Bring snacks. No one ever thinks of this one, but man, that last thing you want to be with everything else going on is hungry and solely dependent on very busy nurses for food. Don’t get me wrong, they are busting their butts, and they will feed you, but your hunger is not a priority if there is an emergency going on.
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Unconventional Parenting
I never considered myself to be unconventional in the way that I’m choosing to raise my son, but the world has different ideas. I thought it would be fun to list some of the parenting practices I have for my toddler that have made other people do a double-take, or even grasp their non-existent pearls.
What My 17 Month Old Eats in a Day
I remember my moment of sheer panic when I realized my baby wouldn’t be living off breastmilk and formula forever. It was so nice knowing what I was going to feed him every time and that he was getting the nutrition he needed to grow and thrive. Soon it was going to be up to me to provide him a balanced diet and I was all but convinced I was going to fail.
Alternative Momming
I’m 17 months into this thing and trust me, I’m still figuring all of this out. Believe me when I say these solutions are not a one-size-fits-all thing. You may have to tweak things to work for you, but these are things I was concerned about as a mom with Cerebral Palsy that I had to figure out as I went.
My Birth Story
I laid down and a whirlwind of medical prep happened around me. I couldn’t see anything past my neck once the curtain went up. My legs never went numb the way I expected them to. They felt pleasantly warm, like sitting in a bathtub.
Where the Heck Have I Been?
It has been a trip, and I mean I tripped so hard I fell off the face of the Earth for almost 10 months.
Busting Baby Myths
People have been raising babies since there were babies to raise, and the methods and techniques have changed and evolved as we have learned from our triumphs and mistakes. That being said, old habits die hard, and the internet can sometimes muddy the waters further. I have compiled a few baby myths that are entirely FALSE. It is time to put these puppies to rest once and for all. Some of these myths are quite dangerous.
Pregnancy: Expectation VS Reality
I have always been fiercely independent, sometimes to a fault, a real I can do whatever I want to do type. Not so much now. At 23 weeks, it would appear that I’m not the boss of me anymore.
My Baby Health Scare
I started to feel extremely nauseous and light headed. I told my husband things didn’t feel right, and by the time he had responded I was telling him I was going to pass out. I couldn’t get air very easily, I was shaking, my head felt like it was being squeezed from the front and the back, and I had completely lost my hearing.
Gender Reveal Ideas
Gender reveal parties are turning into a big thing, some of them are even starting to rival baby showers; so, the first question you have to ask yourself is: to party, or not to party? Here are a few factors to consider:
1. Is a party in my budget?
2. Do I have the time and resources (including the physical energy) to plan a party?
3. Is this going to stress me out?
4. Am I doing this because I want to, or because I feel pressured, or obligated to?
That CP Mom Life 