Happy Birthday!

The most special HAPPY BIRTHDAY! to the baby that started it all for me, my biological son Austin. Eleven years ago two very amazing parents adopted my precious baby boy, and have raised him in a way I thank God for every day. Without even knowing it, that little boy has made me everything I am today. Thanks to Open Adoptions, I am able to watch his life take form.

BIG NEWS!!

I'd like to introduce my new company The Baby Planner here in San Diego!!
Of course not limited to San Diego,
but I think there is a great market here.

I'm so excited about my network of vendors I will be referring my clients to...

Brian and Melissa Caldwell~ Pregnancy Spa Specialists
Chelsea Ramsey ~ Chelsea Elizabeth Photography
Jessica Thomas ~ Fit 2 Wed
Shanna Belyk ~ Henry Belyk Design, Inc.

...just to name a few!

Welcome Baby Dominic!

With much anticipation, Baby Dominic has arrived!! Although a very late addition, his family is now complete and loving every minute of this new adventure.
Dominic was joyfully welcomed by his teenage brother and sister, and Mother and Father who were more on the track of "Empty Nest" planning, than "Baby Planning"...so I was more than happy to step in and help out. A lot changes 15 years between babies!! Mom and Dad were even able to squeeze in a fun trip to Italy alone before Dominic's arrival, now that Baby Registries and Nursery Set-up was off of their plate!

Shower for Baby Dominic

If your youngest is 15 years old when you find out your expecting again, you need a baby shower of mega proportion! It was so much fun taking this seasoned mother of two, to register for baby items she didn't even know existed. Baby products have changed completely in 15 years, and Mommy-to-be was relieved to have a Baby Planner on board! My favorite moment was when she opened her Petunia Pickle Bottom Designer Diaper Bag, and she couldn't believe they made diaper bags so beautiful AND well designed now!



There's something really fun about throwing a baby shower for a 40-something mother, who has not had to think about any parenting skills outside of dealing with teenagers for quite some time. Grandparents, friends and extended family had a great time teasing her about being a Repeat "first-time" Mother.

Welcome Baby Alice!

A very special WELCOME to the world to my Goddaughter Alice! Weighing in at a whopping 5lb 5oz, she's the tiniest and cutest little button, swimming in her preemie size kimono. When her brother (my Godson) Liam met her for the first time, his exact words were, "What the heck!"....wise words from a very wise 2 year old!! Definitely a moment I will never forget. I am very lucky to have the best Godmother in the whole world, and I hope that I can follow in her footsteps for my own Godchildren.
My first Godmother duty for Alice was finding preemie clothes that were actually small enough for her to go home in. I learned that not all "preemie" sized clothing is actually small enough for most preemies. I found that the smallest preemie sizes were at BabyGap and Gymboree, fitting little ones in the 5lb range. It was so fun to go back to the hospital and dress her up in the tiniest little designer kimono sets and bundlers. Alice you are a very exciting addition to the family, and I already love being your Aunt Kiki!

Baby Shower Invitation

It's always such a privilege to be able to throw a very special baby shower for someone I love. This shower is a little extra special because it is for the 21st and last cousin of my generation in my family. This is the Baby Shower invitation I designed for that baby shower.

Favorite Products for Baby Registry

After finishing a Baby Registry for a client this week, I realized there were a few items that I thought I'd like to share that all parents could appreciate. Here are some of those products:

For your car, the SafeFit Jumbo Mirror back seat auto mirror serves both baby's safety, as well as parent's convenience and peace of mind.


For the outdoors, the JJ Cole Outdoor Water-Resistant Essentials Blanket, because those picnics in the park are never as fun when the grass is wet.

For the house, the Diaper Dekor Plus Disposal System, rated #1 by Consumer Reports because it contained odors well, has a hands-free design and the refills are reasonably priced (monthly cost of about $3).
For Mom and Baby, the Boppy Bare Naked. For Mom, it's the back, shoulder and kneck saver when holding your baby to nurse or bottle feed. For Baby, it makes a secure prop so she can see more than just the ceiling or tummy time with a baby mirror for some baby face interactions. And when she's a little older, it's that little extra security when sitting up sometimes also means tipping over. And the great thing about it being "Naked" is you can by the slip covers to match your decor, and change it when you have your next baby who turns out to be blues instead of pinks.

And last but not least, the Newborn Lounger by Boppy that is specialy made for preemies and newborns. The Newborn Lounger has also been found as a must have for parents with babies who suffer from acid-reflux. It helps the baby to sleep in an incline, relieving some of their symptoms.

For a more extensive list of items to register feel free to contact me anytime for a consultation! I'm a San Diego based Baby Planner, but I love helping mom's anywhere!