Momaha Magazine - September 2013

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volume 4 · issue 9

September 2013

Fashion issue Get Organized Tame the chaos in your pantry

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ow that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed their first child, I’ve come to accept that the royal baby fever isn’t going to die down anytime soon.

It’s absurd how much I am paying attention to Kate Middleton’s postpartum fashion, plus the chic nursery designs and the adorable baby toys, trinkets and outfits with matching booties in the stores.

Awww, baby feet. Sigh. My children are ages 10, 5 and 2.

In case you can’t tell, we’re goo-goo for all things baby. In this issue, we Send us photos of your round up the latest fashions for new baby’s room! Tell us about moms and drop in a few seriously cute the decorating theme and infant and toddler essentials. We even where you shopped to pull it all together. deliver a bundle of must-haves for Submit photos to moms and their newborns. momaha@owh.com.

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how i did it

If Barbie Can Get Lice, So Can You

By Amy LAmAr

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ead lice. We had to cancel play dates, the kids’ games and even our summer vacation because of it. Like the flu, lice hit everyone in our family, causing frustration, embarrassment and tears.

We spent hundreds of dollars trying to get rid of it. We bought over-the-counter products and tried a prescription from our pediatrician. My daughter, Zoey, even slept in a shower cap full of mayonnaise night after night.

I continually pulled nits (lice eggs) out of my family’s hair. A week would go by and there they were again. This went on for months.

I washed bedding daily. I threw out bike helmets, pillows, barrettes, mattress pads ... anything I thought lice could “hide” in was ousted from our home.

The worst of it? Bagging Zoey’s beloved stuffed animals for several weeks. Try explaining that to an 8-year-old. Thank goodness her Barbies were only in quarantine overnight in the freezer. (The sight of their faces “looking” out at me next

to the frozen broccoli still creeps me out.)

The breaking point came when we were forced to cancel a trip to Oklahoma to see relatives. I was in tears while my husband searched the Internet for an end to the nightmare.

He found Omahan Stephanie Clement, owner of Kiss Lice Goodbye. She started the business two years ago after repeated requests from customers at her salon, Family Fun Cutz. I expected Hazmat suits and bags full of sprays and tools when she and another lice specialist arrived at my door the next day. Instead, their “ammunition” fit into a purse.

To our horror, the lice-fighting duo discovered that my 6-year-old son, Elliot, and I had lice in addition to Zoey.

(I thought we had gotten rid of it weeks before.) The nits, Stephanie speculated, had been living in our hair for five months!

The lice-fighters combed our hair – for three consecutive hours – until we were finally lice-free.

how to prevent lice from taking over your life HOW LICE INFEST

Head lice are parasitic wingless insects that live on human heads and feed on blood. You can get them from a “split second of hair-to-hair contact,” Stephanie said. They live for 48 hours on non-human hosts such as Barbie dolls, stuffed animals, couches, baseball and bike helmets, clothing, bedding, etc.

HOW LICE HIDE

Lice hide and camouflage themselves in the hair. One louse can lay up to seven eggs per day, and the eggs take seven days to hatch, Stephanie said. “One bug can cause an infestation.” The infestations that she typically sees have lasted for three months.

PREVENTION

Lice are especially prevalent during the first month of school and over the holidays, Stephanie said.

Children should limit hugs and secret-telling, and girls who have long hair should wear it tightly pulled back. There are also preventive products on the market.

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Pimple-like bumps will appear on the nape of the neck and/or the back of the ears, and then the head will itch. Some people feel movement or biting as well.

NO ONE IS SAFE

“We have treated all sorts of hair (the cleaner the better),” said Katie Liberty, Kiss Lice Goodbye lice specialist. They have also treated all age groups from as young as 18 months old. “Nine out of 10 moms and two out of 10 dads get them when their child has them,” Stephanie said.

CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON

RID, which is a popular over-the-counter treatment, works 60 percent of the time, according to Stephanie. In some cases, the lice are immune to the poisons in these products, while in other cases the products don’t get all of the nits out. At-home treatments such as mayonnaise or olive oil will suffocate the lice but not the nits.

