Frontier Dreams: Bits and Pieces

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Bits and Pieces

Little L pretending to be the blood moon.

Little L has been obsessed with the moon - especially the blood moon after seeing the rare super harvest blood moon back in September. One night while the girls were with Kevin at AHG, Little L asked me to make him his own blood moon. He drew a pattern for me, picked out fabric and we got to work. It is a simple toy and I admit I would have never thought it, but he loves that moon.

A new to me sight. My other children didn't have pacifiers but my midwife suggested it to help with Baby F's latch issues (more on that later). I was glad I could find natural rubber pacifiers. So far it's a novelty and lasts all of ten seconds.

His eyes seem to be looking blue now!

I adore the images of K with Baby F above. He has been rather colicky and in need of comfort and love from all of us in the evening hours (Baby F, that is. Although I suppose Kevin could use some extra love from us all, too!). The last photo of Kevin asleep sitting up while holding a swaddled Baby F pretty much sums up our nights lately. Sleep has become a luxury but that's okay, I can sleep when they are all grown. Right now I will soak up these fleeting moments, but perhaps with an extra cup of coffee!

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Jennifer · 473 weeks ago

Wonderful story about the blood moon. I know the feeling of no sleep, hang in there!

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Dawn · 473 weeks ago

I love the blood moon pillow.

Two of my babies were sensitive to caffeine while I was nursing. I noticed when I cut caffeine from my diet they became much more pleasant babies. I've had five, and it always amazed me how each kid was different regarding breast milk sensitivities.

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carolscash 4p · 473 weeks ago

Love the photos. The picture of Kevin and the baby made me truly think how lucky we are when they do sleep.

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Kristy · 473 weeks ago

I love your perspective - "you can sleep when they are all grown" Soooooo true. They all say it, and its so true - these years really do go by so quickly. I have truly enjoyed each and every stage, knowing that they don't last forever! Right now with 5 ranging in age 20 down to 6, I'm still loving where we're at - even the teens!
Blessings.

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cariemay 52p · 473 weeks ago

You can sleep when they're grown it's true, but I hope you find a few moments for a little sleep now and then! Baby F is growing ever lovelier and the pictures of him with K are just adorable :) I'd second the amazement at the things babies can be sensitive to in breast milk. With all of mine it was dairy and soy; it is amazing the things that have dairy and/or soy in them, so much vegan food seems to rely on soy to fill in for one thing or another but I did discover a very good coconut milk chocolate ice cream along the way so it's not all bad!

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Julia · 473 weeks ago

I agree, dairy and soy can definitely cause stomach upset for babies. Have you tried any food eliminations? My 2nd was particularly affected by gluten. I realize that veganism is very important to you and I don't mean to be unkind, but in my experience it's not very compatible with pregnancy/breastfeeding.

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Amber · 473 weeks ago

Oh that's one thing that I don't miss from having babies - the lack of sleep. My babes were horrible sleepers, so most nights were pretty sleepless. The man in the moon stuffie is adorable. I love that your son helped design it.

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Anastasija · 473 weeks ago

Oh, Nicole, you obviously have got some magical superpowers :) "I can sleep when they are all grown." - precious! :) I do not how to do that, any ideas? :)
A sleep-deprived mama

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jenlynheb 49p · 473 weeks ago

My one and only daughter was very much the same. It seemed like she cried all of the time and never wanted to sleep. Thankfully things cleared after a few months. Hang in there! it's great that you have so many extra hands to help :)

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Kate · 473 weeks ago

I love the pillow! You are a good mama and you are right about sleep. They are little for such a short time. Its just a season to work thru. Praying for you to be able to get sleep when you can! Keep up the good work! God bless you and your sweet family! Kate

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