Posts by NewMumJoy

Thanks so much ladies..... DH is back home now and we'll be together for the next several weeks, for a nice change.  I'm feeling more optimistic since he's taking control of the logistical matters and my MIL is flying in this w/e...

Woohooo, Sol! That's awesome!  I'm sure the first time is the hardest but then it gets easier from there on....  :)

Hey ladies.... at what point do we have baby go from froggy legs inside the carrier, to having legs dangle out?  William is 2 months old and he now stiffens his legs and "stands" in both the Balboa sling and the Ergo.  When...

Penny, he's SO cute!!  I just love his hair!!!

Yay Boots!!!  I'd love to try that method out (once I'm able to leave William in a bouncy seat long enough to get the shower ready)....  Yesterday was day 5 w/o baths or showers for neither of us (yep, another loooong week...

William's spending more time on his play mat each day, and really loves to grab at the dangling toys.  His aim is greatly improving and he's now trying to use open hands instead of batting w/his fists which is really fun to watch....

Quote: Originally Posted by bootsvalentine  Hey Joy, from what I've read, breast milk gets more caloric as baby ages, so you don't necessarily have to give more than 3-4 oz. (amazing!)   Well THAT is good...

VV - I have this same problem too, for the same reasons.  Drinking water is a chore.  Often after I've realized how long I've gone without, I'll try chugging down a glass in haste while holding the baby and spilling all over...

My perfectly content niece that I mentioned was also a big puker in the early months, and it never bothered her one bit!!

Quote: Originally Posted by bootsvalentine  I know that comparing yourself and your baby to others is mind-poison, but I am wondering if Lyle is within normal for his all-around fussiness during the day, not just his...