A Teething Toddler

This morning was a doozy! I expected to have a relaxing morning. The only tasks I had on my calendar were our typical cleaning and educational activities. But, oh how I was wrong! It was not going to be a relaxing morning at all. My two-year-old awoke with a low-grade fever and would not stop crying. After some assessment, I discovered that both of his bottom molars were breaking in and his gums were extremely red and swollen. While some of my other children had problems teet

Hannah

Jan 9

3 Must-Haves for Sleep Training

Are you having trouble getting your baby to sleep through the night? Are they older than six months? It may be time to consider sleep training. Although I fought the idea of it for a little while, in order to bring some peace to the home, I eventually went the sleep training route. You can read about my sleep training system here . Today I wanted to share with you my top must-haves for sleep training. These are tried and true products that have worked for all five of my child

Hannah

Nov 7, 2025

Sleep Training My Babies

Sleep training — the ever controversial topic. When I began having children, I had no idea what a hot topic this was going to be. I also did not think that I would have much of an issue with getting my baby to sleep considering my own mother's experience. My mother had eight children and co-slept with them all. She was always alert enough for the baby to be safe and yet was able to get a good night's rest. In a perfect world, I believe that young mothers would be surrounded a

Hannah

Oct 21, 2025

Baby Colic & Fussiness

One of the worst feelings that I have experienced as a mother is having a baby who I could not comfort. My second child was extremely colicky for the first six months of her life, and I was pretty miserable! She screamed all the time. I have vivid memories of bouncing her up and down in the bathroom (because she liked the sound of the bathroom fan) until two a.m. when she finally fell asleep. I was emotional and sleep-deprived. The pediatrician had given her a thumbs up and t

Hannah

Oct 16, 2025

Healthy Mama = Healthy Baby

Baby fever. It is a real thing. Are you thinking about having a baby? Don't know where to start? There are many things that you should consider when it comes to having a healthy baby. In reality, some of these factors can greatly affect a pregnancy's health. Here are the things that my mom has told me to consider to try and have the healthiest pregnancy possible! Examine Your Environment Begin to take necessary steps to minimize unnatural things in your life. Examine your env

Hannah

Jul 18, 2025

Essential Oils for Mastitis

The first time that I experienced mastitis, I called my mom crying. At first, I thought I had the flu and felt like a train had hit my body. It took me a little while to figure out what was going on. Once I did, I called my mom in desperation. Before I share her advice, let me tell you some of the things that have caused me to get mastitis.

Hannah

Jul 14, 2025

A Letter to a New Mom

The following is a letter for new mothers. These are my top eight pieces of advice that EVERY mother needs to be told. Enjoy! Dear New Mama, Congratulations on your new little beautiful baby. Soak up every minute of it; time goes by too fast. I wanted to write to you about eight things that I wish someone would have told me when I had my first child. I hope they edify your motherhood. Mom knows best No one, I repeat NO ONE, will know your baby as well as you do. So listen to

Hannah

Jun 25, 2025

Remedies for a Gassy Baby

If you have lived through it, then you know what I am talking about. All of a sudden, your sweet, peaceful newborn begins to squirm. The squirms turn into whines, the whines to cries, and finally, the cries to screams. Your baby has gas. I remember the first time I dealt with this; my whole night was consumed with the screams of my baby. What had I previously eaten? Since I was breastfeeding, there was a high possibility that the gas was caused by something I ate, but I could

Hannah

Jun 5, 2025

Bath Time for Your Baby

Oh, bath time! Who doesn't love a fresh-smelling baby!? So sweet and cuddly! I love to bathe my babies and have them smell fresh and clean! However, I had to reign myself in when I began to research and consider the health benefits of infrequent bathing. The fact is that infrequent bathing, especially for children, is beneficial to their skin microbiome and in building a strong immune system.

Hannah

Jun 5, 2025

The Business of Breastfeeding

Are you ready to share your body for six months, nine months, a year, or however long you choose to breastfeed? Sometimes it can be a challenging thing, but there is no better choice for your baby! Breast milk is a perfect food for your new little one. It will provide incredible support for your baby's immune system, help provide antibodies for short-term illnesses, and it helps to bond the mama and baby, just to name a few incredible benefits. Breastfeeding can be a scary an

Hannah

May 29, 2025

Remedies for Teething Babies

As a mother of five, I have experienced quite a span of different teething experiences. It seemed as if my first child just woke up one day and had teeth; teething was not an issue for her at all. My second child had a similar experience; however, her minor fussiness and discomfort were cured with a Baltic Amber teething necklace and a few applications of Baby Oragel. When my third child began teething, a nightmarish experience began. My poor little guy earned his teeth with

Hannah

May 22, 2025

What Do I Need I My Hospital Bag?

I always laugh when I think of my hospital bag because my food bag was always bigger than what I packed for myself and the baby. But hospital food sucks, and you will be hungry!

Hannah

Apr 21, 2025

Baby Products: What do I Actually Need?

There are so many things that I did and bought while preparing for my first child. Five children later, I look back on all the wasted time, money, and energy, perhaps this is just the journey that every woman has to embark upon. All the large items I had come to mind: the little baby swings, vibrators, cribs, chairs and bouncers that I had for the baby's first year. I think in total I had almost 12 items, and it made my house feel rather small haha ... Years later, I kept six

Hannah

Apr 14, 2025

First Pregnancy

I cannot believe it! Today I found out I'm pregnant! Do you know that moment when time stands still as you wait for the test to show positive? Well, I just had that moment, and... I had a moment of emotional "freak out." Then, excitement hit me in full force. By my estimation, I am three weeks along, but I don't feel any different. I guess I thought I would feel different. I had a billion questions, so I decided to call my mom. She is beyond thrilled! After a moment of celebr

Hannah

Apr 9, 2025

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