tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49867533426894882632024-03-19T02:27:37.972-05:00Let's talk babiesBabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-2942779790240002482007-11-09T16:36:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:03:08.962-05:00New Address<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjoHyDTbrFHXSqsgj6GhfRLlhUdgecgBk7ZsxzKe-igFEWI0Sf9SzbcX0DUXwDRxI2krUYI2ovT1OLvKYoOwwNmjYoom8rsMXhXRTVDSTUWjKCFRIcTqnA6ILcyF8qwjkFKosb6e4BT7s/s1600-h/babytalkers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjoHyDTbrFHXSqsgj6GhfRLlhUdgecgBk7ZsxzKe-igFEWI0Sf9SzbcX0DUXwDRxI2krUYI2ovT1OLvKYoOwwNmjYoom8rsMXhXRTVDSTUWjKCFRIcTqnA6ILcyF8qwjkFKosb6e4BT7s/s200/babytalkers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130959617667455202" border="0" /></a>
I'm officially moving. Please change your bookmarks and <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BabyTalkers">subscribe to the feed</a> at <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/">Babytalkers</a>! I'm tired of the funky posting, weird format and having to blog at two sites about the same stuff.....so, see you there, I hope! :)
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</div>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-69027202353028445052007-10-14T08:08:00.000-05:002007-10-14T08:09:29.256-05:00Funky postingNot sure what is going on, but the last few posts are really looking funky!!! I can't seem to change the format to just look normal. I have no idea why they are all aligned to the left like that. oh well. Hopefully it's not too difficult to read.BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-17880822932882979122007-09-07T08:05:00.000-05:002007-10-08T20:20:45.435-05:00Friday FifteenIt's Friday....don't forget to check out the <a href="http://www.fridayfifteen.com/">Friday Fifteen</a> homepage for links to all the participants. You can find mine over at <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/">BabyTalkers</a>. Have a great weekend!BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-15977589572373032392007-08-09T08:41:00.001-05:002007-08-09T08:48:01.247-05:00Nothing says Cool like Mom Cards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://weddingtalkers.cceasy.com/CasPage1B.cfm?sEnsembleCode=CasEns05745&page=3&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=no&format=BACasEnsDT26"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 147px;" src="http://weddingtalkers.cceasy.com/pics/EasiestWeddingPics/Dealer/PC65XILR.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>
What a great concept. Instead of contact or business cards, get a <a href="http://weddingtalkers.cceasy.com/CasPage1B.cfm?sEnsembleCode=CasEns05745&page=3&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=no&format=BACasEnsDT26">mommy card</a>! Mommy cards are a perfect way to assure your children will always be in close contact. Hand them out to babysitters, doctors, teachers, daycare providers, family and friends to let everyone know where you can be reached.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://weddingtalkers.cceasy.com/ProductCluster.cfm?prev=1&TempPrev=0&blnPreviewRequestSubmitted=0&recordsperpage=9&CompletedOrder=0&sBasketID=0&ClusterItem=clust6497&alogo=1&menu=none&morethanonepage=YES&HostDomain=0&FirstTimeThrough=1&option=ProductCluster.cfm&format=PG0254&bShoppingOn=1&Cluster=clust6497&CFID=28464633&CFTOKEN=55349028"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 186px;" src="http://weddingtalkers.cceasy.com/pics/SpecialtyProductPics/CarlsonCraft/Clusters/MCHLR.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>
Keep these clever cards in a hip leatherette <a href="http://weddingtalkers.cceasy.com/ProductCluster.cfm?prev=1&TempPrev=0&blnPreviewRequestSubmitted=0&recordsperpage=9&CompletedOrder=0&sBasketID=0&ClusterItem=clust6497&alogo=1&menu=none&morethanonepage=YES&HostDomain=0&FirstTimeThrough=1&option=ProductCluster.cfm&format=PG0254&bShoppingOn=1&Cluster=clust6497&CFID=28464633&CFTOKEN=55349028">mommy card holder</a>! Stitched cases are double-sided and come in red, yellow, orange, or green. No doubt you will be the envy of all moms and everyone will be asking you where you got one. <span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica;font-size:85%;">
</span>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-63992140815778941422007-08-02T15:54:00.000-05:002007-11-09T16:50:26.262-05:00Fifteen great toys for toddler boys!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">My <a href="http://www.fridayfifteen.com/">Friday Fifteen</a> this week is going to be a list of fifteen great toys for toddler boys. They come highly recommended by mine. :)
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1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGeoTrax-Working-Train-Railway-Playset%2Fdp%2FB00092A7FC%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26qid%3D1186088180%26sr%3D8-1&amp;amp;amp;amp;tag=weddingtalker-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">GeoTrax Working Town Trainset</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />
2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGeotrax-Rail-Road-System-Bulldozer%2Fdp%2FB000LT4KZ6%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26qid%3D1186088361%26sr%3D8-26&amp;amp;amp;amp;tag=weddingtalker-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">GeoTrax Bulldozer</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> and Fire Truck, Dumptruck, etc.
