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Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
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    The Ultimate Guide to Solving your Baby’s Colic/Silent Reflux/Fussyness (from a Mom who’s been there 3 times)

    April 2, 2018 /

    To say I have a lot of experience with “colic” is an understatement. I’ve had 3 “hard” babies in a little over 3 years, all with similar symptoms and different causes. Lots of crying (from me and the babies) and lots and lot of sleepless nights later, I have a passion for helping Moms cope with their more challenging infants. Looking…

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    E’s Navy Blue and Gray Rustic Nursery

    March 25, 2018 /

    Ethan is 3 months old, and he finally has a crib! Hooray! Again, things are so different when you are on your third kid. With the addition of his crib, his nursery is finally complete and I’m excited to share it here. If you are anything like me, when you are in need of some inspiration for decoration, you go…

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    My Baby Won’t Sleep

    March 22, 2018 /

    Our Sleep Saga: This is probably going to end up being a really long post- I am writing this to share our story just in case it may help someone out there one day if they end up having a difficult sleeper or a more difficult baby than they imagined. So here is our very long sleep story: Birth- 4…

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About the Author

Hi friends! Welcome to Mama Needs a Manual. I am so glad you stopped by.
    I am Ashley. Wife to Bryan, Mama to Caleb, David and Ethan (yes, we are ABCDE). I am also a daughter of God, saved by His grace alone. I love coffee, crafting, baking, and curling up on the couch with a good book. Most days are spent chasing our kiddos around and being active whenever I get the chance. I am a professional problem-solver by trade.
A former Calculus teacher turned stay-at-home mom, this blog has become my new “classroom” where I share practical trouble-shooting advice, tips and encouragement. May this be a grace-filled space where you know you are not alone in the trenches!
Read the rest of my story here
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