Month: September 2011

I’m guest posting today over at my friend Abbie’s blog, Farmer’s Daughter. I am a farmer’s wife.  That means I have to do the things a farmer’s wife does: Feed cows.  Herd sheep.  Collect eggs.  Garden and can.  Drive tractors and bale hay.  Run dear farmer husband to and fro.  Pick up feed. This year I became a farm mama.  Back when we were planning to start a family we did the math and decided I would stay home.  That’s where I wanted to be anyway, and it just wouldn’t pay for me to work and have our child in daycare.  People told me I would be “bored” as a stay at home mom, I would be “desperate for adult conversation”, etc.  Boy, they really don’t know my life!  I don’t just get to keep house – I am busy around here!!  😀 Anyway, just because baby came along doesn’t mean I get to shirk my farm duties.  I have more to do than ever as we’re constantly trying to expand and operate more efficiently.  Where does baby fit in to this lifestyle?  How do I get these things done?  Here are a few things I’ve figured out that make

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When I was pregnant I saw mention here and there of setting up a little bedside breastfeeding station with snacks and magazines.  I never came across a comprehensive list to help me set one up.  I thought it might be nice to have a list here for my own reference and for all my pregnant friends. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Nursing is such a big part of my life right now and nothing is more frustrating than getting all settled in and realizing I forgot something. I finally took a few minutes and gathered the essentials, to make life easier. Pick Your Main Spot I thought I might use the rocking chair a lot for nursing, but I don’t.  I’ve actually avoided rocking Kent for the most part so he doesn’t rely on it to fall asleep.  I only nurse in the living room occasionally.  When we’re home our bedroom is my go-to nursing spot.  It makes the most sense right now since all my stuff is already in there for nighttime feedings.  We have a Moses’ basket for baby next to our bed. I have a whole post about our Moses’ basket if you want to

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