3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFisher-Price-Little-People-Garage%2Fdp%2FB000NWTHUY%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26qid%3D1186088464%26sr%3D1-15&amp;amp;amp;amp;tag=weddingtalker-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Little People Racin' Ramps Garage</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />
4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMelissa-Doug-Monster-Bowling%2Fdp%2FB000RBB47A%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26qid%3D1186088635%26sr%3D1-2&amp;amp;amp;tag=weddingtalker-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Monster Bowling</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> by Melissa and Doug
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5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FThomas-Friends-Scootin-Sounds%2Fdp%2FB0007RKD9E%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26qid%3D1186088774%26sr%3D1-1&amp;amp;tag=weddingtalker-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Scootin' Sounds Thomas</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> - Thomas Ride-on Toy
6. ANYTHING from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=CARS&tag=weddingtalker-20&index=toys-and-games&amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">CARS</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />
7. Various <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Schleich%20animals&tag=weddingtalker-20&index=toys-and-games&amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">animal figurines</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />
8. Little Tikes <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLittle-Tikes-EasyScore-Basketball-Set%2Fdp%2FB00000J4I6%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26qid%3D1186089180%26sr%3D1-1&amp;amp;tag=weddingtalker-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">basketball hoop</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />
9. Books, books, and MORE BOOKS!
10. Puzzles
11. Coloring books and crayons
12. Playdoh
13. Stickers
14. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSpinmaster-Aquadoodle-Draw-Doodle-Mat%2Fdp%2FB00008X343%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dtoys-and-games%26qid%3D1186089299%26sr%3D1-1&amp;amp;tag=weddingtalker-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Aqua Doodle</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />
15. Did I say.....ANYTHING FROM the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=CARS&tag=weddingtalker-20&index=toys-and-games&amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">CARS</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=weddingtalker-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> line!!!<a href="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/21CF6N5B9NL._AA160_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 114px;" src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/21CF6N5B9NL._AA160_.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-45157699118725239222007-08-02T14:18:00.000-05:002007-11-09T16:48:15.944-05:00Mommy TalkI am now the proud new owner of <a href="http://alittlemommytalk.blogspot.com/">Mommy Talk</a>. The previous owner decided to stop doing it, so I decided to take over. The whole blog was deleted so I have to start from scratch, but basically every week there is a new topic of the week for you to blog about. I have incorporated it with my <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/forums">parenting forums</a> since we already do a TOTW over there. I will just link up to it from <a href="http://alittlemommytalk.blogspot.com/">Mommy Talk</a> every week. Please check it out and join in!BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-27417759069543531592007-07-04T11:00:00.000-05:002007-10-14T08:07:12.708-05:00Contest Time!Hey everyone - we're having a contest over at <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/">Baby Talkers</a>....go check it out:
<a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/2007/baby-talkers-give-a-way-contest.html">Contest rules and details here</a>!!!BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-25155430962090913032007-06-27T06:44:00.001-05:002007-06-27T06:45:18.872-05:00WW: See anything hiding in there?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce22b3127cce9c18589599bb00000026108AcsWbJm5bNB"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce22b3127cce9c18589599bb00000026108AcsWbJm5bNB" alt="" border="0" /></a>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-26177881818388275802007-06-26T14:26:00.000-05:002007-06-26T14:50:51.221-05:00Introducing The Baby BugI'm pretty sure I've mentioned it before and you'll definitely notice the cute new button on my sidebar, but I thought it was time for a formal introduction.
