Category: Baby Business

So, I knew Doodle was a big baby.  It wasn’t until Honeybun’s ballet class a few weeks ago, though, that I learned he was actually “macrosomic” or extremely big.  Another ballet mom is pregnant (also expecting …

I know I just had a baby, but really, my buggy isn’t that big!  Besides, it carries two kids so it’s going to be bigger than most.  I just don’t understand what retailers are thinking …

Now that Doodle is here, I am happy that the constant “are you having a boy or a girl?” questioning has ended.  Unfortunately it’s been replaced with a new and perhaps more irritating question: “Three …

Despite all of my children being near or above average size at birth, I’ve yet to have a truly “big” baby, toddler or child.  Doodle had his one month well check this morning (even though …

I had an epiphany today about postpartum weight loss and breastfeeding.  Most people know breastfeeding helps a mother more easily lose weight after giving birth but I always just assumed it was from the baby …

There is a bakery/café the girls and I love to go to on occasion for breakfast, a morning snack or sometimes lunch after school.  It’s an informal place where I’ve always felt comfortable taking my …

Hubby and I are very avid researchers when it comes to making parenting decisions (really I’m the researcher then sharer and we make a decision together).  Some things were not every really discussed, just assumed …

Wow, I cannot believe that we’ve already had Doodle in our lives for a month (and then some, I completely missed the actual day!).  Every new (and repeat) mommy is constantly told how fast they …

When Doodle was about 2 ½ weeks old I realized something was not right with our breastfeeding relationship.  He had been having green, explosive poos (yes, explosive, like shot across the room if he went …

Most people view breastfeeding as one of the most natural things in human nature.  However, what most people who haven’t done it don’t realize is that it is anything but “natural”.  Neither first time mom …