Weekend Wrap-Up

Farrah at Baby Love Slings shared how she was having one of those days…or weeks…or something…I just wanted to reach out & hug her – I think we’ve all felt like that…

Autumn at All About Cloth Diapers shared a fun post on daddies & cloth

Shelia at Momfessions posted about her daughter…(and I could have cut & pasted for K! haha!)

I. Want. This.!!!!! (Thanks to scaron at The voice of Mom)

This almost makes me want to be pregnant again…(almost, lol) (thanks to Karen at Thrifty Mommy)

Kat H at Empowering Birth Blog shared an awesome post on how labor is SUPPOSED to hurt (::me wishing more women realized this::)

…and that’s it for this week…

Weekend Wrap Up

Early this week because my mom is coming in town! yay!

I decided to goup these by category…for fun

Birth Links

Unnecesarean: The Blog shared thoughts on doctors. She also shared the ‘c-section quote of the day‘…her comment at the end about made tea come out my nose!

As I already shared this week, Rixa at Stand and Deliver, among others, also shared Time Magazines’ article on VBACs & Repeat C-sections. She also shared her weekly wrap-up. I haven’t had a chance to read any of it yet…that’s on my to-do list

Parenting

ChefDruck of ChefDruck Musings shared a video I’ve seen a ton of times and it only gets funnier each time I watch it!

Relationships

Crystal Paine of Biblical Womanhood shared a great post on being YOUR husbands’ helpmeet…

And that was it for the week, not to mention recipes that I won’t post until I try them (not because I had a bad experience…I just want to try them first!) Have a fabulous weekend and check up on us to see what fun we’re having while my mom is here!

Also, join me Wednesday for a wrap-up of my birth Journey series!

Weekend Wrap Up

Just a tad late

Crystal at Biblical Womanhood shared an excellent post on being a helpmeet to your husband (as opposed to a carbon copy of Sally down the street!) this was a much needed reminder for me!

Rixa at Stand and Deliver (Formerly, The True Face of Birth) shared about a hospital in Ecuador “reaching” women’s needs during labor…

Natural Childbirth reminded why epidurals are risky (I can relate all too well to this post..)

Kathy wrote on her blog (Kathy Peterson’s Blog) some thoughts on Obama…

The Feminist Breeder shared what Consumer Reports shared that women who know about natural childbirth have known forever… she also shared some c-section thoughts (ones that I couldn’t agree more about…)

Kathy at Real Women. Real Options. Real Birth. posted an article on overcoming your fear of childbirth.

Need a reason to switch to cloth?? (thanks to Rebecca at Green Baby Guide)

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As I rest my gimp foot, I will share what I starred this week in my Reader….

Rixa at The True Face of Birth shared some new information on c-sections and rupture.

Pauline at Berry Sweet Picks shared a store that specializes in clothing for ‘big babies’!!! (yay!)

and honestly, other than some recipes that I won’t share until I’ve tried them myself…that was it! Slow week in the starring deapartment, lol

Weekend Wrap up

We had a crazy busy weekend where I didn’t get ANYthing done at home, including this. B is going through the growth spurt of the century…so, real quick….

Angie at Auction Add-Ons reminded the importance of contacting our lawmakers about the ‘Feb. 10th’ law being passed re: lead testing for all items for children…

Cate at The Voice of Mom shared 5 great books for preschoolers…

Solitary Dancer at Keep It Cheap shared a GREAT meal planning tool…

Natural Childbirth shared 5 reasons you need a doula (ahem!!!)

PushedBirth shared info on complications and c-sections….

Michelle at Her Cup Overfloweth shared a blogroll (sorry to the other bloggers, I’ve not had 5 mins to check yours out yet! I’m coming!!!)

Cate at Nature’s Child Blog shared an alert for Virginians re: midwives

One of my newest, favorite blogs is Cake Wrecks (warning: it can be crass at times, but it is absolutely HYSTERICAL) here is a ‘wreck’ from this past week…(Thank you, Jen)

Kathy at Kathy Peterson’s Blog – her thoughts on Obama…and I couldn’t agree more…She also shared at her birth-blog (Woman to Woman Childbirth Education) anothers’ posts on why she wants to become a midwife…

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It’s been a fun week for reads!

mjpuzzlemom at What A Crock! posted this delicious recipe!

Erica at 5 Minutes for Mom shared her American Idol audition story!

Nurse Mommy (at Nurse Mommy) shared what mom’s do all day!

Michelle Sybert at This Little Light O’ Mine shared this eye-opening cartoon.

Pregnant? Want some good reads? Throw out the What To Expect books (PLEASE!!!!) and check out some of these (thanks to pushedbirth) (for the record, I suggest Ina May’s Guide and Birthing from Within….if you care!)

Know someone considering the Gardasil vaccine??? (thanks to Paige at The Baby Dust Diaries)

Lead in something else? Surprise! ::eyerolling:: now it’s being tested in vitamins (thanks to Statia at SafeMama.com)

Rebecca at Green Baby Guide shared 25 ways to green-up your pregnancy (NO we are NOT pregnant!)

