Blog Makeover

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am in the process of giving this blog a much needed makeover!  So if you notice a lot less posts around here that's why. I'll be very excited when I'm done and when I finally feel like this blog really reflects me and my family of three!  For now here is a silly picture of my sweet little helper helping me give this blog a makeover!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!!

Have FUN, Be SAFE, and eat yummy CANDY!

Leave us a comment down bellow telling us what you and / or your little one are dressing up as today. We would love to hear about all the cool costumes!

Bathtub Fun

Normally Chloe takes a bath with either Mike or I in our bathtub, but lately I have been giving her a bath in her own tub. I thought she would hate it but she actually really loves it!!  She's all smiles while splashing in the water, makes me so happy!! Its so funny the things that make me happy these days. Life has definitively changed for me. I love being a Mom!

Babywearing 101: The Benefits and Safety Tips

-- Mike wearing Chloe in our BabyHawk Mei Tai. --

Here is a list of some of the amazing benefits that come with wearing your baby. It's pretty incredible how much babywearing benefits both the baby and parents.

Benefits:

:: Mothers oxytocin (the love hormone) levels are increased through close physical contact with the baby, leading to a more intimate maternal bond, easier time with breastfeeding, and better care of the baby, thus lowering the incidence of postpartum depression

:: Babies who are carried are calmer because all of their primal/survival needs are met. The caregiver can be seen, heard, smelled, and touched by the baby

.:: Babywearing helps babies develop socially by being able to study people more closely thus teaching them facial expressions, langue, and body langue. 

:: Independence is established earlier.

:: Attachment between baby and caregiver is more secure.

:: Being able to hold your baby for an extended period of time while having your arms and hands free.

:: Babywearing allows the baby to spend more time exploring there surroundings while still feeling safe and secure in their caregivers arms.

Safety Tips:

::Wear your baby high with both front and back carry's.

:: Make sure  your baby's nose and mouth is always cleared.

:: Always have one hand on your baby while putting them in the carrier.

:: Read and follow the directions that come with your carrier.

:: Never wear your baby facing out. It puts to much pressure on their spine and can be overstimulating for 

them. 

:: Next up, a list of all the different carrier's and where to buy them.

A Big Thank You

THANK YOU!

I just wanted to take a minute to say hi to all the new followers of my blog. Thank you so much for all your support and for taking the time to read my blog!! I would love to get to know each one of you, so please leave me a comment telling me a little bit about yourself! I'm so very excited to get to know all of you!! Oh, and if you have a blog as well I would love to check it out so please leave me a comment with the link to your blog!

Adventure: Pumpkin Patch, 2011

After church on Sunday Mike and I took Chloe to the pumpkin patch. We didn't stay very long, and Chloe was so tired that she slept most of the time, but that didn't stop us from having a good time. It was so nice to spend time together as a family and to be outside enjoying the fresh air. We decided we're definitely going to be making this a tradition we do every year with Chloe!

Healthy As Can Be!

Yesterday we had to take Chloe in for her appointment with the children's heart specialist so they could run a couple tests on Chloe and do an ultrasound of her heart to make sure the heart murmur she has is nothing serious. I was so nervous and sad for my sweet Chloe but she did amazing! She was as happy as can be kicking her little legs and arms and smiling away at the nurse and doctor. The doctor listened to Chloe's heart and asked us a couple questions, like if Chloe had a difficult time breathing or becomes sweaty and lethargic while nursing. We said no. He said it sounds like Chloe's heart murmur is nothing to worry about but wanted to still have her get an ultrasound done to bee 100 % sure.  During the ultrasound I got to hold Chloe in my arms and she quickly fell asleep, I was so relieved that she was able to rest for a bit.

After the ultrasound the doctor came in to look at the pictures of Chloe's heart, he told us we have nothing to worry about, that our daughter is as healthy as can be. He said that Chloe has a small hole but that over time it should close and that it wont cause her any trouble now or later in life. Mike and I were so relived when the doctor told us the good news!! I quickly scooped my baby up in my arms and gave her lots of kisses all over and told her "your as healthy as can be".

I am beyond grateful to God that my sweet Chloe is healthy and that this wont affect her in any way!! I cant imagine how hard it must be on parents when they find out their baby has a health issue. I can only imagine how incredibly terrifying and stressful that would be. I pray that all the family's going through something like this would come to know Jesus and that he would give them peace and comfort. I pray that they give all their burdens to God. Jesus will never turn his back on you, and will always be waiting with open arms, always!