Wordless Wednesday

My beautiful girl is 2 months old.

Dree

Merry Christmas

My daughter with Santa. She is almost 2 months old.

Dree

Blogger Opp: Fall In Love With Fluff Giveaway Event

If you would like to sponsor a giveaway on this blog during the Fall in Love with Fluff giveaway event below, please contact me.

Daily Mothering and Eco-Crazy Mom are excited to present the Fall In Love With Fluff Giveaway Event! This huge event will include 50+ blogs! We will be giving away a $500 Cloth Diaper Prize Pack sponsored by Sandbox Lane and Kissed By The Moon to one very lucky winner. Join us for this fun giveaway event February 1st-7th, 2012!

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Dree

It just hit me

We were decorating our Christmas tree the other night. My son hung up his Baby's First Christmas ornament like he does every year. He was born in 1991 so that makes him 20 years old. This year we had another Baby's First Christmas ornament for our daughter. She was born in October of this year. So here I am looking at my sons 1991 ornament and my daughters 2011 ornament and it just hits me. Wow they are 20 years apart. Who does this? Apparently we do. I am so blessed to have both of my kids. It's amazing being the mom to a baby. Sometimes I feel like a first time mom.

Dree

Breast vs. Bottle

When my daughter was born I resisted giving her bottles of my pumped milk. Everything I read told me that she could get nipple confusion and refuse my breasts. I didn't give her a pacifier either.

At four weeks I started pumping one bottle of milk for her daddy to give her early in the morning. It was really nice as I was able to sleep through that early a.m. feeding. I felt almost human again. We also started giving her a pacifier before her afternoon nap. She would lay down awake, suck on her paci for a few minutes, and go to sleep.

Fast forward to eight weeks old. My daughter refuses to drink out of a bottle. She won't let daddy feed her. She won't let brother feed her. She won't let grandma feed her. Oh I know what you're going to tell me. You are going to tell me that I need to leave the room, maybe even leave the house while they give her the bottle. Um no. The only thing I haven't tried is leaving the State!

I started thinking that they need to make a bottle that has a "realistic type" nipple on it. Someone else already thought of it, but it's not in production yet. I'm hoping that she will again take a bottle one day or even running to the store without her will be a challenge.

By the way, she refuses the pacifier as well.

UPDATE:
My daughter is three months old now and still nursing like a champ. I have been getting a lot more sleep and am not suffering from exhaustion anymore. I haven't tried to give her a bottle in a few weeks. I'm not even pumping milk anymore. I figure she is nursing well, we are both doing great, why mess with what works. If for some reason I have to be away from her for an extended period of time, I will try some of these excellent suggestions you left for me on this post. 

Dree

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Google Friend Connect Is Not Showing Blogs I'm Following

Something is wrong with my GFC. I followed many blogs in the last week or so. Many sites require you to be follower to enter their giveaways. I've just discovered that although I joined and it is showing up on MY list of blogs I'm following, it isn't showing up when my profile is clicked for some of the blogs.

I'm going through my list one by one and will update when I'm done. In the meantime, please don't disqualify my entry until I'm through going through the list of blogs it states I'm following to make sure that I'm actually following it.

Dree

Mayhem, Teens, and Insurance

I recently started shopping around for new auto insurance. Sadly our rates are through the roof. Last year my son had a ticket and an accident within two months of each other. One 20 year old male, a ticket, and an accident is not a good thing.

This weekend my sister found a ticket in her 16 year old daughters car. It was from October and it stated she was going 98 in a 65. Can you believe that? Ninety-eight, ninety plus eight, 98 miles per hour. Apparently my niece called the court twice and got an extension to pay. I don't know if she was ever going to tell her mom. She received the same punishment as my son ... her car was taken away. My sister took an extra step and made her cut up her driver's license.

I notice that many teenagers drive recklessly. They text, talk, blare music, put on makeup, eat food, and who knows what else while driving. I don't think they will care about my "Baby on Board" sign and that scares me.

Whenever I see this mayhem commercial from Allstate, I always think of my son. Now I will think of my niece too.



Dree

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Friday Blog Hop

I'm participating in the Friday Blog Hop hosted by MommyWirePR and Queens NYC Mom. This weekly hop is way to find new blogs and meet new friends.

The guest host this week is Queen of Swag.

I am a new blogger that blogs mostly about my family and giveaways I've found while surfing the web. I'm a married mother of two. I have a new baby girl. She is two months old. I also have a son who is 20 years old. Yes, we are starting over!

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Win It - Nutrisystem {10 Day Nutrisystem Select Package & Water Bottle Giveaway}

Thanks, Mail Carrier is giving away a 10 day food package from Nutrisystem. I've been working really hard trying to lose the baby weight. In the two months since she was born I've lost most of it. Sadly though I had pounds to lose before I even got pregnant.

