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the newbie: Bathtime is Not Fun

posted in: Advice, Featured, Maternity, Parenting, The Newbie, Tips and Tricks, Voices
February 17, 2012
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

I remember loving the bath as a kid. Rubber duckie, squirting seal, mermaid dolls and warm bubbles… delightful. I’m sure my memories are from age three or later, but for some reason I imagined that all little ones like the bath. Not baby June. When we registered for baby things, I didn’t pay much attention to toys, except for the … read more

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the newbie: The Right Formula

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February 10, 2012
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

My goal with breastfeeding was to make it to six months, and I’ve met it! If you’ve been reading this blog since my early struggles, you know that’s no small feat. Yay! But now… I’m kind of ready to get some help in this whole “source of sustenance” role. While I’ll continue to nurse June daily, I’d like to give … read more

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the newbie: Naptime…or Not

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February 3, 2012
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

The solid food advice was great—thank you! Our doctor has advised us to blend up some of what we’re eating so she can try everything (except honey). I’m excited—we start tonight! But at this doctor’s visit, something else came up: Naps. I mentioned that June was only taking two very brief naps a day (20-30 minutes). The doctor gasped. “Babies … read more

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the newbie: Let’s Eat!

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January 27, 2012
by zulily

Next week, June will be six months old! I can hardly believe it. One thing I’m really excited about is: Solid Food. Of course, it’s not truly “solid” — more like mush (so why do they call it “solid”?). Anyway, we’re about to get the talk from the doctor’s office about how to start her out on this culinary path. … read more

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the newbie: For Brand New Moms (and Beyoncé)

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January 20, 2012
by zulily

        I feel like I had a team of design experts helping solve the toy clutter problem last week–thanks for your great ideas! This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about Beyoncé. Okay, I know that sounds crazy, but it’s her first week as a mom, and no matter how much help she and Jay-Z have with … read more

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the newbie: The Baby Stuff Invasion

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January 13, 2012
by zulily

        June is nearing six months old now, and she loves to roll around on the floor from toy to toy, pushing her bright yellow bee to make him sing and rattling her plastic keys to watch their googly eyes spin. We’ve even got a play center she can sit it, ready to go as soon as … read more

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the newbie: Comments From Strangers

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January 6, 2012
by zulily

        Thank you for the AMAZING pumping advice—I have a dozen things to try and I just know one will work for me. These responses are a goldmine! Now, as you know if you read this blog regularly, I’m always asking for input. So it’s not like I’m anti-advice or anything–quite the opposite. But I’ve noticed lately … read more

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the newbie: Questions About Pumping

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December 30, 2011
by zulily

We’ve talked about breastfeeding here before (in the beginning when I was having a terrible time, you guys were so incredibly supportive—thank you!). Now, things are going smoothly in that department, but I’ve got a new challenge: Pumping. Because we have a part-time babysitter during the week, I’m leaving bottles for June and using up a freezer supply of pumped … read more

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the newbie: Family Holiday Traditions

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December 23, 2011
by zulily

It never ceases to amaze me how thoughtful your comments on this blog are—thank you for the thoughts on balancing work and home. At the height of the holidays, I’m scrambling around the house (my husband made latkes, I decorated the tree and hung June’s new stocking from Grandma). She’s too little to comprehend the seasonal delights, but that doesn’t … read more

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the newbie: Balancing Work and Home

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December 19, 2011
by zulily

I loved your comments on the parental judgment that goes on for all of us—thank you! It’s so nice to know that we’re in this together. This was my first week with a part-time babysitter, and I’m going through a roller coaster of emotions! First, I am so happy to have found a very warm and professional sitter who truly … read more

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