mama wants, Bunny neeeeds

Tea Collection is having a 3-Day sale on a lot of super cute-for-your-drool-baby tees! I love these two tops! Thinking Huxley may need them to add to his summer wardrobe!

Surfer Stripe Hoodie

Hola Graphic Tee

Pop on over & check out Tea Collection's Sales today!

xo

who's so cute?

Huxley is, that's who.

xo

typical Saturday

I've said it before, we love our weekends, and we started this Saturday just like any other.

- Whole family early morning snuggle session.

- Coffee with almond milk & honey for me & plain black for the mister

- Yummy breakfast & cartoons

Now we're gearing up to do some weekend errand running (laundry, groceries, farmers market, maybe even the gym if time allows) before Mama has to go to work.

My Mom sent me a few of my baby photos since I didn't have a single one laying around to do a comparison. Here's a photo of Daddy, Mommy & Bunny. We are all pretty darn cute as squishy babies.

xo

sickie bunnies

Sorry for the silence on our ends. It's been a rough transition going from 0-full time at work, and keeping things in order at home. Throw in a not-feeling-so-good Mama, and Baby & wallah! The perfect list of excuses, I believe.

Although, I've been feeling worn to the bones I somehow managed to pull off throwing the mister a surprise Birthday get-together yesterday. He has such amazing friends and family, which is why it wasn't so hard to pull it off. I had A LOT of help from one of his Rugby friends, Christine. She basically did everything, and I owe her a million thank yous.

All that aside, and even though we feel like ick...

this is what I wake up to after a nice little nap.

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life with the Hux & with out dairy

Last week I started to notice that Huxley's incredibly sensitive skin & mild facial eczema had gone from bad to worse. It was red and inflamed & just looked plain uncomfortable. As a Mama I felt terrible and frantically sifted through books, and online resources to find causes and cures for his sweet face.

All I could come up with & made the most sense was a dairy allergy. The descriptions all matched up.

So goodbye cheese, & hello Nutritional Yeast. It gives a somewhat decent cheese like flavor to my cheese-free pizza, or on top of veggies. It's located in the bulk section at Whole Foods, or packaged in the vitamin section near Brewer's Yeast.

Yesterday, the mister, Hux and I went to breakfast at a little bakery nearby before Huxley's 2 month Doctor visit. He had to get 2 vaccines, which he handled like such a brave little Bunny. I nursed him right before and after---Mamas, this is the trick! He was so relaxed and comforted that he was asleep by the time I was putting him in his car seat. He was so nice to save Mama the trauma of a hysterical screaming hurt little guy. I'm so blessed.

I don't think I could say that enough.

SO blessed.

two months young

today Huxley Otis celebrated his second month birthday & all the little/big/everything-is-a-first milestones in those 8 weeks.

he's been a doll baby since the day we met,

and we are the luckiest.

xo

please dear God don't let my Mom see this...

because this Mama has been shopping!

I know, I know, I know, we are on a TIGHT budget. I mean like jaws-of-life needed tight, but I had coupons, and credit, and I neeeeeeeeeded those nursing jammies and tank!

This Boon Drying rack for our bottles & other baby items looks so much

nicer on our counter than a dish towel.

We now have three, yes, THREE of these ShiShu Baby blankets.

I just had to get it in blue now that Hux is here!

A cute springy onesie for the Bunsie.

Mama's if you are going to nurse, you're going to need nursing tanks. Period.

I have such a long torso that this tank (with slimming effects) was a perfect steal off Zulily. (click to get your membership invite and scope the deals!!)

As I said, I needed this pj set. I'm literally in jameroos 90% of the time, and I'll feel a heck of a lot cuter nursing 'round the clock in this ensemble by Hotmilk.

We are now off for our first little vacation as a family! We're headed to Matt's Grandparents' for the night, and we could not be more excited to let them spend some quality time with their Grandbaby!

Wish us luck!

xo

even on a rainy day

Mama had her first day back at the gym since Huxley was born!

I snuck out this morning since Hux was in high spirits just laying in his crib talking and cooing to his Woodland friends & staring up at his colorful mobile. Daddy was up and about & was totally awesome to let me cut in to his get-ready-for-work routine.

It's been raining non-stop since 2am, but that did not slow me down.

I headed to Planet Fitness after a breakfast of champions

(the rest of a giant vegan oatmeal cookie sandwich from Whole Foods & a small cup of french pressed Organic Yukon Blend.)

It may have been the sugar coma/caffeine buzz, but I felt awesome.

It's definitely going to become a routine for this Mama, sans this carb-bomb:

Huxley's been dealing with eczema for over a week, and it seems to be getting worse.

