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Cloth-Disposable Hybrid: gDiapers
by Mama HippoWhile pregnant and attempting to make all the 1,000,003 decisions involved with having and caring for a baby, I briefly considered trying to go with cloth diapers... but it was very brief. Honestly, the con… -
Daycare Visit
by Mama PlatypusSo Baby Platypus has now been in daycare for 2 weeks. I work from home on Fridays which gives Baby Platypus a break from school. Last Friday I brought in a bunch of munchkins and a box of coffee from Du… -
Family Budget, Frugal Living
by Mama FoxWith gas prices going up, prices of everything, especially food, are soaring too. It's hard to stay on top when it seems the whole world is stacked against you. We've always lived frugally, sometimes without… -
Pack n Play
by Mama LionFor the past couple of days I've been trying to nap Baby Lion in his pack n play. We used his pack n play almost every day for the first 3 months and then after that all of a sudden he hated his pack n play.… -
Photo Editing: An Introduction
by Photographer JessMost people connected to the photography industry would tell you that if you aspire on some level to get your photos up to the kind of quality that truly showcases your child then learning at least t… -
Unplugged: No TV or Internet
by Mama Fox Since getting Internet hooked up in our new house, I have been sitting around online for longer then I should be. Part of the reason is that being a SAHM living in a brand new city with no transportation (for… -
Time for a Pre-Owned Vehicle We All Fit In
by Mama TurtleWith the price of gas these days, it's crazy to think about actually wanting to get a minivan when we have an economical sedan that is finally paid for and running well. But, I'm trying to think of it as a… -
Colds Suck When You Can't Blow Your Own Nose
by Mama PlatypusPoor baby. She caught a cold. She's been soo congested it breaks my heart to see her like this. I used the nasal aspirator all day. I mean it's ok but you have to suck really really hard. We also bought… -
Creative Crime
by Mama ElephantMy son just did the unthinkable in terms of rental homes. The last time he did something of this caliber, he was a toddler and he did it at my mom's house. Grannies forgive anything. My own Granny, ma… -
Hats
by Mama LionI love hats. I think they're so cute, especially on babies. Baby Lion, on the other hand, HATES hats! Ever since he was a newborn he hated hats and one day around 5 months old he finally figured out how to… -
The Switch to Cloth Diapers
by Mama FoxI have been using cloth diapers for over a year and a half. I made the switch when Fox2 was 9 or 10 months old. It started mainly when I started getting really into ecofriendly ideas. It horrified me when I sa… -
Over the Moon with Family in Texas
by Mama Hippo [Image Source]D continues to be absolutely adorable and absolutely adored. The other day we took him to visit his great-grandparents, and they were overjoyed to get to meet their great-grandson (especially… -
Where There Is No Hospital
by Nurse JennaSeveral years ago I had the amazing opportunity to go to Costa Rica and Honduras as part of my training as a Nurse Practitioner where my focus was women’s health and obstetrics. Between the two locations I… -
Candid
by Mama FoxBecause the best shots don't always have poses and smiles. "Mama, this ball is yummy." Day dream believer. His best classic 2 year old "I'm angry" face. -
Happy 100th Day My Little Love Muffin
by Mama PlatypusWow 100 days! How big you've grown. Slow down a little. What's the rush?Wow, it was just 100 days ago that I pushed you out and threw up my bottle of cola. Good times.Sometimes I feel that I don't deserv… -
Pulling Up, Crawling, and Holding His Own Bottle!
by Mama LionOMG so ever since Baby Lion pulled himself up to standing position while using the couch, he's been going nuts trying to pull himself up on EVERYTHING! He's been pulling himself up to the coffee table, the b… -
Mommy Needs a Break Too, Sometimes
by Mama FoxIn airplanes, in an emergency they tell you to put on your own oxygen mask before helping your children. You won't be much help to them if you are unconscious. It's the same way with basic care, how are you su… -
No Death Penalty for Child Rapists
by Mama FoxFrom CNN.com, Child rapists can't be executed, Supreme Court rules:The ruling stemmed from the case of Patrick Kennedy, who appealed the 2003 death sentence he received in Louisiana after being convicted of ra… -
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Mama Hippo When my in-laws came to visit us a couple of months ago they brought over tons of clothes and books for D. One of these books is a small version of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. One day I was playing with D a… -
Birth Plans
by Mama Giraffe I liked Nurse Jenna's post about Birth Plan vs. Birth Wish. I didn't type up a birth plan for Giraffe1's birth because I kind of thought it might be a lot like planning a wedding (which I HATED). With a… -
Autism
by Mama Elephant [Image Source]I have had friends over the years who wanted me to try to explain my son's condition. I now explain Autism as being MORE. Most, if not all, children throw tantrums at some point... my so… -
The Sounds of Learning
by Mama FoxA couple of days ago I was washing the pots from dinner while the kids were running around doing what kids do. I shut the water off and hear "And you take one away and then there's zero!" What? I turned around… -
Different Parenting Styles
by Mama HippoWe have many friends who are going through the same life stages as we are, meaning many of them already have or will be having children soon. I love knowing that when we eventually move back home D will hav… -
WAHM Loneliness in a New City
by Mama KoalaWhen we lived in NY, I never thought about being lonely when I had children. I figured my friends would have kids too, and we'd go over each other's homes and have girl chat while our babies played. And ev… -
Mommy Guilt
by Mama Fox [Image Source]With 3 kids there's no way to get around the guilt of doing something for myself. Recently on a quick shopping trip I bought myself a pair of shorts. It's actually only the 2nd pair of shorts I… -
Exciting New Milestones
by Mama LionSo Baby Lion's been working on lifting himself up by using the support of things... mainly ME and his little toy wall that I got him a month ago. He was still pretty wobbly, but recently after daddy came hom… -
Moms Educating the World, One Blog at a Time
by Mama HippoI wish I had read this just before D was born. And this. There's probably multiple other entries that resonate like crazy, I just haven't gotten around to reading them yet. While pregnant I went through an… -
Does This Look Right to You?
