I am testing to see if I can figure out how to but a video on here. And once I figure it out, prepare yourselves!
If this has worked it is Harper enjoying icecream for our friend Ambers birthday. It was such a fun night!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Friday, December 16, 2011
I did something crafty
Over all I really don't like doing crafts. But I saw this on Pintrest and I have LOTS of extra posis hanging around that I needed to put to use. I have a baby shower that I am going to tomorrow, so I'll gift it away! I am also very proud that I was able to craft something up!
And yes, I agree that the blottle looks funny, but the instructions told me to have one there, and I bought it and have nothing better to do with it. Atleast she is having a boy!
And guess what is AWESOME? Frozen cloth diaper picture with snow on them. I am really just obsessed with clothes line picture.
And seriously? How sweet is this? (don't mind Jareds sleeping attire)
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And yes, I agree that the blottle looks funny, but the instructions told me to have one there, and I bought it and have nothing better to do with it. Atleast she is having a boy!
And guess what is AWESOME? Frozen cloth diaper picture with snow on them. I am really just obsessed with clothes line picture.
And seriously? How sweet is this? (don't mind Jareds sleeping attire)
You know you want one!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Damn Due Dates Anyway
This article explained my confusion about due dates, which I have always thought pointless in the first place. It also answered some questions, I didn't even realized I had. & I am really just putting it on my blog so I know where it is for future reference.
But...if you want to read it I think it's very informative!
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Diaps
Before getting pregnant, and for the most part of my pregnancy, I wasn't quite sure what I needed to know and be educated on to have a baby. It took me a long time to figure out where I stood and what I wanted as far as giving birth, medications, and nutrition for my baby. Needless to say I had, and still have, a lot of catching up to do. But there a few things I did know I wanted to do from the very beginning. Most of them are definitely not as important as what I should have been focusing on. But I did. And for some reason I want to blog about them..
1. I didn't want to use a pacifier! No reason really. I just think all babies are much more cute without them. In this I have failed largely. Not only does she use a pacifier, but she uses the ugly ones like they use at the hospitals! (After writing that I grabbed a MAM brand paci with a cute clover on it, and she took it!) She really only uses them to go to sleep (except when other people are around her, but that's a whole other story) so I've somewhat forgiven myself.
2. Nursing. I was pretty adamant about this from the beginning. And this was probably the one thing I did educate myself on early on. I never thought about using formula. And I was prepared to purchase from a Milk Bank or a Donor. Whatever it would take to get my baby breast milk. But we ended up being lucky in that department.
No picture for his one, sorry. Though I honest and truly want a really nice picture of us nursing, just for our records. So if you know anyone with a nice camera...
3. Names. This was really all I ever thought about. I had stipulations...I didn't want it to be a boys name. (i struggled with that) And I wanted people to be able to spell, and pronounce it. I think I followed these rules very well for her name. But most people don't agree that Harper is a girls name. Say what you will, but I have yet to meet, or even hear of a male named Harper.
I was in Barnes & Noble a few days ago, and I could resist..
FOURTH. & the reason I am posting this. Cloth Diapering. I have no good reason for wanting to use cloth either. I am in no way a 'green' individual. But I knew I at least wanted to try them out to see if I could survive them. Though I don't have any problems with disposable diapers, for me personally, using cloth makes me feel like I am doing at least something right and good.(let's face it, unless forced by the government (which we might) i am never going to own an electric car, or have solar panels) But if nothing else it's a great "food storage" type item to have.
As of right now I am succeeding in cloth. We started Friday morning, and haven't used 1 disposable yet. I am very happy about it!
Like with anything, you get the best deal when you buy in bulk. Luckily a friend loaned me 4 to begin with. So I was able to try them out before I made an official decision. Harper took a while to grow into them, so we didn't start using them until she was 3 months old. We LOVED them! and got our order last Tuesday!!
