tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85567473877922422882024-02-21T05:13:37.369-08:00Our LifeKarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-83253655928900251492011-05-04T11:16:00.000-07:002011-05-04T11:16:52.391-07:00Lots of Goodies!Wow, check out this giveaway. I sure do hope I win this. It would make my YEAR if I did.<br />
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<a href="http://laurawinslowphotography.com/blog/2011/04/28/laura-winslow-photography-presents-mamas-rock-giveaway-2011-over-6500-to-one-winner/%20">Mamas Rock Giveaway</a>Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-55764321639719502672011-02-10T09:36:00.000-08:002011-02-10T09:36:00.785-08:00Day 9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyIxrDZUGfL66GBcrnMgbwJTVtKgddEdQWZuDnAB9USA1Wd7_0tV2HchuQmt7Cb8a6apHvfhJxA8q4rPV_Kr8Ls2Lu5H9ZibmX7XP2CXYUGpOjnHBGcNdaUrJcxRqBiydEjHGm9PT7s0/s1600/IMG_0244%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aleksia doing so well in Cheer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brooklyn almost walking.</td></tr>
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1. Disneyland<br />
2. Organize my office<br />
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That's my goals for this month.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-73953629414512001552011-02-08T16:32:00.000-08:002011-02-09T21:43:04.986-08:00Day 7Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you...<br />
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Well, I really don't have a favorite but I did take this still quiz to find out which superhero I am...<br />
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Your results:<br />
<b>You are <span style="font-size: x-large;">Supergirl</span></b><br />
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<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="68" /></td><td> 68%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Superman</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="60" /></td><td> 60%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Wonder Woman</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="58" /></td><td> 58%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Green Lantern</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="55" /></td><td> 55%</td></tr>
<tr><td>The Flash</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="50" /></td><td> 50%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Iron Man</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="50" /></td><td> 50%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Spider-Man</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="45" /></td><td> 45%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Robin</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="45" /></td><td> 45%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Catwoman</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="40" /></td><td> 40%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Batman</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="25" /></td><td> 25%</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hulk</td>
<td><hr align="LEFT" noshade="" size="4" width="20" /></td><td> 20%</td></tr>
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Lean, muscular and feminine. <br />
Honest and a defender of the innocent.<br />
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Click here to take the Superhero Personality Quiz</a>Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-38615417983272249972011-02-06T18:20:00.000-08:002011-02-09T21:42:42.421-08:00Day 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/JMH1981/New%20York/b67daf23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to...<br />
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PROCRASTINATION!!! That is all.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-17757408071589495932011-02-04T09:17:00.000-08:002011-02-09T21:42:42.422-08:00Day 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A picture of me as a child...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSolBLe-_p0drPlY2O86v2EAXSvNTGRPBuxZh9U1T0RiKeQJ29SyhAkfNRj7bwwpov3r5Rs8Cruhm7Otw1ddcjsHBhPJcIGdGljqRzkHA0pd2vL8BcozTpSt6IVlb63yQSnLLnNZueCk/s1600/KaHansen+1986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSolBLe-_p0drPlY2O86v2EAXSvNTGRPBuxZh9U1T0RiKeQJ29SyhAkfNRj7bwwpov3r5Rs8Cruhm7Otw1ddcjsHBhPJcIGdGljqRzkHA0pd2vL8BcozTpSt6IVlb63yQSnLLnNZueCk/s320/KaHansen+1986.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Well it's pretty self explanatory. No reason why I chose it. I wanted Our Life, but of course that was already taken so I knew adding my daughters name in there it would be available.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-52326157110136426472011-02-02T13:28:00.000-08:002011-02-09T21:42:42.422-08:00Day 1<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>1. I like PINK.<br />
2. The ocean terrifies me (lakes too), I will only go in to my knees, but I LOVE the beach.<br />
3. I can eat tacos anytime, anywhere.<br />
4. I like to pretend I'm crafty, ok, I am sort of crafty.<br />
5. I really HATE getting ready.<br />
6. I don't for shoes and never got into them and see no point in spending over $50 on a pair.<br />
7. I spend WAY to much money on clothes for my girls.<br />
8. I have a bow addiction for my daughters.<br />
9. I cloth diaper my daughter, Brooklyn, and have a strange addiction to buying them.<br />
10. I LOVE going out to dinner.<br />
11. I HATE dancing and clubs.<br />
12. I LIKE beer.<br />
13. I always shop around for the BEST deal.<br />
14. I went to school for medical assisting and hope to one day work in the medical field.<br />
15. I secretly want to be a midwife.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-44303355261759978762011-02-01T22:45:00.000-08:002011-02-01T22:46:48.795-08:0030 Days of Blogging.Man I have not blogged in forever. I really do want to get better about this, so I am going to try this little exersice I saw on a friend of mines <a href="http://carlystrickland.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.<a href="http://carlystrickland.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