by Mama ElephantYou know, I am looking at it and his knee or lower leg still seems really out of place to me. I guess it could be the swelling and we'll know more next week. I just look at it and I think... Holy Cow,… -
Nosy People and Nosy Questions
by Mama Fox There's always those things people say to you when you are a parent. At a month old they ask if the baby is sleeping through the night, like they honestly care if you are sleep deprived. At 4 months if you've… -
Baby Platypus Laughs at Dorky Mommy
by Mama PlatypusI told you I'd get it. -
Scar Face... Gotta Trim Those Baby Nails!
by Mama HippoBaby Nails have become my nemesis. I swear I try to do a good job of keeping them short, but it seems I'll trim them all and think I did a good job at it, and then later that same day I'll look at them agai… -
Babies and TV
by Mama LionAt Baby Lion's 9 month check up, I also asked about his excessive TV watching. This was our conversation:DR: They say babies aren't supposed to watch TV for no more than 30 minutes. ME: But I can't g… -
Mama Time
by Mama FoxI think I get more free time than a mom of 3 has any right to but I have very laid back kids. At the moment Fox1 and Fox2 are watching a movie and Fox3 is talking with his toys. I spend a lot of time playing w… -
Note to Self: You're Pregnant, Relax
by Mama TurtleNot that I find it easy to "forget" that I am pregnant, with having to wear mama pads now because of sneezing (TMI, sorry), feeling so easily touched out, and feeling the baby move about -who's big enough n… -
NIP: Nurse In Public
by Mama Hippo At first, I was kinda terrified of trying to Nurse In Public. It took a good month or more before I felt at all comfortable nursing D, even in the comfort of our own home, and then thought of trying to per… -
My Journey to EC (Elimination Communication)
by Mama Seahorse [Image Source]"I am potty-training her." she said to me. I just blinked back. It didn't compute. She was... potty-training her... 3 month old? Okay, this one was always a tiny bit weird, walked to he… -
Emergency Room Hints and Tips
by Mama ElephantOne of the things we have gotten used to during Junior's life is the emergency room. While he has learned to communicate basic needs, wants, and dislikes, he is still unable to tell us what hurts when h… -
Military Wife
by Mama FoxThe Silent Ranks I wear no uniforms, no blues or army greens. But I am in the military in the ranks rarely seen. I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give. But the military world is the place wh… -
Birth Plan or Birth Wish?
by Nurse Jenna Many people come to the hospital with a “birth plan.” It is usually either a pre-made list from the hospital or something from the Internet, or customized requests outlining how a couple is “planning” for… -
Ants in Your Checkered Pants
by Mama PlatypusI was doing the dishes and Papa Platypus comes stands next to me while holding Baby Platypus. I hid behind him and jumped up in front of her face and made a loud whooping noise and she started laughing.… -
9 Month Check-Up
by Mama LionThe two loves of my life... We had Baby Lion's 9 month check-up yesterday and here are his stats:Height: 29" (75th percentile) Weight: 21.15 lbs (75the percentile) Head circumference: 18" (50-75th percentil… -
Adjusting to Time Change
by Mama HippoSo, we made it. In one piece . The trip actually went much better than I had feared (I had hoped that by expecting the worst, I'd be pleasantly surprised by whatever outcome we got that was better than tha… -
Contest: Win a Custom Designed Header!
by Photographer JessIntroducing... All you need to do to get in on the fun is to simply leave a comment with your name, recommend this post, and you are entered! Entries close at midnight on Sunday, June 29th. The winne… -
Summer Plans with Radio Flyer
by Mama LionIt's been pretty hot in LA and it looks like this hot/warm weather is here to stay. So what's the perfect place to go with your baby during the summer... the park, of course! I've never taken Baby Lion to a… -
Should Children Be Spanked?
by MelodiousYeti@xangaThe answer to this question varies greatly from parent to parent, and maybe even differs within a parenting dyad. Every person’s opinion matters because that is most likely how they raise/will rais… -
Why I Homeschool
by Mama Fox [ Image Source]This is just my story. I'm not here to make anyone feel bad about sending their kids to school. You do what's best for your family and I'll do what's best for mine. Since finding out I was pre… -
The Clothes Make the Woman
by Mama HippoIt's amazing how clothes really do have such a huge power to affect your mood and sense of self. I've been fairly pleased with how my post-baby body was looking after giving birth-- the belly was shrinking… -
Maternal Mortality Rates in the U.S.
by Nurse JennaThe high rate of maternal mortality during childbirth and in the postpartum period in the U.S. is sadly high and was the topic of several comments during the discussion of the AMA resolution. Here is a re… -
Looking Back on Pregnancy and Childbirth
by Mama GoldfishWhen I was pregnant, I was so ready for my baby to be out. Here are the reasons:I was ready to see the little person that was half me half my husband for so long.My pubic bone felt like it was going to b… -
Babies Are Hard to Keep Clean
by Mama HippoD got his first bath at about 10 days old, just after his umbilical cord stump fell off. He's been getting baths every few days ever since then, and I'd thought we'd been doing a pretty good job on keeping h… -
Bowling and C's Loose Tooth
by Mama SeahorseC got a coupon from school for the summer for one free game of bowling each day of the summer: June - August. So Sunday, we headed over to Brunswick Zone and took advantage of that. So much fun! I think..… -
Mama I Wanna Learn: Homeschooling and Unschooling
by Mama Fox [Image Source]Homeschooling - the practice of teaching one's own children at home, instead of sending them to school. Unschooling - a home-school education with the child taking the primary responsibility in… -
Birth Control for Breastfeeding Moms
by Mama Hippo [Image Source]Prior to getting pregnant I had been a birth control pill user for many years. It worked great for me-- I never experienced any side effects, never had any pregnancy scares, never had any pro… -
Recipe: Horchata
by Mama LionI was going through random Xanga blogs and I found this horchata recipe:Ingredients:1 carton of organic vanilla rice milk 1 carton of organic almond milk 1 cinnamon stick, broken up into smaller pieces sugar… -
No Longer Cosleepers
