5 Favorites

Trying something new, and short, to "feed" my blog until I can get a birth story written.  Here we go!

1. This girl!

I can't get enough.  Especially now that she is smiling & "talking" to us.  She is 1 month, 2 days and sheer joy - with a little exhaustion mixed in.  I still have not quite figured out a blog name for her - but leaning towards "Joy".

2. These people:

Much to my surprise they are all awesome with her.  As I type Augie is on paci patrol (to replace when she spits it out).  Catie thinks she is the best baby doll ever.  Rosie is my supreme baby holder when I need 30 minutes. 

3. Best new baby product:

LOVE our Snuggle Nest!!  I am much too lazy to get out of bed, find baby & go to the nursing spot at 3am.  It has taken her a little bit to get used to sleeping in it, rather than next to me, but it makes for a much better night of sleep for me.  Peace of mind is so huge when co-sleeping.

4. Breast feeding

Such a joy - for both of us.  The look of a baby as they come off the breast...like a little drunk sailor.  Heaven.  Also, I think I have decided that this is the phase I like my body & hormones the most.  No PMS, no preggo craziness...I am even Steven mood wise.  Which makes me a better mama.  I  am enjoying all my kiddos.

5. A product every mama should have but pray they never need:

With school comes challenges like lice.  We had gotten a number of notices sent home about checks being done by the school nurse...and advising us to check our kids.  But how do you check if you have never experienced?  Experience will make you an expert quick.  Lice is something no family should have to deal with...especially with a newborn in the house!!

If I could step back 2 months, when the notices started coming home...I would have ordered this product & learned how to conduct thorough checks.  Shampoo, Condition & sit your child down for some meticulous combing.  One section at a time, each section from every angle.  If you see anything the size of a mustard seed, toothpick it out of the comb and use a magnifying glass.  Most likely it is fuzz, or dandruff - but if it is rust colored, translucent or has legs...be ready to battle.  I have learned combing is the best line of defense.  I will probably make this a monthly routine (but especially i will use it every time a notice comes home).

For the record this comb is far superior to anything in a lice removal kit.  Invest in this!

6. Okay...so cheating a bit...I can not wait for All Saints Day!  Highlight of my year & so much better than the evening that precedes it.  If only I could convince my hubby to give up trick or treating.