Happy New Year!!!! Change is coming
January 2, 2014Wow….where did 2013 go? It’s hard to believe a new year has arrived so quickly! Our year was filled with laughter and joy while we witnessed our sweet little baby grow into a beautiful big girl. And now, as we head into 2014, our thoughts turn to preparing for life with not one girl, but Read more (…)
Shower, Shower
August 5, 2013It was a showery baby shower in Toledo, Ohio this past Saturday afternoon. I drove through what seemed like a monsoon with a friend only to arrive and have to carry myself and gifts through the rain. Practically felt a few sprinkles inside as I looked up through the ceiling windows… there was quite a storm Read more (…)
The Waiting Game
July 10, 2013Meet our newest Sitter2Mom blogger, Samantha! Samantha is a former LLD sitter, event planner, and elementary school teacher. She and her husband live in New York and are expecting their first child in August! With 4 1/2 weeks to go until our due date, I am finding myself torn between wanting to do 10 million Read more (…)
Diapers, Diapers, Diapers
June 10, 2013Old friends together again. Who would have thought 35 years ago when picking out a cute top to wear out on a Saturday night, that we would be spending our Saturday night together getting excited about making a diaper cake for her daughter’s baby shower. One old friend introduced another old friend to the recipe for Read more (…)
Pass The Pickles ‘n’ Ice Cream… STAT!
April 19, 2013Lately I can’t seem to escape a pregnant belly – everywhere I look my friends are getting preggers! Cue wicked ‘n’ weird pregnancy cravings like pickles and ice cream. Cravings are our body’s way of telling us to give it more of something – specific nutrients, water, primary food (TLC). Ever wonder what’s behind cravings? Read more (…)
To Swaddle, or Not To Swaddle
March 13, 2013With two new nieces, my mind has been completely taken over by all things BABY. One thing in particular that I have been obsessed with is swaddling. The twins were literally taken from the womb & placed immediately into a swaddle. This simple technique mastered by many hospitals to comfort a newborns is preached to Read more (…)
Diaper Diaries Week # 2
March 11, 2013Oh, those sleepless nights as I sit here writing this with heavy eyelids.My days are filled with diaper changes,every three hours feedings,swaddling, bathing, all those innate behaviors that have come back with a vengeance.The inside of my daughter’s house is a cross between a florist and Babies R Us. I’ve definitely been getting my exercise waiting on Read more (…)
Best Baby Shower Themes
March 1, 2013The past few months my mind has been focused on my new nieces! Now that they’re here, I’m spending every spare minute with them, but before they were born I had so much fun throwing showers for my sister and helping her prepare for their arrival. For one of my sister’s showers in Ohio, my Read more (…)
She’s Here!
February 27, 2013For months, I’ve been sharing my pregnancy journey with you….today I am happy to tell you that five weeks ago I had a perfect, gorgeous, amazing baby girl!!! Of course, that’s my completely objective opinion. Right now I’m on maternity leave and enjoying every minute! I don’t care that I usually don’t shower until noon Read more (…)
Worth the Wait
February 25, 2013This past week has been a LOT of waiting, but it was all worth it! Thursday: My husband and I headed for the east coast for the hopeful weekend of babies. We jockied trains and subways and learned what it feels like to be sardines in a can. The night ended with a calming dinner Read more (…)
How to Find a Sitter for your Newborn
February 22, 2013Dear #AskaLLDSitter, As a new mom, I’m wondering what type of questions I should ask my potential new sitter. Do you have any suggestions or a checklist for effective methods of interviewing new sitters to ensure I find the best fit for my family and newborn? What are your top must-ask questions? Best, Question Block Read more (…)
Bright Lights, Big City
February 18, 2013I’m Leaving in a Ford 150 All my bags are packed. I’m ready to go I’m sitting here inside my house I hate to wake up to my alarm clock humming But the dawn is breaking, it’s early morn The F150′s waiting. It’s blowing its horn Already I’m so excited I could cry. So kiss me Read more (…)
Right Around the Corner
February 5, 2013Mommy hood is right around the corner. I’m almost 36 weeks…and still pregnant! Every day I’m looking for signs of labor; contractions, trickling of water, and some other things that I’ll refrain from mentioning. Not complaining at all, but I always thought that I’d have the babies at 36 weeks, so we will see! Although, Read more (…)
Prenatal Workout Take 2
January 29, 2013We recently did a post on the benefits of exercising while pregnant and we’re back with a few more of the top exercises for pregnant moms from Kendra Fitzgerald, the founder of Barefoot Tiger! Before you start exercising, it’s important to be aware of these exercise tips and reminders to avoid injury as you approach your Read more (…)
Showering Wishes for Babies
January 21, 2013Over the holidays we had a shower for my daughter who is expecting twins. I love planning events such as this, but unfortunately cannot so easily pick a convenient date for everyone. Since all the kids live on the east coast, events are planned around vacations and holidays when they all come home to Ohio. Read more (…)
The Home Stretch!
