I’m no meteorologist, but I am here to proclaim winter 2018 the longest. winter. ever. Winter lasted even longer than what I subjectively proclaim to be the longest pregnancy ever. My son had to wear winter boots so long he outgrew the pair he started the season with! My husband normally walks 45 minutes to work, but he found himself needing to … [Read More...]
Made in Canada Baby 2018 – Now Accepting Sponsor Sign Ups
This year is lucky number SEVEN for our annual Made in Canada Baby event! This unique and massively popular giveaway promotion is hosted by Olivia at This West Coast Mommy and Lindsay at Maman Loup’s Den. Made in Canada Baby shines a polite, maple-leaf-shaped spotlight on Canadian brands and businesses in honour of Canada Day, with a special twist … [Read More...]
Newborn Photos Made Perfect with Canvas Champ {+ Giveaway}
I was very mobile with my first two newborns. Gosh, when I had just one kid, we jaunted about town like nobody’s business. We’d stroll to the grocery store for one item just because it was something to do and a chance for me to interact with adults. When baby two came, she was plopped on my chest by my midwife and stayed there in a baby carrier … [Read More...]
Joovy Room2 Review: The Perfect Sleep Space for Twins
For my two singletons, I bought cribs. My firstborn spent a bit of time in a hand-me-down bassinet in our room, but mainly he was in my bed. All told, he slept perhaps a month in his crib in his own room until it became a place to store laundry and cats. For baby two, I felt unprepared without a crib, so I bought one. She never slept in it at … [Read More...]
6 Things This Breastfeeding Mama Has Learned About Bottle Feeding
I created this blog post as a paid ambassador with Philips Avent and PTPA. All opinions expressed are my own. You’d think being a third- and fourth-time mom I wouldn’t have much to learn. The basics of baby care, regardless of how many, ought to be pretty much the same, right? Well, the curveball of twins threw me the curveball of learning … [Read More...]
When Time Equals Sanity: Baby Brezza Steri-Dry Steam Sterilizer Review
I’ve been told that having twins is a pretty logical business decision for a mommy blogger like myself. Naturally I did not plan it this way, but my third baby surprising us by being TWO babies has opened my eyes to a whole new parenting—and parenting gear—world that goes beyond just having double trouble. Being the naïve and optimistic gal I … [Read More...]
Life With Twins: The First Month
Yes, you read that correctly. The Cub Twins are a month old! (Well, by the time this is written, edited and published, they’ll be even older than that!) Most of you delight in expressing your shock that my pregnancy went so fast and that the boys are basically ready to submit their college applications, but I can assure you that I have not been … [Read More...]
6 Life Hacks for Working Parents
By Dani Jansen Whether you’re a full-time stay-at-home parent or a full-time working-outside-the-home parent, your role presents its own unique joys and challenges. For those of you returning to the workforce, here are some fabulous #lifehacks to help you rock it: 1- Get yourself a big T-shirt. At least two to three sizes larger than normal. In … [Read More...]
8 Ways a Doula Can Support Your C-Section Birth
By Heather Marr, Birth Doula at Montreal's Rio Doula A frequently asked question about doulas is: “I’m having a planned C-section. Can I still hire a doula?” And the answer? Yes, indeed! And here’s how she (or can help you have a positive, empowering belly birth experience. Here are 8 ways we birth doulas can support a client in delivering via … [Read More...]
6 Practical Tips for NICU Parents
I really had no idea what to expect when the Cub Twins were admitted to the NICU. Initially I was told their stay would be blissfully short—up to five days. I guess therein lies my first practical tip: don’t psych yourself up for a discharge date until you’re signing the final paperwork and loading baby into their car seat. My boys ended … [Read More...]
My Top 5 Tips for Pumping When You Are Away from Baby {+ a giveaway}
I created this blog post as a paid ambassador with Philips Avent and PTPA. All opinions expressed are my own. If you’ve been following my journey with the Cub Twins, you’ll know we recently brought them home after two weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Having had such successful breastfeeding relationships with my first two … [Read More...]
How a Physiotherapist Can Help With Breastfeeding Difficulties
This is a guest post by my very own pelvic floor physiotherapist, Mercedes Eustergerling. Find her in Calgary at Vida Health. When we think about the available options for breastfeeding support, a few professionals immediately come to mind: the lactation consultant (of course), the physician, nurse, midwife, and doula. All can be incredibly … [Read More...]