I've decided to cut dairy from my diet, and eliminate any antagonizers. Too bad I just picked up a case of Greek yogurt from Costco. Fail.

we send love, and all good things.

xo

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not so terrible Tuesday

Huxley & I got out today and did a little shopping. I got a few new things for spring wardrobe from H & M. They have a lot of super cute, affordable pieces for this season. Hux was in his Baby Bjorn sleeping so I couldn't really try on anything. We had a fashion show when we got home and happily two out of three worked...guess I haven't figured out how to dress the 'girls' just yet.

I haven't broke the news to him about Mama going back to work next week.

On his 2 month birthday to top it off.

So much to do to prepare for that day.

Until then, Huxie wanted to show you his Bunnies!

xo

all good things must come to an end.

Mama just got her schedule for work next week.

Feeling anxious, sad, excited, and a lot of other emotions about returning to 'Bux.

[...]

I'm still processing, and denying the end is near.

On a brighter note, I actually threw some paint on a canvas today--must become financially self-sufficiant!

Oh, &

we won this sweet lamp for little Bunner's nursery.

It's from Oilo.

Thank's Shari at Spearmint Baby for helping us dec Hux's room in style!

xo

Our slow Sunday

Here at the farm we sure do love our weekends.

We spent our Saturday lounging about the place, taking family cat naps, singing and reading books with Huxley & even got out for breakfast with our lovely friends Eric & Kristen.

Huxley has been very entertaining with all his new discoveries. He's now big enough to enjoy his bouncy seat, which he will sit in & talk to his friends and even bat at them (video of that cuteness to come!) It's awesome because Mama can get things done, and Hux can see me while he plays.

So much to fill you in on, but so much to do during the little man's nap!

our love to all,

xo

our little Babbler

Since there isn't much to update & it's the weekend and we love weekends 'cause we get Daddy all to ourselves, here is a video until next time!

xo

Flashback Friday

As with all new Mama's I am missing my pre-baby bod quite a bit.

It will take a lot of patience, discipline & hard work, but this lady is determined

to get back into my favorite 'kinis.

I'm almost back to being a complete veggie, but since I am nursing the chicken hasn't been

removed from the menu, yet. At my 6 week check-up I'd lost 20 lbs. and have 25 more to get back to pre-Hux weight. How will I achieve that?

Pure luck.

(kidding. sort of.)

Cutting the sugars down & eventually out. Lots. Of. Greens. Water & more water. And finally getting out and about with Hux in the stroller.

Thank Jesus, Spring's around the corner.

Here is the mister & I in West Palm Beach last March.

(My how our worlds were flipped in just one little year.)

xo

Product Reviews with the Hux

The Bumbo (which we scored for a cool 5 bones from a lovely Mama off Craigslist) recieves:

One hand in mouth

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We likey. Lots.

Again, the Moby, which all 8' of fabric can be quite intimidating at first, is one of Hux's favorite hang out spots.

We have TONS more to review, so hold tight...Huxley can't wait to tell you

what he thinks about all his other cool stuff!

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Thanks!

xo

my morning with Hux.

Good golly I love my little Bunner. He's such a doll Baby & I am convinced his impossible-to-disturb sleep habits were formed while Mama was still preggoh, whippin' up Lattes & grinding X-Bold beans.

Thanks to Hux's awesome nap, I've managed to:

Shower

Give myself a moisturizing facial

Actually put on a touch of makeup!

Make a yummy blueberry/strawberry protein smoothie

annnnd have enough time to blog all about it!

(he didn't even flinch when I turned on the Ninja!)

Now off to tackle as many not-so-fun things on my To Do List as I can before he wakes up!

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Learn how to score your's here!

& A huge thanks to the lovely Megan for introducing me to my newest obsession, Amazon coupon hoarding! Can't you just imagine me knocking Mommies & Daddies over to get the entire stack of free mags at BabysRUs? Yikes.

This could get ugly.

Check her cute blog all about her beginning journey into Mamahood here!

Happy Bargain Hunting, Mamas!

xo

a week in photos

It's hard to believe Hux is 6 weeks old already.

He is truly the best behaved Baby. There is rarely a complaint or fuss from him, just the typical "I'm getting hungry" warning cry, or a simple "Hold me" whimper. Easy fix. We have a heavy artillery of "Hold me" helpers! I've really been enjoying the Moby wrap my parent's got for us, and the Baby Bjorn has been a breeze to use as well. Huxley loves either, as long as he is close to Daddy or Mama, he is a happy Bunny.

We hope you have had a lovely little weekend, we are wrapping ours up with a yummy dinner off the grill.

love & goodness,

xo

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If not for me, do it for lil' Huxie and his Bobkitten snorts?

xo

what got my through month number one

Water, water & more water.

these little gems helped this sore Mama get through those beginning rough patches

I found an entire box full of pre-fold cloth diapers that I washed up & now use for everything!

We set up the Pack n Play in our room and it's been a life saver...Hux hasn't spent a single night in his nursery (we plan on transitioning as soon as he hit's the 15 lb limit)

Since I've had to supplement/pump we had to purchase a few bottles and these babies are the best! I even had a fellow Mama stop me in the isle as I was debating and tell me that I was making the right choice with Born Free.

