Through the last 20 months or so, my diaper bag / “to go gear” for Anneliese has gone through many incarnations. There was the newborn phase I wrote about before, the next phase which included all of the same things plus “entertainment”… a few toys or books, then later things like bibs and snacks were… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Elimination Communication
Anneliese–18 months, 19 months and POTTYING
I missed Anneliese’s 18 month post. Then I was going to write it late, but kept being late with the late post, until it was really TOO late…too close to 19. So I waited. But now I’m a day late with this one too. Oh well. Toward the middle and end of January, Anneliese started… Continue Reading
17 Months and Growing So Fast
I’m so lucky to have spent another month with this beautiful little lady. I can’t believe I get to help her and support her as she grows, and watch her become the person she was meant to be. What a fantastic job to have!!! Anneliese has grown to be pretty flexible in her schedule.… Continue Reading
16+ Months of Anneliese
My little girl is 16 months old (well, and like 8 days, because I’m behind on this…) and she could not be more awesome. She’s been surprising me every day with new words and signs, adorable mannerisms and even spontaneous hugs and kisses. This past month has been incredible for my girl. Words, Words, Words… Continue Reading
5:56pm Anneliese’s First Anniversary of her Birth Day
12 months ago was the hardest day of my life. And the most rewarding. In the first moment I held you in my arms and looked into your eyes, my heart swelled in my throat and I felt a different kind of love than what I ever knew was possible. I still feel this love… Continue Reading
8 Months Old!
Anneliese turned 8 months old yesterday. Sometimes, life as an 8-month-old is tough. Last month, I mentioned that she was trying to crawl. She would reach as faaaaaar as she could with her hands, leaning forward from a sitting position, and twist one leg so that she could get up on one knee… but the… Continue Reading
Elimination Communication / Infant Pottying and Baby Signs – 7 months Update
About 6 weeks ago, I wrote about our start to Elimination Communication. Since then, we had a little break because I was focusing more on sleep stuff, then decided to pick it back up. There are no hard and fast rules to EC. You can be as laid-back or as committed as you want. I’m… Continue Reading
7 Months, Part 1 – Sleep Stuff
Last month, I wrote that teething was disrupting Anneliese’s sleep, and it really made for some awful nights. Napping was rough as well, because her room didn’t get dark enough with the sun-blocking curtains. So I bought the No Cry Sleep Solution on Kindle and read it, and covered Anneliese’s window with lots and lots… Continue Reading
A week in Instagrams
I haven’t been on the computer much, but I always have my phone with me, which is a huge help in making me feel connected to other adults even if I don’t see another soul besides Anneliese all day. Between facebook, twitter, and now Instagram, I really feel like part of a larger community, and… Continue Reading
Happy Half-Birthday, my Sweet Girl!
Today, Anneliese turned 6 months old. The last month has been an explosion of development. Last month, she was just beginning to figure out how to use her hands more precisely. This month, she’s a pro at it. Everything is going into her mouth. She loves exploring different textures. Anneliese is now rolling fluidly in… Continue Reading
Elimination Communication / Infant Pottying–Our Start
Anneliese peed in her potty three times today. Three! What??? WHY? She’s a BABY! You may or may not have noticed, but I briefly mentioned a while ago that I was interested in trying elimination communication with Anneliese. Basically, it’s the idea that if you notice signs that your baby needs to pee or poo,… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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