Fear. It's been a year since I found out I was expecting our 3rd baby. We tried, cried, and prayed for this baby for y.e.a.r.s. Each time a friend would get pregnant while we were trying to conceive I would feel joy for them, but not as much as the sadness I felt for myself. Believe me when I say ...
Archives for February 2013
Product Review: Medela Pump In Style
When you're a mom you get to try out all sorts of gadgets and products. When you're a nursing mom you get to try out even more! I really love trying new products, who doesn't love new things, right? I had this idea that I was going to nurse my baby and we wouldn't need a pump, bottles, formula, ...
The Boy Turns Five and a Half
This past Saturday our family celebrated something special. Even though we didn't celebrate in the way we normally do, because we were busy cleaning and taking care of household things we were still celebrating. The celebration was marking 5 and a half years of what we call "The Carben1 Comedy ...
School Days: Magnets On an Oil Drip Pan
This sweet boy is independently practicing his 3 letter words. We use a large oil drip pan from Wal-Mart or an auto supply store (about $10) to attach our kid magnets to. I like this way better than getting scratches on the fridge. The magnets nicely fit in a tote when not in use, and the oil ...