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Its called 30 days of blogging. Should be fun.<br />
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Here are the 30 days of blogging topics:<br />
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Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself<br />
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name<br />
Day 03- A picture of you as a child<br />
Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have<br />
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to<br />
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why<br />
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you<br />
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why<br />
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days<br />
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad<br />
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends<br />
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one<br />
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently<br />
Day 14- A picture of you and your family<br />
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play<br />
Day 16- Another picture of yourself<br />
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why<br />
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have<br />
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them<br />
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future<br />
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy<br />
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else<br />
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot<br />
Day 24- A letter to your parents<br />
Day 25- What I would find in your bag<br />
Day 26- What you think about your friends<br />
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge<br />
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?<br />
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned<br />
Day 30- Your favorite song.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-78897103635235029752010-12-15T01:17:00.000-08:002010-12-15T01:17:23.100-08:00Wordless Wednesday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxq1HPVPEF2lXwSYx7Qdps73PVbZhSnw8h1Lu5ge1W82eVCyuLTSk18__6ldl4wzQXThkdgqSHULZmNot2YkI69-quNyU1qTTokoUL3XZKKUi0ZJwKzmdwrfTbj1s6hC7BsCZTCSd5SU/s1600/webIMG_4389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxq1HPVPEF2lXwSYx7Qdps73PVbZhSnw8h1Lu5ge1W82eVCyuLTSk18__6ldl4wzQXThkdgqSHULZmNot2YkI69-quNyU1qTTokoUL3XZKKUi0ZJwKzmdwrfTbj1s6hC7BsCZTCSd5SU/s320/webIMG_4389.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><br />
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In 2007, our first year as a family with a child we used this picture on our card...<br />
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In 2008 we used this picture on our Shutterfly <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/flat-photo-cards">Photo Cards</a>...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous little family.</td></tr>
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In 2009, our last year with just ONE kid we used this photo...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well, I guess you can say there are two kiddos here, for I am 6 months pregnant in this picture.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>In 2010, I am super excited, for I now have TWO beautiful girls. I would show you what this year's card is going to look like but I don't want to ruin the surprise, so you are all just going to have to wait.<br />
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I think this year I am going to go with one of these...A <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/flat-stationery-cards">flat stationary card</a> by Shutterfly. I really like the idea of the card being a bit thicker. I just can't wait.<br />
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So family and friends stay tuned for this year's gorgeous card by <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly</a>.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-29242443167923678912010-11-20T10:11:00.000-08:002010-11-20T10:11:30.417-08:00Christmas CardsI can't wait to order my Christmas cards this year and send them out, I love sending out and receiving cards. Last year I used <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly</a> and I was really impressed. I hope to use them again this year. I loved how fast they were and the quality was great.<br />
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Check them out for they always have great deals.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-7458507186656299402010-10-19T11:21:00.000-07:002010-10-19T11:21:24.247-07:00The winner is...The winner of the <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/main/">Baby Bond</a> Nursing Sash is...<br />
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<i>The winner has been notified via email and has 48 hours to claim their prize.</i>Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-34464165134397591792010-10-18T11:41:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:43:19.481-07:00Brooklyn On The Move6 Months old.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brooklyn 5 1/2 months old.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">I came across <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/main/">BabyBond</a> nursing sashes and instantly fell in love with their unique idea. Why cover the baby up? I was so excited when Baby Bond agreed to let me review one of their nursing "covers". I couldn't wait to get mine in the mail to try it out. Their mission statement says it all...</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 15px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">BabyBond™ </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span">nursing accessories cover mom, not her baby. Mom is able to maintain her modesty. Baby remains uncovered benefiting from the infinite opportunity to make eye contact, interact, and communicate. After all, dining is social.