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Thoughts on Miscarriage

by Mama Hippo It seems pregnancy is all around me these days (NO not me, I'm quite happy with one kid for now). One friend recently made her announcement, I have another for whom it's (hopefully) in the works, and this…
Look Ma! I Can Stand!

by Mama Hippo Little D has figured out how to pull himself to standing, which means he's standing up all over the place, but then he sometimes forgets that he still needs to hold on and then falls and that means I'm f…
How to Save on your Grocery Bill

by Mama Hippo A friend of mine sent me this in an email recently. She's a big Dave Ramsey follower, and she found this on one of the message boards on his website, posted by the username Kvarady. I know I won't f…
Need to Vent? Join the Club...

by Mama Hippo Recently Momaroo posted about mothers who regret having children, and whether some people might not have this "maternal gene." I'm one of those people that expected to love motherhood from the start…
Why is Breastfeeding So Shocking?

by Mama Hippo I just read an article in a gossip magazine talking about Angelina Jolie's cover for W magazine, where she's shown breastfeeding one of her twins. Actually, no, the picture doesn't SHOW anything, but…
A Book That Helps Parenting Become Less Difficult

by Mama Hippo Years ago when hubby and I were engaged, I found a book by Marg Stark called What No One Tells The Bride. It's a fabulous book that truly looks into preparing to be married rather than just thinking…
Advice: Dad "Scared" of Feeding Time

by Mama Hippo As a mom, a…
Oompa Toys: "I've Hit the Jackpot!"

by Mama Hippo I've recently discovered a new toy shopping website, and I may be in trouble. I've been trying to find good sites for safe, wooden baby toys. Then today, I came across Oompa Toys and I think I've hi…
What's Your Diaper Bag?

by Mama Hippo The past 8 months I've been using a Skip Hop Dash bag as my diaper bag. It's worked pretty well. I love all the pockets, and that I can wear it messenger-style. But lately I've been wondering about gett…
Furry Friends: Interaction with Pets

by Mama Hippo It's so fun to watch D grow and learn and notice his surroundings so much more, and one big part of that is seeing how he reacts to our cat. He LOVES her. ADORES her. It's hilarious. He'll see her from…