Darcy Zalewski

In one word: humiliating! Last week I went on my first “mommy date” at a local coffee shop. There really isn’t anywhere decent to meet up with kids around here. (I’ve …

I never truly understood how becoming a mother can affect your friendships. I suppose this is because I’m pretty laid back and never avoided friends with kids. I understood (to …

Rissa nearly gave me a heart attack the other day. I had left her on the floor of the nursery while I quickly grabbed laundry from the dryer. This had …

This week’s topic is milestones. Or, as I refer to them: boobie awards! I previously posted about achieving my three month milestone and have my sights set on achieving six …

<< Cloth Diaper Newbie: Day 2 We’ve been using cloth diapers full-time for a little over a month now. During that time I used one (maybe two) disposable diaper while …

Last Thursday got to 50 degrees, which is pretty nice for February in Wisconsin. I was supposed to have a mommy date at the park that afternoon since we both …

This week’s topic is about Sweet Support. I can’t emphasize enough how important support is when you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. I believe the most important person that …

I never thought it was possible, but my baby forgot how to breastfeed. I started breastfeeding Rissa within a few hours after she was born. She spent a lot of …

I don’t have a lot of experience nursing in public even though I’ve been breastfeeding my daughter for three months. Until recently, the only places outside our home that I’d …

I just have to share this with you right away! A few minutes ago, Aerissa rolled over for the first time! I could barely believe it. I put her down …

<< Cloth Diaper Newbie: Day 1 I wish I hadn’t gotten behind on documenting this adventure. Day 2 happened a few weeks ago. Ah, well, I jotted down some notes …

I did it! I have earned my bronze boobies! That’s right, I’ve been breastfeeding for 3 months and I love it. Sure, it was tough in the beginning and has …

I think it’s finally here. I think my babygirl is teething. She’s about 3 months old, which is fairly normal for it to start from what I’ve read. I just …

I really can’t believe that Rissa is 12 weeks old now! I also think it’s weird that she technically isn’t 3 months until January 31st. I know why and how …

<< Part One Fair warning: This post will be long and may include some less than flowery descriptions of the disgustingly beautiful process that is childbirth. It also may seem …

Rissa continues to earn A+s when she goes for her well baby checkups – thank goodness! That puts my mind at ease, y’know. I mean, I know it’s my job …

I was so excited to finish laundering my new cloth diapers – preparing them for use. I’ve never been so excited about laundry in my life! And I was so …

A few weeks ago I started to contemplate cloth diapering. I briefly considered it while I was pregnant, but had the image of the old fashioned way my parents did …

We had quite the adventure going out of town for my gramma’s funeral. It was the first road trip for Aerissa. The longest car ride she’s been on so far …

Fair warning: This post will be long and may include some less than flowery descriptions of the disgustingly beautiful process that is childbirth. It also may seem disorganized as it …