There are a lot of brands out there. Because I was familiar with the Bumgenius brand loaned to me, that's what I stuck with. I ordered 12, so total I have 16. For us they last 2 days before I need to do laundry. We still have a few to get us through the 3rd day while they are being laundered. Its recommended that you don't go more than 2 days with out washing any way, so it's about perfect.
The first 4 would Velcro together. I decided to go with snaps for my large purchase. The Velcro is easier, and less bulky, but after washing them only a few times I noticed the quality of the Velcro wasn't the same. A replacement kit for the Velcro is recommended, but I know myself well enough to know that I don't want to do that. So snaps it is! They are also 1 sized diapers, so they will last her till potty training time. (I hope)
Here are some of the Cloth.. I have a really cute light pink one that I had to exchange for a new one. so it's not in the picture. FYI, I love the colors! But if I purchase more I think I will stick with the lighter colors, like white, or the really pale ones that probably look like white it this picture. They are kinda grey.
Hanging them to dry..and sun bleach.. ps, why has no one told me the miracle of the sun on laundry?
To store the dirty diaps in I got 2 water resistant bags, that also keep out any yucky smells. 1 for at home, and 1 for the diaper bag when we are out and about. & BTW they work great, even when we are out. It makes my diaper bag more full, but I don't mind.
Here we have laundry detergent, a spray bottle, and a spray gun.
Its recommended to use detergent that doesn't have any brighteners, enzymes, fragrances, or dyes, using this will ultimately be better for babies bum, and help the diaper last longer. So instead of searching every store for the brands they recommend that I had never heard of, I just got the manufactures stuff. I really like it! I think I will use it for all my baby laundry when my other stuff is gone.
The spray bottle is some formula to keep the diaps from smelling like ammonia. I probably wouldn't have gotten this if not for my practice run of cloth. I did notice a weird smell coming from them. I assume its an ammonia type smell. Don't know for sure. But since using it they smell fine. But that stuff will go quick. I am glad the online store has free shipping.
The spray gun I think would be wonderful in any home that has young children. I haven't used it yet, but it hooks up to the toilet, and it has different pressures, 1-10, and you spray off poop into the loo. So it illuminates dunking, and rinsing in the toilet, or a hose. I've been with a few kids that have had accidents, and I sure wish I had one of these at the time!
I also got some flush able liner for when her #2 is more solid. Then I can just throw them into the toilet and be done with it! How nice is that?!
Velcro...
Snap...
We love the cloth at our house!
FYE
1. I didn't want to use a pacifier! No reason really. I just think all babies are much more cute without them. In this I have failed largely. Not only does she use a pacifier, but she uses the ugly ones like they use at the hospitals! (After writing that I grabbed a MAM brand paci with a cute clover on it, and she took it!) She really only uses them to go to sleep (except when other people are around her, but that's a whole other story) so I've somewhat forgiven myself.
2. Nursing. I was pretty adamant about this from the beginning. And this was probably the one thing I did educate myself on early on. I never thought about using formula. And I was prepared to purchase from a Milk Bank or a Donor. Whatever it would take to get my baby breast milk. But we ended up being lucky in that department.
No picture for his one, sorry. Though I honest and truly want a really nice picture of us nursing, just for our records. So if you know anyone with a nice camera...
3. Names. This was really all I ever thought about. I had stipulations...I didn't want it to be a boys name. (i struggled with that) And I wanted people to be able to spell, and pronounce it. I think I followed these rules very well for her name. But most people don't agree that Harper is a girls name. Say what you will, but I have yet to meet, or even hear of a male named Harper.
I was in Barnes & Noble a few days ago, and I could resist..
FOURTH. & the reason I am posting this. Cloth Diapering. I have no good reason for wanting to use cloth either. I am in no way a 'green' individual. But I knew I at least wanted to try them out to see if I could survive them. Though I don't have any problems with disposable diapers, for me personally, using cloth makes me feel like I am doing at least something right and good.(let's face it, unless forced by the government (which we might) i am never going to own an electric car, or have solar panels) But if nothing else it's a great "food storage" type item to have.
As of right now I am succeeding in cloth. We started Friday morning, and haven't used 1 disposable yet. I am very happy about it!
