Monthly Archives: January 2012
Life is fragile
I’ve been in a bit of a funk the last couple of weeks. A little over a week ago, on January 19th, a woman I have never met passed away. Her name was Sarah Burke she was 29 and married … Continue reading
The Magic Shakers
One of my good friends from high school and mom of two recently gave me these shape shakers from Gymboree. She said they are magic soothers for her children, and she hoped they would be the same for Eleanor. I … Continue reading
Eleanor Finley: A Birth Story Part II
Birth Story Part I left off right when I was about to take the induction drugs, so here we go with Part II. The drug they gave me was Misoprostol–and induction drug that is supposed to be slower-acting and is … Continue reading
Eleanor Finley: A Birth Story Part I
Well, the long-awaited (maybe, maybe not) birth story. I’ll try and give details without giving too many details, but if you want any information about any part of the process I’ll be happy to share in an email. I started … Continue reading
Useful Stuff With A Newborn
Well, in these first few weeks at home there have definitely been some products that have been indispensable for us here chez Eleanor. Here are some items we have found most useful: The Moby Wrap This is by far the … Continue reading
Breastfeeding Update
(image courtesy of Edyta Szyszlo Photography) At six weeks I think I can say we have turned a corner, for real this time (knock on wood). Of course there will still be hiccups since mastitis, clogged ducts and thrush can … Continue reading
DeLurking Day
Courntey Bowden (of Bowdenisms and from yesterday’s Real Nursery) says that today is National DeLurking Day! So, for all of you lurkers out there who haven’t commented this day is for you. We love all of you and we would … Continue reading
[Real Nursery] Cozy Grey
Doesn’t this look like somewhere you could spend a lot of time? It’s bright, and the color palette is very inviting. The mix of textures, prints, and colors creates a cozy nursery without screaming ‘this is for a baby!’ or … Continue reading
A nursery for Piper Jane, tomorrow (I hope)
I’m trying my darndest to get the nursery post completed for tomorrow. I’m about to leave for the airport, to visit the grandparents in Phoenix, who don’t have internet at their place . . . so this will all come … Continue reading
Breastfeeding: One Month In
Okay, fair warning here, this is going to be a blunt tale of breastfeeding from a new mom. If you don’t want to read about what some might call TMI, I recommend skipping this post. So. In the hospital I … Continue reading
