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    Our Baby Is a…

    September 21, 2010 / 13 Comments

    Baby – Ultrasound – Intro from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on Vimeo

    Baby – Ultrasound – Session from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on Vimeo

    Baby – Hoss – Brother Announcement from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on VimeoWe’re having a boy! We went for our first ultrasound (see the second video), and apparently our little Coconut has a “Texas-sized penis.” Um, okay…We were ecstatic to get our first glimpse inside my uterus. Honestly, I was expecting it to be a boy (for somewhat unscientific reasons). First, I didn’t have much morning sickness. Second, our baby’s heart usually registers on the lower end of the scale. And, third, … Read More

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    Elimination Communication

    September 20, 2010 / 11 Comments

    Toilets for babies?

    I have to confess that I was hugely dismissive of the concept of “Elimination Communication” as a strategy when I first heard about it. In my mind, even occasional, accidental poops and pees around the house seemed pretty awful.

    I didn’t realize that you could keep your kids in diapers AND try to read their cues and actually train them to use a [baby] toilet as early as day one. Thank you, dear Amy, for being a constant source of inspiration!

    I can’t wait to get my hands on these books (thanks to the good ol’ Houston Public Library!):

    1. Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural
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    Music Recommendation: Blind Pilot

    September 17, 2010 / 3 Comments
    I am not one to recommend music very often because I am dreadfully out of the pop culture loop. However, Matt has introduced me to a band that has turned into my new favorite Pandora radio station: Blind Pilot.

    If you’re looking for a good Pandora radio station, I suggest you try it! In case you’re wondering what kind of stations I typically listen to on Pandora to see if our tastes overlap, I love the Iron and Wine station, as well as The Be Good Tanyas.

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