Like with anything, you get the best deal when you buy in bulk. Luckily a friend loaned me 4 to begin with. So I was able to try them out before I made an official decision. Harper took a while to grow into them, so we didn't start using them until she was 3 months old. We LOVED them! and got our order last Tuesday!!
There are a lot of brands out there. Because I was familiar with the Bumgenius brand loaned to me, that's what I stuck with. I ordered 12, so total I have 16. For us they last 2 days before I need to do laundry. We still have a few to get us through the 3rd day while they are being laundered. Its recommended that you don't go more than 2 days with out washing any way, so it's about perfect.
The first 4 would Velcro together. I decided to go with snaps for my large purchase. The Velcro is easier, and less bulky, but after washing them only a few times I noticed the quality of the Velcro wasn't the same. A replacement kit for the Velcro is recommended, but I know myself well enough to know that I don't want to do that. So snaps it is! They are also 1 sized diapers, so they will last her till potty training time. (I hope)
Here are some of the Cloth.. I have a really cute light pink one that I had to exchange for a new one. so it's not in the picture. FYI, I love the colors! But if I purchase more I think I will stick with the lighter colors, like white, or the really pale ones that probably look like white it this picture. They are kinda grey.
Hanging them to dry..and sun bleach.. ps, why has no one told me the miracle of the sun on laundry?
To store the dirty diaps in I got 2 water resistant bags, that also keep out any yucky smells. 1 for at home, and 1 for the diaper bag when we are out and about. & BTW they work great, even when we are out. It makes my diaper bag more full, but I don't mind.
Here we have laundry detergent, a spray bottle, and a spray gun.
Its recommended to use detergent that doesn't have any brighteners, enzymes, fragrances, or dyes, using this will ultimately be better for babies bum, and help the diaper last longer. So instead of searching every store for the brands they recommend that I had never heard of, I just got the manufactures stuff. I really like it! I think I will use it for all my baby laundry when my other stuff is gone.
The spray bottle is some formula to keep the diaps from smelling like ammonia. I probably wouldn't have gotten this if not for my practice run of cloth. I did notice a weird smell coming from them. I assume its an ammonia type smell. Don't know for sure. But since using it they smell fine. But that stuff will go quick. I am glad the online store has free shipping.
The spray gun I think would be wonderful in any home that has young children. I haven't used it yet, but it hooks up to the toilet, and it has different pressures, 1-10, and you spray off poop into the loo. So it illuminates dunking, and rinsing in the toilet, or a hose. I've been with a few kids that have had accidents, and I sure wish I had one of these at the time!
I also got some flush able liner for when her #2 is more solid. Then I can just throw them into the toilet and be done with it! How nice is that?!
Velcro...
Snap...
We love the cloth at our house!
FYE
Saturday, August 6, 2011
We've had some fun the past few weeks, & I have a few pictures I want to share. Our ok camera broke, so now all of our pictures are taken with our horrible camera, & we aren't good photographers to begin with. Needless to say, I am aware that the quality of these pictures aren't great, but the people in them are really cool!
This day started out with the intent on taking the dogs to a dog park. We have neglected them a lot lately. Long story short...the car is too small, one dog is too big, two dogs are too many, & stroller then wouldn't fit, though it is a nessecity with the two dogs.
So the dogs are still neglected, and just the humans went on a picnic.
Jared was thrilled at the time...
Earlier in the week we visited our wonderful Santaquin neighbors, & played with cousin Catelyn
Then we ventured north to play with Papa, and meet some awesome second cousins!!
Baby Jane Lovely & Baby Harper Lynne
Soren, Bree (i think) and I can't remember the other one, Harper, Papa, Jane, & Eliza!
My awesome camera died before the good pictures, and no one has sent me copies (you know who you are...)
This week Harper has learned that when I put something on top of her she can grab it and stick it in her mouth. I am so proud, you have no idea. I'm serious. I absolutely love the teeny mile stones she accomplishes. They are huge to me!