I pretty much lived off hot chocolate ever since leaving the hospital. Yep. It's delicious, and I've convinced myself it's nutritious as well!

& of course, this beautiful man.

He's been my biggest help/blessing/encourager/fan/etc etc etc everything all things amazing. That is what he is.

I'm sure I will think of more to add later, but for now I've got a cute Bunny lover to snuggle...

xo

Le Hux Amore.

As you might have noticed a lot has changed round these parts.

A lot has changed, indeed.

Well like I mentioned in my last post I am trying to get better at keeping everyone in the loop. Also, we are trying to get lots of votes so we can be a Top Baby Blog. If you could click the link to your right, and then click the image on the top that allows you to cast yours that would be huge!!

As far as Motherhood's going, I'm still breaking in the new title of Mommy. Hearing people refer to Huxley as "your son" still makes my mind do a little double-take & go, "Oh yea...he is mine!"

The night before we were to leave the hospital I whispered jokingly to Matt, "There going to let us take him home!"

& we're so stinkin' thrilled they did!!!

time's like a speeding train these days.

Over a month has passed since we finally got to meet our Son.

He's been an absolute dream ever since. Every moment he's in my arms I am overwhelmed with thanksgiving, love, and gratitude for such a beautiful child.

In the past five weeks Huxley has grown into such a silly, loving, and always happy Baby.

I plan to get a lot better at updating with photos & videos here so that family and friends can keep up with the Day to Day cuteness that is Huxley Otis.

We send our love & all good things.

Until next time, please enjoy this uber adorable video I took this morning of our little guy babbling away...

xo

introducing our sweet Little Prince, Huxley Otis Duncan

He finally arrived in our arms

January 14th, 2011 at 7:37 in the morning

Our hearts were stolen immediately that day

& here is our Story...

Thursday the 13th we went in for our 41 week appointment only to be disappointingly scheduled for an induction the following morning. We had really wanted to wait as long as safely & humanly possible.

I went home feeling defeated and was very upset. Wasn't feeling good either, and kept texting Matt to come home from work and be with me. I think Hux knew how sad I was about it because not two hours after our appointment my water broke! (I feel really blessed to have been able to experience this sensation naturally after reading how so many women have theirs broken for them.)

Three hours (and a large bowl of pre-ice-chip-diet cereal) later we were admitted into L & D. My contractions had already begun and were ramping up.

Matt and I put our preparation to use listening to The Beatles White Album, Louis Armstrong, & Otis Redding, slow dancing, kissing (ha, sounds too steamy for a labor!) we sprayed Lavender Essential Oils in the room, had the lights dimmed, took periodic strolls around the Maternity Ward and I also used my birthing ball.

They had to monitor me more closely since my waters had already broke. Contractions in the bed were unbearable. I kept trying to get up, sway my hips, anything to alleviate the aches.

Seven hours in there was no progress with my dilatation so I was given Pitocin. As soon as I was confined to the bed my Birth Plan changed drastically from wanting an all natural labor to just going with what my body was telling me...I took an epidural and am SO glad I did. The only thing unpleasant was the difficulty the had threading the needle with my scoliosis, and not having my Love by my side (they made Matt wait outside the room due to Father's fainting at the sight of the needle).

Matt got to sleep through the night while I did off & on, in complete bliss, just meditating on the almost arrival of our child.

Active labor began at 4am, it took me about 5 minutes of hollering at Matt from the bed to get him to wake up! He was amazing even half-asleep and was my rock throughout our delivery. At 6 am we were at 7cm, at 7am we were ready to start pushing....and boy were we.

I used a mirror, and could see Huxley's head of hair crowning after about 5 good pushes. The it was 'the changing of the guard' for the doctors and they were conversing when all of a sudden I had a huge urge to push & I knew Huxley was coming out...they weren't ready to catch and had me basically holding him in for what felt like a lifetime! I was in hysterics, and my body was in convulsions. It was only a matter of moments!

Finally, as they scrambled to suit up in 2 pushes his head was out, and then their voices were very urgent about the rest as Hux was hung up on my pelvic bone. One of the doctors (we got a 2 for one!) jumped on the bed and pushed down on my belly as I pushed with everything I had & then with a whoosh and the biggest feeling of relief out came our precious baby boy!

I had minimal tearing (without an episiotomy), and am feeling great now, aside from the huge hormonal flux.

Huxley took the most beating during delivery with a broken right clavicle and some bruising on his face, but if it hadn't have been for the doctor pushing down on me I think he would have been a C-Section baby.

Huxley is VERY well adjusted, took to nursing right away, and barely makes a fuss. He's perfect.

We had Huxley's Grandparent's from Michigan here with us taking very very good care of all of us. We've been sleeping amazingly.

Thank you for all of your support, we send nothing but good things.

xxx

our little Tribe