My New Heartbeat

There is a time between being a helpless infant and a (mostly) self-sufficient child. That time is the era of “All By Myself!” I’ve quickly learned that independence is a double-edged sword with a toddler.

After this winter of ice and snow that barricaded us indoors, I couldn’t wait for the day when my toddler could get outside and entertain herself in nature.

Hearing feedback from our readers is one of my favorite parts of Baby Bump Lexington. We ask questions on Facebook each month, and moms and dads open up to us about their parenting experiences – good or bad.

Leaving the park with an unwilling toddler is a delicate situation. If the toddler is like my daughter, she won’t want the fun to ever end. So, she resists. Loudly.

Everyone knows about the “Terrible Two’s.” When your child’s tantrums (supposedly) hit their peak and defiance is rampant.
We made it through year two with our daughter, but we now have the dreaded “Threenager.”

Parents face the same boilerplate questions all the time.
During pregnancy, people ask about your baby’s due date and gender.
They later ask about your infant’s sleeping and feeding habits.

My daughter’s first day of preschool was far too easy. She was dressed with her coat on a solid 30 minutes before we needed to leave.

I knew potty training would present some challenges and hurdles along the way. But I never imagined the grossness my 2-year-old would put me through.

Pinterest has turned throwing a child’s birthday party into an Olympic sport. Hand-made decorations, themed food, personalized party favors…

Every day I see the ways my little girl is growing up. She gets taller, her vocabulary expands, and her personality shines through a little more.