Fisher-Price Rock n' Sleeper

When I was pregnant with my first son I "had" to have a cradle. My husband said "It will just collect clothes." He couldn't have been more right. The cradle was at hip height, the sides where high and I was unable to see or feel my baby while I was in bed.

With my second son I got a Fisher-Price Rock n' Play sleeper for my sleeper. It was perfect! The top was level with the bed. I was able to put my hand down on my baby and feel his little tummy breathe. It was easy to find his binki and pick him up for feedings. He was safe and close. If he fussed a little, I could from bed rock him just a little and he would go back to sleep, as did I!

This again would be at the top of my buy again list! They have many out there, I had the one with out all the extras. They have some that will automatic rock or vibrate. I didn't know what I was missing but I am sure it would have been nice to have the little extra. I did put down a little blanket so that I could change it out with another blanket in the middle of the night in case of spit ups or diaper blow outs.

The other great thing about these Fisher-Price Rock n' Play sleepers is that they fold up for easy storage or travel and are very easy to move about the house.

I have seen many at Target and other super centers. The one that is the closest to the one I had is here: Amazon Fisher-Price Rock n' Play Sleeper

A Poem for My Sons First Birthday!

Linkin,
A year ago today,
You were still in my belly and on the way,
You arrived in the peak of afternoon,
A little over a month too soon.
You struggled with every breath,
Our hell, our deepest fear of possible death.
The doctors swooped you away,
I sat, folded my fingers and did what was best, pray.
The hospital that we were at didn't have what you needed,
Off to another in an ambulance they speeded.
Left behind with your health to me unknown,
Your daddy was with you, second best to me, other than if I had a clone.
In the dead of that cold first night,
Alone and scared with my thoughts, I prayed for you to fight.
Packed and on my way in an ambulance,
Nothing took my mind off of you, not even the turbulence.
Passing by rooms with newborn cry,
I longed for you to be nearby.
Your daddy had to go for fear he had the flu,
Pleaded and begging they brought me to you.
Tubes and wires, hooked up to numbers, I could feel my heart race,
The nurses rushed to find me a doctor, they saw the fear in my face.
He will be okay they all said,
A week he'll need to stay, my body, my mood all felt the dread.
The next morning the doctors pointed,
His numbers need to be much higher, we are hopeful, not disappointed.
I took you into my arms with tubes and wire,
Skin to skin I held you close to hear my heart, this I never did tire.
I watched before my very eyes as those numbers did climb,
Most tubes and wires were removed by evening time.
The snow outside started to fall,
Which just made your middle name Frost mean so much more to us all.
In two days time, after close doctors care,
It was time for your dad, all better, to bring us home with snow everywhere.
This my dear is how it all began,
You are my sweet, kind and loving little man.
Happy birthday from now until the end,
Mommy and daddy love you with transcend!
~Author Tina Morton aka Krissy~

Ever have a Favorite Baby Outfit?

When my youngest son was born it was close to Easter. That meant bunny rabbit things for boys! It's a rare thing to find bunnies in blue, so when I saw this out fit I grabbed it in his size. As the weeks went by, I watched him grow into to this sweet little rabbit suit and I started to mourn the suit. I knew he was going to out grow it before I was ready. When I returned to the scene of purchase I found myself buying one in 3, 6 and 9 months. I would have bought a year plus had they made them in that size. I ended up doing the same with a few other outfits that I feel in love with. When I was out and about with my wee baby in his rabbit suit I would get compliments on the cute bunny feet. I

would confess to my mad purchase of the same suit in four different sizes. Often times I would hear "Oh, what a great idea! I wish I would have done that with a few with my baby!" So I pass on to you, my reader; Buy, buy up all of those cute outfits in different sizes if your heart so desires! Remember that if it so happens to be a holiday special, like a rare blue bunny suit, you'd best buy up all the sizes quickly. You'll find your self missing a few sizes if  you don't!

Blooming Bath

Have you heard of the Blooming Bath? I wish I had about a year ago! It seems like it would be the perfect way to bathe the little wee one. I know when I brought home my teeny tiny little premi,
washing him in the infant bath that I got was a bit to big and I use a towel in the sink and a towel in the infant bath too. It still didn't seem to be as comfy as a mom would want her baby to be. I think this is something I would spend the extra dough on for sure!