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hen it comes to pantries, bigger isn’t always better. Things can get lost and disheveled in a hurry. Tidy shelves in any pantry can save you time, frustration and money. Start by investing in a few clear containers with lids, and then designate zones for related items. A zone can be a pantry shelf or a portion of a shelf. This method works for cabinets, too.

Zone 1: Dinner staples

Pasta, rice, soup starters, sauces.

Place these at eye level.

Zone 2: Canned goods

Fruits, vegetables, soups. Place these near your dinner staples.

Zone 3: Condiments

Ketchup, mustard, pickles, olives.

Keep these in an easy-to-reach spot for all family members.

Zone 4: Baking items

Chocolate chips, powdered sugar, flour, sugar, vanilla and other baking ingredients, plus boxed cake and dessert mixes. These can be on a higher shelf if you don’t bake a lot.

Zone 5: Snacks

Granola bars, pudding snacks, crackers, other grab-and-go items.

Zone 6: Breakfast foods Cereal, oatmeal.

Zone 7: Quick lunch foods Instant soup, macaroni and cheese, canned tuna, gelatin mixes.

Zone 8: School lunch items

Lunch bags, sandwich containers, napkins, straws, snack packs.

Zone 9: Drink zone

Hot chocolate and other drink mixes, juice boxes, bottled water, pop, instant coffee and tea, sugar, creamer.

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Keep frequently used cooking items on higher shelves; kid’s snacks on lower shelves.

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mom to mom

What makes moms drool ...

Five moms weigh in with tips, advice and must-haves for the nursery and your sanity COMPILED By AMy LaMAr

Allison Hillyard Mom to Charlie, who was born May 26, 2013.

Allison is a stay-at-home mom after resigning from a full-time job as marketing manager for Omaha Performing Arts.

Lindsey Carper Mom to 8-yearold Gracyn, 3-year-old Camden, and 1-year-old Paxton. Lindsey is the owner of Oasis Massage and Spa.

Rachel Richard coos over Maise, nearly 3 months, during a special Momaha shoot with Janine McClintock Studios. Maise is wearing her own top with jeggings, $9.94, from Old Navy at Village Pointe Shopping Center. The personalized blanket – which Rachel adores – was a gift from a relative.

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Wendy Sheffield Stay-at-home mom to Lainey, 9; Sophie, 7; Sawyer, 5; and Hattie, 11 months.

With all that experience, she brings unique perspective to the ins and outs of motherhood.

Leanne Hill Carlson Mom to 2 ½-yearold Henry and expecting a daughter in October. Leanne is a physician assistant at Te Bella Medspa at Life Time Fitness, as well as an actress who most recently played Elle in the Omaha Community Playhouse’s hit, “Legally Blonde, the Musical.”

Rachel Richards Mom to Maise (featured here), who was born June 9, 2013.

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“As a new mom, I worry about everything. This device helps me sleep a little bit easier.”

Reclining glider, Fisher-Price Snugabunny rocker and Snugabunny swing, Fisher-Price Rainforest play mat.

“And my iPad.”

“I’m excited for the holidays. I’m also excited to take Charlie, once he is a little older, to places that my husband and I love. It will be fun to experience everything through our son’s eyes.”

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What She’s Lovin’

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COVER STORY

Hello, Baby!

Motherhood suits you well without shopping the maternity aisle

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ashion’s most wearable trends are a pregnant woman’s dream. Dresses with empire waists, floaty tunics and stretchy bottoms make it possible to shop the regular racks well into a mom-to-be’s third trimester. The trick? Go up two sizes. Leanne Hill Carlson and Rachel Richards show how it’s done.

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LEANNE: Maxi dress, $59.95; Princy’s knit scarf, $44.95, both from this & that & other stuff, Elkhorn. Hoop earrings, $6, and bangles, set of 5, $10, from Charming Charlie, Shadow Lake Towne Center, Papillion LOVE IT: The scarf actually is a poncho, folded in half lengthwise and looped through the neckline.

