Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Natural Birth and Surprise Gender Reveal Unmedicated Labor & Delivery wi...
Here is my birth vlog for my second daughter born this year. Boy was it difficult. I didn't have medication for either one. Both were difficult and painful but this birth was much more difficult.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Losing the Baby Weight!!!
My son is almost 8 weeks old and I'm already thinking about getting this "baby" weight off. The plan was to take it easy for one month and then start working out. Lets just say, that didn't happen...lol. But even though I am losing weight because I'm breastfeeding, I don't feel like it's fast enough. It seems like every time I go on the Internet or turn on the TV, I see some movie star that has already dropped their baby weight five minutes after giving birth!! And I have to admit, even though I know its not realistic, it still delivers a blow to my pride.
Why are so many women insecure about how they look especially after having a baby? You would think that after giving birth most women would ease up on the self hatred just a little bit and give their bodies time to heal. But no not us, especially not me. As I walk down the grocery store aisle I see so many diet aid products that further remind me that I'm not good enough.
And before you check out, you have to take the walk of shame past the magazines with all the perfectly "airbrushed" women!
Secondly, when will this end? Do we change society or do we continue to allow society to change us? The only way women can raise proud and confident daughters is by first becoming proud and confident themselves. We can't effect a positive change in society with a negative perspective. We first must focus on the good, take pride in who we are and how we look. Just a thought.....
Why are so many women insecure about how they look especially after having a baby? You would think that after giving birth most women would ease up on the self hatred just a little bit and give their bodies time to heal. But no not us, especially not me. As I walk down the grocery store aisle I see so many diet aid products that further remind me that I'm not good enough.
And before you check out, you have to take the walk of shame past the magazines with all the perfectly "airbrushed" women!
Secondly, when will this end? Do we change society or do we continue to allow society to change us? The only way women can raise proud and confident daughters is by first becoming proud and confident themselves. We can't effect a positive change in society with a negative perspective. We first must focus on the good, take pride in who we are and how we look. Just a thought.....
Monday, October 28, 2013
Welcome Baby Jase Ashton!!
I would have really liked to give an update on the costume party this last weekend but nature had other plans for me. I went into labor shortly after my last post and give birth to a baby boy Friday at 9:36 am!! He is so amazing and John and I couldn't be happier.
James is enjoying his little brother and he's already so helpful. We're beyond blessed for this little bundle of joy!!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Ideas of What to Pack in a Mommy & Baby Bag
As I get ready to go to the hospital to deliver, I find myself wanting to make sure I have everything in order. I don't want to forget anything. Who knows when this baby can come?? Being the planner that I am, I decided to make a short video listing all the things you need for a typical hospital stay. Hope this helps and as always, be blessed.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Sports Themed Baby Shower
Just wanted to share a few pictures from my baby shower this weekend. I had a really good time and I'm so appreciative to all my family and friends for celebrating this special time with us!!
Krashaun, Tania, Leah, Marcy, and Lora
My father Jeffrey
Big brother James
FYI: An interesting way to decorate your baby bump is with a personalized painting. My big sister "Krashaun" painted a baby hiding behind a football for the sports themed shower.
My last baby shower was winter themed, so she painted a baby playing in the snow!!
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Me and my hubby John
FYI: An interesting way to decorate your baby bump is with a personalized painting. My big sister "Krashaun" painted a baby hiding behind a football for the sports themed shower.
My last baby shower was winter themed, so she painted a baby playing in the snow!!
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Update on Operation Baby Clothes
The past few days have been really crazy preparing for the baby shower. Now that it's over, I'm finally getting around to posting the pictures of the boy's new closet. I'm a firm believer of making the best of what you have. For those of you that are working with a limited space, its going to take more creativity and work consolidating everything.
5 Steps to Organizing Your Closet
1. Purge, purge, purge - Before you begin adding items (clothes, shoes, etc) you should eliminate items that you are no longer using or may take up too much space. I removed all the clothes that my four year old son grew out of and packed them up.
