I was 39 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I wasn’t sure if I would be able to tell what labor looked like and all those things many new moms wonder about. But then I woke up one sunny Thursday morning in August, went to the bathroom and noticed my mucous plug came out … Continue reading
Hi everyone. I have been quiet for a while – mainly because we lost power for almost a week thanks to hurricane Sandy which hit Jersey City on Monday evening last week. The winds picked up in the afternoon and a little after 9pm hubby and I found ourselves sitting in the darkness. Sure, we … Continue reading
To some people, lovely stories about homebirths do not seem all that awesome because they make them think of the reasons why they couldn’t or can’t have one. For some it may be pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, or other life-threatening conditions. Some women opt for a cesarean after a previous c-section, when carrying twins, … Continue reading
You asked for it, so here you go. (FYI, all this happened about a year ago, in the summer of 2011). I don’t even know where to begin – basically, it is a horrible car seat. I would like to slap myself for ever falling for the bells and whistles of the swivel/dock feature Orbit … Continue reading
My baby turned two almost a month ago. How is this possible? And while I was drowning in memories of his birth and my pregnant belly it suddenly hit me that I had no idea where my pregnant belly pictures were! I started a frantic search through my laptop and my external drive but couldn’t … Continue reading
So I am in the process of my birth doula certification through DONA International. Thanks to my amazing friend Laura I was able to find my first two clients, and eventually I found even the third one so it looks like I may get certified by the end of the year. Woo-hoo! I have done … Continue reading
Hi everyone, I’m back. Our European adventure had some dramatic ending when I spent 5 night in the hospital with my son, but thank goodness he got better and we were able to fly back home to daddy. Of course, it is my luck that I was attacked by some awful cold and felt the … Continue reading
This is Crete, Greece, the most southern point of Europe, a Mediterranean gem… Our evenings Our surroundings
Hi everyone. I’ve been quiet for a while and now I’m back. Here’s a little photo post showing a few images from our recent trip to Prague, which I adore. I love going back to my country, particularly to its capital which is gorgeous and super romantic. We stayed in a boutique Hotel Neruda – a charming … Continue reading
My son is potty trained. It took a week and he was 1-1/2. We often get lots of wows for it. After the initial shock and confirmation of his age, they usually ask me how I did it and how to handle outings. So then I start explaining and take out our travel potty and demonstrate how it … Continue reading
Bamboola Baby 