Posts by cristeen

Maryam - i have half a dozen flats you can borrow. I've got tons of dipes you can test before buying. You can also bring your diaper laundry over to wash.

Bubble - supposedly safe past 6 wks. But be sure you're really bleeding and not just spotting first. If you're really crunched, a trifold PF makes a decent pad. Maryam - would love to go walking. Wednesdays are good for me since DH is...

Oh, and on the subject of CD, we've been doing it all along, except the time in the hospital. Where w DS I loved fitteds and wool, this time I'm loving my pockets. I'm about ready to sell my fitteds and buy more pockets. My Rumparooz...

Astraia - I could still swaddle DS in the A&A blanket at 9 mos. Totally order it. Onemore - what nipple are you thinking is too slow? I doubt it. Born Free is one of the slowest I've found, and DS is still using the NB flow nipple at...

Hi ladies - figured I was due to actually check-in, rather than just doing drive-bys. Life has been a whirlwind these last 6 weeks. Ezri has been home almost 2 weeks now, and she's doing beautifully. Her stitches came out last week and...

Mlog - what position does he fall asleep in? Cradle? Head on shoulder? A RS would probably be the easiest/most versatile, but I personally don't love them for cradle holds. For a shoulder/chest carry, you should be able to use the...

A wool double knit will be thicker and give you more warmth. A wool jersey will be thinner and have more stretch. Regardless of which you get, it's tyically a good idea to prewash the fabric once to felt it just a touch. It makes it less...

It's wool knit. If you can knit (or know someone who can/will) that's the cheapest. You can look on etsy for upcycled longies (or do them yourself w thrift store wool sweaters). Babyoligy used to be a reasonably priced source for longies...

Ignore them. If you're just going to do a simple sandwich spread, you should be able to feed everyone for about $100 (depending on quality and how much you do yourself). Have someone pick up a case of mixed sodas if you're so inclined,...

For DS's 1st bday we hosted >40. I did a cold cut platter, a (sliced) cheese platter, a veggie and hummus platter, a fruit platter and a basket of various breads. Served cupcakes for a sweet. A trip to Costco got me most of the makings...