Read more about the article 5 WAYS WE USE THE DOCKATOT

5 WAYS WE USE THE DOCKATOT

Most baby Mamas have heard of the DockATot. It was the most registered baby product in 2017 and pictures of kids enjoying their “docks” are scattered all over Instagram. After all, a product approved by so many Moms must be a winner, right? While pregnant with Guy, I became more and more intrigued of this seemingly magical infant sleeping tool known as the DockATot. But news to me: the DockATot wasn’t originally intended for a sleeping aid. It was designed as an alternative to the baby lounger, cot, or blanket– while also being more versatile and snug, mimicking the mother’s womb.

Seemed legit.

And since I wasn’t going to be able to hold Guy nonstop (unlike I pretty much did with the girls), I liked the idea of a comforting, secure spot for him to be around us. But a couple things had me questioning the necessity of the DockATot: the size and the cost.

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GUY STEVEN

Oh hey. Still here. Just with one more kiddo added to our mix and I’ve been choosing to stare at him or sleep when I can over anything else. We’re a little late to this birth post since Guy is almost 3 months old, but I still wanted to get it up here! And having now loaded three kids in a car numerous times, I’ve come to terms with probably never being on time to anything… or hitting a deadline. Ever Again. We are all so in love with our baby “Guyguy,” so here he is in all his hairy glory:

Thursday, March 8th
5:48 AM
8 lbs 11 oz
21 in

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HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY!

Happy Mothers’ Day to all you Mamas! There are many days when our role is beyond exhausting and we need to take a beat to lock ourselves in the pantry to sneak some sweet snacks for fuel. But on this day, I hope it was somewhat relaxing and you are reminded of all the joyful times from being a Mom. Now prepare yourself for some sappiness. That’s right. It’s my day and I’ll be sappy if I want to!…

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BABY LEAH’S ROOM

We’re finally getting around to showing you Leah’s baby room! I took these pictures back in early November, but not much has changed since then… except now we actually get to enjoy baby girl’s room with her! There are still some small things left to do, but if I wait to reveal before every little thing is “finished”, you might not see it until 2017! And I’m just too excited not to share…

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LEAH LYNN

Get ready for picture overload, people! Since I’m having trouble formulating sentences on little sleep, I figured pictures could tell this story better than I could right now. Our little Leah Lynn finally decided to make her debut three days after her due date. I started having mild, regular contractions around midnight on the 27th. We had just gone to bed and I think I was in a state of disbelief/ denial, not wanting to jinx it if labor wasn’t really happening. But we took some deep breaths, gathered our bags, and were at the hospital by 2 AM. I had an epidural and they later broke my water. After that, it was game time. The midwife said I could basically laugh and the baby would pop out. So that’s what I did. Ok, not really. But with just a few pushes, Derek was scrubbed up and ready to catch our second daughter, Leah Lynn…

Sunday, December 27th
10:17 AM
8 lbs 12 oz
19 3/4 in

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GIRL!

You know how people put pink or blue balloons in a box as a gender reveal? I totally wanted to do this for Mya because what kid doesn’t like balloons, right?! But when we found out the gender, we knew pink balloons just wouldn’t do it for her…. because they weren’t blue (still her favorite color!) And anything that isn’t blue just wouldn’t be acceptable to our decisive girl. So instead, we just talked about how the baby in Mama’s belly is a girl and this is how the conversation went:

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FAB FREEBIE: SEE KAI RUN

This FAB FREEBIE has ended. Congrats to KG from Independence, MO!

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We are SO excited to be partnering with See Kai Run for a giveaway! See Kai Run is Mya’s favorite shoe brand and we can’t wait to share the comfort and style with another kiddo out there! Let me tell you how I became a super fan of this brand:

Mya is a girl that loves her shoes. When Nana ordered Mya her first pair of See Kai Run’s, wide-eyed Mya opened the box and dropped her jaw– hand over mouth in disbelief. They were gold and sparkly (Kalia – Gold to be exact), and she couldn’t wait to try them on! She slipped into them and underwent a princess transformation. She stood up, froze in her stance, curtsied, and proclaimed “Princess!” She ran to put on a tutu and crown (to complete the outfit, of course) and wouldn’t take them off. Even for nap.
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