The week leading up to 36 weeks was rough. After finding out how low the baby was at the beginning of week 35, I didn’t want to get so close to being able to have my home birth and then miss it by just a few days. So I stayed in bed for the rest…
Pregnancy Update Week 35: The Baby Has Dropped! Need Help With Names
This week, I have had two episodes where I have been woken up in the night by strong contractions, back pain and pelvic pressure. Both times, I was unsure whether or not I was truly in labor or not. That is something that I haven’t had trouble deciphering before, even after having five kids. I…
How To Easily Decrystallize Honey In 3 Easy Steps
Do you have a jar of honey that is has hard as a rock, sitting in the back of your kitchen cupboard? Don’t despair and throw it out; decrystallize it! It is so easy to do and it will restore you honey back to its normal self. Follow the correct steps depending on what kind of…
Pregnancy Update Week 31: Removing Spots From Baby Clothes
This week, I worked on getting the baby clothes out of the third floor and begin the process of washing everything. However, much to my disappointment, many of the clothes had large yellow spots and stains on them from being in storage. These clothes were clean when I put them away, but something about sitting…
EASY Beginner Cotton Knit Hat for Infant/Toddler Girls
As many of you know, for our 2014 Christmas, the theme was making memories and handmade items. All of my children received knit hats and woolen mittens. I looked through many, many patterns hoping to find something adorable but useful. For my 3 year old, I found this really cute pattern inside the…
Pregnancy Update: Week 29 What Names Would You Suggest?
This week was a rough week! There was so much to be done with getting ready for Christmas and finishing up the Christmas presents. I really felt like I was running on empty by the end of the week! Pregnancy wise, due to the sheer amount of Christmas parties and get together’s, I put on…