Category Archives: Baby Stuff

The Weaning

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Amanda

The decision to wean your child is a very personal one. It effects many different aspects of your life. But it does not break the bond between Mother and child, mine still cries for me despite the fact that her … Continue reading →

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Gerber vs. Home Made

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Amanda

After feeding Cambree (now 7 months) Gerber’s baby food for a few weeks, I started rethinking having started her on solids. She wasn’t liking anything I was giving her, whether it was fruit, vegetable or meat. I thought maybe she … Continue reading →

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Cambree’s Birth

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Amanda

Two weeks ago yesterday (I really started writing this on Monday!) I was lying in a hospital bed trying to sleep after nursing a newborn I wasn’t supposed to have in my arms yet. It was an emotional and unforgettable … Continue reading →

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Cambree Anne

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Derek

Today, our second daughter was born.  Meet Cambree Anne! [flickr album=72157626001810460 num=10 size=Medium]

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The Bad Mama

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Amanda

It seems like only yesterday I was holding the tiniest person I had ever seen in my arms, trying to get the hang of breastfeeding and getting used to being woken up every hour. Those days are over for sure. … Continue reading →

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A Year of Cloth

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Amanda

This week marks our one year anniversary using cloth diapers! I had wanted to try them out from before Ariella was born, but everyone I knew at that time told me that I was crazy. They said I would never … Continue reading →

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The Punaro “Poppyseed”

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Amanda

So about five weeks ago while on a mini vacation with Ariella I got the feeling I might be pregnant. Three home pregnancy tests, and two blood tests later it was determined without a shadow of a doubt that I … Continue reading →

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A Grandma’s Love

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Amanda

This is what my Mother said to me today on the phone: “Ariella has such a sincerely happy personality. She is always so upbeat, even when she hurts herself. If anyone ever changes that about her, and I find out … Continue reading →

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All the Interesting Things Happen When Derek is not Home

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Amanda

This is an honest to God testimony of what has just been my evening. It all started with a baby-style late-after dinner poop. I smelled it when she was playing next to me before bath time. (Cursed Mama nose!) No … Continue reading →

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Blessings and Having Faith

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Amanda

October was full of so many emotions my head is exhausted.  We went from super excited to worry and nervousness to extreme disappointment to happiness and thankful all in the span of 5 days. The day of our good friend … Continue reading →

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