Motherhood is literally a one woman show.  As a mom, I  can act. sing. dance. and that’s all before breakfast time. Who would have thought that singing tunes from “The Wiggles”  is something that I would be doing, but anything goes as a mom, am I right? cleaning up messes, changing diapers, kissing tears and teaching your baby basic fundamentals are all in a mother’s day of work.

In my former life (pre-baby) my juggling act consisted of making reservations at the trendiest hot spot,  should I get highlights or just simply, is leopard too trendy to wear at work.  OK, it may sound a little self absorbed, but that’s what I thought my future consisted of – drinks with friends, traveling with hubby and living each moment to the fullest.

I thought I was the best at my job and did it all. Ha! later did I learn that nothing compares to being a mother and a stay at home mom.

I know that I am the best at being a mom when  I hear my baby laughing at my silly rendition of “Yo Gabba Gabba!” ha!  I even laugh at myself. .

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I’ve just spent the last 24 hours trying to rock, canoodle, soothe, even medicate (tylenol drops for my son and wine for me) my 9 month old and as he tries to overcome his teething milestone.  Yikes!  During Lil B’s last visit to the Pediatrician she was with glee when she announced to me that his upper middle two teeth are coming in.  As a parent, I was so excited that he was conquering yet another milestone without any fuss or fury. But I spoke to soon.  Heartache and tears soon followed (and that’s just me).

Teething Milestone

After consulting my baby bible What to Expect the First Year I discovered that one of more of the following symptoms had occurred.  Is you lil one also conquering this “miserable” milestone, check out these sure fire symptoms to tell:

  • Drooling
  • Chin or face rash
  • A little cough
  • Biting
  • Pain
  • Irritability
  • Refusal to Feed
  • Diarrhea
  • Low-grade fever
  • Wakefulness
  • Gum Mahatma
  • Ear pulling or cheek rubbing

If you baby is experiencing the above (with a fever) CONSULT your baby’s physicians first before trying out these remedies:

  • Something to chew on
  • Something to rub against
  • Something cold to drink
  • Something cold to eat
  • Something to relieve the pain (consult your physician first)

Give me a shout out on Gina@mommyposh.com or #mommyposh for any lessons learned during your baby’s teething milestone.

Good Luck!

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“I’m 40 pounds thinner!” exclaims the mother in the WIC commercials.  If you live in the NY area you might have already seen these commercials, which pays special attention to women who breastfeed.  If you haven’t yet seen it check out the video below.

Also, check out breastfeedingpartners.org for more info on the partnership between breastfeeding and WIC.

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17-year-old singer/actress Miley Cyrus (“Hannah Montana”) was recently spotted around town wearing ripped denim short shorts and a cut off tank top while attending a 21+ party.

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Fall is here; that means fun for children of all ages!

Halloween, apple and pumpkin picking, ice skating are just around the corner. Here’s a few fall-tastic events to enjoy throughout the month of October.

ON STAGE

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live is throwing a party in your city. For tickets check here for more information and details.

IN THEATERS

Alpha and Omega 3D: Two wolves—one the vaunted “alpha” of the pack, the other the lowly “omega”—make their way home after being taken halfway across the country by park rangers.

  • Rating: PG — for rude humor and some mild action
  • Director: Anthony Bell, Ben Gluck
  • Cast: Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Christina Ricci, Danny Glover, Dennis Hopper
  • Running Time: 88 minutes

    • Legends of the Guardians: Animated fantasy film about a mythic band of winged warriors.

  • Rating: PG
  • Director: Zack Snyder
  • Cast: Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Ryan Kwanten, Anthony LaPaglia, Miriam Margolyes
  • Running Time: 90 minutes

    • TO DO:

    Visiting or live in NYC? join the carnival from Oct 8 – 11


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