I've been asked that question half a dozen times in the last two weeks. Everyone from coworkers to friends and family seem to be vocally curious if we are having unprotected sex or not. We've really enjoyed the first two plus years of having Mr. Dude around, but it has been a lot of work. Going from a childless couple to a couple with a child, as well you may already know if you are a parent or caretaker, causes a great change in your life. Those early months are wonderful and horrendous at the same time.
I remember watching my son sleep when he was a newborn. Those moments were precious and often happened only in the afternoon in the early days of my fatherhood. Those sleepless nights were full of frustration, exhaustion and time that seemed to slow to a crawl. In a way and for some odd reason I miss it a little.
Here are a few things I found to help our fussy little guy calm down when he wasn't an adorable sleeping baby.
It's that time of year again. People spend a lot of time indoors. The shopping centers are packed and people share germs. Here are a few tips on avoiding the sicknesses that travel from person to person every holiday season.
A toddler's nose is like a Swiss Army Knife. It has a multitude of uses. All of which are dependent on its working properly. Here are a few: