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15 Steps Before Having Kids

by Mama HippoThinking of having kids? Do this 15 step program first!This is all very tongue in cheek; anyone who is parent will say "It's all worth it!" Share it with your friends, both those who do and don't have kids.…
The Mother Song

by Mama HippoMy sister sent me this. I thought it was cute...
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…
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…
Baby Feet

by Mama Hippo I love his little baby feet. And how easily and rapidly they acquire copious amounts of fuzz.
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…
Breast Milk Donations - breastmilkproject.org

by Mama Hippo I came across this organization online. They collect breast milk donations (they make it ridiculously easy to send in donated milk-- they'll bring whatever necessary tests to you, and ship you a container…
My Love/Hate Relationship with Breastfeeding

by Mama HippoI am a huge advocate for breastfeeding. The benefits, to both mother and baby, are undeniable. I knew I wanted to breastfeed my baby, and wanted to be as prepared as I could be so that I'd have the best ch…
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…
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-…