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6 Tips For Transitioning Baby To A Bottle After Breastfeeding

April 10, 2017

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I honestly dread transitions. In our house, a big transition means extra crying and less sleeping. It’s not normally a fun thing. Sleep transitions, schedule transitions, transitions to school and one that I am currently doing for the third time now – transitioning baby to a bottle. I have to admit that he is my most stubborn out of all three children when it comes to the bottle. He has been breastfeeding now for 5 months and knows no different. This process has been a struggle with him which brings me to a valid point:

It’s A …

May 28, 2013

Last Thursday I went to my 18 week appointment and we found out we are having a BOY!!!! We are absolutely thrilled. I’ve always wanted a big brother, so I am ecstatic we are having a boy first. We are naming him Hampton Keith (after his daddy and grandpa). I am so in love with this little boy already. Of course, we already went on a shopping spree and bought him polos and other “baby frat clothes.” Hampton is very healthy and that is the most important thing to us. Now the fun begins as we start decorating his nursery!

I’d also like to report that I have been feeling MUCH better the last couple of weeks. Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement. We are so excited to welcome our little boy into the world this October!

A Busy Baby Weekend

April 16, 2013

This past weekend was amazing. My best friend since kindergarten had her first baby! Baby B is the most precious thing I’ve ever laid eyes on (other than my nephews of course). It is so hard to believe that he is finally here. I can’t get enough of him and those bright blue eyes. I met him about 2 hours after he was born and he was so wide eyed. I’ve never seen a newborn that awake so soon after birth. Congratulations to my beautiful friend and her husband! I’m so happy for them.

On Saturday, we had a huge yard sale at our house. It was a huge help in getting us to clean out our house to help make room for baby Cantrell. We are turning our office into the nursery because we felt that it was best to keep the guest room since we have people come stay with us often. The yard sale was a success and the extra $300 made it well worth it. Later that afternoon, we spent some time at Ryan’s uncle’s farm with his family. It is always good to see all of them. My oldest nephew is walking now and it is probably the cutest thing I’ve seen in a while. He is everywhere!

Sunday after church, we headed to Dothan (south Alabama) for my cousin’s baby shower. She is the cutest pregnant girl I’ve ever seen. She is very petite and all belly. She is due in May and I can’t wait to meet baby G! He is going to be very spoiled for sure. Alesha received some wonderful gifts.

God is so good. I can’t thank Him enough for this weekend full of blessings.