Author Archives: kaybay416

2 Months Old!

Posted on April 24, 2015 by kaybay416

Here are some pictures from early April when Rowan turned 2 months old:

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Landmark day for both boys!

Posted on April 24, 2015 by kaybay416

Today, Rowan drank 2 ounces of my milk from a bottle!  This is a giant relief to me since I go back to work on Monday.  He was reluctant to drink from a bottle previously, but Daddy worked his magic, … Continue reading →

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Rowan’s Birth

Posted on April 23, 2015 by kaybay416

        On a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon, February 1st, I started early labor.  I felt so excited that Rowan was on his way, and I felt fairly ready.  I began breathing through contractions using the hypnobirthing method I … Continue reading →

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Trip to Sulphur

Posted on April 23, 2015 by kaybay416

This weekend, we went on our first trip as a family since Rowan’s birth.  The boys and I had a lovely Saturday wandering around the Chickasaw National Recreation Area while Daddy played in a chess tournament in Davis.  Forest likes … Continue reading →

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Potty Learning

Posted on April 23, 2015 by kaybay416

Forest started actively potty training in early April 2015, and it’s been a whirlwind of activity since then.  It started out very promising.  Forest’s occupational therapist, Sonja, recommended that we start with tangible rewards.  We opted for candy and a … Continue reading →

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Supplements to help with postpartum anxiety

Posted on March 3, 2015 by kaybay416

Here is what I’m currently taking to try to fend off the postpartum anxiety that has appeared within the past few days: Rainbow Light prenatal vitamins –very high quality (read “expensive”) food-based vitamins that you take 3X a day with … Continue reading →

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Things Forest says

Posted on March 3, 2015 by kaybay416

2/13/15:  “When I drink this juice, I breathe light into the house.”  (said with a beatific smile on his face after drinking grape juice cocktail) 2/14/15:  “I am going to make a flavorful cupcake!”  (working in his play kitchen) 3/3/15:  … Continue reading →

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“Like List”

Posted on March 2, 2015 by kaybay416

Forest said that he wants to start a “liking list.” He started dictating a long record of everything he likes in a long, stream-of-consciousness list. fig bars, gluten-free bars, Cliff bars, snacks, dairy milk, dairy cheese, bread, gum, broccoli, tempeh, … Continue reading →

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