Why? Because now that Herbert has two months left and he is getting ready to send things home...I have realized NO ONE except for my Aunt Marie and members of my church have sent my husband ANYTHING. My husband has been gone for 5 months and has missed many important holidays including the birth of his second daughter. It's time for me to make ( Read more... )

Car Seat Safety

Hi Jennifer,
Even though your baby may weigh over 20 pounds, don't be tempted to turn her car seat around to face forward. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies remain in rear-facing car seats until they weigh at least 20 pounds and are at least one year of age. If your child is in a front-facing car seat during an ( Read more... )

My cell phone has died completely...I will alert everyone when I get a new one...so if I don't answer or reply to text msgs that's why. :(

KayLee loves to imitate you at this stage and might mirror your movements as you brush your hair or teeth. Toys that represent adult objects, such as a play telephone or tool set, will be among her favorites right now. Mimicking is an important way for your baby to learn.

KayLee is getting close to taking her first steps and may lift one foot off ( Read more... )

Week 37 Baby Tip
Hot Water Dangers

Hi Jennifer,
Hot tap water causes nearly one-fourth of all scald burns among children and is associated with more fatalities and hospitalizations than other hot liquid burns. Hot water burns usually happen in the bathroom, and tend to be more severe and cover a larger portion of the body than other liquid burns. A ( Read more... )

Week 39 Baby Tip
Lead Poisoning

Hi Jennifer,
According to the National Safe Kids Coalition, an estimated 1.7 million children, age five and under, have lead levels in their blood high enough to affect their intelligence and development. The most common cause of lead poisoning among children is the ingestion of dust from deteriorating lead-based paint ( Read more... )

Just thought I'd make my LJ "Friends Only" since it can be very private and since it's time to clean off the friends who don't use LJ or I don't have contact with anymore. Comment with a reason why I should keep you on my friends list. I've cleared my friends list and will add your name as you comment.

Thanks everyone! :)

I don't feel hungry but boy is my tummy growling. I guess this is a sign...KayLee needs to eat. Time for one my pregnancy fav's...PIZZA!

While I have definitely been feeling KayLee move around...yesterday I felt my very first hard kick. Herbert and I were driving home back to NC from Richmond and around 1pm or so I got a swift kick. It was amazing!!!!!!!!

Okay so I don't think I am being totally emotional here...but I find when I listen to certain songs they pluck at my emotions (be it good or bad).

What in the world would I do without music!? I LOVE it!