When the temps drop, unfurl the scarf and your shoulders are fashionably covered. Genius!

LEANNE’S SON, HENry: Cable knit sweater, $49; Oxford shirt with plaid elbow patches, $36; Plaid cotton pant with adjustable waist, $46. All from Janie and Jack, Village Pointe Shopping Center.

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WHAT SHE’S Lovin’ : “This is my first experience buying for a girl and I’m going a little crazy. I bought a white and pink crystal chandelier for her room. The fixture is beautiful and ties the entire room together.”

WHAT SHE’d Skip: “Pee-pee Teepees.

They don’t work, but they were a funny shower gift.” MuST-HAvES: Sippy cups; heartburn medication; boxes of raisins and Bunny Snacks; air conditioning; and naps. SHE’S dRooLinG ovER: “Pizza!

And my regular clothes.” on MoTHERHood: “I have grown so much as a person – learning that I can balance a life that I enjoy and continue to do what I love along with raising a family.”

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Mechant crocheted dress, $78.95; Beaded cuff bracelet, $7.99; Multi-strand snake-print necklace, $23.95; Silver hoops, $14.95. All from Deb’s-tique, Clocktower Village

Rest Assured ...

“Sleeping will get better eventually, and you’ll fall into a new normal that is not unbearable. Everyone told me to enjoy every minute of it when Henry was a baby, and now looking back I miss those days.

Going through them is hard, but things do get better.”

Kut from the Kloth faux leather jacket, $89; Papillion tunic dress, $58; Yahada leggings, $18. Worn with Isola bootie shown in opposite photo. All from Kajoma’s Fashion Boutique, Papillion

Young at Heart knit tunic dress, $79; Brighton crossbody bag, $275; Ethel & Myrtle necklace, $26; Ethel & Myrtle earrings, $22; Matisse leather boots, $248. All from Kajoma’s.

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Sweet Toddler Style

We’re suckers for cuteness We couldn’t resist the opportunity to include Henry in our styled shoot.

He was bright-eyed and giggly – well past his naptime. Every mother (and photographer) should be so blessed.

Baby Gap tee with long john sleeves, $19.95; Baby Gap stretch jean with adjustable waist, $29.95; Dinosaur, $3, Old Navy; Circo chair, $39.99, Target

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PostPArtum style

Roll with it, Baby!

Proportion is the key to dressing for your changing figure

text by amy grace & amy Lamar photography by janine mccLintock studios

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s much as you might be dying to wear clothing without panels, there’s still the postpartum dilemma of what to wear while trying to get some version of your pre-baby body back. While the maternity trend is to show off that bump loud and proud with curvehugging knits, most women aren’t comfortable showing off their post-baby rolls. These tips are for you.

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Slim pants with stretch will cinch where you need it, and will still fit as you “ deflate.” Pair them with floaty tops that won’t hug in all the wrong places. Dolman-sleeve styles are forgiving, too.

Maise, 3 Months: Coordinating separates from Janie and Jack: Cotton onesie, $26; sweater, $40; corduroy pant, $32. Socks, set of 3, $5.94, Old Navy.

Rachel: Tunic, $24.95, this & that & other stuff; Street Label gold-washed skinny jean, $124, Kajoma’s Fashion Boutique; Ethel & Myrtle earrings, $22, Kajoma’s; Pink disk necklace and semiprecious stone necklace, both $15, Charming Charlie, Shadow Lake Towne Center; Three-strand gold and beaded necklace, $21.95, this & that & other stuff; Beaded bracelets, $19.95 each, this & that & other stuff; Isola leather bootie, $118, Kajoma’s. Rachel’s own Betsey Johnson watch.

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WHAT SHE’S LOVING: Seeing Maise’s name in print. “Maise received a handful of personalized or monogrammed items.

Tears came to my eyes each time I saw her name so beautifully placed on a gift.” MUST-HAVES: Our immediate family; Withings Smart Baby Monitor; iPhone; Boppy; and Summer Infant SwaddleMe sleep sack. WHAT SHE’D SKIP: “I received a wipe warmer, and although I would love her little tuckus to be pampered with warm wipes, I envisioned freakout moments if cold wipes ever touched her bottom side.”

