From the Mouths of Babes: How You Get a Baby

I could also entitle this blog: Why You Should be Careful What You Tell Older Siblings About the New Baby. . . In case you’re wondering, I now have step by step instructions on how to get a baby. I have accompanying illustrations but I’m not going to post those because the crayon with which they were drawn, does not show up well on the scanner. But for any of you who may have been confused on the matter, my 8yo daughter has broken down having a baby into several simple steps. This morning she is teaching Laura, one of … Continue reading

But How Could She Not Know?

Can you imagine thinking you’re having appendicitis or perhaps a gall bladder attack, kidney stones, a bleeding ulcer or some other kind of severe stomach ailment. . .and instead find out you‘re in labor and are about to have a baby? I happened upon an article this morning of a 26 year old woman who thought she was having the worst stomach pains in her life so she went to the emergency room only to delivery a healthy boy. And not a preemie that weighed a few pounds. She delivered an almost 8 lb. boy!!! I know this is not … Continue reading

The Baby Week in Review October 21-27

Welcome to this week’s Baby Week in Review as we go over all the stories that were covered in the Baby Blog for the week of October 21 through the 27th. There was a lot of ground covered this week and we’re heading into the end of October and beginning of November. Next month marks my baby’s 6th birthday and I keep wondering how we got so far, so fast. Still, I get to relive some of the great moments and share my memories here in the baby blog. So without further ado, here is our Baby blog week in … Continue reading

Friday Baby Funnies: Fun Advice for Babies

Good evening and Happy Friday to you and yours. I’m a bit late diving into the baby blog today, but I didn’t want you to think that I’d forgotten about the need for humor and baby fun on Friday. So without further ado, here is some Friday Fun Advice for Babies: Should you have a baby after 35? Consider that 35 babies is enough! The most reliable method for determining a baby’s sex is childbirth When you’re pregnant, when will your baby move? For most parents, they’ll have great luck if he or she moves after college Childbirth instructors describe … Continue reading

Sound Baby Advice. . .

. . .if you are living in a different time period. Check out this advice which was once commonly practiced. . . Esepecially when the twins were born we had a myriad of friends and relatives visiting us. But one doctor notes: “Your friends and relatives really mean well and they do want to show their affection and interest, but it would be better if they were more considerate. After all the baby would much rather be left alone. … No one should handle the baby except the qualified nurse in the nursery and he should be placed on view … Continue reading