Ollie, swaddled Swaddling is the simplest way to coax a baby into blissful rest and a sense of security. As a huge believer in the power of a good swaddle, I’ve watched in awe as hospital caregivers wrapped my little ones with deft efficiency. Trying to copy the magic of a good swaddle can […] Sam is 12 and he is holding newborn Oliver. After I fed Ollie this morning, I was reminded I like to eat, too. I asked for a volunteer to hold the baby while I made oatmeal. Three of my boys shouted, “ME!” Sam won, not because he was first but because he was second. The […] 
Oliver is 40 days old today. In many faith and cultural traditions, mothers are encouraged—and sometimes required—to rest the entirety of the first 40 days. I didn’t have the luxury. But there are different types of rest. Like the rest a mama gets from watching her baby rest. Oliver ~ […] |
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