My goal for 2012 is to rid myself of all of the excess weight. I have been wanting to try Nutrisystem for awhile now. If I win this giveaway I will seriously lose some pounds. I heard the food is good too.

You can enter this giveaway by clicking the link below. The giveaway expires 1/3/12. Good luck.

Thanks, Mail Carrier | Lose Weight with Nutrisystem {10 Day Nutrisystem Select Package & Water Bottle Giveaway}:

Dree

Win It - Petit Jean Meats, Dallas Cowboys Deluxe Gift Pack

Susan's Disney Family is gifting away this Deluxe Meat Pack. My husband and son would do a happy dance if this arrived at our front door. Their peppered bacon looks so yummy.

You can enter to win by clicking the link below. The giveaway expires on 12/9/11.
Susan's Disney Family: Holiday Gift Guide: Petit Jean Meats, Dallas Cowboys Deluxe Gift Pack - Review (And a Giveaway):

Dree

Win It - Smart Step Flooring Mat

Susan's Disney Family is giving away a Smart Step Flooring Mat. The mat is soft and relieves pressure off your feet. This would be great for our kitchen because we have hardwood flooring.

You can enter to win at the link below. This giveaway ends 12/16/11.

Susan's Disney Family: Holiday Gift Guide: Smart Step Flooring Mat – Review (And a Giveaway):

Dree

Win It - Designer Series Programmable Crock-Pot Slow Cooker

My Organized Chaos is giving away a Designer Series Programmable Crock-Pot Slow Cooker. We use our slow cooker several times a week. I love that I can put the ingredients in the pot and let it cook all day. My family loves pot roast and country ribs. I would love to have a new cooker. The giveaway expires on 12/8/11.

Dree

Win It - Little Giant Xtreme Model 17 Multi-Use Ladder

Mommy Living the Life of Riley is giving away a Little Giant Xtreme Ladder.  Our ladder broke so we aren't able to hang Christmas lights this year.  This would be a perfect gift for my husband and we wouldn't be with out a ladder again as this ladder comes with a lifetime warranty. You can enter to win this ladder by clicking the link below.

Dree

Win It - Beauty Products Bonanza Prize Pack

Mommy Living the Life of Riley is having an amazing beauty giveaway. The prize pack includes BrilliantFX Body Serum from Trinity of Youth, Minus 417 Anti-Aging Kit, Pirri Elements Hair Products, EnvyDerm Eyelash Serum, and “Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin” book by Dr. Paul Friedman. The giveaway expires 1/9/12.

I'm most excited about the EnvyDerm Eyelash Serum. I envy my husband's gorgeous lashes. Mine are short and even lengthening mascara doesn't help.

Dree

Win It - Squeem Perfect Waist Cincher

It's been two months since my daughter was born, and I've done well losing most of the baby weight. However, I still have that baby pooch and my stomach is flabby. This cincher is exactly what I need.

You can enter to win the Squeem Perfect Waist Cincher over at Mommy Living the Life of Riley by clicking the link below. Enter by 12/7.

Dree

Win It - DebsHere: Cheerios Cheer Giveaway #MyBlogSpark 12/9

DebsHere is having a Cheerios Cheer Giveaway. The prize includes a really cool cereal dispenser that my son would love. The giveaway expires on 12/9.

Dree

Win It - Mom and More Giveaways

Mom and More has some great giveaways. I really want to win the Baby Doll for my daughter. You can enter all of these giveaways by clicking the links below. The expiration dates are at the end of the links.

Mom and More Baby Born Dance With Me Baby Giveaway - ends 12/7

Mom and More Gourmet Christmas Gift Basket Giveaway - ends 12/9

Mom and More Don’t Forget RetailMeNot.Com! & Lalaloopsy/LEGO Creator Set Giveaway - ends 12/9

Mom and More P&G Gift Sets Make Holiday Shopping a Little Easier! Giveaway - ends 12/12

Mom and More “A New Spin on the Cookie Exchange: Host a Chex Party Mix-Change!”  Giveaway - ends 12/19

Dree

Win It - A Nation of Moms Cloth Diaper Giveaway

A Nation of Moms is having a Merry Fluffy Christmas Cloth Diaper Giveaway. - ends 12/5

Dree

Want It - Medela Breastpump

I'm currently using a Medela manual pump. It's a good pump but hear me when I say ... manual. I really need an electric pump. I've read many great things about the Medela Pump In Style and added it to my wish list.

If you know of any giveaways for breastpumps please let me know. I'd love to get a better pump.

Dree

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It's a Girl

My husband and I are overjoyed with the birth of our daughter. She arrived healthy and happy in early October. I on the other hand am exhausted. I'm nursing every few hours so I don't get much sleep. I love looking down at her beautiful face and seeing her look back at me.

I didn't realize how much I needed her until she arrived. I'm the happiest mommy.

Dree

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