<a href="http://www.thebabybug.com/">The Baby Bug</a> (TBB) is a niche social bookmarking and networking-type site for parents. As a blogger, you can submit, promote, bookmark and vote on your favorite blogs at TBB.
I found it very frustrating to find a category to post my articles on other social bookmarking sites, such as Digg. We decided to fix this problem for all of the mommy and daddy bloggers out there and create a site just for us!
Other bloggers will see your links and visit your site if your content sounds good. The goal is to get all of the fabulous articles and information in one place for ease of use, increased traffic to your site, and a chance to network with other bloggers. Basically we are aggregating news of interest to parents.
You can submit stories from your own blog or someone else's that you enjoy, by going directly to<a href="http://www.thebabybug.com/"> The Baby Bug </a>and clicking on the Submit New Story button.
If you'd like to spread the word and put this adorable button on your sidebar, leave a comment and I will send you the code!
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Remember, the more people who know about <a href="http://www.thebabybug.com/">The Baby Bug</a>, the more people will know about YOUR blog! Enjoy!BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-54874538531480845882007-06-25T21:00:00.000-05:002007-06-26T06:21:32.043-05:00Bedding SetsMy big boy is turning two in just a couple of days. We recently got him a big boy bed in his own room. We had been co-sleeping since birth but suddenly my son decided he was ready to move out. He loves his bed and his animal sheets, but sleeping is still an issue. I still have to lay down with him until he falls asleep and he still wakes up several times per night. It feels like I have a new baby again. I am so exhausted.
I am the type of person who desperately needs sleep. And lots of it!! I am also the type of person that constantly wants to change my bedroom and rearrange all the furniture, get new sheets, paint the walls, etc. It doesn't end in my bedroom either. I want to renovate and redecorate every room in the house. I was able to rearrange my son's room and that was great. I am already looking forward to redoing another nursery whenever that may be.
I still search for crib bedding. I love it. That was one of the most fun, yet challenging things for me to do while pregnant. I didn't realize how many options were out there so unfortunately I didn't know about the extremely funky styles available. But, at least now I do.
I know for my next babe, I'll be checking out <a href="http://www.hazelandmelvin.com/products/crib-sets">Hazel & Melvin's Room - Crib Bedding Sets</a>. This one of the most unique collections of baby home furnishings I've seen around. Each item is designed and handmade with the best quality fabrics. The designer uses just the right balance of fun, bold colors and patterns that appeal to both the baby <span style="font-style:italic;">and</span> the parent.
*This is a sponsored post by <a href="http://www.hazelandmelvin.com/products/crib-sets">Hazel & Melvin's Room</a>.BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-20264073038292566002007-06-25T20:57:00.001-05:002007-06-25T20:58:43.214-05:00Q & A with the "no-cry" lady, Elizabeth PantleyJust wanted to let you know that the question and answer session with Elizabeth Pantley is now up at <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/forums/fromments/11584-q-elizabeth-pantley.htm">Baby Talkers</a>. Please go check it out - hopefully there will be some helpful tidbits for you!BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-26673826409009500662007-06-23T08:01:00.000-05:002007-06-23T08:03:42.520-05:00Photo Hunters: Shiny<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/286826215_0336acfa68.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/286826215_0336acfa68.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;">This is the reclining Buddha at Wat Po in Bangkok, Thailand.
