Goodness it’s Only a Dream…
In real life, I would be returning to work in about a week- leaving my toddler and infant in the care of someone else. My silver lining to losing my job in education is getting to live out my dream of being a stay at home mom. When I lost my job, I felt hopeless- How would I feed my daughter? Where would we live? Do I need to sell my car just to put food on the table? You can say that the months following this event I felt insecure about what ...
Our first trip to urgent care
My toddler has a history of spiking fevers. When she was 9 months old, she had her first 105 fever that lead to febril seizures. As a first time mom, I had no idea what was wrong with my baby, and if she would be okay. I had taken her to the doctor earlier in the day, and he thought that she just had a simple virus at the time. He instructed to give her ibuprofen and if her fever went up in between treatment times, then I was able to give ...
Sleep Training a Toddler=SUCCESS!
Let me preface this by saying the Ferber method of sleep training is not for everyone. It wasn't for us, and the only reason we even attempted it when my oldest was 15 months was because our pediatrician urged us that it was the only way. I became so frustrated with him over our differences in sleep training because our thoughts on feeding and vaccinating children were the same, and I couldn't believe how different we viewed the "sleeping" ...
Adjusting to Life With a New Baby and Sleep Training a Toddler!
The past two months have flown by. Between lack of sleep, a moody toddler, and a newborn, I've been plenty busy and trying to keep life as normal as possible. My toddler has adjusted surprisingly well to a new baby. She loves being a big sister and we haven't had any jealousy issues. She loves picking out matching outfits and shares her toys with her baby sister- even though her little sister is too young to play with anything. I often find ...
Would you let your baby drink someone else’s breastmilk?
This is a question that many moms don't even think twice about. Why would you let your baby drink someone else's breastmilk? Is breastfeeding that important to you that you would be willing to use someone else's milk? Well, if you think these questions might be a bit crazy - think of this: If your baby drinks cow's or goat's milk, or drinks formula made from cow's milk, then they are already drinking someone else's breastmilk, right? I learned ...
Delayed Vaccines: Yay or Nay?
Oh yes, I just went there! One of the most controversial topics when it comes to babies: Vaccines. Yes, I heard all the facts that vaccines do not lead to autism. That information just leaves me wondering what Jenny McCarthy will do on her free time. I also know of all the dangers that surround delayed vaccines and choosing not to vaccinate your child. I did a ton of research before making my final decision. I read stories about pediatricians ...