</span></b></span> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Let me give you a little peek at what a <a href="http://twitter.com/BabyBond">BabyBond</a> looks like and then I will go over my favorite features!<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="http://babybondnursing.com/original"><img alt="Original" src="http://babybondnursing.com/wp-content/themes/babybondstringtheory/images/product1.png" /></a> <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/flex"><img alt="Flex" src="http://babybondnursing.com/wp-content/themes/babybondstringtheory/images/product2.png" /></a> <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/couture"><img alt="Couture" src="http://babybondnursing.com/wp-content/themes/babybondstringtheory/images/product3.png" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="http://babybondnursing.com/main/">BabyBond</a> comes in a few varieties, but they all work the same way. The only things that changes are burp cloth, fabric options and one is adjustable and can be used two ways. I love that the <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/main/">BabyBond</a> works like a nursing top, one piece of fabric goes up and one goes down. This action creates an opening for your baby to eat through. Your shirt you have on keeps your sides covered and the <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/main/">BabyBond</a> keeps the rest of you covered. Baby can eat and not have a blanket over his/her head!<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I decided to go ahead and get the <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/couture/">BabyBond Couture</a>. I like the versatility this one had to offer. It was both a nursing cover and a belly band, it could be used to nurse from the top or the bottom of your shirt. Plus its adjustable; great for right after you have the baby and have all that extra baby weight and when you loose the weight after a few months. </span> <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/couture/">The Couture</a> comes in Espresso(dark brown), Hudson(black), Riviera(turquoise), Classic(navy) and Barcelona(charcoal).</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">All three of these sell for $35.00! I think it is great that you have so many choices and all for the same price. </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">It is very easy to put on and also really easy to use. I was worried that they wouldn't work well on my larger chest but there was no issue at all. I also love how it looks like a peice of your own clothing. It really looks like you are just cradling your child and nursing at all.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Here I am using the Baby Bond nursing my 4 1/2 month old.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"> This is seriously one of the best inventions for nursing Moms. You don't have to have your modesty compromised, but you don't have to stash your baby under a blanket anymore! I also love that they come with a little pouch to store them in and the fabric they are made out of is SO soft. They are 100% cotton and machine washable.<br />
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Want one...You can get your own BabyBond <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/main/">here</a>. </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">FOR MY READERS - Use coupon code "ALEKSIA" for 25% off <b>valid until 9/30</b>. What a great deal!</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
Or you can WIN IT! One lucky Our Life reader will get the chance to win a <a href="http://babybondnursing.com/original/">BabyBond Original</a> Turquoise size 2.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
To enter you must do <span style="color: red;">TWO</span> things for the mandatory entry. You <span style="color: red;">MUST</span> tell me which one you would want if you win <span style="color: red;">AND</span> you <span style="color: red;">MUST</span> follow <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/BabyBond/274987485226?ref=ts">BabyBond on Facebook</a>. You have to do both of these things for your first entry to count! Please leave me your email address as well!</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Extra Entries!!</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><i>Leave a separate comment for each entry please!</i></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
1. Follow my blog</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">2. Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/BabyBond">Baby Bond on Twitter</a> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">3. Follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/khmom2007">Twitter</a> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">4. Tweet this giveaway daily for one extra entry per day. Make sure you come back here every day and leave a comment and your tweet link! Use this tweet:<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">WIN a Baby Bond @khmom2007 #giveaway @babybond ends 10/15 - </span><b style="color: #741b47;">http://tinyurl.com/26xkp63</b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">5. Post as your Facebook status (one per day). Make sure you come back here every day and leave a comment and your status link! Use this status:</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Win a Baby Bond over on Our Life Blog! Ends 10/15 - </span><b style="color: #741b47;">http://tinyurl.com/26xkp63</b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">6. Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link (3 entries)</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">BONUS</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">7. Like my Photography site on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/BabyBond/274987485226?ref=search&v=wall#%21/pages/Lathrop-CA/Karrie-Hansen-Photography/76995736380?ref=sgm">Facebook</a> (2 entries)<br />