It was very beautiful and shiny!
<span style="font-size:85%;">check out more <a href="http://babytalkers.blogspot.com/2007/03/blog-post.html">Photo Hunters </a></span>
</div>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-48020391745873594932007-06-15T08:58:00.001-05:002007-06-15T09:00:35.803-05:00Friday FifteenIf you are coming here to read my <a href="http://www.fridayfifteen.com">Friday Fifteen</a>, you will have to go here:
<a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/2007/fifteen-reasons-my-husband-is-a-great-dad.html">15 reasons my husband is a great dad</a> at <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com">Baby Talkers</a>. I'm just posting the redirect here b/c when I comment on certain blogs, I have to use my blogger login and it might be confusing if you show up here and there's no Friday Fifteen post. Anyway.....carry on.
Have a great weekend, everyone!BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-53574390077722900662007-06-12T20:12:00.000-05:002007-06-12T20:29:33.696-05:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/284677064_16073bb417.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/284677064_16073bb417.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>
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On the subject of sleeping......
Elizabeth Pantley, author of the widely popular<span style="font-style: italic;"> No-Cry</span> series (i.e. <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://astore.amazon.com/weddingtalker-20/detail/0071381392/002-5040240-8528861">The No Cry Sleep Solution</a>) will be answering questions from our readers on the<a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/forums"> Baby Talkers </a>forums.
If you'd like to ask a question and are not already a member, just go <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/forums/register.php">here to register</a> and<a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/forums/ask-mommy/11527-author-no-cry-sleep-solution-answers-your-questions.html"> here to ask</a> your questions.
This is a fabulous opportunity - please take advantage of it. :)
</div>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-41539505652829155372007-06-09T21:13:00.000-05:002007-06-09T21:49:08.382-05:00taking baby home from the hospitalI was just checking out <a href="http://alittlemommytalk.blogspot.com/">A Little Mommy Talk</a> and they are asking a good question this week. They want to know: <blockquote style="font-style: italic;">What was it like going home from the hospital for you? Did your baby have any medical issues?</blockquote>Ugh, going home from the hospital.....
It was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do because my baby was not with me. Sadly we had to come home without him. On his second day, my son was not eating. He suddenly started to choke and turned dusky. His heart rate was dropping and he didn't seem to be getting enough oxygen. The nurses whisked him away to the nursery to monitor him and take some tests. Next thing we know he was being admitted to the NICU. You never expect things to go anything but perfect, but that is life and we had to deal with the unexpected. Seeing all the other babies in the NICU assured me that things could have been a lot worse. My husband and I were just thankful that our son was going to be ok. They did numerous tests, ran IV fluids and antibiotics in case of sepsis. Honestly, they never even found out exactly what was wrong with him so thankfully he did not/does not have any medical conditions to date.
So, my husband and I went home from the hospital without our son and I was a basket case. I hadn't slept in 3 days. I was<span style="font-weight: bold;"> so</span> sore and stressed out! I held an 8 x 10 photo of me and my baby in bed with me and his nightie that smelled like him because he wore it the first night, right near my head. We went back and forth to the hospital several times a day. I spent the short amount of time at home pumping and trying to rest so that I could heal and be strong for my son, but I had absolutely no strength. I was completely spent.
Now I'll tell you, when my baby was released from the NICU and we got to take him home....that was the best day ever!! I was so relieved and happy. He was doing great. It was just very hard getting him on a schedule after being away from him. He was a fussy eater. He only wanted a little at a time and then would sleep for a very short amount of time, cry, and only calm down when he was held. Not that I minded holding him - I could've held him forever, but I knew soon I was going to want to get some things done.
Breast feeding was not going well. It was almost impossible to get him to latch on and my milk supply was very low. We had a baby nurse come that night, which was nice because I got to take a shower and rest a little bit. The nurse stayed for 3 days and by that time I was soooooooo ready for her to get the hell out of my house. Breast feeding ended up going great, btw (we BF'd for a little over a year).
