So I just finished watching the “baby steps” on channel nine (Tivo-ed).  And it started me wondering.  Where you prepared to nurse? Did you get enough information before hand? Was it as hard/harder than you thought it would be.  What would you do differently to prepare yourself.

As I have shared I read a lot about topic when I am getting ready to head full force into them.  So I had read a ton and talked to a lot of moms before having my first child.  I still wasn’t prepared for the pain of split nipples, engorgement, frustration and lots of tears.  I will say that at least I fallowed my senses and paid to have a lactation consaltant (in chicago $250 every time you see one).  It was worth it.  I nursed Madelyn exclusively for 18 months (she refused the bottle).   The second time was easier, but still a bit pain-full.

For those who are just starting the motherhood thing, Go for it!  You can do it.  It is hard, but it is worth it and when you look back on it you will only be proud of yourself for trying it and providing for your wee one.

Come one, come all to the BBQ at Tara’s this Saturday.  You don’t want to miss it!  See other post below for more info or give me a comment and I will shoot you the info via email…..or call me 212-9861.

DIAPERS.  More have wanted information about the cloth diapers.  I use the tiny tush elite which can be bought at www.tinytush.com If you put down that you are part of the Wausau baby group with katrina from the Salvation Army she will give you a 10% discount.  Every penny counts!  If you want more deminstation on the diaper or have questions give me a call.  I might even be nice enough to come to your house and show them to you or even let your little one try one on!!!

As always, group was great.  We missed some of you (ollie, annie).  Hope to see you on Saturday.

Party on June 28th starting at 4:30 and going until Tara kick us out!

Bring your own meat (if there is someone that is good at cooking we would like to have your help on the grill, let us know…Heather?  )

Bring you hubbie and kids

Bring a small dish to pass and get ready to just have a great time with our group.

Oh and Jenny…you are coming, right?  And Shelley too!

Please RSVP to me by Thrusday the 26th at Katrina_Goodwill@usc.salvationarmy.org or klrehwoldt@hotmail.com and I will provide chairs and tables.  You may bring a blanket if that is more comfy (or yell at me and I will find some to bring).  Once you RSVP I will send you the address via personal email.

Yes, ladies that is right, it is time to have a little party.

June 28th (Saturday) we are going to have a backyard cook-out, so save the date….Attendance is MANDATORY!  It is a whole family shin-dig (you bring your hubby, baby….if you must your dog too!).  More details will follow soon.

 

Okay here is a question…or two…

who do you all see as a family practictionar?  Do you have a doctor besides your ob/gyn? Or do you only go for your normal yearly check?

We always talk about peds and obs, but what about other issues that you need to have looked at?  And who do you send your hubbies to see?

I hate left-overs.  I am the worlds worst when it comes to eating the left-overs in our fridge.  So my husband calls them “do-overs” and he makes them into something new.  But I really hate having left-over kid stuff… like diapers, creams, wipes, formula, etc.

Do you have left over diapers that your wee one grew out of or do you have formula that didn’t work?  If you do please bring them to group and I will pass them on to moms in our community that are in need.  We are out of diapers (especially size 2 and larger) and fomula and there is a high demand right now. 

Thanks.

This is the title of a book written by Lisa Whelchel.  I really like the title because we seem to forget about ourselves when we have children and a husband to take care of.  Yesterday I was thinking about one of the chapters called “FUN, Good Medicine”.  That is what Tuesday mornings are for me.  I spend my weeks working long hours and fretting over the messy house and the lack of family time, so the time with you ladies is good medicine.  It is good for us to feed each other food for thought, tips on what works for us and even our “woes”.

In Psalm 16.11 it says, “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” and in Revelation 4.11 it says we were created for God’s pleasure.  So in his (God’s) right hand are pleasures forevermore and in His presence is fullness of joy.  God even receives our joy as a form of worship.  He created us with the capacity for joy and pleasure and laughter and fun.  He doesn’t begrudge us good, clean fun.  I believe He love to see us enjoying ourselves, enjoying eachother and the gift of life that He has given us.  It even brings him joy.

Okay…done preaching!! Tera, are we planing a bonfire?

Give us some dates that will work for you…and if you are not wanting to host, I will (though not a bonfire…just a b-b-q).

Next week bring a picture of your man so we can play a round of “whose your daddy”!  If you or baby is in the pic, either put a post-it over them or cute them out!!

Also let’s think of a cool name for our group.  Some of the suggestions have been:

1. baby cafe

2. mommy and me

Hey tara, where were you?  We missed you! and fin and ollie and Kirsten….and…and…

Yes at one point in time you use to only think about that man in bed next to you!  But now there is another little one in your life and he/she is taking all of your stary-eyed glances away from your man!!  And in two short weeks it will be FATHER’s day…ahhhh…what will you do? 

Let’s see two years ago I was a bit scandalous and since he had be on the postpartam “denial” of any “fun” activities that involve the act of “showing” love (Madelyn was born 1-3-06) for quite some time I thought I would be nice and finally give in!  So it was a fun gift that included things to be warn by me and other silly stuff like that.  He really thought it was fun, not to mention he was a bit babied out so it not relating to the kid was a nice touch.

Last year … well I had just discovered I was pregnant so Madelyn and I put together a little thing that announce the pregnancy.  And we cooked for him.

This year.  Hum.  Two kids now, so there will not be any “acts of love” … better not be pregnant again.  Any ideas??