It has happened. Sara had her Motherhood moment that all mothers go through. Sara realized that she was going to lose her cool, and Ellie would not understand, so she removed Ellie from the situation and asked for my help. That photo above? That’s the aftermath of a bottle and the remaining powdered formula knockedContinue reading “Abrupt Halt for Ellie-hood”
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Pattern Interrupt Perfection
I have a bad habit when it comes to my anxiety. When I start to feel out of control, I imagine my perfect day – what is the routine, what am I wearing, who am I with, where do I spend this perfect day? I have labeled this “perfect day” exercise a form of GoalContinue reading “Pattern Interrupt Perfection”
More Formula Reviews
There are still additional free samples of formula to attempt to quell Eleanor’s hunger: Similac Pro-Advance When the Enspire by Enfamil made Eleanor double over in gas pain, we swapped it for Similac Pro-Advanced after only a day Again, Eleanor transitioned from breast milk during the day and Pro-Advanced at night At this point, she wasContinue reading “More Formula Reviews”
First week at Work
Not such an early Monday. I showered before working on Tuesday. Wednesday was a blur, and I was pushing myself too hard already. I was a walking zombie through Thursday and got the sincere feeling this isn’t working well. I sincerely don’t remember much from Friday. I had grand plans of being up early enoughContinue reading “First week at Work”
Early Truths about Sleep
Nothing gives this new mama more baby stress than “sleep when the baby sleeps” and “my kids slept through the night at 8 weeks” and “oh yeah, well my kids didn’t sleep through the night for over two years”. I have received more input on sleep (both mine and my baby’s) than any other topicContinue reading “Early Truths about Sleep”
Formula Reviews
A review of the formulas we’ve tried from the free samples we received: Similac Pro-Sensitive & Pro-Advance 2 floz Premixed Bottles with One-time use Nipples Many parents may recognize these 2-oz-wonders you receive from the hospital They are preportioned and come with a corresponding nipple; therefore, it’s as easy to feed as 1) Shake 2)Continue reading “Formula Reviews”
Day Eight
Numbers are confusing, but it’s day 8 of Eleanor’s life and day 1 of the Abrupt halt for Motherhood blog. Mommy blogs are everywhere, so I don’t write for fame and fortune. I write for the wide-ranging versions of mothers out there who look for someone like them – or nothing like them. Eleanor wasContinue reading “Day Eight”
Abrupt Halt for Motherhood 