Being a parent is no easy feat. There is so many things that you go through even within the first few days that have you questioning everything. Is baby happy? Am I doing this right? What is wrong with me? It can be hard to loose track of how great of a job you are… Continue reading 5 Feel Good Parenting Moments in the 1st Year
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Adjusting from 1 toddler to a newborn and a toddler!
As you may have guessed. Yes. Having a second child can really be a challenge. Depending on how young your first one is, and how independent they are it can be even harder. I have officially been able to say that I have been part of the "2 under 2" club. Has it been challenging?… Continue reading Adjusting from 1 toddler to a newborn and a toddler!
Why We Waited to Have Children
Since we could remember there was always such a stigma for getting married and then having children nearly out of high school. Only since the 90's or even as late as the 2000's have families been starting to have children later in life. The whole premise was in order to avoid being "old parents". I… Continue reading Why We Waited to Have Children
We drove 14 hours with a 15 month old! (Conclusion)
I can't believe how late I am on this but for the record, WE MADE IT! I want to say I think ti went easier than I thought it would but I like to think that I planned a lot of things really good so that we were prepared for nearly any scenario that was… Continue reading We drove 14 hours with a 15 month old! (Conclusion)
The Struggles of Having a Toddler and Becoming Pregnant Again
Being pregnant is a wonderful thing. Even if you have to get past the whole nausea and exhausted feeling. Then, comes another decision, will I have another child or stick to one. Having one child is a lot for someone who has no idea what they are doing or who has never been around kids… Continue reading The Struggles of Having a Toddler and Becoming Pregnant Again
5 Pregnancy Myths
When it comes to pregnancy there is a lot of evidence and old wives tales out there that if someone who may be trying to get pregnant a while, will be willing to try. A lot od them are just made up and something fun to try but they really have no evidence that they… Continue reading 5 Pregnancy Myths
Putting Yourself First as a Mom
Putting yourself can be hard for anyone. As my dad always said "Stop burning the candle at both ends" which is a lot easier said than done too. Even when you don't have kids a lot of people, like myself, always find themselves putting others above their own needs. Becoming a parent doesn't change that… Continue reading Putting Yourself First as a Mom
3 Things I Was Nervous About in my 1st Pregnancy
Having a baby is scary. Exciting. But also scary. Sometimes there are even things that can make you super nervous about too. A friend of mine mentioned that with each of her kids she became more and more nervous but about different things. One she was nervous about them having a cleft pallet. For me.… Continue reading 3 Things I Was Nervous About in my 1st Pregnancy
Sleep Training Sucks
Sleep training is not the bees knees so to speak. It is super challenging and the hardest part is listening to your little one crying because you aren't in the same room as they are. We tried to start sleep training my son when he was becoming too big for his bassinet. The reason why… Continue reading Sleep Training Sucks
Preparing to move provinces with a 1 year old!
Preparing to move with any child can be crazy and hectic to say the least. I have only ever moved provinces with a dog and a cat and that alone was a bit much for me! However we did it and it worked fine. Now, moving with a baby or I should say toddler, I… Continue reading Preparing to move provinces with a 1 year old!
Stacey J. Girard 