Colic vs. Gas
As a new parent, when your baby starts to cry (seemingly for no reason), the tendency is to jump to diagnose colic. We did it ourselves when Olivia was two weeks old because all of a sudden, she started crying… Continue Reading
My Love/Hate Relationship With the Medela SNS (Supplemental Nursing System)
When I was pregnant, I pretty much thought that breastfeeding would be a given. I had a breast reduction a while back, but honestly, I wasn’t thinking much beyond images of my baby (who was surprisingly smily and chatty for… Continue Reading
Olivia at 7 Weeks
This week we sort of started getting the hang of a routine. Head up to bed around 8:30/9PM, put Olivia’s PJs on, talk quietly or read a book, feed, swaddle and go to bed. While her sleep was quite restless… Continue Reading
UPPAbaby Vista vs. Bugaboo Cameleon (C3)
When it was time to buy a stroller, we did exhaustive research and came down to two finalists: the UPPAbaby Vista and the Bugaboo Cameleon. Since then, Bugaboo has come out with a newer version of the Cameleon, the C3. … Continue Reading
Olivia at 5 Weeks
Olivia’s personality is definitely starting to shine through as she starts to develop preferences. She absolutely loves being washed, changed (especially by daddy), bird sounds, and looking out the window (especially while sitting in her Snugabunny swing). She has smiled the… Continue Reading
Olivia at 2 Weeks
There must be some word to describe the phenomenon that takes place when you’ve finally quieted down the baby and slowly climbed into bed, holding your breath, waiting for the crying to start up again and hoping it doesn’t. A… Continue Reading