Posts by Billie1221

I love my ringslings for newborns! Very quick and easy!

liked! I've been looking at these for my toddler's Christmas present this year. :)  

Osnaburg fabric a heavy cotton that some mamas like, or you can buy 100% linen in a medium weight (6-7 oz). Denim or twill will also work-- same weight as the linen I recommended.

Do you still have your Maya wrap? Ringslings are great for quick carries while running errands.

Quote: Originally Posted by haggertyc  Oh - and I have this really odd lump in my throat sensation too.  Not sure if that is part of the GERD, or from stress thinking about all of this.  Do either of you...

My toddler is 23 months, and I haven't for a while now, probably since last fall. She is interested in everything going on around her and would rather eat a quick snack than be tied down with nursing. I didn't make a conscious effort...

She needs to wake up and eat so she can grow. Are you undressing her down to her diaper? Like pp said a cold washcloth, tickling her feet, and blowing gently on her tummy might help. Can you pump to keep your supply up? Do you have a...

Does she have some sort of ointment such as lanolin or nipple butter to put on them? Ibuprofen is okay to take for pain, and chilled cabbage leaves in her bra will soothe as well. It might be a good idea to not pump anymore for a...

I have GERD as well, and I am on Prilosec twice a day right now. I've taken Zantac and Nexium previously. They seem to work for a while then I need to change to something different. Papaya enzyme seems to help for a little bit as well...

My 23 month old is petite, too, so I understand where you're coming from. SHe's in about the 10th percentile I think. Toddlers are notoriously picky and fickle, IME. What they like one day they won't touch the next. I keep offering...