*A fav I forgot!*

I can't believe I forgot to mention this favorite thing, I only use it every single day!!!

Balboa Baby Nursing Cover
A nursing cover is a must have for breast-feeding mommas! I have a couple of another brand (Udder Covers) that were super cheap through a promotional thing but sometimes you get what you pay for and that's kind of the case with those. I'd been looking into different options and on Cyber Monday BRU had this brand really cheap so I decided to buy a couple & I'm so glad I did! The Balboa Baby is better quality material, when you adjust it to your preferred setting it stays in place (the Udder Cover didn't), it covers so much more area than the Udder Cover so you don't have to worry about exposing anything unwanted - I just love it! Ooh, and it also works great as a carseat cover!! I take my nursing cover with me everywhere anyway so it's a nice way to save space in the diaper bag and it helps block the sun/wind out of baby's face! It also has a pocket that could come in handy perhaps but I haven't had a use for it yet... doesn't hurt though ;) There are many other brands of nursing covers and I'm sure most of them are just as great as this one but for anyone thinking of getting the cheap Udder Cover, no, it's not a scam but I'd recommend paying a little bit more for a better quality cover. As much as you'll use it it's worth the extra money!

Okay, I was only going to mention that one thing but while I'm on the subject of favorites again I'll also mention quickly that we also love.... outfits without feet!
The sleeper outfits and things of that nature are cute and everything but they aren't the most practical sometimes. For us, we've had to move Auria up to the next size in things more quickly because she gets too long for them. Like right now she is in 3-6 month stuff, not necessarily because she's too chunky for them (although in some things that is why, haha) but she just can't fully extend her legs in them. Some brands fit longer than others but I just try to be more selective in the clothes and only buy things without attached footies.

The end.

More favs!

Here are some more things I'm loving lately:

Medela Pump In Style Advanced The Metro Bag

This is definitely a must have with having to go back to work! I rented the hospital grade Medela Symphony & then decided it was time to buy one. I chose this one based on recommendations from lots of different people and I have been very happy with it! It came with everything you need to get pumping and it's not a pain in the butt to cart around.

Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags

I'd always stored my milk in the medela storage bottles before but I decided to give these storage bags a try and I love them! So does my babysitter! I like them because Auria's meals are bigger now so I can store more milk in one container. Also they save space in the freezer! My babysitter (my mom) likes them because heating them up is MUCH faster! She said it's the difference between brewing coffee in a standard coffee maker and a Keurig (see next )! They aren't quite as eco-friendly since they aren't reusable and they aren't quite as cost effective either for the same reason so I'm going to use a "hybrid" storing method and use the bags and bottles. For pumping away from home though I think these are much more convenient!

Keurig Elite Brewing System

The Elite Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage in under one minute at the touch of a button. With the choice of two cup sizes, the Elite brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.

For coffee drinkers this is the best invention ever! Josh even loves the Keurig for hot chocolate! It brews single cups so every drink is fresh & yummy, it brews in under 1 minute, there's no filters to buy or pot to clean... when you're entertaining guests, each person can have whatever roast/flavor they like, or if you're like me and you just like to have options, you can have a different flavor each day & you still get fresh coffee! It's just awesome, I promise!

Infant Jeans

They're just adorable & they go with everything - 'nough said!

Sony Bloggie Touch

This is similar to the popular Flip cameras. With a little one that's constantly learning/doing new things, this momma wants to capture it all so an easy to use video camera is a great thing to have! It's super light and slim so I can stick in my purse, pocket, or diaper bag. You just have to touch one button to start recording and the usb is built in so when you're ready to upload pics/videos to your computer it's quick and simple!

I'm sure there are tons more things I could/should list but these are the things that come to mind right now, while baby girl is napping. More to come eventually!

A few of my favorite things

I'm taking a cues from a fellow blogging momma friend and I'm going to list a few baby items that I love! These aren't listed in any particular order, just however they're coming to my foggy mind...

Fisher-Price EZ Bundle 4-in-1 Baby System

Specifically I'm talking about the infant swing feature since we haven't used it for any of the other options (newborn seat, high chair, toddler seat) at this point. I'm not necessarily saying this is the best swing on the market because I don't know, but it's what we're using and it works great for us! Anyway, it's great for times - like this very moment - when Auria is sleepy, but wants to be held. The movement is what she really wants so I can strap her in the swing and she'll usually doze off and Mommy can get something done around the house a little more quickly.

