I die! ;D

Yes, going to wait another year or so to be selfish, to sleep in and wake up late, take a sunday afternoon nap on a rainy day, take my boxing and yoga lessons [and possibly add swimming, golf, tennis, or attempt to learn a new language], travel more right now, go out on week nights and have an extra glass of wine or 2, be the young girl that I am along with my single friends, and be a happy newlywed. I'm still beyond excited and obsessed with babies and children, but waiting another year or so also won't be that bad. ;]

Funky Forest

The collection of 3 pieces is made of highly durable NAUF (no added urea formaldehyde) multi-ply birch wood. The finishes are non-toxic, water-based wood stains. Oh and they're pricy.



Funky Forest Crib $1490


Funky Forest Changing Table $1790




Seaweed 

Seaweed Crib 

Seaweed Changing Table



Seaweed Toddler Bed














Wired
Wired Crib


Wired Changing Table

Wired Toddler Bed

This blogger, Sydney, is a fashionable young mom. I love her raw posts like this one below. They are so well written. It is beautiful so I wanted to share. And I hope I will remember this post by Sydney` later when I will feel this way many times too.  

http://www.thedaybookblog.com/2012/10/blerg.html

blerg

by Sydney

I was feeling a little down on my game today. For no good reason at all. Just something that happens occasionally when the only thing I've heard all day is my own voice conversing with a baby. That and the quiet. The mean quiet, that can so easily invite my self-doubts to the surface and believe every negative thing I've ever heard or thought about myself. The quiet that makes me feel as if I am incapable of beating the creeping feeling of loneliness away. It's silly, and self-indulgent and I'm ashamed of those feelings when I have so much to be grateful for in my life. But there they are, sitting in the silent corner, waiting for me to let them jump in my head and indulge.

What do I know about loneliness anyway? Nothing. With an extra eye-roll on top of that nothing for good measure. When I think of military wives and husbands, single mothers and fathers, orphaned children, those in nursing homes, and all the forms that human loneliness can embed itself in, my feelings are instantly invalidated in my mind. Laughable even. ha ha ha ha.

They were especially laughable today at the kitchen table, when I was sitting there next to Everett eating my sandwich, giving myself {yes, giving myself. It was a moment of CHOICE I'm telling you!} approximately 15 seconds to get whatever tears that needed to come out, OUT. I looked over at him, feeling totally ashamed of switching emotional gears so quickly in front of him, and there was his little face looking back at me. A little confusion in his eyes, but proudly wearing that big fake grin that he's been practicing so much lately. The one with his nose scrunched up and all his teeth showing. And I laughed. Zeroing in on my happy little dose of perspective, I could laugh at my moment of silliness. Then I grabbed that little boy and kissed him, apologizing to the confusion in his eyes for the wetness in mine.

There was also a laughable moment over the weekend, when Tyson was out of town, and somehow I managed to get myself a real nice case of the sicks. The short-lived but gross kind. Where you're so out of your mind with grossness that you're actually happy to be kneeling next to a toilet because it's so wonderfully cold. You're almost positive that you're dying. Almost 100% sure that you saw your will to live at the bottom of the porcelain. And your mind, in the diluted, pathetic state that it is, is hardly allowing you to do anything but throw your big-girl panties out the window. But it's the middle of the night, and you woke your sweet baby up so he needs to be put back to sleep. And as laughable and comparatively invalid as it may be, for one night, you feel the loneliness again.

But you know, that's just the wonderful thing about being a mama. Most of the time, there IS no time for indulgence in self-doubt and loneliness. Not when those two little hands are reaching over to share your saltine crackers with you.

Conran & IO Kids Design.

If I ever need a bunk bed, this is the one I would pick!






http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/new-styles-from-conran-io-kids-design-junction-london-177653

Growth Chart Decals

http://www.mikimottes.com/






http://www.whatisblik.com/blog/2012/01/18/grow-up-with-blik-wee-gallery-hits-the-charts/





Personalize at $119 http://www.etsy.com/listing/92110953/personalized-growth-chart-modern-wooden




Circus Growth Chart http://www.etsy.com/listing/30732850/circus-growth-chart-item-30015






All of these are so adorable!! And there's so many on etsy!!

Oing?

I never thought I'd say this, but lately more and more I'm going to the other side of being ok with waiting for a baby. I go up and down, but right now I'm 70/30 on wanting to wait a year. It started this summer. I'm getting more selfish which I think is ok right now. I love taking naps, sleeping in, being lazy, having my own schedule of activities [taking classes], going out to eat anytime I want, coming home late every other night, doing whatever I want when I want, meeting with friends anytime as often as I want, going away with my husband....

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Pregnancy Compression Shorts

by Swanky Babys Mom

If you are pregnant and you're feeling pain in the lower back, pelvic or thigh area or having issues with mobility or stability then check out these shorts! (ok, really ,who didn't feel any of those pains in your 3rd trimester!!)

