Posts by GracesMama

It could indicate a food sensitivity. Dairy is the most common one. Green, watery stools can also indicate a hindmilk/foremilk imbalance. My 8 month old had a few days of green, mucusy stools and I couldn't figure out what was...

DD #1 was a crappy napper. She too would only nap for 15 - 45 minutes a couple times a day. As she got older, it slowly got better. Sometimes I was able to nurse her back and she'd sleep another 45 minutes or so. By the time she...

My 8 month old DD is pretty clingy right now too. I think it has to do with her teething because a few months ago, when she cut her first 2 teeth, she acted the same way for a few weeks. I have the Ergo carrier and I'm able to get...

Oh, I'm so sorry. We've all been there. When DD #2 was 4 months old, I layed her in the co-sleeper which was right near our couch so DH and I could cuddle. All of a sudden, I heard this loud thump and a cry. DH had forgotten a kep...

I'm wondering if she's teething. With my first daughter, we always new when a tooth was coming because her sleep was totally disrupted. Just when I thought I was going to lose my mind from lack of sleep, it would get better. Then a few...

We wouldn't have survived our first without reading The Happiest Baby on the Block. I highly recommend it. Like others, I also recommend babywearing. You will love the Moby. I'm wondering about forceful let down and possibly a...

What is your favorite toy for a 12 month old (nothing electronic please)?

Thank you everyone. It's so nice to know that I'm not alone. I appreciate all your suggestions and support.

I so, so want to practice GD, but I feel like a failure lately. I just get so frustrated with 3 year old DD and before I know it I'm so angry that I'm yelling, making threats, bribing, etc. Last week, I was so mad at her I resorted to...

I don't understand why it's a problem to tell your child they can't do something if they do ____ (fill in the blank) Today, we were at the beach and DD was being a pain. I told her that if she wanted to go to the beach again that...