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<b>This giveaway will end October 15th at midnight</b>. Open to bloggers worldwide. The winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified by email and a posting on this blog! As always, they will have 48 hours to respond before I pick a new winner! Thanks guys and good luck!<br />
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A HUGE thank you to Baby Bond for this fabulous review and giveaway opportunity!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Disclaimer: I received a free product to review. I was not paid to write this review and all opinions are my own</i>.</span> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 15px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc33cc;"></span></b></span>Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com84tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-11250832788243860462010-09-17T22:18:00.000-07:002010-09-27T01:06:35.827-07:00Tummy Bug and 5 Months.My sweet baby girl, Brooklyn, just got over her first tummy bug. It's so sad when they are so sick. This is all new to me too, Aleksia's first time ever getting sick she was 3 years old. I am glad she is doing better today, cause the last 2 days she was not a happy camper.<br />
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Also, tonight is the first night Brooklyn is sleeping in her crib (in her room). Up until now she has been in the bassinet in our room. This is such a bittersweet moment, but I know she is ready. She was getting harder to put down at night in the cradle cause of it being so small. She has been napping in her crib for awhile now, so she is used to it and sleep really well in there actually. I guess mommy has just been putting it off. Wah, my baby is getting too big, too fast. She is 5 months old today. Aleksia was 4 months when we moved her out of the bassinet and into her own room in a crib. I don't know why I waited longer with Brooklyn, I guess I just want to baby her as long as I can.<br />
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Even though she has been sick she loves her sister to pieces and will always laugh at her.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been breastfeeding my 2nd daughter for 4 months, 3 weeks and 1 day. I absolutely love it. Now this was not the case in the beginning. I wanted so badly to quit many times for many different reasons. I am so glad that I endured and stuck with it. The look on my daughters face while she is nursing, just makes my day. The way she smiles while drinking and the cute little sounds she makes are the best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tough times only lasted a a few weeks and now that they are over with, they don't seem so bad anymore. The first week I was new to breastfeeding (didn't get to BF my 1st daughter) so the learning curve and demand was a bit hard, not to mention all the postpartum hormones. She did however latch on quite easily, whereas Aleksia did not. It was just really tough, so I thought. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Week two my nipples were VERY sore, one of them was really bad, cracked and bleeding. It was the most excruciating pain when she latched on. I tried many creams, ointments, treatments and even pumped that one side to get it to heal. Nothing seemed to work. But, I kept going. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Week three I developed thrush (common breastfeeding yeast infection in the nipple). Now I thought my nipples hurt before with them being so raw, add thrush to the mix and...OUCH! Thrush makes latching feel like tiny glass shards. It was awful. My Dr. told me to use an over the counter yeast cream and on I continued.</div><br />
Week four. Due to the bad nipple on my right side my milk was not emptying properly and I developed a clogged milk duct. This sorta feel like a bruise on your breast. It felt rock hard and due to the engorgement it was very painful. I tried to unclog it myself but apparently I was not sucessful. Over night, it seemed, I developed Mastitis (common infection caused by a clogged milk duct). I woke up with a 103 degree fever, chills, fatigue, headache and completely dizzy. Called the Dr. and, over the phone, he called in a prescription for antibiotics. All felt well after a few days on them.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Week five, still recovering from Mastitis (10 day antibiotic course), I developed thrush again. Antibiotics like to do that to you. This time I did not go the cream/prescription route and instead researched some homeopathic remedies. I found a solution called Gentain Violet (can be found at Walgreens) that was known to work wonders on thrush. I decided to finish up the antibiotics and then start the 3 day GV application. It was a bit weird at first painting my nipple bright purple (hence the violet in the name) but in the end it WORKED. My daughter looked a bit funny too with her purple mouth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not only did the GV get rid of the thrush, like magic, it cleared up the one cracked nipple. I truly mean 'like magic' the day after I went to feed her and NO PAIN whatsoever. I was ecstatic. I finally was able to enjoy feeding my sweet little girl. The purple went away after a few days and all was like new again.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am writing this to hopefully help those struggling through the same problems and contemplating giving up as I did. It truly DOES get better. I was told this as well but did not believe them at all, it seemed like it just kept getting worse. I am a believer now. I just absolutely LOVE breastfeeding now and am a huge advocate. So please, if you are wanting to give up for one reason or another, just keep telling yourself, "It does get better", because it really does.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Feeding my daughter brings me such joy now. Not to mention it helped me loose all my baby weight plus some. The snuggles and bonding are great too. Plus in the middle of the night feeds I just lay down and nurse her and I can fall back asleep. I <3 breastfeeding!