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Rachel: Cuff bracelet, $98; Ethel & Myrtle earrings, $18; Black Sheep Clothing gray tunic, $52; Ivy Jane print pant, $118.

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Keep it simple when you have to get dolled up. A ruched dress makes a statement, and the neckline needs no introduction. Great shape-wear cinches and smooths. “Blingy” earrings and a cute clutch take any dress from ordinary to extraordinary.

A faux fur jacket is glamorous, and it will keep you warm on a cold fall night. Still not feeling it? Wear the most fabulous shoes you own.

When it’s time to head back to work, you may still be trying to keep up a nursing and pumping schedule. A crossover sweater gives you easy access, and it provides a little extra space for your “assets,” while camouflaging that tummy that you’re still working on. Layer a fitted camisole underneath to make a low neckline more office-appropriate.

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how i did it

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The Vincents: Morgan, Jill and Jason

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Omahan Jill Vincent, 35, was one of those mothers when Morgan Rose Vincent was born on September 20, 2007. Jill’s friends and family and especially her husband,

Jason, were ecstatic.

“Everyone kept congratulating us, but I knew something was not right. I felt distanced from her, like I was a spectator,” said Jill, an education specialist who works with kids who have behavioral and emotional disorders.

At first, she attributed her feelings to a lack of sleep and common new mom anxiety.

But a few days after arriving home from the hospital, Jill realized that her problem was much bigger.

“I was standing in the backyard – alone – watching a bird,” she said. “The bird just flitted about, hopping from the fence to the yard, to a tree, to a bush. The bird had no constraints, and I was jealous ... of a bird!”

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Jill spent the next few days with her mom, who took her to a doctor. After being diagnosed with postpartum depression, Jill began the recovery process through counseling, medication and a strong familial support system.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, postpartum depression affects 10 to 15 percent of new mothers. It is more serious than the common “baby blues” that many new moms experience in the first two weeks after giving birth. Baby blues are due to hormonal and physical

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Dear Sassy Housewife, My husband had an affair about two years ago with a woman he worked with at the time. He told me about it right after it happened.

Although it was difficult, we went to couples counseling for a year to work through it all, and I eventually forgave him. But now that woman is back in his office after returning from a transfer position, and I am very uncomfortable with the situation. My husband assures me that his feelings for her are gone and that he is dedicated to our marriage. But I’m worried that she’ll steer his eye toward her, and I don’t think we could take another blow like that. We have one child together, and we are finally in a happy place. What can I do to make sure she stays away?

Signed, Scared Spouse Dear Scared, It stinks to have to tell you this, but there is nothing you can do to make sure that she stays away from him. She actually isn’t the issue – it’s your husband and your marriage that you need to focus on. Don’t get me wrong: I’m sure that you want to claw the girl’s eyes out with a pitchfork (Or is that just me?). But the thing about

infidelity in a marriage is that it isn’t just about one person.

I’m so happy to hear that you two worked through it and are in a happy place. But the hard stuff doesn’t stop with forgiveness; it continues by trying to keep that trust. If you don’t trust your husband, then this situation is going to drive you crazy and probably push you two apart.

If you forgave him then, you can’t remind him of his mistakes every two seconds. It’s OK to tell him about your fears and what makes you uncomfortable, but forgiveness means that you have to stop blaming him.

I recommend making an appointment with that couples therapist for a little checkup. I’m not saying that you two need to go back to weekly sessions, but couples therapy is great for touching base with a professional who has the tools to help you understand each other better. It’s also great for realizing how much you love each other.

Listen, I’m a New Yorker. My first gut instinct would be to go slash that chic’s tires and put flyers all over the city warning other wives about her. But what good is that going to do? She still is going to go to work every day with your husband, and there’s

nothing you can do about that.

You can do something about your marriage and how you communicate with your husband.

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In the end, it might be painful to end the relationship. But eventually, you’ll be grateful that you can open the door for someone who is worth the love that you are willing to put into the relationship.

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