A new study came out this week with information on elective c-sections (thanks to Kathy at Woman to Woman Childbirth Education – can you tell I LOVE her blog!) She also shared her sister’s birth story, she had planned a natural birth but did not prepare…

This story on The MomSpeak had me rolling. I’m SO the mom with the kid running everywhere (Thanks to Amy Storch)

Carrie at Natural Moms Talk Radio shared this info on microwavable popcorn (of course, I read it no more than 10 minutes after I shoveled down a whole bag on my own…)

Amy at Resourceful Mommy shared this interesting post on saying “Understand?” as opposed to “Okay?” with your children…WHAT a difference it’s made just this week!!!

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Natural Childbirth shared this information on a popular induction medication.

Weekend Wrap- Up

I slacked off last weekend…it was my birthday…

It’s up late this weekend, because Wii got a Wii!!! Wii’ve been playing like crazy…but, here we go! This weeks’ starred items!

Just some things to consider while pregnant, thanks to birthfriend at Birthfriend’s place to ponder.

Ready to throw out all your kids’ new Christmas toys? (or is that just me?) Read this before taking any drastic measures! (Rachel at Small Notebook) She also shares how to beat the Monday’s (or just a bad day in general!)

Are you busy? Kristen of CoolMomPicks shared on The MomSpeak, some great organizers.

My wonderful mommy friend from church, Sylvia, shared some post-Christmas thoughts which apply for year-round!

Autumn at All About Cloth Diapers made understanding cloth diapering easy.

Kathy at Woman to Woman Childbirth Education shared a very interesting birth plan! She always has great things to share: like a ::GASP!!!:: Pitocin free child-birth – is it true?? (note my sarcasm too, PLEASE!) Also – are you a VBAC advocate (or am I the only one ‘crazy’ enough to do such a thing?)

Amy at Resourceful Mommy shared tips on what we’ve been battling for months….

Kathy at Real women. Real options. Real birth. shared some interesting info on ‘natural’ inductions (which just seems like an oxymoron in my mind…) And just to show how weird I am – this made me want to labor all over again…(and yes, I did say, moments after B was born, that I couldn’t wait to do that all over again…)

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What were some of your favorite reads this week?

Weekend Wrap-Up

My blog-authors took last week off and made up for it this week! Sit back, relax and enjoy!!!

I discovered a new blog this week (it’s not new, just to me!) – Natural childbirth – It of course grabbed my attention with a post on VBACs.

Rachel at Small Notebook is sharing ‘small space solutions’ this month (been to our apartment? You know what I’m excited!) She shared some kitchen tips this week. She also shared some fun photo tips!

The Midwife at Belly Tales shared another great reason to use a midwife!

From FishMama at Life As Mom – YUM!

I’m way behind on my Reader ‘readings’ this weekend, I have 58 unread (about 30 of those I can’t WAIT to read!) but thanks to Kanki (ie: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!), I’m WAY too stuffed (ie: TIRED) to read any tonight, but I had to get these posted today (or I’d be up all night thinking about it!)

Weekend Wrap Up

Here’s the wrap up from this week!

Thanks to Crystal Paine at Biblical Womanhood, hopefully, this is what we’ll be eating Christmas morning!

Just another reason to delay vaccinations (not starting a riot, but it applies GREATLY to our family!) Thank you Kathy! (via Kathy Peterson’s Blog). She also shared this great poem (also pertaining to vaccines). Why do I have this urge to print it and leave it at the pedi’s office when we go Monday?

Amber Johnson at Sugie Cookers made me want a craft room even more…

The same Kathy from above wrote on her other blog, Woman to Woman Childbirth Education, a post that stated legislation is trying to be passed through Congress to allow Medicaid to cover Birth Centers…::Naploeon Dynamite style:: YEsssssssssss! AND she made me super thankful for my amazing midwives, as well as the great care I received (despite my perception at the time).

Lisa at 5 Minutes for Mom shared this fun workout plan…After new years….after new years…

I knew honey was AMAZINGLY good for you and this summer, I even started buying local for the reason stated in this post, but Amy at Super Healthy Food for Super Healthy Kids blew me away with all these honey facts! She also shared great tips for getting kiddos to eat – couldn’t have come at a better time!

kellys at Thrifty Mommy amazed me…I tried every phone number I had memorized. Tell me if it doesn’t work for you!

My friend, Kristen, started a recipe blog, My Dinner Plans. I have to say, I’m stealing this idea for dinner.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Here’s this weeks edition!

Heather, at Feasting Fun, posted a yummy recipe for Chicken Enchiladas. This is something I’ve always wanted to make, but never really had the guts to! This week! It’s on the menu!

Go Natural Baby Blog really busted my eco-friendly bubble – in a good way. They shared a (cute!) quiz (you get to make and dress a lil person!) to let you know how you were doing in terms of conservation and being eco-friendly.

A Savvy Mom at The MomSpeak shared some birthday party tips – very timely since I am going to start thinking about K’s 2nd birthday after Christmas!

Jen at Rolling Through Looneyville, One Wave at a Time posted some links to some pretty outrageous nativity scenes. I happened to read this about 230am when I couldn’t sleep. I thought I was going to wake the guys I was laughing so hard!

Lindsay at the Graco Blog posted information about a carseat – which just happens to be ours! Yikes!

FishMama at Life as Mom shared some great boy toys!

Christine at the Homemade Baby Food Recipes Blog shared some kitchen tips – who can have too many of those?!

Statia at Safemama.com provided some great idea on homeopathic cold and flu remedies.

whew! It was a great week for reading!