The SRC Maternity Compression Shorts (they have leggings if you're having lower leg pain too) can provide a lot of relief just by wearing their shorts. You may find less pain in your hips and just feel all around more suppported.

According to their website, this is how the shorts work - "The gentle compression promotes supporting pressure to the pelvis and stimulates the underlying muscles to remain active to assist in making the pelvic joints more stable. The reinforced gusset design (patent pending) allows maximum support to the perineum reducing symptoms of vulval varicosities and incontinence. The graduated compression in the leggings places pressure on the veins to reduce blood pooling and therefore the aching symptoms of varicose veins and swollen legs."

The shorts can also help with varicose veins and can be useful for women who want to keep working and exercising during pregnancy. Some will wear the shorts or leggings to bed to relieve some hip pain when they roll over.

Some private health insurers will provide a rebate on your SRC pregnancy shorts as they are considered medical compression garments.

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Best Diaper Rash Creams

by Swanky Babys Mom

Looking for a better diaper rash cream?  Circle of Moms asked it members to name the best creams out there and this is their list. Apparently there was no unanimous favorite. I thought your baby's little bum will appreciate this list. (you'll appreciate less fussiness and crying!!)

I decided not to post any prices because they all come in different size containers, leading to different prices. I didn't want you to think one was better or worse based on it's price.

Boudreaux's Butt Paste

Triple Paste

Sudocrem

Dr. Smith's

Arbonne Baby Herbal Diaper Rash Cream

Burt's Bees Baby Ointment

Bag Balm Ointment

Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream

Weleda Calendula Diaper Care

Desitin

Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment

A&D Ointment

Lansinoh Diaper Rash Ointment

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Awesome info!.........

http://swankybaby.net/2012/08/first-trimester-foods-to-eat.html

First Trimester Foods To Eat

by Swanky Babys Mom

If you are in your first trimester and you are able to hold it down, there are some great foods that will also really benefit you and the baby.  Babble.com put together a list of some super foods that will give you lots of nutrition during the beginning of your pregnancy. They list some good tips on how to eat these foods too!

Spinach

Why It's Important: Spinach is high in folic acid, which is crucial in allowing your baby's neural tube to properly fuse in the first month after conception.
Tips to Incorporate It Into Your Diet: Keep a bag of frozen spinach in the freezer and add them to scrambled eggs in the morning,  berry smoothies or a regular salad mix.
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center  

Lentils

Why They're Important: Protein is important during each trimester, as it aids in the proper growth of your baby's tissue and muscle.
Tips to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet: Lentil soup is the most obvious way to eat them, but you can also try making lentil burgers (with spinach!).
Source: LiveStrong

Citrus Fruit

Why It's Important: Citrus fruit is also very high in folic acid, which can help prevent birth defects.
Tips to Incorporate It Into Your Diet: Juices are the easiest way, but you can also use fresh lemon juice with olive oil for a clean and crisp salad dressing. Or try roasting a grapefruit -- it's delicious! And you can always slice up oranges for your salads, too.
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Nuts

Why They're Important: Pregnant women need an extra 60 grams of protein a day beginning the first trimester of pregnancy.
Tips to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet: Try crushing some up in a Ziploc bag with a kitchen mallet  and sprinkle them onto your yogurt or on top of your cereal. The crushed nuts are also yummy as an ice cream topping.
Source: LiveStrong

Cottage Cheese

Why It's Important: Cottage cheese contains both calcium and protein, which are good for muscle and bone development.
Tips to Incorporate It Into Your Diet: Cottage cheese isn't just for eating straight up. It can be used in lasagnas (instead of ricotta), quiche, and even pancakes.
Source: LiveStrong

Asparagus

 Why It's Important: Asparagus is high in Vitamin D, of which many women are deficient.
Tips to Incorporate It Into Your Diet: Like spinach, I also often toss asparagus into my scrambled eggs in the morning, as well as cut it up into my salads.
Source: Mayo Clinic

Eggs

Why They're Important: Aside from being an excellent source of protein, eggs are high in calcium and Vitamin D as well, both of which are needed for your baby to properly form bones.
Tips to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet: Add hard-boiled eggs to your tuna salad (obviously watching your intake of tuna during pregnancy), or bake a frittata on the weekend with your favorite veggies.
Source: LiveStrong

Broccoli

Why It's Important: Broccoli is surprisingly high in iron, which is needed in the first trimester to form red blood cells in your baby.
Tips to Incorporating It Into Your Diet: Try some broccoli slaw. Follow your favorite cole slaw recipe and simply sub broccoli, or get creative and make your own with cranberries and nuts.
Source: LiveStrong

Beans

Why They're Important: Beans are a great source of protein, which is needed for muscle growth and energy.
Tips to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet: Try taco night with beans instead of meat. Or toss some into your salad. Black bean burgers are also yummy!
Source: LiveStrong

