Posts by skycheattraffic

Quote:Originally Posted by LHcj2008 I have the B-Ready and LOVE. IT. I have a 2.5 year-old who still loves stroller rides (though I have to strap him in, ha) and an 8 week-old. I've been using the B-Ready with the car seat adapters,...

LVI, I have weird tinges throughout the pelvic area but they feel more ligamenty than anything else. I started taking a calcium/magnesium supplement on top of my prenatal multivitamin and probiotic and that's helped with the muscle...

I thought motherease made an an organic, all cotton version, didn't it? If so I'd go with that even though I have the standard ones. I bought them used (2 kids I believe), diapered DD in them and they're ready to go for baby number two...

My brother is 5 years older than me and it was wonderful growing up. I totally idolized him and, probably to his annoyance, was like a shadow. I even played with toy trucks in the mud even though I had zero interest, just to be close to...

Quote:Originally Posted by colsxjack Do you not feel that you can find other children to watch to gain income? People who will pay you, bring snacks, supply the diapers and such for their children? I would look for other...

I second one_girl's advice. A concrete warning "K, three more slides then we are all done" works great. The only downfall is that she'll then see the swings and want to swing. My approach is to say "ok, a quick turn on the swing and then...

Quote:Originally Posted by g33kch1ck Can I just ask: how the hell do you forget your child in the car??!!Stupid, stupid people.I'm sure this is one of those things that seems impossible until it happens to you. I haven't ever...

I'd also get an easy snack ready and waiting first thing in the morning. We're the opposite: supper is around 5 and DD has a snack (usually some cheese) after her evening bath, around 7 or 7:30. Even so, in the morning we have some...

For us books are a way to keep my toddler occupied so she sits long enough to pee. She's getting better without the books now but initially it was simply a way to get her onto the potty. I'd say as long as they're interested, let them...

My best advice for nursing in busy places is to plop toddler on your lap facing you and nurse her sitting upright. That way she can stay latched on but still have a decent view of the busy surroundings. Other than that, treat it...