by Mama Fox [Image Source]We are no longer cosleepers. I'm torn about that. On one hand, I do enjoy having Fox3 curled up next to me at night. That whole warm fuzzy feeling. Babies are so adorable when they sleep. On the… -
Oh What a Day... and Night
by Mama ElephantJunior had a very rough afternoon. The Seroquel either hasn't had time to get into his system or the dose is too low. Either way, he was very irritated yesterday afternoon to the point of having a melt… -
A Birth Story
by Mama HippoI had been having what I assumed were braxton-hicks contractions at night for a few nights-- I could feel my belly get all tense and hard, but there was no discomfort to go along with it. Could I be close??… -
Letting Go of SuperMom
by Mama FoxHaving 3 kids under the age of 5, I am busy. Very very busy. I change diapers, breastfeed, clean up messes, read books, find missing puzzles pieces, clean up messes, wash dishes, fix meals and snacks, refill w… -
In the Womb: Pregnancy Updates
by Mama Giraffe Even though this is my third pregnancy, I still signed up for the weekly fetus updates from Babycenter. In case you are unfamiliar, it's a little synopsis of what is going on in the womb at each week of… -
Tips on Photography - Basic Lighting
by Photographer JessIn the world of photography we talk about one thing and one thing consistently: Lighting, lighting, LIGHTING! In order to have any kind of success creating really good photos you need to understand l… -
Record Breaking C-Section Twins
by Mama TurtleI was reading outloud to Papa Turtle a news story about a couple in NC who had 10 lb and 12 lb twin babies (whoah, right??) via c-section. Apparantly they broke a state record... anyways Turtle3 is next to… -
Bugaboo Baby Stroller
by Mama PlatypusSo last Friday Papa Platypus took a half day and hung out with me and Baby Platypus at home. I was running around the house doing things and this one time as I walked by him he blurted out, "I wish we go… -
Talking to Pre-Tweens
by Mama SeahorseThe other day, I picked up one of C's friends from school for a neighbor and when we all got in the car I asked, "So, guys, how was school today?"C turns to his friend and starts with this:Everyday when I… -
Sex After Baby
by Mama FoxOften when a couple has a baby, the mother shifts everything and her world revolves around her child. Why wouldn't it? I mean, a baby is tiny, helpless, and needy. Some days, I barely have enough time to jump… -
Autism, Puberty, and Changes
by Mama ElephantJunior's recent visit to his new psychiatrist went fairly well. It was a new place and a new face so of course he had some anxiety. Dr. Lady picked up on it right away and respected his need for space.… -
Crying It Out: Parental Sanity-Saver, or Equivalent to Child Abuse?
by Mama Hippo [Image Source]It seems that one of the most hotly debated topics among mothers is the issue of letting a baby "cry it out" to learn to go to sleep on their own. Many parents see this it as one of the simpl… -
Alternative Viewpoint on AMA Resolution 205
by Nurse JennaI would like to present an alternative viewpoint, that is to say, in support of the American Medical Association’s belief that a hospital or a birth center is the safest place for mothers to give birth. Be… -
Neat Things I Would Buy If I Had the Money...
by Mama FoxBeing a one income family with 3 small children in a city where cost of living is extremely higher than where we just moved from... saying money is tight is a vast understatement. But here are a few cool kids… -
BPA Baby Bottle Return
by Mama PlatypusSo earlier last week I called Babies R' Us In Paramus, NJ to see if they would take the Avent bottles back. They said If it came with the sterilizer or the bottle warmer that I would have to return the w… -
5 Things that Make My Life Easier
by Mama FoxThere are 5 things I use everyday that without them, I may just suffer a mental break down. Over dramatic maybe but still, I wouldn't want to test that theory. #1. My water jug. I wash this out every night… -
Mutual Respect
by Mama Seahorse [Image Source]On Saturday, we participated in the neighborhood-wide garage sales and as we sat outside a baby butterfly landed on C's hand. He exclaimed and called me over to see, and at first I thought… -
The Nursery
by Mama HippoAlmost 4.5 months after being born, I finally feel like we have his room all set up. Most of the furniture has been in place for a month or more, since he moved in to the room, but I've been meaning to do so… -
Father's Day Gift
by Mama PlatypusFor Father's Day I made reservations at South City Grill in Jersey City to have brunch. They're brunch is expensive but good as sh*t. While we were waiting for our food I gave Papa Platypus his Father's… -
Photographing Your Child 101
by Photographer Jess The other day I was remembering a scene from one of my favorite movies from way back: Sabrina. (You know the one with Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond?) She asks him which view from the house he wants… -
Starting Solids
by Mama Hippo [Image Source]I haven't really given much thought to starting solid foods yet, since most places I look suggest waiting till baby is at least 6 months old to start with any solid foods. I figured I'd foll… -
Gonna Go Wii!
by Mama ElephantIt is the little things that really light up our lives. Every new skill, hobby, gesture, or word is worthy of celebration in our home and last night we had another one of our rare mini-parties. Junior… -
Teen Motherhood - My Story
by Mama FoxSurprises happen, I don't believe in accidents especially when it's a child. I had one such surprise a month after my 17th birthday. It was the summer between our junior and senior years and my boyfriend of 3… -
Happy 9 Months!
by Mama Lionto us !!! At 9 months Baby Lion loves:PEOPLE! This isn't a surprise though because he's always been really good with people since he was an infant. I've heard that a lot of babies this age will shy away fro… -
I Love June
by Mama GiraffeWe had such a great summer day on Friday. I took the kids strawberry picking in the morning and the strawberries were perfect! I swear that nothing on Earth tastes as good as a fresh strawberry that is a… -
Baby Moods and Allergies
by Mama HippoIt's seemed to me, although it's hard to tell objectively about these things, that D goes through a change around each new monthly birthday. Something about his sleeping/eating habits, or just his moods and… -
My Three Boys
by Mama FoxVery neat, a mama Xanga-addict dream . It will be nice to be able to separate the wonderful things about my boys from the chaos of the every day world, even if they are the ones creating the chaos. Why don'… -
Meet Mama Fox!
