by lcbaker | Nov 16, 2011 | Elimination Communication
This past weekend, while my mother-in-law was in town, I got our room ready for the baby. This is a big accomplishment on so many levels. First, you have to realize that between our bedroom and the guest room, I’m pretty sure there were boxes I hadn’t...
by lcbaker | Nov 14, 2011 | Elimination Communication
The topic for our DiaperFreeBaby meeting this month is EC’ing through transitions. Transitions are a big deal in our house. They’re hard for any kid, but they’re especially hard for my daughter. When she was born, this was hard for me to adjust to....
by lcbaker | Nov 10, 2011 | Breastfeeding, Featured
Recently I’ve had several conversations with moms of newborns that made me think how little any of us realize what it’s actually like to breastfeed a newborn. I think this is true whether you’ve had a baby before or not. Forgetting what it’s...
by lcbaker | Nov 8, 2011 | Natural Parenting
Welcome to the November Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids in the Kitchen This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how kids get involved in...
by lcbaker | Nov 7, 2011 | Green Living
As promised, here are the results of my no-sew DIY costumes. I was pretty pleased with the results! My daughter, of course, LOVED it. “This is my most beautiful, beautiful dress!” she said. And she wore it all week, of course. She’d still be wearing...