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I'm the mother of 2 beautiful children, and an army wife. I love music, cooking, baking, and chocolate!

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Issues to consider in choosing where to birth your baby: 4 of 13
There are many things to take into consideration when it comes to the ideal environment in which to birth your child. Most times, when someone thinks about having a baby, they automatically envision a scenario that has been firmly planted in our minds since we knew what having a baby was.... the pregnant woman, telling the fa... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Married life: How alone time can benefit your relationship: 12 of 30
Being apart from my husband for a while always makes me miss him. It gives me the chance to step and back look at 'the big picture' of us, instead of focusing on the everday small things. It also allows me to look at things more objectively; for instance, if we have an argument, then being alone for a while helps me to sort o... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture What to consider when buying dining room furniture: 5 of 12
The main things I took into consideration when buying my dinette set were affordability, functionality, and design. I only had so much money to spend on a set, so I looked at price range first to narrow down my choices. Then I looked at size and seating of each set. I have a small dining area so I couldn't go with something t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood A guide to the complex emotions of a first-time mother-to-be: 7 of 13
Becoming a mother for the first time is such a roller coaster ride of emotions. There is so much to think about. You are facing the fact that your life will never be the same, your role in this world is going to change. There were many times I remember wondering if I was going to be an o.k. mom, if I would know what to do if ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Assembling a first aid kit for babies: 12 of 19
A baby first aid kit is a necessity once baby arrives. In this day and age, you can go out and buy one at the store, or you can customize your own. Things that I found essential in building my own where as follows...-A digital thermometer-Bandages-Antibiotic cream-Hydro-cortisone cream-Sterile gauze-Infant pain reliever/fever... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Parents share what makes them cry: 10 of 15
My daughter will be one in a little over a month. Even though I've stayed home with her, instead of working tiring hours away from home, time has still gone by.I'm aching for time to stop, so I can hold onto her being a baby just a little longer. I'm having a hard time remembering just what it felt like in those early days af... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The path toward acceptance when a pregnancy takes you by surprise: 40 of 57
My husband and I had been engaged for six months. We knew we both wanted children, but we didn't expect it to happen so soon, so when I told him I was a week late, he said "well, if you are, then you are." I have to say, I think he handled it better than I did. When I went to the doctor's office and it was confirmed, I felt n... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Cures for sore nipples from breastfeeding: 3 of 4
Sore nipples are the main complaint of newly nursing mothers and can put a huge damper on establishing or even furthering a breastfeeding relationship with your baby. Here are some things I have learned from nursing my daughter (now 10 months old, and still nursing!). Please note that it's always best to consult medical perso... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Preparing your family to move to a new home: 24 of 31
Being a military wife, I have to face the fact that moving is a part of life now. During our first military move, it was quite stressful to say the least. I had never moved out of state before and I really didn't have any idea about the area we were going to. The internet was my saving grace as I was able to read about the ar... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Knowing the sex of your baby in advance: 24 of 28
While pregnant with my first child, I first told my husband that I didn't want to find out the gender in advance. I felt it would make it more special if we left is as a surprise. Of course, my husband had me talked into it by the time we went for the all revealing ultrasound. I probably would've guessed it anyways, as it see... More..