To use or not to use that is the question!

 

    

To Use or NOT to Use...

That is the Question!

I am writing this because I inadvertently set in motion a slightly heated debate.

Now I am not one to purposely put something up to cause an argument, or debate, but this is kind of important...
It started with the posting of a picture of a MOBY WRAP

Anyway,  the concern was of suffocating of the infant
which, can very well happen, but can also happen with
other baby products even if used right-------------. 


The subject I want to address here is the middle ground.
what I mean by this is:
 rather than being the overly worried, over protective, and non joyful mama
or even the careless, non-responsible and neglectful mama.
We choose to be the mama that is informed, joyful and confident.


I once had a girlfriend that with her first child she practically 
sanitized the poor baby she was so afraid of germs...
she was such a stickler, that she made you wash your hands 
before you could even get near her little tyke.
this is a classic case of allowing fear to control your life.
of being so afraid that you don't enjoy your baby. 


Than there are mothers who could care less about there 
children. who knowingly allow their children to be placed 
in a dangerous situation... 


I'm not saying this person who voiced the opinion  was an over
protective mama,In fact far from it she is a great mama, but it got me thinking about things,
and wondering if sometimes we even as regular everyday
parents don't sometimes go overboard in some things.


Now obviously you wouldn't subject your child to something such as this....
Note: this is a gag I found on the internet... :/

But, the key to things I think are

 #1 the seeking guidance from God. That is super important.

I know as expectant parents my husband and I sometimes have

uncertainties Our goal is to rely on our Heavenly Father and the wisdom

of others who have gone before us

#2 And using common sense. Don't allow someones fears and insecurities 

to rule your life. 

#3:  Be informed. know what your children are using and you are using for 

your children.

I won't say anymore on that because each person is led down a different 

path The Lord leads each of us and convicts us differently. 

But whether it be a crib or baby carrier  the most important thing

should always be, before you buy do your research check the pro's and cons of a product

and always know the risks. So anyway, 

thanks for listening to my ramblings and being patient with me while 

I got my babbling done. :)

with Love,

Baby's first picture....

           

The other day we went for our march Doctors visit. :)

all went well and my blood work came back clear. 

The doctor went to check our little punkin's heartbeat...

Well He/She had other plans... my oh my.

The baby decided to play a little game of hide and seek...

We tried like three of four times and kept picking up my heartbeat...

at first I was just fine no worries...

But then we sat the lobby for about twenty minutes waiting for the 

ultra-sound room... 

Then the Worry hit me. and for about five or ten minutes

 I was scared not being able to hear the little heartbeat. 

To me it has been a reassuring thing knowing my 

baby's heart is still beating and that He/She  is OK

But is was Awesome to see the baby, 

and witness the amazing creation God is forming in my womb.

oh my goodness .... I am so far behind on my blogging. 

For those of you who know me, know that I always have some sort of sewing project going. 

Lately it has been baby stuff. :) 

 I am trying to keep myself busy while my husband is at school and I am by myself.

So, in my little tiny space, and sometimes in 

our unfinished trailer, and sometimes even at Mama's I sew. 

I have done burp cloths,
A diaper bag,
a bib (for a friend)
I made a changing pad
and a binkie holder.
I am putting my baby stuff on hold for a little bit...
I have a few friends who are pregnant  and decided it would be fun to make
a few baby gifts.
for both I want to make a  little carry-all bag, a diaper clutch
a custom diaper wipe case and maybe a burp cloth.
haven't really decided yet, but I will post pictures when I get a chance. :)

Chris August - Starry Night

This Is The Stuff Lyric Video

Baby's heartbeat...

            

 The other day I went to my first Doctors Appointment. 

I was nervous, and a little unsure, 

For starters,  I hadn't met the doctor yet and I have never been at an ob-gyn.

I've never really been to a doctor unless absolutely necessary.

The physical part of the visit was what was making me nervous.

I should never  have worried... :)

My doctor was the sweetest lady I have ever met, 

within a few moments of us meeting her we were both set at ease.

She answered both of our concerns, aswered our questions and just made the vist most enjoyable.

Then came the fun part ... after the physical, We got to hear the baby's 

heart beat.  And it was Amazing. 

It kind of had to sink in for a little bit... 

But the more we thought about it, the more we got excited  about it. Just realize you have a life inside of you. I knew before, but this made it feel more real 

more as though it was actually happening. The feeling is like nothing I can describe. it truly is a wondrous thing that God is creating in my womb. I feel as though my heart is over flowing. That the Lord is blessing us far more than we deserve. . .

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.

                                             ~Jeremiah 1:5a

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well.

            

Just thought I would share a few of my thought about what is going on 

in our lives The Lord truly is a blessing and just fills my heart to bursting 

Knowing that He is there taking care of us and that we are where he wants us right now,

even if  it's not where we think we need to be. :)

     

                  

Out of the mouths of babes....

      As many of you know, I work with children. 

They are a big part of my life, and I want them to be even after Willie and i have our own.

Many of them now know that I am pregnant are are pretty exited, but two in paticular, really have made my day and even week. I met their family when the oldest Mary was just a baby. I used to attend the same church, and have watched them grow from babies to active happy children. Mary and Joel are the oldest, with Dave and Matt adding to the family.So both Mary and Joel know about The other day I was talking to them abbabies, or at least that they stay in the tummy until It's time to be born. out the baby,              

they are so very excited and can't wait until they can hold and play        

with the baby. I asked them if they knew how big the baby was... They both shook their head....I told them that  the baby was the size of a an olive or a little bigger...their eyes got big, and they smiled really big! :)  Mary's response was, "Really!?"  Joel's was way cute...he shook his head and said 

"nu-huh, babies are this big. "*put his hands out as if he had a big baby belly. ^_^*

I laughed and said that babies had to grow that big , that they started out really small and grew bigger.

 

I then told them that the baby  was growing fingernails on  his/her tiny fingers

that there was this fuzzy hair growing all over the baby to protect his/her skin

while in my tummy... they loved getting to find out all this about  the baby,

The fun part was that they went around the house after that 

telling everyone that Jessica's baby was the size of an olive and had finger nails! Amazing what children will say and take with them.