Mama Fox, Austin, TXAge: 22 Occupation: SAHMHi y'all, I'm Mama Fox! I'm a homeschooling mama of 3 little boys. This is all about my adventures and at times misadventures of raising little men in today's world. -
Free Thomas the Train
by Mama LionHere's a link I found for a free Thomas the Train: http://www5.toysrus.com/Our/tru/prom/2008ThomasRC2/922426.cfm I'm gonna pick one up for Baby Lion to see if he likes them -
Papa and Baby
by Mama LionA pic of Papa and Baby Lion watching TV: This is the ONLY time Baby Lion will ever sit still! -
Because It Couldn't Possibly Have Been that Simple
by Mama HippoAfter talking to a few people recently who strongly suggested I call Air France to confirm their travel restrictions/allowances, even though I had scanned and read and re-read the page on their website about… -
I'm Gonna Miss That 3am Call
by Mama Hippo I know it sounds crazy, but I'm realizing that I actually kinda like that middle-of-the-night feeding, and will miss it one day when it's gone. Now, it helps that D's gone from 2-3 wake ups to only once lat… -
A Birth Story: The Prequel
by Mama HippoBefore even getting pregnant I knew I wanted to try giving birth unmedicated, although I wasn't sure I could really go through with it. I talked with my mom about this, and her stories of giving birth to me… -
0.6 Seconds
by Mama Giraffe We had a bit of a rough morning around here recently. I was rushing around trying to get everyone dressed and fed and realtively presentable for Storytime and Giraffe1 was sobbing because Giraffe2 had sto… -
Baby Gates
by Mama LionI'm so tired!!!! Baby Lion woke up at around 2:30 am and decided to stay up an hour... the little punk! Usually hubby takes morning shift so I can get an extra hour or two hours of sleep, but he had to leav… -
A Heads Up!
by Nurse JennaAs I talked about before, there are Many Ways to Have a Baby. But what if you know what way you are having your baby… and it is a cesarean-section?! Though often c-sections are done because of fetal distre… -
Sophie the Giraffe
by Mama HippoA few weeks ago, when D started being more fussy and I suspected that he might be having teething pains, I went out to buy him some toys to chew on. I happened upon a Sophie the Giraffe toy, which I remember… -
How Sensory Integration Disorder Changed Our Lives
by antisoccermom@xangaHe runs towards me and I drop to my knees to embrace him. It's happened a hundred times before, this little dance from one household to another. I did it myself as a child and thought little of it.… -
The Blackout
by Mama PlatypusLast Wednesday was SUPPOSED to be my first day back at work but all hell broke loose the night before cause we had a black out. First of all, let me just say it was hot as a mofo that evening. We had we… -
I'm Down
by Mama TurtleIt's been harder than usual to not be so hung up on extra weight gain with this pregnancy. It seems that overnight I went from L size stuff to XL size stuff. The belly and baby, of course, are growing, but… -
Sleep
by Mama Hippo [ Image Source]I think one of the bits of advice I heard most often while pregnant was, "Make sure you enjoy your sleep while you can!" I have always loved sleep (who doesn't???) and would happily sleep 9-… -
Dance Floor Moves
by Mama LionThis is what me and Baby Lion do when daddy's not home. I dress him up and we move and groove!! Check out my baby bustin' his moves on the dance floor!! My little dancing queen king: Daddy's gonna kill m… -
Baby Registry Recs
by Mama KoalaI got this message yesterday from a soon-to-be-mom:Hi I'm a new mom to be. My first child is coming in August. I'm working on my registry and I need some help. Please tell me what things you have that are mu… -
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
by Mama Lion I decided to try the chicken enchilada recipe from Mama Goldfish since it looked quick and easy. Instead of the poblano pepper I used one can of diced chili peppers which was what one of the commenters used… -
Bouncing Baby Boy
by Mama HippoI bought D one of those baby jumper contraptions, the kind that you hook onto a doorway and have a harness attached so baby can hop and jump and flail their legs and body to their little hearts' content. I'v… -
Superhero Robert
by Mama SeahorseToday while walking out of the library with a couple of movies in hand, C and Ijp were chatting with each other about the cool new bookmarks they got from the librarian. C: Mine has superheroes on it. Ijp… -
Shyness
by Mama Giraffe [Image Source]My kids are shy, especially my 4 year-old daughter. In new situations, she likes to take a while to observe things before jumping in to talk to someone new or participate in the activity.… -
Baffling
by Mama HippoI have often heard (and repeated) the sentiment that any decent entrepreneur could make such a killing coming to Geneva and selling a whole slew of items that are otherwise impossible to find here, for no go… -
Prematurely Aging
by Mama LionSo I was putting my hair up in the mirror and noticed a grey hair . OMG... my first grey hair!!! What the hell...I'm still in my 20's!!! So I freaked out and told hubby and he's like "omg there's TWO!" So… -
I'm Not a Drivers Ed Teacher!
by momofjenmatt1My son's friend just got her drivers license triggering a suppressed memory of when my eldest got hers. This had to be one of the top ten traumatic experiences in my mom life. If not number one.It all st… -
Flying with Baby
by Mama Hippo So Papa Hippo, D, and I will be flying to the US-- WOOT! I am BEYOND excited to go home, get to see the family, and most importantly have D get to meet all his grandparents and aunts and uncles who are all… -
Mommy and Me
by Mama LionI realize I have VERY few photos of me and Baby Lion... probably because I'm always the one behind the camera. So... I decided to take it upon myself to take pictures of the two of us together myself. N… -
No Crib for a Bed: A Montessori Approach
by Mama HippoAs a certified Montessori teacher, I have truly fallen in love with Montessori's philosophy and attitudes towards young children. Hubby went to a Montessori school when he was young, and I am convinced it i… -
Resolution 205
by Mama TurtleI am like about the 1,000th blogger to mention this shocking bit of news but, well, Holy crap!! The American Medical Association recently held an annual metting to view some reports and propose some resolut… -
Daycare
by Mama PlatypusSo today is day 3 and I'm ok. I was ok yesterday too. Day one though I felt like someone ripped my heart out. She is my heart. Yesterday I carried her into the school and her teacher was so excited to se… -
Where Do Babies Come From?
by Mama Koala [Image Source]"Antonio Banderas gets women pregnant just by looking at them. He's that hot."Haha, ok so this entry has nothing to do with Antonio Banderas, but that's gotta be one of the funniest lines I'v… -
Baby Feet
by Mama Hippo I love his little baby feet. And how easily and rapidly they acquire copious amounts of fuzz. -
Playing & Talking with Mommy
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Rhyme or Reason?