And that, my friends, is my coming home from the hospital story. Want to share yours?
<blockquote></blockquote>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-14348358417380544102007-06-06T12:04:00.000-05:002007-06-06T12:05:43.940-05:00Newbie Mom FilesHey everyone. I just wanted to do a shameless plug for a new project that my husband and I have been working on (we have many!!). I would love to get some feedback and hopefully some content (non-exclusive, which means it can already be published on your blogs) while giving back some links to you!!
We have recently launched a new site called Newbie Mom Files. <a href="http://www.mayasmom.com/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newbiemomfiles.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onclick="urchinTracker('/outbound/www.newbiemomfiles.com')">www.newbiemomfiles.com</a> Our goal is to pool the resources of moms everywhere, all in one place to provide basic and to the point instructions, tips, and general advice for the new mom. Newbie Mom Files (or NMFs) are written for moms by moms so you can expect tried and true experiences from every day situations that we all face.
We also would like to provide product reviews on the "necessities" for a new baby. We are looking for honest and direct feedback on a variety of baby products. If you are interested in writing a review on a baby product that you already have and would like to have it published on Newbie Mom Files, you can submit it here:
<a href="http://www.mayasmom.com/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newbiemomfiles.com%2Fsubmit-a-nmf%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onclick="urchinTracker('/outbound/www.newbiemomfiles.com/submit-a-nmf/')">www.newbiemomfiles.com/submit-a-nmf/</a>.
If you would like to use your real name, an alias or remain anonymous, please let us know. You are also welcome to submit a link to your blog and we will gladly give you the proper credit.
Additionally, if you are interested in writing an instructional NMF, you are more than welcome to do that as well. We are looking for articles on all types of things such as:
1. taking your baby on an outing (what necessities to bring, what not to bother with)
2. bringing your baby home from the hospital
3. how to start solids
4. getting your baby to sleep
5. distinguishing different types of cries
6. playing with your baby (at different ages)
Those are just a few examples of the many, many topics you can write about.
What's in it for you?
First and foremost, you will be helping new and expectant moms! :)
Also nice, you will be acknowledged for your knowledge (with some linky love) :)BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-42727418558265445602007-05-31T11:37:00.001-05:002007-05-31T11:38:14.648-05:00GeotraxMy son is turning two and we are looking into buying a train set.
We've heard good things about <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/weddingtalker-20/search/002-5040240-8528861?node=13&keywords=geotrax&x=13&y=15&preview=">Geotrax</a>. What do you think?BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-78550291174130944862007-05-30T21:01:00.001-05:002007-05-30T21:02:25.649-05:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d737b3127cce9414f6f846f200000016108AcsWbJm5bNB"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d737b3127cce9414f6f846f200000016108AcsWbJm5bNB" alt="" border="0" /></a>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-28604520416959442832007-05-29T09:43:00.001-05:002007-05-29T09:46:36.169-05:00Hey Diddle Diddle<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.einvite.com/select/product_selection.asp?EnsembleCode=756ENS&CompanyType=eInvite&Cobrand=E1434&Site=eInvite&vk=191409919"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.einvite.com/Images/Ensembles/Imprintables/756.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.einvite.com/select/product_selection.asp?EnsembleCode=756ENS&CompanyType=eInvite&Cobrand=E1434&Site=eInvite&vk=191409919">Get this adorable birth announcement - $15 for a box of 10 </a>
or
try different varieties of <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://www.babypitstop.com/birth-announcements.html">birth announcements</a>
</div>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-81130926597022819662007-05-26T15:49:00.001-05:002007-05-26T15:52:41.144-05:00Photo Hunters: Colorful<div style="text-align: center;">I contemplated on whether or not to post flowers as I figured it wasn't too original, but this is such a pretty shot and such a nice variety of colors, that I wanted to share it. This is taken in Osaka, Japan near the Osaka Castle.....and is indeed, colorful. :)
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/166244145_d2d44e74e4.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/166244145_d2d44e74e4.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Check out more <a href="http://babytalkers.blogspot.com/2007/03/blog-post.html">Photo Hunters</a>
</div>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-89225096948531579582007-05-11T07:40:00.000-05:002007-05-11T07:46:33.442-05:00Visit me elsewhere....A while back, I thought I'd retire from writing here, but it seems I can't. I really enjoy being part of the <a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a> and <a href="http://tnchick.com/">The Photo Hunters</a> challenge so this place is going to stay put.
