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Mentoring Monday: Are We There Yet?
One of the last posts from Aymee before she starts writing to Maddie on the OUTSIDE!! So excited to see her sooooooon!!!!Are we there yet? As I’m writing this, it is Madeline’s due date. Today should mark the end of pregnancy and the beginning of a new life with our daughter. However, it doesn’t feel as special as it did in my imagination. It’s just another day without broken water, without contractions, without adrenaline rushes, without excited yet anxious phone calls. Since the 35th week of pregnancy, I’ve been pining for this day (besides the obvious reasons). The first day of my 35th week, I woke up and the euphoria I had been feeling about pregnancy had vanished. The last month realities hit me like a ton of bricks. My back hurt, my legs ached, simply walking from one place to another exhausted me, I began having trouble sleeping, the heartburn kicked into high gear, sciatic nerve pain began shooting down my back and legs, and in the last few weeks my belly exploded in size, mauling my skin with stretch marks. My belly looks like the surface of Venus. I long for regular jeans, lace-up shoes, hot non-pregnant sex with my husband, and after all that—a stiff drink. I want my body back, damnit. Today has felt like I’ve run a marathon, but the finish line is missing the ribbon garnish, confetti, photographers’ flashing cameras, and a cheering crowd. Instead, it’s just a bare road with the end hiding somewhere in front of me. What else is there to do but keep running forward? I want her here—not in here. I want to hold her, kiss her, sing to her, read to her, look into her eyes and watch her respond to my voice. I want to watch Adam do those things too. I want to watch him be a father. I want to sneak into the room and listen to him talk to her in the most honest way; to watch her turn him into mush in her tiny hand without him knowing I’m there. I just keep telling myself, “Patience is a virtue,” “Good things come to those who wait,” and “The longer you wait for something, the sweeter it is when you get it.” I know it’s true. I’ve had a wonderful pregnancy. I mean really, what a ride! I will forever cherish this time and these experiences. Every time I look at my daughter, I will remember the one-of-a-kind feeling of her rolling around inside; that special connection. But Maddie sweetheart, if I can give you some advice: the trick is to leave them wanting more…
Favorites Friday: Affordable Handmade Toys
The other day Amanda & I were "shopping" for some fun etsy toys for lil' Jack. I was blown away by all of the adorable things on etsy... SO MUCH CUTENESS!! I wanted it all, but WOW! SO much of it is just so expensive... i was determined to find cute, yet affordable toys... And this is what i found :)
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#1: LIlBoppers - Little Plush Giraffe Baby Rattle - $4.75
#2: MaxandMeena - STAR STACK - recycled crayons 6 piece set - $3.00
#3: LittleNurslings - Natural Wooden Teething/Grasping Rings - $5.00
#4: TwoFloridaGirls - Custom Personalized Letter or Number Bean Bags - $3.00
#5: Babymomo - Jumbo Soft Block Summer Soiree = $3.00
#6: MysunshineDesigns - Mini Lovey Lolli Dot = $7.00
#7: UsWoodToys - Red Car - $5.00
#8: MissTartine - Small Rattle Felted Wool Ball (rattle)
#9: BlueMoonCrochet - Plush Bird Rattles - $5.00
If any of you amazing sellers would like to host a review and giveaway... we would love to have you!
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*click to zoom*#1: LIlBoppers - Little Plush Giraffe Baby Rattle - $4.75
#2: MaxandMeena - STAR STACK - recycled crayons 6 piece set - $3.00
#3: LittleNurslings - Natural Wooden Teething/Grasping Rings - $5.00
#4: TwoFloridaGirls - Custom Personalized Letter or Number Bean Bags - $3.00
#5: Babymomo - Jumbo Soft Block Summer Soiree = $3.00
#6: MysunshineDesigns - Mini Lovey Lolli Dot = $7.00
#7: UsWoodToys - Red Car - $5.00
#8: MissTartine - Small Rattle Felted Wool Ball (rattle)
#9: BlueMoonCrochet - Plush Bird Rattles - $5.00
If any of you amazing sellers would like to host a review and giveaway... we would love to have you!
Thursdays Tunes - Foo Fighters: Wheels
Zaq <3's this song... its a good tune i agree... but he is obsessed with it! Whatcha think?
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Wordless Wednesday - Garden Grunge
Check out the photos of the new Garden Grunge t-shirt we made :) Available in size 12m, 18m, 24m, 3t, 4t. Thanks Sara for the photos of Pixie!
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GIVEAWAY! from me... :) TWO WINNERS!
So - im completely overjoyed by all of the new facebook fans... I couldn't be any more happy... You guys are the BEST!! So, in honor of that... I wanna be able so show my appreciation... This weeks giveaway will be from.... ME! I am giving away two skullies... Both gender neutral... mix tapes/boom boxes... and sugar skulls! Fun right? So there will be two winners... Read below to see how to enter!
MUST DO AT LEAST ONE OF THESE TO BE ENTERED...
(leave each entry in a separate comment for the extra entries to be counted :)
#1: Become a fan of RockerByeBaby
#2: Write a review of one of our products, or something you want... orrrrr anything nice about us in a Facebook Note or Blog... Leave us the link in a comment.
#3: Follow our blog (in side bar)
#4: "suggest us to 10 friends" on Facebook... Leave the names in a comment.
#5: Follow us on twitter
#6: Tweet This: (Can tweet once a day, come back & comment when you do :)
TWO WINNERS! @RockerByeBaby giveaway for two skullies. Mix Tapes & Sugar Skulls. Comment at the blog to win! http://bit.ly/cISgeN
#7: Heart us on etsy!
#8: Add our button to your blog, website, or etc. (Leave link in comment so I can see :)
#9: Go to the etsy shop and tell us your favorite *gotta have it* RockerByeBaby item.
#10: If you win - would you prefer the mix tapes? Or the Sugar skulls?
THANKS & GOOD LUCK!
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MUST DO AT LEAST ONE OF THESE TO BE ENTERED...(leave each entry in a separate comment for the extra entries to be counted :)
#1: Become a fan of RockerByeBaby
#2: Write a review of one of our products, or something you want... orrrrr anything nice about us in a Facebook Note or Blog... Leave us the link in a comment.
#3: Follow our blog (in side bar)
#4: "suggest us to 10 friends" on Facebook... Leave the names in a comment.
#5: Follow us on twitter
#6: Tweet This: (Can tweet once a day, come back & comment when you do :)
TWO WINNERS! @RockerByeBaby giveaway for two skullies. Mix Tapes & Sugar Skulls. Comment at the blog to win! http://bit.ly/cISgeN
#7: Heart us on etsy!
#8: Add our button to your blog, website, or etc. (Leave link in comment so I can see :)
#9: Go to the etsy shop and tell us your favorite *gotta have it* RockerByeBaby item.
#10: If you win - would you prefer the mix tapes? Or the Sugar skulls?
THANKS & GOOD LUCK!