by Mama Hippo You know all that talk in Parenting Land about babies sleeping through the night? And how if parents do x, y, or z it will cause their babies to sleep through the night/develop horrible sleep habits so they… -
Shouldn't Be This Difficult
by Mama Elephant [Image Source]On Monday I went on the hunt for a new psychiatrist for Junior. Once I found a clinic that I felt comfortable with, I looked at their own website. Lucky me, the website said 3 of their p… -
Ikea Storage
by Mama LionWhile I'm at Ikea, maybe I'll get something like this to store his toys?? Not sure yet... Or maybe just using some baskets (it says these can be hung on the wall... not sure how that would look)?? And… -
Have the Kids Do It?
by Mama Seahorse I talked to the neighbor recenty when we were walking to pick up the kids from school... she said I look so calm, and how do I do it. I don't, I told her. Why do people think there's some secret? The… -
On Eating and Drinking
by Mama LionAfter I had posted about Baby Lion refusing solids and doing everything to get him to eat solids, I just gave up and was just going to wait for him to show me that he was ready. However, I guess daddy didn't… -
A Pregnancy Story
by Mama HippoHubby and I knew early on that we both wanted to have children. It was something we had talked about often before getting married, as children (or not wanting any) would have been a deal-breaker for each of… -
Meet Mama Hippo!
Mama Hippo, Geneva, SwitzerlandAge: 27 Occupation: SAHM Hello, Momaroo. I'm a 27-year-old new mom to a gorgeous 4 month old boy. The hubby and I have been married for 4.5 years now, and dating for over 10 (we were high s… -
"Running" After the Kids
by Nurse JennaI have just been reading the comments on losing that baby weight. To all of you new moms, not only a big congratulations on the baby, but congrats on getting back to, or keeping that healthy lifestyle! Th… -
Decisions, Decisions
by Mama Elephant [Image Source]There are so many decisions to be made with any child and you can bet if your child has special needs, the number of decisions at least doubles. Take the task of finding a pediatrician.… -
Easy Breezy, Oh So Yummy Strawberry Shortcake
by Mama LionMy wonderful hubby recently bought me a HUGE box of strawberries. He said he bought them for me because they looked really sweet and yummy...so thoughtful, huh?? I couldn't finish them all in time just by ea… -
A Star in the Making
by Mama SeahorseSo I grabbed the mail Monday morning, admittedly it was Saturday's mail because I am very lackadaisical about getitng the mail. It's mostly bills. Why rush for that?Anyway, a small envelope stared at me… -
Blog Archive: Nightmare Days
by Mama Giraffe[This entry was originally posted on May 15, 2008.]You know those nightmares where you need to run away from a bad guy but your legs are made of Jello and you’re running through thigh-deep mud? Or when you… -
More on Bringing Out the Photographer in YOU!
by Photographer JessI mistakenly thought that the camera made the picture. I worried that if I bought a digital camera that I could afford (and that wasn’t much) that I would just be wasting my money. So I waited. I sa… -
What's in YOUR Bag?
by Mama LionI've been looking into getting a purse organizer for my bag and after doing some research I was going to get the Chameleon since it seemed like the best one. I liked the compartment inside with the slots… -
Dangers of Coke
by Mama Koala Coca-Cola, that is . I was drinking some Diet Coke to wash down my greasy dinner, when I had a flashback into my childhood. Once every couple of weeks, my parents used to bring home a bucket of KFC, and w… -
Toy Wishlist
by Mama LionHere's the next toy I have my eye on: Baby Lion loves being in the kitchen. Everytime I open the fridge he comes running over and he even tries to open it himself! He's fascinated by the water dispenser on… -
My Diaper Changing Aid
by Mama LionWhere'd you go mom??? There you are!!! You can run, but you can't hide. I'm gonna get ya!!! We got this toy yesterday and let me tell ya, it's been so good at helping me during diaper changes. I just lay… -
First Day of School
by Mama Platypus Today was Baby Platypus' first day at daycare. I got her settled into her crib there. I went in on Friday to get it set up. She was sleeping when we got there. I put her diapers in her cubby and her ext… -
A Journal Journey
by Mama SeahorseI discovered this journal entry from my *real* journal (sorry, but i'll always have pen & paper as my first love):October 27, 2007 A forced smileA fallen tearA rift in oneLaughterAnd sadnessReconcilin… -
You Want a What Cake?
by Mama TurtleA Link cake of course! In an effort to do something special, mama got the pop art wheels a crankin' in her brain and came up with this. Almost done! I did it free hand: 5 butter knives, melted Hershey's ch… -
Getting Rid of Baby Weight
by Mama LionSo I'm now 8, almost 9 months post-pregnancy and I still need to lose these last pounds. I haven't really been worrying about it too much since I was breastfeeding for the first 6 months and wanted to eat so… -
Bringing Out the Photographer in YOU!
by Photographer JessHave you ever looked with longing at some of the photo blogs out there that seem to e-v-e-r-y-d-a-y have another absolutely adorable image of their child featured?? Even with spaghetti smeared from e… -
My New Mantra
by Mama Giraffe [Image Source]My new mantra is, "Someday, I will miss this."With my constantly expanding belly and to-do list, it is my way of reminding myself to Stop and Smell the Roses, so to speak. For instance:When… -
I Heart Daddy
by Mama LionI love the weekends because this is the only time I get to spend the whole day with my dad! Dad let me drive the buggy today and he taught me how to park: Hmm...I think I'm sticking out too much. What do y… -
Many Ways to Have a Baby
by Nurse JennaAs I am reading through everyone’s comments and listening to them share their stories and express their concerns about having a baby, I just wanted to add a few of my own thoughts. First of all, for anyon… -
Happy 1st Father's Day Baby!
