Last week my husband said something that really made me stop and think. He asked, "Can she even hear?"He was talking about this sweet little baby who was only 5 1/2 weeks old at the time. Janna never startled at loud noises, she didn't act like she ...
Baby Basics: Clothing a Newborn
I tend to be pretty basic when it comes to clothing a newborn. While it is fun to dress a baby in all of the fancy little outfits that are available, they just aren't overly practical or comfortable for daily wear. Plus, they can be quite ...
Baby Basics: Tummy Time
I think the campaign called "Back to Sleep" is good, but people often forget the second part of that..."Tummy to Play". While keeping baby safe while sleeping is important I think that many parents are not aware of the importance of tummy time for ...
Baby Basics: Newborn Skin Conditions
This is the third week in our Baby Basics series. Today we are talking about newborn skin conditions. Last week we talked about cord care. I used to think that all babies had perfect skin and never had to deal with skin issues. However, once I ...
Baby Basics: Cord Care
The umbilical cord is an amazing thing. For 9 months it is a baby's lifeline. I guess that is why the cutting of the cord can be so symbolic.Once the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut it starts to dry up relatively quickly. This is ...
Baby Basics: A Brand New Baby
Each time I have had a newborn baby placed on my chest after giving birth I have felt many emotions: joy, excitement and relief to name a few. This tiny, wet, crying little life was now entrusted into my care. This baby, who looked nothing ...
Our baby girl is here!
Janna Caroline arrived this morning and is such a sweet baby. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 21 1/4 in. She has a head full of dark hair. We should be going home tomorrow. I will post pictures and a birth story when I feel up to it. My posts ...
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