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The First Six Months of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding my daughter has been an entirely different experience from breastfeeding my first born. It took her a couple hours after she was born for her rooting reflex to kick into gear. I remember trying to nurse her thirty or forty minutes after she was born and she was not ready to latch. As soon as she was ready to nurse, she latched on really well and seemed to nurse really well. She would only take as much milk as she needed and then she would stop. Unlike, my son, who was a cluster feeder and would nurse for an … Continue reading →

Another Mouth to Feed

My 6-year-old daughter has always dreamed of having a younger brother to boss around. Actually, what she really wants is a dog. A feisty yellow Lab puppy that will fetch anything and everything she throws his way. She wants a four-legged companion to “sit,” “heel,” “roll over” and “beg” on her command. She wants to be in control. She hungers to be the master of someone else’s destiny. She wants power! But what she got is a fish. After years of begging for a pup, a few weeks ago my pet-loving, power-hungry daughter settled for a fish. Charlie the fish … Continue reading →

No, That’s Not Cottage Cheese In My Baby’s Mouth

I love when my daughter smiles, and I love making her laugh. She has yet to pop a tooth, and her gummy grins are almost too cute to take. It was during a smile-fest last week that my husband and I thought we noticed a little white spot on one of her gums. At first we thought it might be a tooth, but realized it was something else. My first thought was that it might be thrush, and we decided to keep a close eye on her mouth. Sure enough, a few days later, we noticed another white spot, this … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: September 2008

Here are all of the Baby Blog articles that were posted last month. September 1st Baby Blog Month in Review: August 2008 Isn’t it crazy the way babies grow so quickly? It seems that you just get used to one stage and boom they are already into another. Tonight, were busy getting the household all set for my eldest child’s first day of second grade. My two younger ones are excited and want to start school, too. It will be a busy month. September 2nd Babies Are Built to Say “Mama” and “Dada” First! Do you remember your baby’s first … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Easy Check-In and Another Reason to Visit Germany

American Airlines is making it even easier for passengers to check in for flights… provided you have a Web-enabled cellphone and know how to use all of its features. The airlines’ newest service won’t help cellphone-free travelers like my mom, but if you are a frequent flyer who never leaves home without your personal electronic device then I would highly recommend using American’s recently upgraded mobile website. The expanded service allows customers to check in for flights and look at itineraries on their Web-enabled cellphones. Waht’s more, in a few weeks the airline’s new service will allow travelers to book … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review for Jan 13-19

From breast feeding to formula warning labels to baby massage and acid reflux, this week has been packed with great information and much, more. Let’s take a look at our week in review: Let’s Be Honest About Formula vs. Breast Milk continues a frank and open discussion about the benefits of breast milk and the concerns of mothers every where doing the best for their babies is concerned. The discussion continues in Should Formula Cans Contain Warning Labels? advising mothers that breast milk is better for their babies? The Cost of Breastfeeding Intervention vs. Formula Feeding discusses the issues that … Continue reading →

A Warning for Parents with Pet-Loving Kids

That’s my daughter with her pet snake. Okay, that slithery creature never actually made it home with us.  Thank goodness!  However, other slimy critters have sauntered, swam and slipped into our lives due in large part to my child’s obsession with being a pet owner. We’ve had Lola, Pongo, Charlie and Charlie II. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of exotic animals, but when you are a parent of a pet-loving kid, you learn to master the fine art of sacrifice. You also learn the importance of doing research on the type of varmint your child so desperately wants to … Continue reading →

The Meatball’s Here

So, yeah, Snooki’s mini meatball is here. Stop the presses! And by presses, I mean actual news media, which should be warning people about a massive hurricane that’s taking aim at a very vulnerable part of the United States, but instead, is wasting time, money and life-sustaining oxygen chatting about a reality TV star giving birth to a baby boy. And not just any reality TV star, a sex-crazed, fist-pumping, potty-mouthed MTV celeb best known for her displays of public drunkenness, debauchery, and string of douche bags boyfriends. Did I mention she’s a mom now? “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” … Continue reading →

What is YOUR 4 Month Old Up To?

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I love every stage in my baby’s life. There are precious moments in each one, but I am particularly loving my sweet little four month old right now. No, he is not sleeping through the night yet, and no, his tummy troubles have not been fixed, but he sure is sweet, and I am loving watching him grow and develop. It seems that for me, when my kids hit 4 months old, I start to really enjoy all the sweetness that comes with being a Mom. My little guy is smiling at me all the time. One lady said, “Oh, … Continue reading →

Octomom Says She was Drugged When Implanted

There for a while, I thought the infamous Octomom’s clock had expired on her 15 minutes of fame. In case you’ve forgotten, Nadya Suleman, aka the Octomom, gave birth to eight children in early 2009. The single mother already had six children before that, all reportedly by the same sperm donor because Suleman claims to have not had sex in 12 years. About two weeks ago, I saw a morning show interview with Suleman and her brood – at least I think most of them were there, it’s really had to tell. The eight babies were there and I think … Continue reading →