FCMB’s Top 10 Posts of 2015

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Top 10 Posts2015 was a big year for Fairfield County Moms Blog! As a collaborative blog written by and for local moms, our primary focus is delivering valuable content to YOU, our mommy readers. This year our contributors opened themselves up and poured out their hearts, sharing personal parenting experiences and perspectives, as well as fun and creative things to do around town. In partnership with local businesses we were able to connect you to valuable information, products and services that are relevant to your lives. Here is a list of our top 10 most viewed posts this year! Make sure to read the one’s you may have missed, reread the posts that you were able to connect with, and share the one’s you love!

1.  CMV: The Silent Virus That Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About, But Doesn’tFairfield County Moms Blog | CMV: The Silent Virus That Every Pregnant Women Should Know About, But Doesn't

“So, the question is – what is CMV? Have you ever heard of it? Neither had I, my husband, or anyone I mentioned it to. My doctor went through and explained it in detail to me, which I am very grateful for. The purpose of this post is to make you aware of CMV because although pregnant women are educated on all of the everyday things that can affect your pregnancy ranging from deli sandwiches to sushi to cat litter boxes to certain types of fish, you are never told about the dangers of CMV.”


2. The Secret Other Moms Don’t Want You To KnowThe

“We all have that friend — you know the one. Her home is spotless, her children well-mannered. Stepping into her home is like stepping into a copy of Town & Country Magazine. She can speak to almost any topic, is up on the latest parenting trends, posts the best Instagram photos. She’s in the know about everything. And we all want to know — how does she do it? How does she keep it all together when it seems like getting two of the same shoes on in the morning is your day’s greatest victory?”


3. One Isn’t the Loneliest Number: Why I’m “One and Done”DSC_8863

“My daughter was barely 12 hours old and people were planning to schedule my next delivery! Lots of people want large families and while I applaud this (anyone who gives birth more than once is a hero in my book), I don’t think that there is anything wrong with having just one. Here are some things I considered before I decided to be “one and done.”


4. Improving Your Child’s Sleep in 2015New Year's Baby

“When it comes to our children’s sleep problems it can be tempting to procrastinate or convince ourselves that they’ll resolve on their own – and once in a while they actually do. Most of the time, however, sleep issues don’t resolve without parents actively working with their children to make things better. The good news is that solving sleep issues isn’t usually as difficult as parents imagine, and the pay off is so great that it’s worth every bit of the effort invested in creating change.”


5. 2015 Date Night Restaurant Guide2015 Fairfield County Moms BlogDate

“We have created a guide to the best date night restaurants throughout Fairfield County. Since our loyal readers live all over, we have listed 10 top restaurants for each area throughout our county. We have included some of the most romantic spots, as well as those more casual places where the food speaks for itself. No matter what type of cuisine you and your partner love, this guide will help you find your next favorite date night eatery.”


6. 7 Life Lessons from Daniel Tigerdaniel tiger

“Daniel Tiger is strangely a very likable character (although it really bothers me that he doesn’t wear any pants). In every episode Daniel learns a lesson and shares what he’s learned with a super catchy tune. And yes, I know many of the lyrics, and yes I have found myself singing them to myself. BUT Daniel’s messages are powerful, and I feel like I have learned a lot from him… hopefully my kids have too! Here are 7 important life lessons that I’ve learned from Daniel Tiger.”


7. Eww Gross! 10 Pregnancy Secretspicstitch (14)

“But any woman who has experienced pregnancy knows that it’s not a walk in the park. How many pregnant women are actually “glowing”? I sure as heck wasn’t! Everyone knows about the food cravings and mood swings, BUT no one really talks about the absolutely gross things that your body goes through while creating new life.”


8. 12 Things I Say to My Toddler All Day, Every Daythings I say

“I am actually a creature of habit, so I don’t mind the same-old, same-old. I kind of like it. We have our morning routine with Winnie the Pooh, Bunny, and Bear, the song-filled car ride to school and back, and the story/kiss ritual at bedtime. It’s our thing, and I love it. Something that I noticed recently, though, I am a broken record. I say the SAME EXACT PHRASES EVERY DAY. It’s official. I’m that mom.”


9. Transitioning From Nap Time To Quiet TimeTransitioning from nap time to quiet time

“Is your pre-schooler’s nap starting to unravel? Is it taking them longer and longer to fall asleep, or is their nap getting shorter and shorter in length? Are they singing, chatting, and getting up and down instead of sleeping? Or are they napping well on some days, but resisting bedtime and taking ages to fall asleep after lights out? If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, and if your child is at least three years of age, there’s a good chance that they’ve started to transition away from daytime sleep.”


10. 10 Tips to Become an Exclusively Pumping Rockstar!

“Over the past eight months my breast pump has become my surrogate best friend. Seriously. There are few people who I have actually spent more time with than my pump. It’s a long story, but after encountering issues breastfeeding, which lead to a few awkward trips to see a lactation consultant and enough tears to actually cry Justin Timberlake a river, I decided to jump on the exclusive pumping train. As a vegan mom determined to give her daughter breast milk, it seemed like the only option. And guess what? Eight months later, I am still riding the pumping train! Choo choo!”

Thank you for following along with us, and make sure to stay tuned for what we have in store for 2016! What topics would you love to read this upcoming year? Comment below!

 

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