I have gotten comfortable leaving Sergeant alone with her. Pretty much he doesn't seem to care, and just sulks in on the corner of the bed. So I left the room for a second, and when I came back this was going on. I don't know if he is becoming protective, or if he was preparing to eat her.
And we went to Neola.... notice her trademark lower lip
We swam nakie in the hot tub
Cousin Carter joined (who'd think we were related? check out that tan!!)
Tonight we were hanging out with the Bountiful Smith-lets. While Harper and I were kissing them good night they asked to hold her one last time. (they are the best and sweetest cousins ever) They begged to have her sleep with them. Maybe in a few years kid-os! But Harper obviously enjoyed all the love they were giving her!
(I can't figure out how to turn this picture, but i liked it so its being posted)
Easton, Wyatt, Harper, Hayley
and there you have it!
This day started out with the intent on taking the dogs to a dog park. We have neglected them a lot lately. Long story short...the car is too small, one dog is too big, two dogs are too many, & stroller then wouldn't fit, though it is a nessecity with the two dogs.
So the dogs are still neglected, and just the humans went on a picnic.
Jared was thrilled at the time...
Earlier in the week we visited our wonderful Santaquin neighbors, & played with cousin Catelyn
Then we ventured north to play with Papa, and meet some awesome second cousins!!
Baby Jane Lovely & Baby Harper Lynne
Soren, Bree (i think) and I can't remember the other one, Harper, Papa, Jane, & Eliza!
My awesome camera died before the good pictures, and no one has sent me copies (you know who you are...)
This week Harper has learned that when I put something on top of her she can grab it and stick it in her mouth. I am so proud, you have no idea. I'm serious. I absolutely love the teeny mile stones she accomplishes. They are huge to me!
I have gotten comfortable leaving Sergeant alone with her. Pretty much he doesn't seem to care, and just sulks in on the corner of the bed. So I left the room for a second, and when I came back this was going on. I don't know if he is becoming protective, or if he was preparing to eat her.
And we went to Neola.... notice her trademark lower lip
We swam nakie in the hot tub
Cousin Carter joined (who'd think we were related? check out that tan!!)
Tonight we were hanging out with the Bountiful Smith-lets. While Harper and I were kissing them good night they asked to hold her one last time. (they are the best and sweetest cousins ever) They begged to have her sleep with them. Maybe in a few years kid-os! But Harper obviously enjoyed all the love they were giving her!
(I can't figure out how to turn this picture, but i liked it so its being posted)
Easton, Wyatt, Harper, Hayley
and there you have it!
Monday, July 25, 2011
just venting
This evening I did a quick trip to the Mall. I have a few gift cards, and no clothes that fit me, so I thought I would check out some stores. Since I was planning on trying on clothes, and I was by myself I decided that the best way to go about this trip was putting some miles on the stroller and pushing Harper around. That's why I have a stroller right? I'm not the only one that goes to a mall with a stroller am I?
Anyway, Harper was poopy, and my bladder was full, so I decided to try out the "Family Bathroom" inside of Nordrums that I have always been curious about first. It was wonderful. On my way out of the hallway where the bathroom is located and Nordstrums shopping area, we passed a group of 5 or 6 ladies. One of whom said, "people should really learn to use slings!" If this was directed towards me or not I don't know. But within a 2 minute time frame I experienced a large variety of emotions.
First I was irate. Who does this lady think she is making a comment like that? I contemplated turning around and catching up with her and defending my case in a very rude way. Of course I didn't do that and just kept walking. I did however turn my head and glare just in case she was looking at me. Unfortunately for me she wasn't. Fortunately for her she wasn't...I have practiced this glare may times.
Some good seconds had passed and now I was processing what she had said a little differently. I felt very self conscious. I did a quick venture to the over priced Baby section, turned around, and when back to my car and headed home. On my way out of the parking lot I probably saw 3 or 4 different moms with strollers. I am, and was, so angry at myself for letting someone make me feel like I was hanging out with my baby the wrong way.
