Sophia is 1 month old!

 

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 Smoosh

Our new life is getting into the swing of things.  It's already been a month, and already I can't imagine my life without my little smoosh. (yes, we call her Smoosh, because she is so darn smooshy)....is that a word?  Here are a few tid bits on what's been going on and such:

• I was less than pleased with the vitamin d drops that were prescribed by our pediatrician.  I sent Zach to fill the prescription and when I read that there is CORN OIL in them.....well, lets just say I WILL not be putting it into my precious babies body.  Luckily, I found a great vitamin d drop by Carlsons from The Vitamin Shoppe.  You can also find it online.  There is pure coconut oil in it instead of genetically modified mazola corn oil.

• I LOVE my hemp nursing pads that I found at the diaper shop downtown Oly.  They are so soft and big enough for my overflow :)
• Nipple cream SAVED me, and I mean saved me.  My sista bought me the most amazing nipple cream from Radiance, downtown Oly.  It's made with virgin olive oil, beeswax, shea butter and calendula flower--pure bliss for those sore nips.
• Baby swings give me a break and are so worth it
• Our nursing times are priceless--when Sophia wakes up and we spend time nursing/snuggling, talking about life.....well nothing is more special to me.
• Midwifery care makes a huge difference during pregnancy, labor and postpartum ... it is individualized. I have their cell numbers and can call anytime, and trust me I have. Carolee came to our home to check on us......that's how healthcare should be!
• My baby girl is the blessing of a lifetime!