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also go <a href="http://thebabystoreplus.blogspot.com/search/label/Breastfeeding">HERE</a> to win a <span style="font-weight: bold;"> Medela Breast Care Gift Set and a $20 Baby Store Plus Gift Card</span>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-20822147379377979292010-09-04T23:28:00.000-07:002010-09-27T01:11:38.773-07:00Brooklyn LaughingThis little girl just make me smile. I love her so much. She was laughing at nothing. Aleksia and Richard were playing a high five game and she was just totally cracking up. Hilarious.<br /><object style="background-image: url("http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/_jOMhlc8phs/hqdefault.jpg");" height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_jOMhlc8phs?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_jOMhlc8phs?fs=1&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344" width="425"></embed></object>Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-26885995775576159002010-09-04T23:05:00.000-07:002010-09-27T01:10:12.867-07:00Win a Medela PISA!<a href="http://thebabystoreplus.blogspot.com/">The Baby Store Plus</a> has a great <a href="http://thebabystoreplus.blogspot.com/2010/09/win-medela-pump-in-style-double-breast.html">giveaway for a medela breastpump</a> going on right now.<br />
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<a href="http://thebabystoreplus.blogspot.com/2010/08/breastfeeding-is-best-for-all-babies.html" target="_blank"><img alt="the Baby Store PLUS September Breastfeeding Celebration" border="0" src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac220/babystoreplus/BreastfeedingButton-1-1-1.png" width="175" /></a> <a href="http://www.shop.thebabystoreplus.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="the Baby Store Blog" border="0" height="200" src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac220/babystoreplus/tbsp_button_01.png" width="175" /></a>Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-28092499503320534032010-08-31T21:18:00.000-07:002010-09-27T01:14:38.884-07:00Super slacker.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.deskpicture.com/DPs/Nature/PartlyCloudy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.deskpicture.com/DPs/Nature/PartlyCloudy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have been a huge slacker lately. I have just been in an awful funk that has taken me forever to come out of. I believe things are starting to look up though. I am starting to see the sunshine. I am hoping I can get back into the swing of things on here. I have a bunch of stuff planned. I have two reviews that I am currently working on and another fun giveaway.<br />
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Yay, for better moods. Now if only this stupid fly would stop bugging me.Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09886144657693300036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8556747387792242288.post-24056370419408650212010-07-17T22:18:00.000-07:002010-09-27T01:11:38.773-07:003 Months OldMy little princess, Brooklyn, is 3 months old today. She is such a good baby. She is so smiley and talkative. She is a great sleeper and great nurser. She is getting so big. We are still exclusively breastfeeding and cloth diapering 99% of the time now. She is doing great with both. She went swimming for the first time today. She just chilled in her little floaty thing. She cried for maybe a second and then was all good. Will post pictures soon.<br />
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<b>By the end of </b><b>month <span style="color: #f1c232;">two</span></b><b> a baby typically:</b><br />
<ul><li>Smiles - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Tracks objects with his eyes - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Makes noises other than crying - <b>check</b></li>
<li>May repeat vowel noises, such as "ah" or "ooh" - <b>check</b></li>
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<span class="drop-cap">B</span><b>y the end of </b><b>month <b style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">three</span></b></b><b> a baby typically:</b><br />
<ul><li>Raises head and chest when put on tummy - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Lifts head up 45 degrees - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Kicks and straightens legs when on back - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Open and shuts hands - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Pushes down with legs when placed on a hard surface - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Reaches for dangling objects - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Grasps and shakes hand toys - <b>not quite but she still has time, hehe</b></li>
<li>Tracks moving objects - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Begins to imitate sounds - <b>not quite</b></li>
<li>Recognizes familiar objects and people, even at a distance - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Begins to develop a social smile - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Begins to develop hand-eye coordination - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Brings both hands together - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Interested in circular and spiral patterns - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Kicks legs energetically - <b>check</b></li>
<li>Holds head up with control - <b>check</b></li>
</ul>Looks like she is right on track. She has also trying to roll and has laughed a few times. <br />
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<b>Her eat/sleep schedule:</b><br />
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Eats - 6/7am then goes right back to sleep.<br />
Up for the day - 10am<br />
Naps - 12pm - 1pm <br />
Eats - 1pm<br />
Naps - 2pm - 4:30pm<br />
Eats - 4:30pm<br />
Naps - 6pm - 7pm<br />
Bed time - 10pm<br />
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Aleksia just loves her little sister and is already asking for a brother. Oh my! <br />
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