Baby Poop

Three weeks postpartum and time to think about what I’ve learned so far.  I really can’t believe that three weeks ago today I had our little Monkey.  When you factor in the sleep deprivation, it seems like forever ago, but it’s only been three weeks and time really does fly by when you have a baby!

When I was pregnant I tried to read up on a few baby books, but honestly, none of them really  held my interest.  I look at motherhood at a trial and error kind of thing and something that you have to experience for yourself in order to know what to do.  All babies are different and all parents are different, so what worked for one family might not have worked for us.  I tried to enjoy being pregnant, but I will admit that I was beyond anxious to get this show on the road and come home with a baby.

Oh, if only I knew just how different life would [click to continue…]

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Although our son Monkey is nearing three weeks old, he’s already shown me that he loves me at least 10 times now.  Now of course babies have their own unique ways of showing their love.  After all, they can’t talk.  And they don’t have much control of their arms and legs to drop you the “I love you” sign with their fingers.

So today, I bring you the 10 ways our son has told me how much he loves me… [click to continue…]

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I know many of you knew this post was coming eventually!  Well, it’s here… The untold journey into newborn baby poop!  Join me as I take you down a road filled with surprises like weird baby poop colors, strange and sometimes explosive pooping sounds, crazy poopy diapers, and those stomach-churning baby poop smells.

Let’s start with your baby’s very first poop. Nothing says “I’m born and ready to see the world!” better than… [click to continue…]

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