Vera’s Birth Story
byI never formally announced our pregnancy, but we had a baby! On November 24th, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Vera….
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The Battery-Free Gift Guide for Kids
byThe holidays are here! Wondering what to get the kids for the holidays? I’ve put together a simple list of battery-free toys for every…
Multiple Miscarriages
byI very recently had a conversation with someone about my miscarriages, and it felt really good to talk about. This post was incredibly difficult…
Why Babies Should Have Pets
byLike many other couples, my husband and I got dogs before having children. After moving in together, it just seemed like the logical choice….
A Safer Room For Baby
byPutting together a nursery or playroom is wonderfully exciting and fun. Themes, colors, furniture, decor, books, toys, clothes, etc. With Dominik, even before we…
Why You Should Skip The Baby Soap
byDominik is nearly two years old, and we rarely use soap on him. We didn’t use soap at all until he was nearly a year…
The Myth of Sleeping Like A Baby
byDominik is a terrible sleeper. The first several months of his life, he followed a pretty typical routine of waking every two or three…
Delaying Baby’s First Bath
byWhen Dominik was born, we were fortunate enough to have immediate skin to skin bonding time. He was latched and breastfed minutes after birth…
7 Natural Teething Remedies
byI’ve been slowly packing away some toys that Dominik no longer uses and have come across quite a number of teething toys. These were…
Flame Resistant Sleepwear
byNow that the weather is colder, the sleepwear that I am choosing for Dominik has changed. During the warmer months, I usually stick to…