This was the first time, known to me at least, that someone was looking at me as a mother in a negative way. I really hated it. I realize it is just over someones stupid opinion, and either they don't have kids, or they were being a dumb, selfish mom and left her kids elsewhere because she couldn't handle taking care of them herself! (Take that Nordstums shopping lady!)
Maybe she wasn't directing it towards me. But I heard it, I was not using a sling, and I took it personal. So to the lady who I over heard bite me! And the next time I see you I am "accidentally" going to give you a flat tire with my awesome stroller!
And that's all. I feel better. Even though I still don't have any clothes that fit. I will go again tomorrow...
Anyway, Harper was poopy, and my bladder was full, so I decided to try out the "Family Bathroom" inside of Nordrums that I have always been curious about first. It was wonderful. On my way out of the hallway where the bathroom is located and Nordstrums shopping area, we passed a group of 5 or 6 ladies. One of whom said, "people should really learn to use slings!" If this was directed towards me or not I don't know. But within a 2 minute time frame I experienced a large variety of emotions.
First I was irate. Who does this lady think she is making a comment like that? I contemplated turning around and catching up with her and defending my case in a very rude way. Of course I didn't do that and just kept walking. I did however turn my head and glare just in case she was looking at me. Unfortunately for me she wasn't. Fortunately for her she wasn't...I have practiced this glare may times.
Some good seconds had passed and now I was processing what she had said a little differently. I felt very self conscious. I did a quick venture to the over priced Baby section, turned around, and when back to my car and headed home. On my way out of the parking lot I probably saw 3 or 4 different moms with strollers. I am, and was, so angry at myself for letting someone make me feel like I was hanging out with my baby the wrong way.
This was the first time, known to me at least, that someone was looking at me as a mother in a negative way. I really hated it. I realize it is just over someones stupid opinion, and either they don't have kids, or they were being a dumb, selfish mom and left her kids elsewhere because she couldn't handle taking care of them herself! (Take that Nordstums shopping lady!)
Maybe she wasn't directing it towards me. But I heard it, I was not using a sling, and I took it personal. So to the lady who I over heard bite me! And the next time I see you I am "accidentally" going to give you a flat tire with my awesome stroller!
And that's all. I feel better. Even though I still don't have any clothes that fit. I will go again tomorrow...
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Harper at 3 months old
When I look back everything seems so long ago. So much has happened, and Harper has grown so much. But at the same time I think, WOW! Three months already! Most of the time I still feel like I should still be pregnant. And where did my bony baby go?
She has definitely gotten some chub on her now. When I weigh my self, then hold her and weigh us together she weighs just over 11 pounds now. She has graduated in to 0-3 month sized clothes. Some newborn sizes still fit her though, and I am trying to get my wear out of them. I learned really quickly that although clothes this small are really cute and fun, clothes are over-rated. She has so many cute outfits, I get her dressed everyday, and we just hang out at the house. A few cute outfits are great! But mostly she loves to be nakey.
Harper is always the most happy in the mornings, and early after noon. Its hard to get anything done, because I just love to sit around and play with her. Then later I can't get anything done because she is mostly unhappy if I'm not snuggling her. It's great. I've noticed a pattern of ornery-ness between the hours of 6-9 pm. & it can last up to 2 hours. But its never anything unbearable, I am just sad that she is so sad. Jared made a comment awhile ago to someone saying, "she is always crying". I thought that was the weirdest thing for him to say, because over all she is very happy and pleasant. Then I realized that he gets home from work around 7 or 8 pm most nights, then it made sense.
We've been so lucky with her sleeping habits. She usually it passed out by 10 pm and doesn't wake up for the day until 9 am. She wakes up to eat every 3-5 hours, but goes right back to sleep the second she's hooked up.
She has grabbed a few of her toys a couple times, but I am pretty sure it was an accident. We are working on it. But she loves her little play place that her aunt gave her, with little hangy toys on it. And when they play music she gets really excited, and does fun leg exercises.
She hasn't rolled over yet. I don't put her on her tummy as much as I should though. She really hates it. Or she decides it's not worth it and goes to sleep. So I usually avoid tummy time.
