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Breastfeeding Struggles

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I'm in serious need of a pep talk. Looking back to my first week of breastfeeding with Kaydence, I now remember just how hard this is. I'm still not sure how I made it through that first month with her. This week has been filled with cracked, bleeding nipples, my breasts have swollen to the size of small watermelons and every feeding feels like razor blades to my chest. I know I shouldn't complain, I'm giving her the … [Read more...]

Small Talk Six – Smiles

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The ladies of MomDot are at it again with a new weekly meme called Small Talk Six. Every Saturday a new topic is announced and you respond to each topic with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, or 6 photos, whatever your heart desires. You can check out the Small Talk Six announcement to see all of the pre-scheduled topics for 2009. Don't forget to stop by and see this week's responses! … [Read more...]

Last Minute Baby Name Change

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You may have noticed Emma's name is a little longer than we had originally planned. It wasn't until I went into labor on Tuesday morning that I found out from my mother that February 24, 2009 was also my late grandmother's birthday. I know it sounds terrible, but I had no idea. You see, my maternal grandmother passed away when I was just a few months old. After hearing this I knew that we needed to amend Emma's … [Read more...]

Emmaleigh’s Birth Story

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Baby girl is fast asleep so I have a few minutes to sit down and write out my thoughts. … [Read more...]

Emmaleigh Sue Helen has Arrived!

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I can't make this very long but I know a lot of you have been waiting to hear and see a photo. Here is a our little angel... … [Read more...]

Today is my due date and Labor Day!

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No not labor day as in the holiday, but labor day as in...I AM IN LABOR. lol … [Read more...]

40 Weeks Pregnant – Checkup and Belly

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Alright ladies, this isn't funny anymore. My little girl is fully baked and is being pretty stubborn. My OB has officially put me on the countdown and will force me to do an induction by March 6 if this little one doesn't come on her own. After today's appointment we found that I'm now 4cm dialated, plug is gone, blood pressure is still good and I go back in one week for an ultrasound to make sure the amniotic fluid … [Read more...]

Rough Start to Week 40

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My due date is actually 2 days away, but being Sunday I look at it like the start of week 40 of my pregnancy. Unfortunately, things are slowly getting worse. Again, lots of contractions in the evening but they seem to simmer away as I relax. That I can live with, my body is just practicing. What I can't take right now is the fact that I may be sick. :-( … [Read more...]

Oscar the Grouch?

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That's what we USE to call our cat. He's been a mean little guy since the day we brought him home from the shelter. Always biting, scratching, tearing things apart like a dog, just an all around grouchy cat. … [Read more...]

Boogie Wipes Review

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Our Day 19 of baby shower fun comes to you from Boogie Wipes! … [Read more...]