2. Try not to shuffle clutter - If you're no longer using it, give it away. There's always someone or some organization that might benefit from your items. In my case, I'm giving it to my three year old nephew. Moving clutter around from one room to another just creates another room that you're eventually going to have to organize. Giving it away also prevents the item from somehow creeping back into your closet...lol!
3. Separate items according to type - For example, you can sort your clothes according to color or style (dresses, tank tops, sweaters, etc...) Personally, I have tried both ways and like organizing my clothes and shoes according to style. I separated the baby clothes according to size (0-3 months, 3-6 months, etc...) and according to style (shorts, pants, pajamas)
4. Utilize storage and organizational products - I recommend going on Google Images and perform a search on closet organizational and storage products. This is a good way to visualize what setup you want for your closet and what products might help you achieve your organizational goals.
I went to Target and purchased two items:
I used an oversized basket as a storage for my son's hats and gloves. I also used safety pins to adjust the height on the double hang bar. If you're going to hang heavier items, then you'll need something stronger than safety pins, but since baby clothes are light, it worked out :)
Lynk Closet Doubler Double Hang Rod, White
Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart with See-Through Drawers and Black Casters, White
5 Steps to Organizing Your Closet
1. Purge, purge, purge - Before you begin adding items (clothes, shoes, etc) you should eliminate items that you are no longer using or may take up too much space. I removed all the clothes that my four year old son grew out of and packed them up.
2. Try not to shuffle clutter - If you're no longer using it, give it away. There's always someone or some organization that might benefit from your items. In my case, I'm giving it to my three year old nephew. Moving clutter around from one room to another just creates another room that you're eventually going to have to organize. Giving it away also prevents the item from somehow creeping back into your closet...lol!
3. Separate items according to type - For example, you can sort your clothes according to color or style (dresses, tank tops, sweaters, etc...) Personally, I have tried both ways and like organizing my clothes and shoes according to style. I separated the baby clothes according to size (0-3 months, 3-6 months, etc...) and according to style (shorts, pants, pajamas)
4. Utilize storage and organizational products - I recommend going on Google Images and perform a search on closet organizational and storage products. This is a good way to visualize what setup you want for your closet and what products might help you achieve your organizational goals.
I went to Target and purchased two items:
- Double hang bar from "Threshold" - The double-hang closet organizer increases the hanging space in your closet. I would not have had enough space to hang the baby clothes without it.
- Plastic storage bins - Plastic storage bins are an affordable alternative to wooden dressers. I purchased the bins with wheels just in case I wanted to roll them around the house on laundry day.
I used an oversized basket as a storage for my son's hats and gloves. I also used safety pins to adjust the height on the double hang bar. If you're going to hang heavier items, then you'll need something stronger than safety pins, but since baby clothes are light, it worked out :)
Lynk Closet Doubler Double Hang Rod, White
Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart with See-Through Drawers and Black Casters, White
Monday, October 7, 2013
Operation Baby Clothes!!
I have 3 weeks and 1 day left before my little boy arrives and I really need to get busy. This week, I want to organize all the baby clothes and somehow fit them into the same closet as my 4 year old!!! Most people would give their newborns their own room but I'm old fashioned. I'm the 5th child in my family and we all shared rooms until people started to move out...lol. I still remember the time my parents drove us (7 people) from Houston to Cleveland, Ohio in a Dodge Intrepid (a car not a van). Five grown kids all crammed in the same back seat liked sardines. As much as I hated it, I can't deny my heritage...lol. I'm a firm believer in the "cramming technique."
I went to Target this week and bought some closet organization supplies; drop bars, drawers, etc..
I somehow have to cram this....
into this...
Without breaking the bank. We'll see how it goes. Stay tuned :)
I went to Target this week and bought some closet organization supplies; drop bars, drawers, etc..
I somehow have to cram this....
into this...
Without breaking the bank. We'll see how it goes. Stay tuned :)
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Welcome!!
Hi everyone!! Welcome to my page. Sharron's Take is a blog about my life and the things I find interesting (family, friends, food, etc). I am currently 37 weeks pregnant with my second child. I'm beginning to get excited. I know most people blog or vlog their entire pregnancy but I figure better late than never...lol. This first post is dedicated to everyone with the courage to begin something new and different. Stay tuned :)
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