babies
GeekMom’s Mean Thoughts
I have three kids of my own, and although I love them all dearly, they do have their moments. My first baby had trouble sleeping. He had allergies and acid reflux, which we didn’t get diagnosed until he was 15 months old, because the pediatrician kept telling us he’d grow out of it. “Stop breastfeeding him and he’ll sleep through the night.” “Take away the pacif...
Kindergarten GeekBoy Made Up A New Word
Here is something my kindergartener said to me recently. It made me laugh, so I wanted to share it. GeekBoy: “Mommy, do you know how I could tell the baby was awake?” GeekMom: “How did you know, Punkin?” GeekBoy: “I heard her through the baby ther-monitor.”...
Briefly: Life is all about poop (if you’re a mom)
It may come as a shock for new mothers, the way life starts to revolve around poop. From Day One, a baby’s health is measured in part by the poops he produces. And it doesn’t stop when you bring the baby home… No, that’s just the beginning. Some hospitals send mothers home with log sheets, to make it easier for parents to keep track of all the diaper action. Not only do the...
