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Tips for Babies Who Hate Their Car Seats

July 14, 2015 by hewella1 2 Comments

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For some babies, a trip in the car can be a relaxing experience and can help soothe them. For others, being in the car can lead to screaming and crying in the backseat. This isn’t good for baby or the person driving. It can be very stressful; I know first hand how tense and anxious a crying baby can make you when you are driving. I have a few tips for babies who hate their car seats. Some of these worked great for my baby and I hope they do for yours as well.

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Worrying About Infertility Issues

July 6, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

I know that a lot of people have to deal with infertility issues. It can be a time filled with disappointment and worry. I know several close friends of mine have had to deal with this issue. Some of them were able to get pregnant while others were not. But the good news is that all of them have beautiful children who they love very much, either from giving birth or from adoption.

I have been extremely blessed to have given birth to my daughter. I know how lucky I am from watching others struggle with infertility. I did have my worries about infertility issues myself, though. When I was in my early 20’s, I had to have a procedure to remove some cells from my cervix. I was doing some research on the procedure and I saw that it could cause infertility problems in women. I asked my doctor about this and she said that it was possible that it may make it more difficult for me to become pregnant. If I didn’t have the procedure then the cells could turn cancerous. At the time, the fertility issues didn’t worry me as much as the threat of cancer! I was young and wasn’t even thinking about having a baby anytime soon.

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The Best Resource for Expecting Moms

July 1, 2015 by hewella1 26 Comments

When I first learned that I was expecting, I felt happy, scared, excited, overwhelmed, and lost. I think every new mom feels this way. I felt comfortable enough with my doctors to ask any and all questions about pregnancy and what I should be doing for myself and my baby. But I still had questions when I got home or things would come up and I wanted answers right then and there. I found the best resource for expecting moms when I came across the book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting.

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How to Soothe a Baby with Colic

June 18, 2015 by hewella1 1 Comment

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I have mentioned before that I had a baby with colic. My daughter had colic for the first 6 months and it was one of the most trying times in my life. I have never felt so helpless and like I was failing at being a mom. Looking back I realize that there was nothing I could do but try to soothe her. I became an expert on how to soothe a baby with colic. If you are a parent struggling, know that you are not alone and that it will get better. In the meantime, try some of these methods to see if they help both you and your baby.

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How to Prevent a Messy Snack Time with Toddlers

June 13, 2015 by hewella1 11 Comments

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Having a toddler can be one of the most wonderful and aggravating times as a parent. My 17 month old is really learning her limits. She pushes me just far enough and when I am about to lose it, she looks at me with those big brown eyes and looks as adorable as can be. One of the things I am not liking is how messy snack time with toddlers can be. Luckily, I have come across a few items that have really helped me out. The last thing I need is something else to clean!

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