Ali Damron

21 Graces Week 6

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Ali Damron • 0 Comments

1. Completing my first 5k postpartum

2. Perfect weather this past weekend

3. Rainy days

4. Baby cooing

5. Sloppy joes

6. Chai tea mix

7. Eating food from our garden

8. Freshly mowed grass

9. Possibly buying a new car

10. Content baby

11. Going on walks

12. Pedicures

13. Feeling more energetic

14. Aiden sleeping in longer stretches

15. Watching Aiden play on his play mat

16. Mom visiting

17. Cleaning our house

18. Homemade cleaning products

19. Open house for work

20. Daddy babysitting for 6 hours successfully (not that I had a doubt)

21. Laura coming to visit this weekend

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Postpartum: Week 11

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Ali Damron • 0 Comments

Dear Aiden, We had a really good week together. After Tuesday, you were such a happy baby. You slept great, smiled all day, wanted to play several times during the day and spaced out your feedings more. You are loving your activity gym. You love to look at all the colors and toys hanging above… Continue Reading

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My Breastfeeding Journal – Thus Far

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Ali Damron • 2 Comments

Any new mom knows that breastfeeding can be a little bit daunting. When I was pregnant, it was something I didn’t really worry about. I thought it was a natural process that my body would just know how to do it. While that is true, there is also lots more to know about it. Once… Continue Reading

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21 Graces Week 5

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Ali Damron • 0 Comments

1. First Mother’s Day 2. Cuddling in bed 3. David sleeping with us again 4. Meeting family 5. Mom helping me 6. Little America in Cheyenne 7. Aiden surviving his first shots 8. Running/walking 4 miles 9. Cherry Creek farmer’s market 10. Running errands with David all day Saturday 11. Fitting into my red pants… Continue Reading

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Postpartum Week 10

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ali Damron • 1 Comment

Dear Aiden, This week started early on Monday morning with you having to get your 2 month shots and wellness doctor’s appointment. I was really apprehensive about you getting shots. I really really didn’t want to do it to you, but after reading “The Vaccine Book” by Dr. Sears and talking with other moms, I… Continue Reading

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21 Graces Week 4

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Ali Damron • 0 Comments

1. Running getting easier 2. Salads with strawberries 3. I think our final snow is in the past 4. Washington Park 5. Oatmeal 6. A Sunny week on the horizon with Aiden 7. Mom being in town 8. New supportive sports bra 9. Coconut oil used for everything 10. Baby baths 11. Sparkling water 12.… Continue Reading

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Postpartum Week 9

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Ali Damron • 0 Comments

Dear Aiden, This week has been a little challenging for both you and I. You definitely went through your second mental leap in the wonder weeks learning the world of patterns. It started last Friday night and and lasted about 8-9 days. You were very unsettled, clingy, fussy and refused sleep most of the time… Continue Reading

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Why Your Baby Might Be Extra Fussy – The Wonder Weeks

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Ali Damron • 2 Comments

This phenomenon known as the Wonder Weeks is a far underutilized concept to mothers. I had never even heard anything about this until a wise friend enlightened me on why Aiden was being extra fussy, cranky and needy one particular week. His fourth and fifth week of life went on fairly well. We were getting… Continue Reading

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21 Graces Week 3

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Ali Damron • 0 Comments

Here is a description of 21 Graces. This past week has been especially graceful due to family being in town. 1. Baby squeals 2. Baby smiles 3. Otis being protective of Aiden 4. Warm temperatures with a cool breeze 5. Open windows 6. Aiden being able to put himself to sleep 7. Seeing both grandma’s… Continue Reading

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Postpartum Week 8

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Ali Damron • 2 Comments

Dear Aiden, This week was incredible. We actually noticed differences in your development each day. I am around you so much that I don’t notice your growth on a daily basis. Its when I lift you one time and realize how heavy you are or long you’ve gotten. This week you’ve made leaps and bounds… Continue Reading

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