I really wanted to be sure I posted today. 08-08-08 What a great set of numbers!

A friend of mine pointed out this site to me today. She knows the mom who invented this product called a SippiGrip. Its a leash for a sippy cup. Kim, my friend, says they'll soon be selling them at Target. Be sure to watch for them. I think the price is great - just $7. If I sell a few more things off my Etsy store, I may buy one for Ava.

On a totally different subject, I have a new niece. Hailey was born 08-04, at 8:04am and she weighed 8lbs, 4 oz! How about that?

This is my oldest, Emma, with her little sis, Ava, and their new cousin. Ava seems less than impressed but she did just lose her standing as youngest grandchild on my hubby's side of the family.

The other thing I wanted to share is a great site I found yesterday. Executive Homemaker Its full of all kinds of great info. And I intend to sign up to sell my homemade aprons, cart covers & dresses. Now I just have to get busy & get them the info they need.

Wowee! A great giveaway

My friend Beth is having an awesome giveaway on her blog. If you haven't been reading her blog, you need to start. . . .She has some great crafting ideas. Her daughter Kelly is about Emma's age and those two are so much alike sometimes. . . .

Bizzy Bee Creations

Instructions are on her page as to how to enter. I'm hoping I win because I know Em wants hair clips!! (They go great with a tee-ball uniform!!)

Or, just head over to Beth's etsy shop & purchase your own clips - then you win no matter what! Its not just bows at her shop - there's some other stuff too.

BizzyBeeCreations.etsy.com

While you're checking out etsy shops, stop by mine again - I've added some new stuff. I've just designed a Hankie Apron, and I have some cute Grow-with-me Sundresses.

BumbleBabyMommy.etsy.com

Post partum Depression & Anxiety

I've been thinking about PPD/A a lot again recently. I mainly wonder when I'll be "over it." I'm amazed at the difference in how much better I feel, and how I'm more like myself. I'm grateful to all the support my husband has given me. I wanted to share a few links with everyone reading.

PPD/A affects 2 out of 10 women

It is the number 1 complication of pregnancy/childbirth

It can affect moms, dads & adoptive parents

It can hit you before, during or after pregnancy. You may have had a miscarriage or a still birth.

Out of the Valley

Post Partum Progress

Speak Up when You're Down

PPD/A does not always show up as the mom who's in bed with her covers pulled up over her head & messy hair. No one knew I needed help - I always had my hair done, my make up on, my girls dressed in coordinating outfits. Its important for friends & family of pregnant women to be on the look out for PPD/A. . . its not always what you think it is.