Love Bug Milestone: 56 Bundles!

As a new mother, I pay a lot of attention to milestones. Well, today we passed the halfway mark toward the goal of delivering 100 Love Bug Bundles in 2009! We have delivered 56 bundles containing a total of 263 items.

I especially thank the sweet, generous, and supportive donors who gave in honor of Mother’s Day!

Today we hosted a baby shower at the Magnolia Clinic of El Centro de Corazón. Marisa taught first aid for infant CPR and choking, and I taught the 5 S’s and demonstrated swaddling. Afterward, the mothers played a fun version of hot potato...tossing a diaper to reggaeton music…SO FUN!

The 20 bundles this month included:
· 1 newborn clothing item
· 1 pack of wash cloths or 1 bib
· 1 set of outlet covers and cabinet lock
· 1 bottle of lavender lotion

First Aid for Infant CPR and Choking

Swaddling Demonstration

Reggaeton Hot Potato

Just the Beginning

I have been thinking about beginnings lately because I hope this is just the beginning for Love Bug Bundles. Beginnings are so important. They set the tone. Orient us toward a goal. Serve as a reference point for everything going forward.

The beginning of motherhood is no different. The beginning of a new hands-on, real-world, high-stakes responsibility. Many organizations exist to ensure that women make it through pregnancy and keep their babies. However, we must be there after the babies are born. Mothers need an abundance of support to build confidence and become excellent parents. They need role models, mentors, and coaches to help them set a positive tone, orient themselves toward a healthy future, and create a strong bond with their newborn that becomes a reference point in every decision going forward.

All babies deserve a good beginning.

Happy Mother's Day

I hope your Mother's Day was as lovely as mine.

I love this photo that my husband took of my son and me. He almost didn't keep it because it is blurry, but I love the intimate feeling it captures.