I do most of my <span style="font-weight: bold;">actual</span> blogging at my own domain name: <a href="http://www.babytalkers.com/">BabyTalkers.com</a> - soooo, please visit me there, but keep on checking back here too. This is the place most of my photos will be as well as random tidbits from my other blog and some shameless self promotion. hehe :)
Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day everyone!!BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-64960943452976217072007-05-08T19:10:00.000-05:002007-05-08T19:14:02.002-05:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQoaxPaexJeoxv8uOc5xQQQ0lQaalGlo0qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPlG%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQoaxPaexJeoxv8uOc5xQQQ0lQaalGlo0qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPlG%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" alt="" border="0" /></a>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-59245004899056638742007-04-29T22:46:00.000-05:002007-04-29T22:50:06.425-05:00Newbie Mom FilesMy husband and I have recently launched a new site called <a href="http://www.newbiemomfiles.com">Newbie Mom Files</a>. Our goal is to pool the resources of moms everywhere, all in one place to provide basic and to the point instructions, tips, and general advice for the new mom. Newbie Mom Files (or NMFs) are written for moms by moms so you can expect tried and true experiences from every day situations that we all face.
We also would like to provide product reviews on the "necessities" for a new baby. We are looking for honest and direct feedback on a variety of baby products. If you are interested in writing a review on a baby product that you already have and would like to have it published on <a href="http://newbiemomfiles.com">Newbie Mom Files</a>, please either let me know by leaving a comment or just <a href="http://www.newbiemomfiles.com/submit-a-nmf/"> submit it here</a>. If you would like to use your real name, an alias or remain anonymous, please let us know. You are also welcome to submit a link to your blog if you have one and we will gladly give you the proper credit.
Additionally, if you are interested in writing an instructional NMF, you are more than welcome to do that as well. We are looking for articles on all types of things such as:
1. taking your baby on an outing (what necessities to bring, what not to bother with)
2. bringing your baby home from the hospital
3. how to start solids
4. getting your baby to sleep
5. distinguishing different types of cries
6. playing with your baby (at different ages)
Those are just a few examples of the many, many topics you can write about.
What's in it for you?
First and foremost, you will be helping new and expectant moms! :)
Secondly, you will be acknowledged for your knowledge. :)
AND you get to be a part of what I hope to be something very special. :)BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-68640342516480543272007-04-27T22:28:00.000-05:002007-04-27T22:44:47.385-05:00Photo Hunters: RareDoesn't get much rarer than this (literally)! Maguro on display at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tsukiji Fish Market</span> in Tokyo, Japan.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/157827002_7ae0c8bfe0.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/157827002_7ae0c8bfe0.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>
Also very rare to see in Tokyo....and Japan in general from what I noticed, is to see a North American baby......especially a blue-eyed one. This is me crossing the street while pushing my blue-eyed American son in his stroller.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/157889053_fd036b54df.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/157889053_fd036b54df.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>
<div style="text-align: right;">Find more <a href="http://babytalkers.blogspot.com/2007/03/blog-post.html">Photo Hunters</a>.
</div>BabyTalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486029874441538627noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986753342689488263.post-77427668751036931872007-04-24T18:19:00.000-05:002007-04-24T18:20:38.933-05:00Another Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/120808234_a52152a34b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/120808234_a52152a34b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;">tough day
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