by Mama PlatypusSee, I told you it wasn't the mailman's kid ya big jerk! You is my only baby daddy! *HUGS* Baby Platypus & I love you. -
Father's Day
by Mama Seahorse It's Father's Day. I find that remembering to send my Dad a card is sometimes the afterthought... I know how horrible that sounds, but considering I didn't grow up with him in my life, I don't think its… -
Sassy Butterfly Recall
by Mama LionOk there's no recall (not that I know of), but there SHOULD BE! Look what happened to Baby Lion's Sassy butterfly teething toy: Do you see in the middle of the body how the paint has come off? It's one thi… -
The Next Birth
by Mama SeahorseSome of you may have read (and responded to) the account of my first experience with the birth process. I want to be clear and say that I fully realize that my experience was not most people's experience… -
Questions at 8 Months
by Mama Lion So last weekend while we were at BabiesRUs I noticed that Baby Lion was staring at a Thomas the Train DVD and smiling. We were in the DVD aisle and I parked my cart there with him in it while I was deciding… -
They're baa-ack.....ACK
by Mama Turtle I knew, just knew as soon as I had heard we would be coming back to North Carolina, that we would most definitely be dealing with fire ants again. It was one of the very first things that unhappily crossed… -
Kids and the Internet
by Mama GiraffeI made kind of a "Spring Resolution" to stop watching shows like CSI, NCIS, Law & Order, etc. I realized that combining all that crime right before bed with my pregnancy hormones was sending me over t… -
Last Day of School
by Mama SeahorseYesterday was C's last day of school... thank GOD.This year has been only a hair on this side of hell. Poor kid. His teacher is apparently not liked by anyone, and it isn't about someone who just rubs p… -
Turtle1 Is 9!
by Mama Turtle...and Mommy busted out the scanner and got crazy! A rare pregnancy pic, 7 months along with Turtle1 at my baby shower. Nursing for the first time! He did wonderfully. Finally it's going home day! 3 w… -
Summer of Small Miracles
by Mama Elephant [Image Source]I had decided that since I was taking the summer semester off and Junior would not be attending summer school due to the move that I would devote my time, energy, and honor society study h… -
Almost-Needs
by Mama TurtleSo here are my almost-needs... I'd like a cool diaper bag that doesn't scream "cutesy pastel bunny rabbits" if you know what I mean. I'd like something groovy and unique, like something you would find at Et… -
Aunt Flo
by Mama SeahorseAunt Flo was late this month. And I can be honest now... I was freaking out. FReaking out.I mean, J had surgery in March of 2006, but I have heard of people's bodies not taking to the procedure. And as mu… -
Moving and Growing Pains
by Mama ElephantWe are here in our new home. The move went well. Junior had been ready to go for days. He knows what the boxes mean and we kept telling him that we would be moving. I do have to make more of an effor… -
Come on!
by Mama SeahorseOkay, I hate to say it, and I never thought I would be one of those women who would want to say to their husbands, "Can you just go to work now?" but... its happening.Recently J took a 6-week leave of abs… -
Stripping Membranes vs. Breaking Bag of Water
by Nurse JennaA great question came up this morning for all those moms wondering when labor is going to kick in and when this baby is going to finally come!What does it mean when they are going to “strip your membranes”… -
Swinging
by Mama GiraffeMy husband and I often joke about the fact that we need a wife (i.e. someone to do the dishes, clean the toilets, take care of the kids, make dinner, etc.). [Image Source]Now, we've upped the ante and deci… -
My Hospital Birth Story
by Mama Seahorse [Image Source]When I found out I was pregnant with my first, I was 25 years old, married for 3 years, and I jumped up and down for joy in the bathroom as I stared at the pink line on the stick. We signe… -
Meet Mama Seahorse!
Mama Seahorse, Chicago, ILAge: 32 Occupation: Mom, Student Hi, I'm Mama Seahorse! I have three boys - rowdy crazy lovely funny boys, ages 7, 4, and 20 months. They will go by the initials of their names (C, Ijp, and K o… -
Not That Babies Need A Lot...
by Mama TurtleBut I've suddenly hit a panic that "I don't have this! I don't have that! AHHH!" So I'm going to take deep breaths and make a list to make myself feel better. Starting with things we really need... A… -
What to Bring to the Hospital
by Nurse Jenna [Image Source]I had a great question from a mom-to-be wondering if I had any thoughts on things to pack in that ever-important bag. You know the one—the one that waits by the door that is eagerly awaiting… -
Announcement: Moving to Momaroo
by Momaroo Team Ever wanted to move your Xanga site to Momaroo? Thanks to Janet and Chris now you can! For a limited time you can move your Xanga account over to Momaroo for free.http://edit.xanga.com/editusername.… -
Mommy Bragfest
by Mama GiraffeA friend of mine recently went out to dinner with a group of moms from her 2 year old daughter's daycare center. She said the night started out fine, but quickly digressed into a "Mommy bragfest." Appare… -
New Toy
by Mama PlatypusI gave Baby Platypus a new toy to play with from Mrs. Spider. Although I don't know who gave us the teddy bear one... So I put it on her wrist to force her to play with the toys. So what. She looks am… -
Meet Nurse Jenna!
We are proud to announce that a labor and delivery Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner will be joining our Momaroo blogging family!Nurse Jenna will be making "virtual home-visits" to provide tips and answer q… -
Time to Book My Next Spa Stay
by Mama Giraffe [Image Source]I'm 7 1/2 months pregnant with baby #3 and I caught myself daydreaming the other day about my upcoming 4 days in the hospital. Ahhhh, a nurse who'll come at the call of a button, food that… -
Meet Mama Giraffe!
