Baby Grace!

Well it has certainly been a long time since I have been involved with a blog-or even Barefoot books for that matter!
On November 29th I gave birth to sweet little baby Grace who weighed in at 6 pounds 6 ounces, 19 inches . She arrived about 5 days earlier than expected because I was diagnosed with mild preeclampsia.  The whole process was a bit difficult because I required a C-section with a vertical incision-that left me with 40 staples (ouch), a spinal AND an epidural, a complete bowel prep prior to the surgery...... I had some minor problems but after 5 days I took little Grace home. My blood pressure was still elevated, but safe and I went home on blood pressure medication.
 But 2 days later, I was back i the ER with a blood pressure of 195/124-a very dangerous level. Despite IV blood pressure medication it would not come down and I was admitted. The scariest part was that Preeclampsia usually resolves it self after the birth, in fact delivery of the baby is the cure. Mine was peaking AFTER the birth, which does happen but is not common. I was given IV magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures or stoke, and had to send  little baby Grace home without me. For the next 5 days my husband and mother took care of the kids, while I waited for my blood pressure to come.
Once home I had to check my blood pressure regularly continue to take meds, and have regular Dr. visits. After weeks of just not feeling well & a booming headache I was back at the ER. I had a bad sinus infection-thankfully nothing serious.
I started to feel somewhat like my old self again when Grace was 7 weeks old-which was about the time she stated sleeping through the night -8 hours! The extra sleep must have really helped! It was a long haul.

Today Grace is almost three months, and I am so thankful that despite everything she is a very healthy little girl.

Now That things are returning to normal, and I am returning to work-I am going to make March my return to Barefoot Books month!

I will be posting updates & ideas soon...... 

Hostess Events

Well this weekend I really kicked off my Barefoot Business by hosting two events. The first was basically a "catalog" party, and thanks everyone for your orders. Today I hosted my first home party with success! It was fun, and I look forward to more events. I am hoping to do a craft fair here in Plymouth after Thanksgiving (if the baby cooperates!)
Thanks to all who ordered, I will be sending out coupons for 20% off future orders to you soon!

Kids Recipe's For Halloween

Click on the link above to view and print Halloween Recipe's from Barefoot Books. They also have other printable activities and crafts on their website!

Happy Halloween!

From Barefoot Books-very cute Halloween e-card based on Hugh Lupton's new collection, Tales of Mystery and Magic. As a recent review in Booklist notes, "more mysterious than macabre ...  the tales sweep across the pages and find as much humor as relevancy."

First Event!

I will be hosting my first Barefoot Event, at my home on Saturday, November 6th from 1-3. I wanted to let my friends and family know about my new business adventure. I have sent out some flyers, Evites, and Facebook invites-no pressure but if you are interested in books-or hosting a party let me know.
I have placed a HUGE stock order (books, puppets, dress up play) and will have many items available for immediate purchase, other items may be ordered in will arrive in a  few weeks. There will be no shipping charges, and all sing along books will be offered at $8.00 (regularly $9.99 +SH).
Thanks!

Barefoot Books 20% Off

This weekend, Barefoot Books is offering 20% off all orders using promo code AUTUMN (entered at checkout). They are also offering FREE shipping on orders $60.00 or more until 12/24. Click on the link above to visit the Barefoot Books website!

Driving My Tractor

I will update my blogg with "Cole's PreSchool Picks" to highlight his favorite Barefoot Books & the fun activities we do with them. This week we got Driving My Tractor-and it is a favorite! Click on the link to watch a video clip, or to download a template to make your own farm animal puppets for free! I will be making the puppets tonight!