Why would someone buy that?

While registering for our baby shower at Toys R Us, my husband and I found ourselves saying over and over, "Why would someone buy that?". Many of the items we were critical of we had very good reason. However, I have recently started to eat my words! Especially when it comes to the baby monitor. While selecting a baby monitor, we could not believe that anyone would really need a monitor with a sceen. We figured, if you can hear them, why would you need to see them? Besides I was counting on having to be up with him multiple times a night anyways. Were we ever wrong! For the first four months Jordan slept in our room and we had no problem with our baby monitors. But, now that Jordan is sleeping in his own room (and all night I might add!), I wake up at least four times a night to check on him. And every night I wish that I could just roll over and look at a little tv screen on my monitor instead of getting up and going into his room every time! Are there any items that you thought were totally useless before you had your baby and now you are eating your words?

Just In...

I just got done registering for my first half marathon! I am going to be mainly walking, but I'm plan on trying to run some parts. After having an emergency c-section in March, it's been quite a long recovery process. I had no idea just how long it was going to take for me to feel like myself again! I still have prickly feelings or numbness in the area and it took me forever to start really working out again. I am now on a mission to lose the last 8 pregnancy pounds!! I have been training hard for a little over a week now and I am really proud of myself. In the last 8 days I have walked over 30 miles. Now I just need to get my nutrition to match my cardio. I have the worst sweet tooth that has hung on since pregnancy! Have you had any things that you liked to eat while you were pregnant that you now can't stop eating? What are the ways you are losing those pesky pregnancy pounds??

Huggies Diapers

Peace Love and Coupons: $3.00 off Huggies Slip on printable: Go HERE to print a $3.00 off huggies slip on printable from the HEB website. It is a manufacturer coupon.

Thank you Peace Love and Coupons!

Similac Strong Moms

When Jordan was born, I wanted to exclusively breastfeed. I was lucky enough that Jordan caught right on and was an avid breastfeeder! But, I can't breastfeed him forever. So, we started to ween him off of the breastfeeding and get him started on formula this summer as I'm going back to work this fall. Similac Strong Moms takes just a few minutes to sign up for and is totally worth it. They will send you checks for $5 off your purchase of formula (which really helps in the long run! This stuff is expensive!!) and samples. We have tried both Similac and Infamil for Jordan and he has done well with both. He also didn't have any problem switching from one to another. I have heard from my friends that some babies don't do so well switching...guess mine is a trooper!

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I am so excited to start blogging about my experiences being a mom! My friend Kristin really got me thinking about all of the things I would have liked to have known while I was pregnant and in becoming a mom. I hope to pass along some lessons I've learned, resources I've found helpful, and good deals I've found right here in Southern Oregon!