Although you rejoice every time you think about precious bundle of joy or toddler of happiness, you light up like a Christmas tree. Just as many other parents do as well. However, when was the last time you spontaneously made out like teenagers late for curfew?? That’s what happens when you have children. Many times intimacy takes a back seat to parenthood. Before these days there was the kitchen, living room, bathroom, front door, etc… Don’t get me wrong, after a long work day or a long stay at home day, your tired. For the record, a stay at home parent is working a full time and a half job. There is no clocking out, lol! Feedings, changings, baths, playtime, and all of those things are on repeat, the last thing you may think or expect is intimacy. Please know that it is very important to have those moments together. Parenting is a busy life, but spicy intimacy is necessary for a healthy balance. Here are a few tips to get you some……. Well you know what I mean

- If you have guest room, (not the child’s room), make it your hotel room during a baby nap time or bedtime. I say a guest room because many parents have baby or children cosleepers or share the room. That guest room will become your favorite room in the house. Make it fun, send a sexy text invite, a love letter on the nightstand, a mirror message to be received when it steams up.

- Try an item on the doorknob for children at walking and entering age. I had a professor tell me that he and his wife would put two little monkeys on the doorknob for when their three children would come to the door. If they saw the monkeys on the doorknob, they didn’t knock or enter because monkey business was going on. He said they come to door, see the monkeys and run off laughing! The kids are grown now and still find it funny. Try it, it will give you some personal time.

- Try playdates with friends or family to have a chance for some alone time.

- Hire a babysitter for date nights. Even if it’s only 3 times a month, you need it!

Although your a parent your still a person with needs and in a relationship that requires maintenance. Intimacy is not all about sex, the need for interaction from another adult leads to great stimulation! Begin the morning with consistent touching and a soft kiss or two, it will make for a better day! Happy loving!!

via Sensitive Skin – Eczema in Babies.

So I’m a stickler for great organic foods and products. I have asthma and allergies which are now well controlled by my vitamin C. I take daily vitamins, but that’s a whole different post. Anyway, my daughter ended up being effected by the the triad of asthma, allergies, and eczema. She got Cradle cap and eczema. Well thanks to Jessica Alba’s Honest line, her skin looks better everyday. I actually bathe her everyday, although I was told by the hospital to only do so three times a week. However, even with wipe downs she would break out. After the umbilical cord stump fell off, she was bathed daily by 4 weeks old. Her hair was also washed daily and her cradle cap is completely gone and she still has a full head of hair (if you need tips about that, I will write a blog post about it). I bathe her in Honest bubble bath and body wash and apply the healing balm to her skin. I add a few drops of olive oil to her water to prevent drying of the skin. If you would like to try it, she offers a sample packet and you just pay 4.95 for shipping and handling. Good luck!!

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{Tarah D}

via Low breastmilk supply.

Remember to stay hydrated, eat well, pump frequently, and drink the tea if necessary (get doctors permission first).

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via Newborn Schedule (are you laughing already??).

Well she was put down at 11 instead of 10pm. She cried until right before her next feeding time which was 2am. She would fall asleep for 5 minutes and wake back up. It was constant tug of war with bedtime.
Notes to self:
-Babies are smarter then us, they know their own schedules very well. They teach you what you need to know.
-Overstimulation can be caused by little things such as adult conversation.
-Last but not least, baby girl is neatly snuggled in by 10pm. Hopefully 830 in the coming weeks.
I guess I’m pretty lucky, she only wakes up to eat at 2:30am and then 6:30am. That makes me a happy mom, especially since she goes right back to sleep!
{Tarah D}

If you are breast feeding and your milk supply gets low… Have some oatmeal and start pumping. Especially right after a feeding for 2-5 minutes. Pump while nursing on the opposite breast. This will keep a constant flow and tell the
body to produce more. Milk is produced by the need but doesn’t always catch up quickly. This will help speed up the process. Also watch for things that can decrease milk supply such as peppermint tea. Just a few hints that worked for me
Good luck!!