Somehow today I am 31 weeks pregnant. I don't know how the time has snuck by so quickly. It the midst of appointments, work and searching for a new home, I have barely had time to blink. It's hard to find the time to sit down and write lately, as Monster has entered a phase … Continue reading 31 Weeks, Stressed and Moving.
How am I suppose to hold the baby, position his head, hold my breast, ensure he has a mouthful of nipple and relax all at the same time?! My shoulders were stiff and my arms sore, yet still we persevered on.
According to a poll conducted by Scotiabank in 2013, parents on average spend roughly under $5000 preparing for the arrival of a baby. FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS! That is just insanity. I can think of 5000 other things I would like to spend that money on. We spent maybe $200 preparing for Monster. How? Well, patience and cunning … Continue reading 10 Ways to Save on Newborn Preparation!
It has been two months and five days since my Monster’s arrival and what a crazy time it has been. I read so much during my pregnancy that very little actual surprised me up until Monster was born, but no amount of reading, talking to people who have kids, and preparation you do, nothing can truly … Continue reading Serendipity
I believe that up until this point I never had anything interesting to write about, then along came Atticus. I could never have thought a year ago that I would be the Mother of such a wonderful little Monster. I could have never imagined that I would have such an amazing home life and be … Continue reading Me, a Monster’s Mom
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