Why are Intactivists So Angry? Cloth Diapers & Circumcision

Jun 23,2014 / By Maria / 126 Comments

Why are Intactivists So Angry? Cloth Diapers & Circumcision

Apparently recently a cloth diaper retailer had an influx of intactivists (people who are highly vocal when speaking out against routine infant circumcision) unleash their fury because the store was giving advice on post surgical care when using cloth diapers. Not all intactivists are the same. Today I’m going to admit something. I’m a closet intactivist. I’m not a good one, because I’m quiet, and I’ve never managed to save a baby, despite my best efforts. I’m so relieved when I find out someone is having a baby girl, because I don’t feel that internal struggle of do I mention it? Do I leave it alone? Am I going to offend her? Will I lose her as a friend? What if I don’t say something, and she later has regret? I am incredibly nervous about this post and I’m trying to write from my heart and be genuine, but not offensive. If you are offended, please know it wasn’t intentional.

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Motherhood Personal Posts

First Time Mom vs. Third Time Mom

Jun 18,2014 / By Maria / 3 Comments

Over the years I’ve read a few articles, blog posts and the like about first time moms vs. second, third and beyond. We’ve all seen some variation of the joke above. Some are hilariously funny, some ring true. However, I find that some are downright condescending and poke fun at first time moms.

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Baby Wearing Personal Posts

My New Mom Must Haves

Jun 12,2014 / By Maria / 5 Comments

Post contains affiliate links. These are items I personally like, I was not asked to mention the products, nor was I compensated to do so. There are a lot of things that a new mom really doesn’t need, but there are a lot of things she may appreciate, that she doesn’t even know about! Here are some things that I loved having as a new mom.

For mom:

When my oldest was a newborn, I fell asleep and woke up looking like someone had dumped a bucket of water on me. Nursing pads are a must for most moms in the beginning, and reusable nursing pads save you money and eliminate the risk of running out at an inopportune time!

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Co-sleeping Personal Posts

Transitioning My 2 1/2 Year Old to the Crib

Jun 5,2014 / By Maria / 8 Comments

Yes, you read that right and no, I didn’t make a typing error. I’m not transitioning my 2 1/2 week or 2 1/2 month old to a crib, nor am I transitioning my 2 1/2 year old to a “big boy bed.”

5 Reasons I Think My Toddler is Goldilocks

May 29,2014 / By Maria / No Comment

One day I jokingly said “c’mon Goldilocks” to my son, who has lovely blonde hair that shimmers like gold in the sun. The more I thought about it, the more I realized he and Goldilocks were cut from the same cloth.

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