Mama Giraffe, Dover, NHAge: 33 Occupation: Internet I am the mother of a 4 year old girl (Giraffe1) and a 2 1/2 year old boy (Giraffe2). I am pregnant with our third child and due on 8/6. I absolutely love being home wit… -
Changes
by Mama PlatypusWe had bought the Britax Companion as a car seat at BuyBuyBaby. My only complaint, besides it being heavy, is that whenever I take her out of the seat, Baby Platypus' back is drenched in sweat. I mean is… -
Bringing Sexy Back
by Mama Goldfish [Image Source]So, it's been 19 months since my baby girl was born. I gained about 50 lbs during my pregnancy. NOT fun. I don't understand how I did it, actually. I didn't often at all give in to my c… -
My Baby Is A Leaving Me
by shortiegirl99@xangaSo on June 15th at 8 a.m. Drew is officially on his first one-week visitation with his father. I dread this time every year. I cry a lot. I just miss him sooo much. He was with his dad this weekend… -
When Are You Gonna Have Number Two?
by Mama KoalaI've got my hands full with Baby Koala, but now that she's 17 months old, I've been hearing that question a lot from friends and family. Papa Koala and I have talked about it a few times, and this is the an… -
Going to Work with Mommy
by Mama Platypus I took Baby Platypus into work on Friday. Instead of taking a bus to Port Authority and then hopping on the A train (cause that would just be mommy suicide with the stroller and all) I drove to Jersey C… -
Which Mom Are You Most Like?
by Mama LionWhen I think of myself as a mom I immediately think of Michelle Pfeiffer from the movie One Fine Day. Well, I'm not a single working mom but in the movie her day is very busy and hectic. She's trying to ju… -
Recipe: Flippin' Good and Easy Chicken Enchiladas
by Mama GoldfishIngredients:2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken (it is best to use the rotisserie chicken from the grocery store) 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can chicken broth 8 oz. sour cream 1 onion, chopped fi… -
Warm and Fuzzies
by Mama ElephantWe went to a friend's house recently for a cookout. While there, my friend's two year old daughter took a great liking to me. She wanted to banter so she would grab something of mine and say, "mine" an… -
I Need New Clothes!
by Mama LionSince I'm home like 90% of the time, I'm always wearing house clothes so I never really realized how I'm in desperate need of new going out clothes. I tried on all my jeans recently to discover that they have… -
He Doesn't Even Have a License!
by Mama Elephant[This entry was originally posted on February 21, 2008.]Yesterday my son wrote on his Magnadoodle, "Go to Target Yes." I told him that we were not going anywhere. So what did he do? He hijacked my com… -
Little Bow Peep
by Mama GoldfishI don't know about where you live, but hairbows are a MUST for little girls here. I've found that it's even a little bit scary how important they are for some people to have for their little girl. My… -
Rising Gas Prices
by Mama LionI hadn't put gas in my car for a while now since usually hubby puts the gas in for me (I hate putting gas in my car), but last week I was forced to go since my tank was running on almost empty. When I arrive… -
Where Is the Love?
by Mama ElephantA few weeks ago, I did my usual news search for articles related to Autism. I found one article coming out of the Hampton Roads region of Virginia that disturbed me a great deal. It detailed police usin… -
World's Worst Teenager
by Mama GoldfishA girl that I knew a few years back added me on Myspace recently. She's now 15 (same age as my little sister), and used to dance at my mom's studio. I remember her mom being close with my mom, along wit… -
He Wants What?
by Mama ElephantRecently, I was sitting here reading a book when Junior came up to me and said, "I want bed balloon please." I wasn't sure if that is what he really said so I asked him to type it on the computer and su… -
More About BPA
by Mama KoalaFor the past few years (especially since last year), people have been arguing about the dangers of BPA (Bisphenol-A) in plastic baby products. Some have said that the whole BPA scare is unnecessary, and oth… -
Dr. Brown's Bottles
by Mama LionThanks to icegurl and her post last week, I was able to take my Dr. Brown's bottles to our nearby Babies R Us and get a whopping ~$118 back for my 22 bottles! Yup, you heard right... I had 22 Dr. Brown's bot… -
What About Mommy's Nose!
by Mama PlatypusWhen Baby Platypus poops I always carry her over to the bathroom sink and wash her butt. Eff the diaper wipes. I'd rather use those for small incidents. Last week she did a BEEG ONE. I run to the bathroo… -
Ani DiFranco on Homebirth
by Mama TurtleFrom a call-in show: "I would definitely choose a homebirth again despite the fear mongering of this patriarchal society, which convinces women that they are incapable of having babies without the interven… -
Fascination
by Mama GoldfishI have a small fascination with celebrity babies. This is because I want to see if they can "have it all." I am convinced NO ONE can have it all. [Image Source]I just want to see how well they make… -
Reader Stories: Birth Story #7
from lizard_web@xanga I have had 3 babies. They were all born in the same hospital with the same doctor and none of them went perfectly, but my doctor was wonderful. I was fortunate enough to have a doctor who believes… -
Recipe Share
by Mama GoldfishSo, if you're a busy mom like me, this is an EXCELLENT recipe. I love Menus4Moms. Crockpot Beef Casserole Ingredients:2 lbs. stew beef cut into 1 inch pieces 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can… -
Emergency Room
by Mama TurtleTurtle2 has caught a mild UTI (urinary tract infection) twice - why? Because he got it from being catheterized. Once when he was 5 weeks old and I brought him in for a fever that the ER staff took more than… -
Pregnancy Story
by Mama GoldfishI had a miscarriage 2 months after we were married. I took a positive test one day, and didn't tell anyone but my mom. It was a super-faint line on the 2 tests I took. It just felt all wrong, like I kn… -
Moving Tips for Parents of Kids with Autism
by Mama ElephantMy poor son has been moved around quite a bit by any child's standards and when considering the fact that he has autism, we have might as well have had him living out of a hotel. While each child with a… -
Blog Archive: Goodbye Summer
by Mama Koala[This entry was originally posted on August 31, 2007.]I realized that summer was almost over when I received a letter from the leasing office about limited pool hours. I guess it's not a big deal since we h… -
Bathroom Pics!
by Mama GoldfishI worked so hard on Baby Goldfish's bathroom last year. Here are the pics! Hours and hours of carefully painting circles... Pink hand towel: JCPenney, $3. As you can see, some of the circles need touc… -
Top 3 Pet Peeves
by Mama Elephant1. Rude and/or hateful people. My best revenge is being polite and happy. If they are rude enough, I will confont them in a very polite manner then I leave before they have an opportunity to try to spre… -
Weekend Away
by Mama KoalaI need to pack for a 2-night, 3-day church conference. Papa Koala and I have our things in one medium duffle. Baby Koala requires an entire car. Besides her clothes and Pack-N-Play, here are some of the o… -
Digging Back into Circumcision
by Mama TurtleRecently, I found myself jumping back into the topic of circumcision vs. intact boys as the debate still stands in the United States. (A debate, I sense, that has been reaching the conclusion of best not to… -
Plop Plop Fizz Fizz...
