Halloween Costumes!

Here’s my pink poodle!  How cute is that?  Too bad she says the costume is too small.  A friend gave it to us awhile ago, and I was really hoping it would fit this year.  But my little poodle says it’s “TOO TIGHT!”  Oh well, at least I can post a cute picture of her. 
“Too [...]

Wearing a Cesarean Support Garment

No…this is not a picture of my post-baby body!  Not yet at least (you must think positive moms!)…
But it is a picture of a garment that I really love.  It’s made by Design Veronique and I heard about it from my ObGyn’s office.  This cesarean support garment is an FDA approved medical device, ideal for [...]

Zucchini and Potato Bake

Halloween is days away, which means you should eat lots of vegetables to make up for that candy – ha!  Today’s Monday’s Meal comes from allrecipes.com and looks yummy:  Zucchini and Potato Bake. 
Ingredients:
2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into large pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and [...]

What’s Really Important

Today I heard on the radio that times of crisis can help us see our priorities clearly.  Although having a healthy baby is hardly a crisis, it has helped me to see my priorities clearly.
–To be a wife who loves and respects her husband.
–To be a mother to three treasures (one pictured above, two pictured [...]

5 Tips for New Moms

After your baby is born, there are a few things you can do to feel more human (versus a milk machine) and enjoy your new baby…
1.  Take a shower every day.  You will feel refreshed.  Clean.  Like you’ve accomplished something.  Don’t worry – your baby will survive for 15 minutes while you shower. 
2.  Put on a little [...]

First Week with Baby Lucy

We’ve had a great first week with baby Lucy!  It takes a little bit to get back into the feeding schedule after not having to do that for awhile!  But Lucy is right on schedule…feeding every 3-4 hours and even sleeping up to 4 hours at a time at night already.  Think that’s amazing?  Read [...]

Welcome Baby Lucy!

When a baby wants to come into the world, there is no stopping him or her! 
Two weeks before her due date, and one week before my scheduled c-section (my prior baby was delivered c-section because she was breeched), I started having contractions in the middle of the night.  Not a big deal at first since [...]

Panzanella Panini

I have no idea what “Panzanella” is, but it made me click on the allrecipes.com recipe for Monday’s Meal!  This sandwich looks and sounds delish.  You can substitute your favorite healthy bread, roll, or wrap if you like. 
Ingredients:
1 French deli roll, split
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 slices mozzarella cheese
1 small tomato, sliced
4 fresh basil leaves
olive oil
Directions:
Preheat [...]

Surviving Partial Bed Rest During Pregnancy

Being on partial bed rest during pregnancy has its ups and downs.  Of course, there are times you want to smash the clock, be done with your resting and get on with life!  But back to the ups and downs…
Ups:

Enjoy sleeping now, you won’t be sleeping much after baby is born.
This is payback for all [...]

Thank You Dear Husband!

I must say thank you to my dear husband for all of his wonderful help during my pregnancy!!!
Since Labor Day, I’ve had pain on my left side, under my belly, where the doctors think my baby is stretching out my ligaments.  When I stand for too long, the pain is so bad, but when I [...]