January 15, 2013So I’ve entered what I’ve dubbed “the home stretch”, if you haven’t guessed it’s the last leg of pregnancy. I’m 32 ½ weeks and going strong…well except for a few things. Forget the 8 hours of sleep a night…I’m lucky if I can sleep 3 solid. As my belly grows, my comfort and sleep decreases. Read more (…)
Can I Exercise While I’m Pregnant?
January 3, 2013A lot of new moms wonder if they should exercise while pregnant and what kind of exercises and stretches are best for the health of both mom and baby. We asked Kendra Fitzgerald, founder of Barefoot Tiger for some prenatal exercise tips and here’s what she suggested! You want the very best for your new Read more (…)
New Year, New Baby!
January 1, 2013Happy New Year!! Like no other year before, my life is about to change in 2013 in ways I can’t even imagine…this month I am having a baby!! How does one prepare for that? Seriously. I was a baby, I have two younger sisters, heck I babysat as a kid in New Mexico but that’s Read more (…)
10 Must Have Tips For Finding The Right Baby Nurse or Doula
December 28, 2012Finding the right support for your labor and delivery and for the weeks after is critical, whether you are looking for a doula or baby nurse. We asked Melissa Lutzke founder of RateMyBabyNurse and RateMyDoula, baby nurse and doula review sites, for tips on getting started. 5 tips for finding your baby nurse Start your search Read more (…)
Surviving Sandy…While Pregnant
November 20, 2012If you’re from the tri-state area, you know that the last couple of weeks have been very trying. My heart goes out to the families who lost their homes. I was very fortunate and didn’t have any house damage. I was not expecting the storm to be on the magnitude that it was, but luckily Read more (…)
A Mother’s Love
November 13, 2012I had no idea how much my mom truly loved me until I gave birth to my son, Henry. A mother’s love for her child is instantaneous and grows more and more each day. I’ll never forget meeting my son for the first time and the sense of amazement I felt that he had finally Read more (…)
I’m a Mom Now
November 6, 2012OH MY GOSH baby prep is busy work!! I know, I know, nothing compared to when baby is here. That’s part of my “problem” though, I have all this energy right now….lovely second trimester….and I think I have to do EVERYTHING I ever wanted or needed to do NOW before the baby comes and because Read more (…)
Mo’ babies, Mo’ decisions!
October 23, 2012If having twins wasn’t enough to handle, now come the decisions of what to do post-delivery. Should we get an in-line stroller or side by side, which car seats are the safest, how should we decorate the nursery, and the list goes. Thankfully we’ve nailed down most of the above, but the decision that’s been Read more (…)
Pregnancy: Fact vs. Fiction
October 16, 2012I had heard the phrases “pregnancy brain” and “nesting” before, but wondered if there were any truths to these pregnancy urban myths. By month 6, I learned that these two things did in fact exist! Pregnancy brain happened first–I’d find myself walking aimlessly around my condo wondering why I walked into a room, what was Read more (…)
Get in Shape and Learn About Motherhood? Sign us up!
October 9, 2012All I need to know about motherhood I’m learning from intenSati for Mommies My husband and I are expecting our first child in January and I could not be more excited! Depending on the moment, I could also not be more scared, happy, unsure, sensitive, confused, overwhelmed, etc. That’s normal, right? I’m pregnant! Thank goodness Read more (…)
Expecting Twins? What to read?
October 2, 2012Who has read “A Contented House with Twins?” A few of my mommy friends asked me what my sister is doing to prepare & asked about the books she is reading. I did some digging & found mixed reviews on this one. Now, I have babysat twins on numerous occasions, but I truly do not Read more (…)
Add a Twist to baby gift giving with Makaboo
September 25, 2012I was searching high & low for the perfect gift for my sister when I found out she was having twins. I wanted something unique that would make her life a little easier with two lil’babies to take care of. Then I came across the adorable & durable 3 Sprouts Storage bin. It is the perfect Read more (…)
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