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the newbie: Balancing Work and Home

posted in: Advice, Parenting, The Newbie, Tips and Tricks, Voices
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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The Newbie: Judging Other Parents

posted in: Advice, Featured, Parenting, The Newbie, Tips and Tricks, Voices
December 9, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Your sympathy on the constant-anxiety issue was invaluable—thank you! I’m breathing deeply and relaxing a bit more each day, though I think I’ll always be slightly worried about Baby June (though I’ll probably eventually stop calling her that… maybe). This week I went to a mommy gathering where it was quickly very clear that everyone had the same stance on … read more

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The Newbie: Will the Anxiety Fade?

posted in: Advice, Parenting, The Newbie, Tips and Tricks, Voices
December 2, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Your holiday advice will be well taken this season. Thank you! I’ve been thinking about something that’s been a running undercurrent in my emotional state ever since I found out I was pregnant: Anxiety. It’s not like I’m tearing my hair out with nerves, but there’s definitely a low-level worry buzz going on with me pretty much all the time … read more

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The Newbie: Holiday Popularity

posted in: Advice, Featured, Parenting, The Newbie, Tips and Tricks, Voices
November 23, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Thank you for the distribution-of-duties advice. I’m taking it all to heart, trying to both relax about it and create some structure. It’s our first Thanksgiving with a baby and we’ve never been more popular! Between Dave’s family and my family, we’re going to be running around to three different houses this year… and then comes Christmas. For some reason I … read more

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The Newbie: Bless This Mess

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November 11, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Thanks for the thoughtful advice about possibly supplementing June’s feedings with formula—we’re still considering it, as I sit here writing and pumping! I’ve been thinking lately about how I grew up in a very tidy house with organized closets that was always freshly vacuumed. My mom worked full-time as a high school biology teacher, then came home and cooked dinner … read more

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The Newbie: The Right Formula

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November 4, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

Thanks for the fun playtime suggestions—hugely helpful! When June was first born, I shared my breastfeeding troubles here and you all weighed in very kindly. I’m happy to report that breastfeeding got MUCH easier (and less painful) and June is happily gaining and growing! But, while breastfeeding is no longer a huge struggle, it is—I have to say—kind of a … read more

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The Newbie: Milestones

posted in: Featured, Maternity, Parenting, Tips and Tricks, Voices
October 7, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

        The trip to Austin was awesome! June was so great—she slept on the plane with just a feeding and one diaper change each time. Super easy! Even security wasn’t hard, though they did do the milk inspection on the way back. No biggie. Thanks for all of the advice and encouragement for traveling with a new … read more

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The Sling Scoop and the Mother to Mother Campaign: An Interview with Kathryn Wiley

posted in: Featured, Maternity, Parenting, Voices
October 4, 2011
by zulily

We’re happy to have Kathryn Wiley, owner of Rockin’ Baby slings (on zulily today!) and founder of Mother to Mother, an initiative set up with the purpose to give a sling to a Mother in Haiti for each purchased in the U.S. Kathyrn has joined us to share the story of how Mother to Mother came to be and how it’s … read more

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The Newbie: Baby Travel!

posted in: Advice, Featured, Maternity, Parenting, Voices
September 30, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

The Me Time advice was great, and I’ll be able to start putting some of your suggestions into practice soon. June’s Grandma wants to babysit one evening weekly, and that’s a fantastic start for now! Very soon, we’re taking June on her first plane ride. Thanks to your advice over the summer about traveling with a newborn, I’m heading to … read more

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the newbie: Beautiful Baby Moments

posted in: Advice, Featured, Maternity, Parenting, Tips and Tricks, Voices
September 11, 2011
by Melissa Walker, who can be found blogging at http://www.melissacwalker.com

I love the handsfree suggestions for how to get work done while caring for June —babywearing, swing, handing her to Daddy… all great ideas. Thank you! I also realized that while this blog is an amazing space to ask you expert parents all my questions, I’ve been sharing a lot of woes and not too many happy things! So I … read more

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