Yogurt

Why It's Important: Yogurt is high in calcium and Vitamin D, and eating it ensures your body is getting enough, which prevents your baby from having to "steal" it from your bones.
Tips to Incorporate It Into Your Diet: Top a cup of yogurt with your favorite granola and some berries. Or make a smoothie. And you could always freeze vanilla yogurt mixed with chocolate chips for an alternative to ice cream.
Source: Mayo Clinic

Okra

Why It's Important: Okra is high in folic acid, which helps prevent birth defects.
Tips to Incorporating It Into Your Diet: Gumbo is a great way to eat your okra, but you can also lightly fry it with some flour and olive oil.
Source: University of Georgia

Chicken

Why It's Important: Chicken is high in iron, which creates red blood cells and helps your body get enough oxygen.
Chicken is far too versatile to suggest any rarely heard ideas for consuming it! But do note that it's best for pregnant women to eat organic, hormone-free meats during pregnancy.
Source: LiveStrong

Collard Green

Why They're Important: Collard greens are high in iron, and many pregnant women lack enough iron.
Tips to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet: Few things compare to some down-home collard greens, but you can also add them to your favorite fall soup recipe.
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Salmon

Why It's Important: Salmon is high in calcium and Vitamin D, and is one of the safer fish to eat while pregnant.
Tips to Incorporate It Into Your Diet: Add some cooked salmon to your pasta primavera, or toss some in your morning eggs.
Source: Mayo Clinic

Lean Beef

Why It's Important: Beef is a great source of iron, and as long as you don't eat it under cooked, beef is great for you and your unborn baby. Remember: grass-fed, organic, and hormone-free is the best choice for expecting moms!
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

My fear is that I wont get pregnant for ... like, 2 years+.

Serenity Star

The Serenity Star is amazing! It is the mini multi-tasker that will help you when you need it most...in the middle of the night. 

The Serenity Star is a electronic sleep and feeding system that combines helpful technology while giving you peace of mind so you can get you back to sleep!  Serenity Star records and displays when your baby was last fed and, if breastfeeding, from which side breast.

There are more features to the Star. The Serenity Star not only glows the perfect amount of light for a night light, but it glows as a room temperature indicator: red when it's too warm, blue when it's too cool and white when the room temperature is perfect.

The Star still does more!! It is also a sound machine offering two different sounds: white noise or the reassuring sound of a heartbeat.

Oh, and it displays the time for you too.

Whew! That is a lot! The simple star design should fit well with every nursery design and is small enough to be out of the way. (dimensions - 9 x 8.5 x 3.1 inches ; 1.3 pounds)

The Serenity Star is $88.15 and is made by the company aden + anais.

Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman

This book changed my life, lol. It changed my outlook on raising children, Parisian culture, and life. lol. It is well written and an easy read. It states the facts and backs it up with good information. If you get me to open my mouth about this book, it's really hard for me to stop. My husband really likes this book too. Please read it anyone and everyone for an educational read, fun read, and or for your future! :D

Yoga & Boxing

If you know me, I HATE any type of exercise or cardio. I do like to try :] to play sports for fun even though I'm horrible at them all. I hated Yoga [I took it for a summer semester really quick during a bad class in college], but I am willing to give it another chance. I want to be and feel more healthy. I dont want to gain weight or get thick working out, but I want to get slim and tight. lol. I'm 26 and I need to start. I always wanted to do Boxing so I'm signing up for that too. This is the action in me I guess. So this month I have started Yoga and Boxing - both twice a week before I start work at 3pm. I hope I learn and grow to really enjoy them. :]

Hello there! I guess I can just go ahead and say that summer is over. How fast did that go!?! 

I have things on my mind to share about this whole baby thing ;] but want to hold it in for now. No, nothing is new.

summer hiatus :] brb

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Best Organic Baby Food

by Swanky Babys Mom

 

Getting the most environmentally safe products is most likely the top of your list for your family, especially your baby.  When it comes to food, organic is the only thing some parents will give to their baby. Yes it is pricy, but knowing that your baby isn't ingesting growth hormones or pesticides is worth the price to many parents. 

lilsugar.com put out their list of the best organic baby foods out there and I thought I would share it with you.

Yummy Spoonfuls  - They are a fresh frozen line of baby food that

comes in 25 different flavors.

Earth's Best - has been making great organic baby food for over 25 years. The line starts with first solid foods and moves up to toddler food.

Happy Baby - includes ingredients like prebiotics and probiotics, vegan and sustainable DHA, choline for brain development, and whole grains.

Pomme Bebe - Fresh, organic meals made in small batches and flash-freezed, Pomme Bébé even offers classes on how to make your own baby food from its Newport Beach store.

Sprout - from cofounder and chef Tyler Florence, mixes taste with healthy ingredients.

Plum Organics - Offering fruit, veggie, yogurt, and grain blends for baby, Plum Organics squeeze packets are easily handheld by tots.

Ella's Kitchen -  Ella's Kitchen is big on flavor with no additives — not even water. 

 

http://swankybaby.net/2012/07/best-organic-baby-food.html