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Open the Door, Close the Door

posted by Mama Hope | April 27th, 2009 in Baby Del

Here’s a cute video of Baby D playing peek a boo! I’m posting it as a bit of a metaphorical marker. At this point, we close the door on our old life, and open the door on a new one.

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New Videos! Baby Del Inside and Outside

posted by Mama Hope | March 25th, 2009 in Baby Del

Little D is getting to be quite the character! He started walking at 10 months and is quite accustomed to adventuring about. He’s now 15 months old! I captured these two videos of his wandering spirit and his absolute enthusiasm. It seems that he’s inherited both his mother’s spunk and sense of humor and his [...]

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Responding to The Case Against Breastfeeding

posted by Mama Hope | March 21st, 2009 in Attachment Parenting

Much debate and wagging of fingers is a brewing amongst mom bloggers about Hannah Rosin’s Atlantic piece “The Case Against Breastfeeding.”

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Is it Wrong to Openly Support Breastfeeding?

posted by Mama Hope | March 13th, 2009 in Attachment Parenting

I’ve been completely enjoying the commenting on a recent post at PhDInParenting entitled “When to Give Up on Breastfeeding.” In her post, PhD explains her dismay at a post she read where a mom named Colleen gave advice that moms should switch to formula if after two weeks breastfeeding isn’t working for them.
PhD concludes her [...]

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Immune-Boosting Baby Oatmeal Recipe

posted by Mama Hope | March 11th, 2009 in Healthy Recipes

Nearly all the ingredients in this baby oatmeal recipe pack some immune boosting power. It’s good to have some recipes on hand with good nutrients to give your baby or child’s immune system a boost, especially if you’re making independent choices regarding vaccination.

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Baby Del reads and does baby signs! We’ve always been big into reading, but with baby it seems that books are more about hinges than words! Read and sign with us as we attempt to get to the *end* of our book!

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KSCA to be Reintroduced — Help Make it Happen

posted by Mama Hope | February 20th, 2009 in Toxics

However, as we all know, childrens’ safety is a vital issue and the time for the KSCA is now. As citizens of a democratic society, our voice does speak loudly to members of Congress. Let’s spread the world and speak up to protect our children!

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The Kid Safe Chemicals Act — New Hope or Pipe Dream?

posted by Mama Hope | February 18th, 2009 in Toxics

The Kid Safe Chemicals Act (KSCA, H.R. 6100 and S.3040) may have little hope of passing. Yet the risks from toxic substances in children’s toys and baby care products continues. Can we protect our children from untested chemicals? Or will we allow forty years to pass before we follow Europe in regulating and protecting our children from chemical substances?

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Certain danger signs accompanying a child’s cold or fever can indicate the need for immediate medical attention. If you’re aware of these warning signs, you know when to worry and take action, and when you can sit tight and watchfully support your child’s immune system!

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When To Call the Doctor for a Cold or Fever

posted by Mama Hope | January 30th, 2009 in Natural Health

It’s a challenge to decide when to call the doctor during your child’s cold or fever. Here you’ll find information on why fevers are beneficial to the body, when a cold or fever becomes dangerous, and how long to let a fever work before calling the doctor.

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Happy 13th Month Birthday, Breastfed Baby D!

posted by Mama Hope | January 24th, 2009 in Attachment Parenting

Hurrah, we made it past the year mark in breastfeeding! Here’s a shout out in our honor: a delicious rant by blogger Lauredhel at Hoyden About Town, and some wise words by lactation consultant Diane Wiessinger.

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Sample Post-Natal Care Letter of Refusal

posted by Mama Hope | January 1st, 2009 in Natural Childbirth

For mothers preferring a natural birth, there is much research to be done, not only regarding the birth but also natural post-natal care of the new little life that emerges. Standard post-natal care of newborns in most hospitals includes immunizations and routine procedures such as eye ointment and Vitamin K shots. If you’re like me, [...]

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