This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small commission when you purchase something from my link at no extra cost to you. It's one way I can support my family and continue sharing here on Rebelle Kitchen. Thank you! We didn't find out the sex of our first child three years ago, and it was so much fun that we decided to do it again with our second that was born this August 2020. My pregnancies were very similar so I thought it was a boy, but I knew there was still a chance that ... View the Post
Callum’s Birth Story
Our first family picture in the hospital, eager to get home to Oliver. Monday August 24, 2020 I woke up in the night (Aug 23) and had a few unusual pains, was a little uncomfortable but nothing that I would call contractions, just some very mild discomfort. It went away in the morning but came back when I tried to lay down for 15 minutes before heading to my Dr. appointment in the afternoon, at 3:15pm. They went away again and I didn’t even mention it to my Doctor at my 40 week appointment ... View the Post
First Pregnancy 2017 vs Second Pregnancy 2020
Well, if you didn't know already (because I realize I hadn't even announced our pregnancy on the blog yet, oops!) I am pregnant with our second little bundle of joy. I am due in August and obviously for many reasons, these pregnancies have been completely different but actually a lot more similar than I thought. First Pregnancy in 2017 Daniel and I waited almost 10 years of marriage to start trying for a family. I knew this was risky because we had no idea how long it would take to get ... View the Post
Breastfeeding: Newborn to past a year
**I am not sharing medical advice, just my breastfeeding journey. Please consult a professional for breastfeeding support.** There are many hidden mysteries about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting that you have to discover for yourselves. Honestly I do know why we don't talk about them with others who don't have kids, unless they ask: It can be a little scary and overwhelming. Having said that, I still don't remember my friends having conversations about tearing, sitz baths, crying babies ... View the Post
Gifts for baby: Toys and Books for 9 – 18 months
Playing his xylophone, but mostly playing with the mallets. Photo: Kelly Klemmensen. 1. Xylophone My mom got this xylophone for Oliver's birthday after a lot of research. She went and tried different ones out to make sure they had a nice sound and even returned one with good reviews because the notes were out of order. She landed on this one and Oliver can use the mallets to slide up and down or beat the bars. It's technically a glockenspiel because it is made of metal instead of wood but I ... View the Post
Oliver’s First Birthday Party + Cute Thank-You Notes
I love birthdays and Oliver's is no exception, but the word "birth-day" has a totally different meaning now that I celebrate with him every year. The year has flown by even though there have definitely been some really long days and weeks as well. Staying at home with Oliver is the biggest blessing and hardest job I have ever had so far. I love it and find it challenging all in the same breath, but I wouldn't change a thing. I have a peace that I am exactly where I am supposed to be right now ... View the Post
11 month update: Digital privacy thoughts
Catch up on previous updates here: Oliver's birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | It's amazing how your opinion can change within the space of a month. Last month I was sad that I only had two more updates left until Oliver turned a year, and now I don't mind at all. I think I have just become so much more wary about sharing personal information about him to just anyone and everyone on the internet. I love that my ... View the Post
Yoga with baby: Itsy Bitsy Yoga by Helen Garabedian
I started doing "Itsy Bitsy Yoga" (a book by Helen Garabedian - given to me by a friend) with Ollie this week and I can't believe I waited this long to begin. I was obviously doing some of the activities throughout the day as they can be as simple as jumping your baby up and down, but I hadn't made a time to sit down and do a few poses together on the yoga mat. I skimmed the book again last weekend to refresh my memory, because I read it during pregnancy but it flew out my memory once baby was ... View the Post
Traveling as a vegan + flying with a baby
The Deane family finally got to the beach for the first time this Summer, now that it's almost over. Better late than never right!? Although we couldn't even swim in the ocean because of the Red Tide, womp womp. We flew to Orlando from Charlotte on Friday 8/24 at 5:30pm and the time worked really well for Ollie, although he had a really late night, only going down at like 9:30pm. It was so much busier flying with an almost 11 month old versus flying to South Africa with an almost 6 month old. ... View the Post
Oliver’s 10 month update: Wanting all our food + developing his will
Catch up on previous updates: Oliver's birth story | Month 1+2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | This is by far my favorite post to write every month! I was going to stop when Ollie turned 12 months but that is only two posts away and I am in denial. Milestones Stands and crab walks around benches, window sills, shelves and the ottoman. Gives open-mouthed, slobbery kisses when we say “kiss-kiss.” Can understand simple commands without ... View the Post