Posts by iixivboots

Our pediatrician is pushing them, too. Whatever. Notice they are made by formula companies and say "essential for BF babies." I read some stuff from LLL and Kellymom and decided we're fine and since we live in AZ neither of us will...

Has anyone else considered starting to sign for breastfeeding? I was talking to a woman at knitting group with a daughter with Downs who started signing to her at 5 months. I get so frustrated with Lyle's "cry when I'm done" thing. I...

Joy, you are awesome for dealing with all you are dealing with! I saw on FB you said you still have not had more than two hours of consecutive sleep since he was born. That's amazing you're still functioning. Are you going to ask the...

Lily, I have read that babies who want to see a lot of stuff do well in back carries. That's definitely recommended and guaranteed safe in the ergo, so maybe you could try that? I am nervous to do it but honestly if we have two...

Joy, we have been doing legs out in the sling and the mei tai, but the ergo seat is still too wide for Lyle to be legs out. I have heard that people cinch it in with a ribbon, scarf, hair tie or similar, but I thought that the bunched...

scowgirl, I am right there with you now. I am in a weird situation. I have lost about 50 lbs but only one pants size, I think because my ab muscles are still so stretched out. I have weird feelings about my weight before and now, and I...

Okay, so regarding showering with baby, I did it! Here is my patented method! (The idea came from the Dr. Sears book where they said they used white cotton gloves to make the baby less slippery...) I put the bouncer in the bathroom...

Caly, I feel a little teary knowing you are getting so much help keeping Cara in breast milk. So awesome!   Andaluza, I'm glad M is doing well! It is still concerning to you I'm sure, no matter what the doctor says. I get...

how is everyone doing? Anyone back at work yet? Pumping?   I am in SERIOUS limbo. I have filed paperwork to extend until January and that's the current plan. FMLA runs out mid-November. Basically although the district protects...

VV, that's so funny. I ran Lyle's chart and he has a sun conjunct mercury like me which means lots of mental energy. All he wants to do is look in the mirror and talk and be talked to. I love your little serious girl, it's so cute.