by Mama ElephantOh what a relief it is! As more and more white hairs start popping up on my head and more joints ache on cold winter days, I am reminded that time is my great enemy. Don't get me wrong, I don't conside… -
Reader Stories: Birth Story #6
from TashaDW_18@xangaI totally agree about moms being educated about ALL their birth options when they get pregnant. And I do know that every woman is different and has different wants/needs when she gives birth so my… -
Post Partum Depression
by Mama TurtleI don't know what else to title this than what I simply know it as. I don't know what I could possibly add afterwards other than I have dealt with this after each and every single birth. As my youngest grew… -
Mr. Independent
by Mama LionSo I've been trying to think of WHY Baby Lion is all of a sudden refusing to eat his solids. I thought maybe he was ready to go to stage 3 so I went out and bought stage 3 foods, but nope. I thought maybe he… -
Refusing Solids
by Mama Lion I almost did a post about how Baby Lion was starting to eat solids really well, but I decided not to just because I didn't want to jinx it. He WAS eating stage 1/stage 2 foods 3x/day everyday for about a wee… -
13th Mother's Day Part 2
by Mama ElephantAfter writing that post on how grateful I am to be a mother and Junior's mother in particular, Junior reminded me exactly what challenges he presents. He had a very difficult evening. He wanted this an… -
Reader Stories: Birth Story #5
from AlwaysandForever_hisbaby@xangaI was 41 weeks when I went into the hospital. It was scheduled. I expected to have pitocin, but the catheter and the water breaking is something I wish I would have stopped. I wasn't… -
My 13th Mother's Day
by Mama ElephantThis year, my Mother's Day was fabulous. I spent the day with my son Junior and my husband. Papa Elephant cooked me a great french toast breakfast and a filet mignon supper. My gifts were fantastic...… -
Recipe: Hot Chicken Salad Bake
by Mama GoldfishIngredients:2 cups cooked chicken breast meat (organic, of course), shredded or chopped finely 1 cup finely diced celery 3/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teasp… -
Baby Lion Chasing Mommy
by Mama LionI was in the kitchen trying to record a video clip of Baby Lion opening up the kitchen cabinet and poking his head inside, but he caught me with the camera and decided he wanted my camera instead. Of course w… -
Reader Stories: Birth Story #4
from mom2basharndannyWith my first son (he's almost 4 years old), I went to the Lamaze classes and all the classes for breastfeeding and baby care. I was so determined to give birth without an epidural. My water broke… -
Winding Down
by Mama LionTaking care of a baby almost 24/7 is HARD work. My days have been starting around 8 am (thanks to hubby for doing a short morning shift) and last until 6 pm. If you ask me what the date is I probably would… -
I Am Mom
by Mama ElephantKween of the Queens recently asked bloggers, "Who are you?" The guidelines were for the writer to explain what makes them "tick" without using parenthood or marital status. It was a very interesting to… -
Meet Mama Elephant!
Mama Elephant, Aurora, ILAge: 34 Occupation: Homemaker/Full-time StudentHi! I am Mama Elephant and I am both a full-time college student and SAHM to a mischievous 13 year old who happens to have Autism. It is a practice… -
Milestones
by Mama PlatypusBaby Platypus has reached a couple of her milestones. She smiles and she tracks things with her eyes. I was watching this video and we still need to work on the batting of objects and the head lifting th… -
My Thoughts on Babywearing
by Mama GoldfishI don't know how I could or would have survived the first few months without babywearing.It's not some philosophy I adapted through outside influence. I didn't read a book on its practices, benefits, dow… -
Meet Mama Goldfish!
Mama Goldfish, Tulsa, OKAge: 24 Occupation: Graphic Design/Photography Business OwnerHello! I'm Mama Goldfish. I have one beautiful baby with a contagious smile and darling personality. I'm mostly a WAHM, occasionally wo… -
Reader Stories: Birth Story #3
from SingAsIfGODIsListening@xangaI'm just a bit bitter myself about my experience. Of course, there are things that you're afraid of when you're a first-time mom, so you trust your physician completely. He broke my wa… -
Baby Lion's New Ride
by Mama LionA couple weeks ago, Baby Lion got a new toy from a neighbor as a gift. It was one of those toy cars that you sit on and can push yourself with. Obviously he's too young for it, but he always insists on riding… -
Back to Work
by Mama PlatypusWe've been house hunting for a couple of months now and now we're buying one. Once I start decorating Baby Platypus' room I will post all my ideas. I will make it ultra cute. I'll also post all the things… -
Reader Stories: Birth Story #2
by luvmygoombaI just had my first - a baby girl - in March. I had complications from the beginning and was very disappointed with my medical care towards the end - if only because my doctor was out of town at a funeral… -
Update
by Mama PlatypusBaby Platypus smiles a lot more now. It's like she watches me to see if I'll do something that will make her smile. This is what she looks like when she waits for me to do something funny. SO MUCH PRESSU… -
My Wish Came True
by Mama LionSo you know how I was wishing I was sick instead of Baby Lion? Well my wish came true! Right when Baby Lion was starting to get better, I started getting sick. What a coincidence, huh? So for the past few day… -
Blog Archive: My Battle with Sleep, or Lack of!
by Mama Koala[This entry was originally posted on July 24, 2007.] I started my battle with sleep problems during my third trimester. I was in a lot of discomfort from the pressure that the growing uterus was putting o… -
Reader Stories: Birth Story #1
from sunshinejoy717@xanga Maybe it was my mom's gentle influence (eleven children, six home-births, no drugs at any point), or perhaps just something intuition taught me, but I knew the moment I found out that I was pre… -
My Nighttime Lifesaver
by Mama LionThe Sweet Peace: Seriously, the best investment ever! Baby Lion's been sleeping in our room with us in his swing. Although he wakes up frequently at night and wants out of his swing, I think it's better tha… -
Blog Archive: From One Nursing Mother to Another
by Mama Koala [This entry was originally posted on July 22, 2007.] Baby Koala was breastfed exclusively for the first 5.5 months. Thefirst few weeks were painful and frustrating, but I am so thankful thatGod gave me th…
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