Halo SleepSack® Swaddle

The first week, more specifically the first couple of days, of Auria's life, she was constantly wrapped up - swaddled - like a little baby burrito. We didn't carry that on for very long because she loves to suck on her hands and I didn't want to keep her from being able to do that BUT we were having some issues with adjusting her sleep schedule and some mommy friends suggested we start swaddling again... SOOO helpful! You can swaddle a baby with a receiving blanket just fine but you have to wrap them up extra good and tight if they're as squirmy as my baby girl. Anyway I really like this sleepsak swaddler because it's just so much easier to get her swaddled and she stays that way!

The First Years Close & Secure Baby Sleeper

For me, this goes hand in hand with the sleeper sack... she will not let us put her down on her back unless she is swaddled! Anyhoo, I know people have different opinions on this subject but we are co-sleepers! A friend of mine told me about this awesome little thing and I just think it's great! I would absolutely recommend it to any new parents that intend to try co-sleeping.

Moby Wrap

I'm a huge advocate of baby wearing and I just think this is one of the most amazing things ever! It's one size fits all, it's so simple to wrap, you can throw it in the washing machine when you need to, it's super comfy for mommy & baby... I think every mommy should have a Moby! Plus, when Auria is a little older, how precious is this Moby mini?!

I can just imagine us now... by the time she's playing with dolls, I'll probably have a new little baby and we can wear our Moby's together! Tehehe :)



Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Wilko

The original appeal of this particular travel system for me was the reversible handle system and so far I love everything else about this system too! The stroller is sturdy, but not too heavy, the wheels turn on a dime and it's smooth like butta, the handle level adjusts, which is good when you're 5'3" and your husband is 6'3"! There's even a handy dandy cup holder that is removable (which comes is more convenient than you realize)! Ooh and the car seat fits perfectly into any stores shopping cart seat.... well, except for Hobby Lobby's micro-carts!

Leg Warmers

Not only are these adorable, but they make diaper changes so much faster! Baby gowns used to be my #1 fav, and I still love them, but the leg warmers have knocked gowns down to the number 2 spot.
BTW, for mommy's of baby boys, they do make leg warmers for boys too and some of them are awesome!



Okay the last item I'm going to mention today is:
Baby Socks - Old Navy/Gap

This information I'm sharing is more valuable than you think! Until you're trying to keep your baby's feet warm you don't think much about socks and how well they'll actually stay on and from my experience most of them don't! Plus, for some reason many of them come in size 0-6 months. What an extremely broad range! Tell me how that makes sense! Anyway I love baby socks from Old Navy/Gap because they come in 0-3 months, 3-6, & 6-12, etc. Also they have a nice elastic in the top that actually hold the socks securely on baby's feet... even super slender ones, like my baby girl's!

Alright well that's that and as Auria grows & changes I'm sure so shall this list, so stay posted I guess ;)

It's December!

I can't believe December is here already! And what a way to kick off the month - it's been snowing & Auria and I are a little sicky. It's so pitiful hearing my baby girls tiny little cough and listening to the yuckies in her little nosey :/ She's still such a good baby though, she's not screaming her head off or anything, just some little whimpers every now and again to tell momma she needs something. is her usual happy, sweet self... and a little extra snuggly today which I don't mind one bit!


We had plans to meet up with some friends from our Bradley class but we cancelled them so we can rest at home & hopefully get to feeling better soon! And resting we are... well, she is anyway! I hate knowing my precious baby isn't feeling 100% so I'm praying this doesn't stick around for very long.


We got our Christmas cards in the mail today so I'm hoping to find time to get them addressed and mailed out before the weekend. We also got the bows, headbands, and flower clips that I ordered for Auria from this website a friend told me about... I got 12 headbands in assorted colors, 6 flower clips, and 2 bows for $16! This place has a huge variety so if you're looking for such products I highly recommend checking this site out! Also, I ordered these on Monday morning and recieved them today - I love fast shippers!


Day 1 of my new milk making plan went according to schedule. Can't tell a difference yet of course but they said I should notice something within about 3 days so we're getting closer and I'm very excited about that! I'm also getting closer to the beginning of our cloth diapering experiement so I'm kind of excited about that too.


Alright, time to get back to my little sicky girl... tootles!