#amy graff

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How my family relaxed and reconnected at Disney Aulani

by Amy Graff posted in Mom Stories I knew something magical was happening when my daughter said, "Look! Daddy is laughing." My husband has a sense of humor, but we hadn't heard those deep belly laughs in weeks. Our everyday life was harried and exhausting with both parents working full-time, a new baby, a daughter... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/1ierTff

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Parent-noia: Are you afraid of dropping your baby?

by Amy Graff posted in Mom Stories To get to the front door of my house you walk up a flight of 11 stairs. I know exactly how many because when I'm carrying my baby up or down those stairs I count them. One, two, three...counting helps keep my focused on what I'm doing. I'm... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/1eFBdby

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Why I love wearing my baby

by Amy Graff posted in Mom Stories This post is part of a sponsorship with Ergobaby. The alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. in our house and then it's a race to get my 10-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son out the door for school. The key to leaving the house by 7:30 a.m. is multitasking.... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/GRjD7z

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Is labor with a second, third, fourth...child faster?

by Amy Graff posted in Mom Stories Labor with my daughter was 12 grueling hours. Doctors finally pulled her out via a vacuum extraction. My son shot out like a rocket in one hour. My husband barely made it to the hospital. How long will labor last with my third? Every month when I have... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/1a0BLDW

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Deals of the week: Eat breakfast for next to nothing

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Mom Stories By Lesley Kennedy, ShopAtHome.com Ooh, I really want to pay full price for that. Said no one. Ever. In a perfect world, we’d all have time to be extreme couponers, but there are mouths to feed, dishes to wash, work to be done. No worries – we’ve... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/107hNTq

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I wish I had the courage (and money) to birth at home

by Amy Graff posted in Mom Stories My next-door neighbor had her baby at home a couple weeks ago. I knew when she was in labor because I saw the midwife arrive in her little station wagon with a home-birthing bumper stick posted on the back window. The next morning the new mom stepped out... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/14PBg2E

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Breakfast inspiration: How to make the morning meal fun!

by Amy Graff posted in Life & Home Are your kids tired of eating cereal for breakfast every day? Do you wish they'd munch on some fruit before heading off to preschool? Take a look at these fun, whimsical morning meals designed by Ida Skivenes. The 28-year-old Norwegian doesn't have children but she's a kid... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/14Nk1yS

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The man behind a shot that's saving thousands of kids' lives

by Amy Graff posted in Mom Stories This post is part of the Global Mom Relay. Every time you share this blog, $5 will go to women and girls around the world. Scroll to the bottom to find out more. My son spent three days hooked up to an IV in a health clinic in... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/14DDAJX