Category Archives: Baby/Pregnancy

Grant is 6 months

By Angela | Published: November 17, 2011
It took me awhile to take his pictures this time.  I prefer outdoor lighting, but the weather wasn’t very cooperative.  I’llhave to get a new plan for the winter months, lol.  His 12 months onesie now fits him properly.  It will have to streeeeetch to make it to his first birthday. His mood was ever changing [...]
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Today

By Angela | Published: August 29, 2011
We started our homeschool today and so far I’ve only lost my patience a handful of times, sigh.  A sign that I am still overwhelmed even with 2 kiddoes in school.  On the bright side, I think I will be able to teach those 2 well and the baby and 3 year old are being fairly cooperative.  [...]
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The Listening Game

By Angela | Published: June 6, 2011
I’m about to reveal the single thing that has been the most effective obedience training in our family. It’s fun for everyone and you only need one supply–tiny treats. Our favorite is Reeces Pieces, but mini marshmallows, MM’s, fruit snacks, or yogurt covered raisins would also do the trick. The only rule is that the treat has [...]
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Grant’s Birth Story

By Angela | Published: May 9, 2011
I’m going to warn you up front that this story may have more detail than you’d like to read.  But I hope my experience helps someone else who has a childbirth outside her hopes and plans. I was due with Grant on April 18th and all my measurements were on target with that date.  I gained a [...]
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I’m in Love Again

By Angela | Published: May 6, 2011
I decided long ago that I cry so much during pregnancy because God is making my heart bigger.  I can’t explain to a mom of one how she will be able to love her second child (and her sixth) just as much as the first without reducing her love for the first at all.  I [...]
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What I Wish I Had Known about the First Moments of Mothering

By Angela | Published: April 29, 2011
I’m now a mother of 6, but still remember clearly the day my first baby was born.  I was young and scared and clueless.  All the books I had read couldn’t prepare me for the moment I became a mother and the unique challenges my daughter would present.  Contrary to one book I read, I found [...]
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What to Pack in a Hospital Bag

By Angela | Published: April 28, 2011
This list is for me, because I have a hard time remembering from baby to baby.  I’ve seen a lot of lists out there that try to think of everything, and most of it is a waste of space and requires multiple bags.  This is exactly what I use and nothing more. Slipper Socks–For walking the hall [...]
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Baby Grant is Here!

By Angela | Published: April 28, 2011
Grant Milton Coffman was born April 27th at 4:30p.m.  He weighted 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long.  Mother and Baby are doing fine. Here he is with Kimberly Negrete The Midwife who has delivered all of our Children. And of course big brother Brandon is very excited to have a little brother.
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Gathering Things for A Baby

By Angela | Published: April 27, 2011
Andrea, a long time Grocery Shrink reader, asked me to write a post about how to prepare for a baby frugally.  And since it is fresh in my mind, I thought it would be a great time to do it.  Here are the necessities for a new baby:   Diapering: 18-24 cloth diapers. I prefer fitted diapers that require [...]
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Interview: Sweet Little Blessings

By Angela | Published: April 22, 2011
Cloth diapering is one of the easiest ways to save money on a new baby (second to nursing.)  One of our advertisers, Sweet Little Blessings, is a cloth diaper expert (She has 12 children!) and I’ve asked her a few questions to help us make the best diapering decisions.  Here’s Coleen: Q.  How did you get the idea to start [...]
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