BIC® SOLEIL® SAVVY™

Pros:
-Cool, unique design: Rubber sides make it so easy to grip when wet. I also love that the cap can go over the blade once you put the blade on.
-Moisture strip: There's a lot of times that I shave without shaving cream, so the strip really helped prevent painful razor burn, but still gives a close shave.
Con:
Changing the blades: When it's time to change the razor head, it's a little difficult to take them off. It takes some maneuvering but I got it eventually.
All in all I really enjoyed the razor and am glad I participated in this bzz campaign. I highly encourage you to get this razor, you won't regret it.

SMOOTH 'N SHINE® KERATIN POWER SEMI-PERMANENT HAIR TAMER

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I tried this product via bzzagent.com and I must say, I was not impressed. It was very difficult to wash out the heavy and greasy feeling in my hair, and once I was done my hair was unbelievably dried-out.

Pumping

So, as I stated in my last post, I've begun exclusively breastfeeding my baby. Because of this, I've also started pumping again. I've come to the conclusion that my poor baby's tummy cannot handle the formula since she really hasn't had as bad tummy pains and gas, then I had my grandma watch her so I could go see a movie and so she gave her a bottle of the formula I packed, she calls because we forgot the gas drops and I hear my baby screaming in the background from pain. She was raising her legs, scruntching up her body and screaming in pain. :/ Anyways, so I started trying to pump again, once a day, so she'd have food in case I needed to get out of the house or in an emergency. It took a few days and buying bigger shields for me to be able to pump out two ounces. It's not as much as I was hoping for, but it's better than nothing.All I can say is 'thank God fot the Medela breast pump!'

Breastfeeding

Let me start off by saying that this is my opinion and if you do not share the same views on what I'm about to say, that's perfectly fine too.
That having been said, I love breastfeeding. I think it's a natural and beautiful way for a mother to bond with her child and healthy too. However, I did not always feel like this. When I first got pregnant, I decided to breastfeed as a way to save money on formula, plus I'd always heard it was healthier than formula. When my baby girl was born, I just assumed she'd know how to breastfeed and that she and I would be pros in no time. Boy was I wrong. I felt so nervous and uncomfortable holding her to breastfeed her, I felt like any sudden movement would somehow hurt her, and she just did not want to latch. It took days before she would latch long enough to actually eat and even then, we both had some issues sucessfully breastfeeding. My breasts were engorged and in so much pain, they were warm to the touch, leaking, and it felt like my nipples were being lit on fire each time she latched on. Then I started slacking on how much I breastfed her and started letting her be bottle-fed more. Then, a few weeks ago, I realized how much I missed the closeness, the bonding, that I got from the constant breastfeeding. I started feeding her only from the breast except for one bottle of formula after her bath to help her sleep longer. A few days ago, I stopped the bottle completely. Don't get me wrong, breastfeeding takes up a great majority of my time and one of my nipples still hurts quite a bit at times, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Plus, it takes less time to get ready to feed her than if I were to get the water ready, then pour the formula, feed her, then sanatize the bottle, and when I look into my little angels beautiful face as she breastfeeds it gives me a since of unshakable love and pride to see how happy and healthy she is. 
Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing mothers who cannot or choose to not breastfeed, it's their right to choose and in some cases, a medical reason prevents mothers from breastfeeding and I understand and respect that. That is the reason so many different types of nutritious formulas out there. Personally, I've found that Similac and Enfamil to be the best brands of formula even though they are quite pricey.

In search of new beauty products..

So tired of always fussing with my hair and skin everyday. I honestly don't have time for it anymore. But my hair always gets so frizzy and my skin gets all splotchy sometimes so I have to fuss just to look semi-presentable unless I just throw my hair up in a semi-bun/ponytail thing. But sometimes I wish I could just brush it and be able to go. So I'm starting my search for some good hair and skin products that'll help me waste less time but still look nice and won't leave me bankrupt.

Sites I love

http://www.thebump.com/

I started using this site when I found out I was expecting and it's been so helpful. There are countdowns to your due date and to baby's birthday, they show you how big baby is while in the womb, and what's happening to baby developmentally in and out of the womb. Not to mention all the helpful articles on just about any issue with trying to conceive, pregnancy, labor and once baby is born. The shop is, in my opinion, pretty pricey but nevertheless fun to look at. There's also a message board so you can connect with others in your area or just find others in your particular situation to talk to. 

http://www.lilsugar.com

I just recently found this site, actually. It doesn't have as much to offer as The Bump does, but there are still some helpful and entertaining articles. Not too many articles focusing on newborns, but there's a lot on tots and older kids, not to mention articles about being parents. There's articles on different activities to do with your children, articles on development, even on style and easy looks for a busy mom. 

http://www.modernmom.com/

This one is A LOT like The Bump, without a message board, and more focused on mommy. There are a lot of helpful parenting articles, but also articles on pre, during, and post pregnancy fitness and health, articles on during and post pregnancy style and even articles on relationships.

Mommy-Daddy time.

So, the fiance and I went on our first date as parents without our LO. We took her to Mamaw's house for a few hours while we ate and went to see The Avengers. (If you haven't seen it yet, GO SEE IT! Seriously, it's AMAZING!) As soon as we pulled out of her driveway to go, I missed my Sweet-Pea and it felt so weird to not have her with us. (As you can tell, we don't spend a lot of time without her. Actually, this is really the first time he and I have gone anywhere together without her and that was the longest I've gone without her.) Fiance took it much better, but I guess it has to do with the fact that I haven't been without her since I was pregnant lol. My point is, it's important for you to leave your baby periodically starting at this age with someone you trust so that you get your 'me-time' and you and your SO get 'us-time' and it gets the baby used to being around other people even when you're not there and gets you used to being sans baby for a little bit. As difficult as it is for some to leave their LO for any amount of time, it's healthier and better for you all in the long run because you need some time away to keep your sanity and you want your LO to be comfortable in social situations, especially when it becomes preschool time.