Mommy Talk / From Erin
Need to Spice Up Your Pregnancy Workouts? Try This Site!
January 24, 2011 by Erin
Just because my baby is now on the outside wreaking havoc in the world with her diaper blowouts doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten about you mamas whose buns are still baking! I loved my prenatal workouts—they gave me some sense of control... Continue reading...
Baby-Stepping Back Into Fitness
I was in the best shape of my life in the months leading up to my pregnancy . I had been working with a personal trainer and was almost a little addicted to workouts. It wasn’t out of the ordinary for me to do two classes back to back or to do a... Continue reading...
The Parental Learning Curve: Poop-o-Mania 2010
January 10, 2011 by Erin
I like to think I have a brain cell or two floating around in my head. But my daughter has proven that this may not be the case as she puts me through my first semester of Parenting School. My courses have included Living With No Sleep, Diapering for... Continue reading...
It’s Never Too Late to Set New Year’s Resolutions
I’m usually on top of New Year’s Resolutions, with detailed plans for what I want to accomplish in the year. This year, I only came up with one because Jenn wrote me an email asking for one for a New Year’s post she was working on.... Continue reading...
Entering the No-Cry Zone: Tips for Flying with a Baby
January 3, 2011 by Erin
I’ve never been afraid to fly. Sure, I’m always glad when the airplane touches down, and I’m not a huge fan of turbulence, but I’m not a nervous flier. Add a 4-and-a-half-month-old baby to the mix? Oh, I was terrified. My husband... Continue reading...
Breastfeeding the Bulge Off
December 27, 2010 by Erin
To hear most people tell it, breastfeeding is this magical weight-loss panacea. I’m trying to decide if I agree. I gained 35 pounds during my pregnancy. And I’m fully convinced I would have gained at least 40 had I gone to term. After Avery... Continue reading...
Multitasking Mania
December 13, 2010 by Erin
I love being a mom. And I was surprised to find that it came very naturally. Maybe it was the practice with the nephew and niece; maybe it was that we got practice for a week in the hospital with NICU nurses there during feeds and diaper changes. But... Continue reading...
Battle of the Baby Bulge
December 6, 2010 by Erin
When my daughter was born, she was a month premature. She weighed in at 5 pounds, 15 ounces, but it was obvious that she hadn’t had that extra month or so to gain any baby pudge. She was little. And skinny. And like most babies, she lost weight... Continue reading...
The Boob Tube: A Nursing No-no?
November 29, 2010 by Erin
Motherhood has a way of making you want to do the very best for your child. So when you fall short in any respect, it is so easy to beat yourself up. My mom-guilt started immediately after Avery was born. Despite doing everything “right,” she was... Continue reading...
I’m Thankful For…
As I gear up to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m trying to remember that it’s not just about the delicious pumpkin pie or the yummy stuffing. It’s about family and togetherness and giving thanks! Here are the top three things I’m giving... Continue reading...
