Posts by Alki Mama

Yea! I don't think my DH is resistant to ECing our DS, but I think he's been sitting back and letting me take the lead in everything parenting-related, esp. since I bf. I'm hoping that my recent EC successes inspire him to take a hand in...

Quote: Originally Posted by khrys We started EC with ds when he was 2 months old, and the potty bowl (http://preview.tinyurl.com/g7fln) from the EC Store is great. The top flares out (not like a regular bowl) so that I...

Thanks so much to all of you for your encouragement! I've really appreciated all your replies, and I feel so much better now about DS's eating habits. I knew it must be right if he's the one setting the pace, but it's hard when you feel...

Quote: Originally Posted by barefoot mama Does anyone else have a baby as big as mine? I don't yet, but now I have something to look forward to! My DS, who just turned 6 weeks, is 17.5 pounds according to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by radiantorganics It will get easier after six weeks when your breast milk doesn't have colostrum any more and the pooping slows down. Is that true? Oh, thank goodness! Our DS poops...

It did help -- thanks so much for responding. I've appreciated reading your other posts about your DD as well, because it sounds like you're doing really well at ec, despite the frustrations of ec-ing a newborn. You're an inspiration to...

Quote: Originally Posted by AnamCara We keep trying, but just produce a lot of slobber Now I am bad at (practicing) things, but this MIGHT be worth it Anyone having better luck with it than I? Hoping there is...

Quote: Originally Posted by mezzaluna the cautions on the snugglewool didn't say anything about not cosleeping, but did caution not to let kids sleep face down in it. I'm assuming the facedown thing would be...

Just to add: I didn't mean to imply you have to get a SnugFleece exactly, but I do recommend a fleece OR wool pad -- I don't think you'll regret it, whatever brand you buy. You might have to lanolize it if it doesn't come waterproofed...

nak I think some of the confusion is due to the fact that companies aren't always careful which terms they're using. But to be specific: Lambskin/sheepskin is the actual skin of the sheep with the fleece attached. Fleece is the...