I notice that I have nick named her teeny, tiny, or little, for the time being. I think it's because every time someone sees her that's what they say.
She smiles, and coos all the time! It is my very favorite. The coos get the dogs really excited, and they come sniff her, and see what she's so excited about. I'm really impressed with how good the dogs are with her. Sergeant I think is mostly jealous, so her is of sulking a lot. Sage likes to lick her all the time though, but I can't complain if that's the very worst thing they do.
Harper loves being in the bath.. but not the pool. Probably the water temperature? Or maybe the fact that she isn't naked in the pool? But she could be in the bath all day long!!
From the time I found out I was pregnant I was determined to use cloth diapers. I stole some from my very generous friend so that I could try them out first before I spent the $ on a something I might hate using. It took her awhile to be big enough for them, so I didn't start right away. In fact I just started yesterday. So for the passed two days it's been nothing but cloth, for the most part. I only borrowed 4, and they don't last me through the whole day. But so far I love them! They work great! And I got these fun little flush able liners that you put in them to catch the #2 so the clean up is that much easier. Her #2 is obviously not a solid yet, but they still help a lot. I am going to be making a purchase soon.
She has definitely gotten some chub on her now. When I weigh my self, then hold her and weigh us together she weighs just over 11 pounds now. She has graduated in to 0-3 month sized clothes. Some newborn sizes still fit her though, and I am trying to get my wear out of them. I learned really quickly that although clothes this small are really cute and fun, clothes are over-rated. She has so many cute outfits, I get her dressed everyday, and we just hang out at the house. A few cute outfits are great! But mostly she loves to be nakey.
Harper is always the most happy in the mornings, and early after noon. Its hard to get anything done, because I just love to sit around and play with her. Then later I can't get anything done because she is mostly unhappy if I'm not snuggling her. It's great. I've noticed a pattern of ornery-ness between the hours of 6-9 pm. & it can last up to 2 hours. But its never anything unbearable, I am just sad that she is so sad. Jared made a comment awhile ago to someone saying, "she is always crying". I thought that was the weirdest thing for him to say, because over all she is very happy and pleasant. Then I realized that he gets home from work around 7 or 8 pm most nights, then it made sense.
We've been so lucky with her sleeping habits. She usually it passed out by 10 pm and doesn't wake up for the day until 9 am. She wakes up to eat every 3-5 hours, but goes right back to sleep the second she's hooked up.
She has grabbed a few of her toys a couple times, but I am pretty sure it was an accident. We are working on it. But she loves her little play place that her aunt gave her, with little hangy toys on it. And when they play music she gets really excited, and does fun leg exercises.
She hasn't rolled over yet. I don't put her on her tummy as much as I should though. She really hates it. Or she decides it's not worth it and goes to sleep. So I usually avoid tummy time.
I notice that I have nick named her teeny, tiny, or little, for the time being. I think it's because every time someone sees her that's what they say.
She smiles, and coos all the time! It is my very favorite. The coos get the dogs really excited, and they come sniff her, and see what she's so excited about. I'm really impressed with how good the dogs are with her. Sergeant I think is mostly jealous, so her is of sulking a lot. Sage likes to lick her all the time though, but I can't complain if that's the very worst thing they do.
Harper loves being in the bath.. but not the pool. Probably the water temperature? Or maybe the fact that she isn't naked in the pool? But she could be in the bath all day long!!
From the time I found out I was pregnant I was determined to use cloth diapers. I stole some from my very generous friend so that I could try them out first before I spent the $ on a something I might hate using. It took her awhile to be big enough for them, so I didn't start right away. In fact I just started yesterday. So for the passed two days it's been nothing but cloth, for the most part. I only borrowed 4, and they don't last me through the whole day. But so far I love them! They work great! And I got these fun little flush able liners that you put in them to catch the #2 so the clean up is that much easier. Her #2 is obviously not a solid yet, but they still help a lot. I am going to be making a purchase soon.
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