I’m Raising Chewbacca
Rissa is definitely trying to work on her verbal skills. She makes some odd sounds, but it’s fun to watch her face. When she has her mouth opened wide, ‘yelling,’ …
Rissa is definitely trying to work on her verbal skills. She makes some odd sounds, but it’s fun to watch her face. When she has her mouth opened wide, ‘yelling,’ …
Welcome to week 12 of the Breastfeeding Blog Hop! I’m honored to be this week’s guest host! A quick glimpse at who I am, in case this is your first …
This weekend I decided to try the meatball recipe I received in my Johnsonville Italian Sausage kit that I got through SheSpeaks which included coupons to get free sausage to …
When I was pregnant with Rissa, I constantly felt her little feet moving and kicking around. Sometimes she’d kick low, other times high. Her feet even went into my ribcage …
This week’s topic is about introducing solids. A quick glimpse at who I am, in case this is your first visit: About me: I’m Darcy, a part-time WAHM of a …
Not too long ago, I added four Econobum cloth diapering systems to our stash. (I took advantage of a buy one get one free sale!) I already knew I liked …
One of the most overwhelming parts about being a new mom is all of the baby gear. It’s not easy to figure out what you truly need because everything seems …
Last week we had Rissa’s 4 month check up. The doctor said she continues to grow fine, doing wonderful, and to keep doing what we’re doing! Honestly, though, I’m a …
A year ago today, my life changed forever. Our life changed forever. My husband and I tried to conceive for three years. The details of that journey may appear in …
In one word: humiliating! Last week I went on my first “mommy date” at a local coffee shop. There really isn’t anywhere decent to meet up with kids around here. (I’ve …
I never truly understood how becoming a mother can affect your friendships. I suppose this is because I’m pretty laid back and never avoided friends with kids. I understood (to …
Rissa nearly gave me a heart attack the other day. I had left her on the floor of the nursery while I quickly grabbed laundry from the dryer. This had …
This week’s topic is milestones. Or, as I refer to them: boobie awards! I previously posted about achieving my three month milestone and have my sights set on achieving six …
<< Cloth Diaper Newbie: Day 2 We’ve been using cloth diapers full-time for a little over a month now. During that time I used one (maybe two) disposable diaper while …
Last Thursday got to 50 degrees, which is pretty nice for February in Wisconsin. I was supposed to have a mommy date at the park that afternoon since we both …
This week’s topic is about Sweet Support. I can’t emphasize enough how important support is when you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. I believe the most important person that …
I never thought it was possible, but my baby forgot how to breastfeed. I started breastfeeding Rissa within a few hours after she was born. She spent a lot of …
I don’t have a lot of experience nursing in public even though I’ve been breastfeeding my daughter for three months. Until recently, the only places outside our home that I’d …
I just have to share this with you right away! A few minutes ago, Aerissa rolled over for the first time! I could barely believe it. I put her down …
<< Cloth Diaper Newbie: Day 1 I wish I hadn’t gotten behind on documenting this adventure. Day 2 happened a few weeks ago. Ah, well, I jotted down some notes …