You can find these awesome Blooming Baths at Target and you can also find it here: bloomingbath

Did you also have trouble bathing your little pumpkin when you brought him/her home?

Top 10 Reasons why Breastfeeding makes you a Super Human

1.) Your making food for your baby. He/she can thrive from the food you make without any additives! That IS Super Human!

2.) Breast milk is at the perfect temperature. No need to test, cool or warm up the temperature. That's pretty "cool"!

3.) The first milk that comes in is called colostrum. It helps baby have his/her first bowl movement. Yahoo for Poop!

4.) Breastfeeding can help lower postpartum depression. Now that is something to be Happy about!

5.) Babies that breastfeed get natural antibiotics that help keep them from getting sick! Nothing Buggy about that!

6.) As baby gets older, the breast milk changes to accommodate to the needs of the age. Who said Ages milk is bad?

7.) Breast milk is FREE. No need for clipping Coupons!

8.) It's been said that breast feeding will make for a less fussy eater in the later years. Can't be Picky about that!

9.) No offensive smells from breast milk and makes poopy diapers less stinky too. No need for the clothes pin on the Nose when changing the baby!

10.) Get more sleep with night nursing in bed. Talk about breakfast in bed!

No matter how long you breastfeed for I give you a big pat on the back (virtually that is). Keep at it mamas! How long did you breastfeed for?

An Awesome Trend Universal Snap and Go Infant Stroller Car Seat Review

To top off my last post about the Safety 1st car seat I wanted to tell you about the stroller that I used. When registering for my baby shower I knew I wanted a stroller that you snap the car seat into but

didn't know the brand of that I was going to use. I researched high and low to be sure that the one I picked was going to be a good fit. Trend Universal Snap and Go Infant Stroller Car Seat  was the perfect fit. I listed it on my registrar as my highest priced item. Thinking it was going to be an item that we would need to pick up. To my surprise my long time friend Andie surprised and spoiled me. When I go home I went into nesting mode and tested it out on the Chicco car seat that was handed down to me. It fit, I was happy. Then the car seat snafoo happened and I was worried that it wouldn't work. After settling in at home I tried the Safety 1st car seat and it fit as if it was made for it! I felt relief! This car seat is so easy to use. I have used it one handed a few times. It is light weight and opens and closes with ease. This is another buy again product!

You can purchase the Trend Universal Snap and Go Infant Stroller Car Seat  stroller here: Trend Universal Snap and Go Infant Stroller Car Seat.

Car Seats have Expiration dates and Safety 1st Car Seat Review

I was pregnant with my 2nd son this last year (2014) and I was given an infant car seat that was an "extra".  It was in perfect condition. I didn't second guess how old it was. When Linkin came a little sooner than expected into this world, we didn't think much about the car seat. Protocol for infants that spent anytime in the NICU have to pass a final test in the car seat they will travel home in. So without hesitation I handed over this next to new vessel of safeness to take my 5 pound bundle of joy in. The super human nurses up at OHSU in the NICU took one look at it and said "sorry hun, this car seat is expired." I was in shock, there is no way that this perfect condition seat was something that I couldn't use. They sent me to a whole other department of OHSU. If you don't know anything about OHSU then let me just tell you this. IT IS THE BIGGEST PLACE EVER! I got a very harsh (yes there was tears in the empty elevator, completely lost and sleep deprived postpartum me!) crash course of the place. They have a Children's Safety and Injury Prevention Educator in the Doernbecher Children's Hopital part of the OHSU. The super wonderful Lily was very patient with me. She took the deceivingly old (exp. 2007 when my first son was born) car seat and disposed of it (it's hard to find a place to get rid of car seats properly!). She taught me how to properly put in a car seat. I was thankfully able to purchase this new Safety 1st car seat for $28! YUP! What a steal! I must say, at first this wasn't as pretty and applealing as the "OLD" , but WOW light as a feather. NO JOKE, super light! I did roll up a few blankets to help support my little Linkin as he looked like a little bean in the seat. If I where to go back, I would get this one over and over again! If you happen to stubble upon a beautiful used car seat, be sure to check the expiration date.

I found a place online where you can purchase it for a bit more, but I would pay that to have it again if I were to have another! See here: Safety 1st car seat.