Nicholas is TWO! My little baby is becoming a more independent toddler every day. He is asserting his will. Even his language is improving. He often copies words that I say. Translation of some of the words he has been saying: Ai! (waving hand) = Bye! Boo! (Pointing above) = Moon! In any … [Read more...]
Beautiful Stationery: Tracy Paul for Macaroon
Nicky was not impressed. In fact he lay on the floor and cried as I left. As a stay at home mom he is used to going everywhere with me. However, with my in laws and DH on babysitting duty, he would have to survive. Today was a special day for mom. I had been invited for "cupcakes, champagne and … [Read more...]
A Trendy Father’s Day Gift
We were thrilled to receive this super laptop bag from the IStore. The Henderson is a sleek and versatile laptop briefcase made from soft, full-grain leather which only improves with age - just like your dad! The main compartment can hold up to fifteen inch laptop and documents, while the … [Read more...]
Weaning – ups and downs.
I'm writing this to encourage those who, like me, are struggling with the weaning process. Sometimes we can go six hours without boob and I think we are making progress, and at other times I find myself cluster feeding all over again to calm him down. Why is this so hard for me? Am I just no good … [Read more...]
Updated 2024: Infertility Treatments: Are You With Discovery Medical Aid?
I received an email from the Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa. They are taking some much needed action on infertility cover for our medical aid. Discovery is having its AGM on 6 June 2014. The IAASA will use this meeting to petition for infertility coverage. Cal Volks of the … [Read more...]
Eating Out With a Toddler
Eating out has become a fun event for our little family, and it also seems to be a good way to document Nicholas' (and my own) growth. Of course there have been challenges in taking him out in public, but overall we really have enjoyed the experience. I'll start with Spur, because it seems to … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Bathing or Showering With Your Toddler
Parenting seems to be an exercise of trying different things to see what works and what fails. I have been experimenting with bathing and showering with and without Nicky and have come to a couple of conclusions along the way. When Nicky was a little baby it was obviously much easier to bath him … [Read more...]
Barriers To Fertility: Survey
If you, like me, have been through infertility, what were the barriers for you before you went for fertility treatment? I remember once waiting my entire April holidays before getting up the courage to make a phone call to book an appointment for a fertility clinic. (You can read about that … [Read more...]
My First Blogging Event
Although I have been blogging for the past four years, I have never actually attended a blogging event. I always get jealous when I read about these blog conferences people have in the USA. Ever since I started the SA Mom Blogs I have been making an effort to find South African bloggers. I think … [Read more...]
Bloggers: Get Blogelina’s Free Mom Blog E Book Bundle!
Blogelina is offering a load of useful blogging information. I have written a post all about it at the South African Mom Bloggers. Full disclosure: there is an option to upgrade for $10 and a whole lot more goodies, including a blog makeover, a year's hosting, blogger to wordpress package and the … [Read more...]