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post #1 of 62
4/24/10 at 6:28pm
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new thread for the rest of april
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post #2 of 62
4/24/10 at 7:19pm
I just ran for the first time since before giving birth! I had to give up running pretty early in pg d/t being RH- and not wanting to fall. I still worked out on the ellipse but around 35 weeks I really didn't feel like doing it anymore. I wasn't doing it regularly anyway. Lately I have been able to walk and I have been chasing around my 17 mo old nephew. Today, I ran a mile and a half and walked another mile. It felt great to move! Postpartum body is not the same and I have some muscle tightness in my hips but not as bad as I thought it would be, wohoo!
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post #3 of 62
4/25/10 at 12:25am
Good for you!!

I'm on workout #10 of a 30-day workout challenge on my wii active. I've never been able to consistently exercise the way I have been since getting the wii fit. Now, if only I could get my eating back under control....

Miranda is such a joy!! Seriously, I need to remember to bring my video camera to bed with me so I can tape how adorably happy she is in the morning. It's amazing. DD1 was a happy baby, too, but she definitely had her moments. I think part of it is that I'm much, much more relaxed this time, but I also think DD2 is just super, super laid back. I took her with me to a birthday party DD1 went to today and she just slept in the mei tai the entire time. Then woke up and was happy to be held my the birthday boy's grandma...then nursed and then just looked around and smiled at everyone. DH put her to bed tonight (something that was difficult with DD1 since she would ONLY nurse to sleep) and as soon as she was down I MISSED HER!!! DH was like, um, didn't you just wear her practically all day?!?! Ok, enough sap.....

How much longer do we have in our DDC before we have to move over to LWAB?
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post #4 of 62
4/25/10 at 12:25am
I need to find time to work out more...
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post #5 of 62
4/25/10 at 12:30pm
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Originally Posted by NicoleS View Post
I want a mei tai that buckles at the waist....
I've seen those...I think they're called something else? But I wonder if it's possible to buy a buckle and attach it to the regular mei tai.

One thing that I dislike about both the Moby and my mei tai -- the ends touching the ground. Ugghhh. I'm thinking about trimming the top ties of my mei tai...

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I had fun at my mommies' dinner! Yay for human contact!

I'm dying to start working-out, but I never have before and really don't know how to use any equipment beyond a jump rope. And I'm very weak these days; I think I would be very embarrassed in a gym. How to get started?

Also, [whiine] I don't WANT to dissolve into LWAB! Why doesn't MDC just turn DDCs into playgroups?

Also also, Juju is a VERY happy girl these days. Especially when she sees my face; she lights up like a Christmas tree and coos and giggles. We are so in love with this girl!

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ETA: I swear I have more milk the next morning after every time I get to have a face-to-face chat with a friend.
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post #6 of 62
4/25/10 at 12:44pm
The Oh Snap mei tai from Babyhawk has buckles, but it says it's for 15 lbs and up. So for us, that's another month or so?
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post #7 of 62
4/25/10 at 1:02pm
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The Oh Snap mei tai from Babyhawk has buckles, but it says it's for 15 lbs and up. So for us, that's another month or so?
I tried to weigh Caleb using my scale - weighing myself and then weighing myself with him - and he's roughly 14.5 pounds...so if I had the money we could probably use it now...
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post #8 of 62
4/25/10 at 1:14pm
Side-release buckles for sale: http://www.seattlefabrics.com/side.html
Link to buckle-lacing diagram on this page: http://meistai.wordpress.com/welcome...d-ons/buckles/
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post #9 of 62
4/25/10 at 2:59pm
I think my child must just be huge he is now 15lbs 10oz with clothes on and over 26 in. No wonder my back is sore!
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post #10 of 62
4/25/10 at 3:08pm
What's an LWAB???
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post #11 of 62
4/26/10 at 12:35am
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What's an LWAB???
It's the Life with a Babe section of MDC

Okay, seriously? I could eat Miranda for breakfast, she is sooooo freakin' happy in the morning. DH and I are NOT morning people, so I'm not sure how we produced one. Proof.
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post #12 of 62
4/26/10 at 9:31am
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Originally Posted by aramat View Post
I've seen those...I think they're called something else? But I wonder if it's possible to buy a buckle and attach it to the regular mei tai.

One thing that I dislike about both the Moby and my mei tai -- the ends touching the ground. Ugghhh. I'm thinking about trimming the top ties of my mei tai...
The Babies Beyond Borders carriers come in a half buckle or full buckle option. I have the toddler half buckle that I use with DD and I LOVE it.

http://babiesbeyondborders.com/catalog.php?category=10
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post #13 of 62
4/26/10 at 10:50am
I've bought nearly all of my carriers on the for sale or trade board on thebabywearer.com. It's a great way to get a deal....that boards moves FAST there is so much for sale.
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post #14 of 62
4/26/10 at 1:46pm
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post #15 of 62
4/26/10 at 3:01pm
Lucky you Katie! Even on the days I could get Caleb to do that my others are always up by 8...
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post #16 of 62
4/26/10 at 4:38pm
still here still prayin and still lovin all 3 of my kids (even if the baby weighs as much as the 3 yr old...well at least half...)
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post #17 of 62
4/27/10 at 10:31am
Well, it sounds like we are all doing pretty well with our babies! I haven't been very active (except lurking) as my NAK isn't quite proficient.

Do all your babies smile yet? Iago just started about two weeks ago and it is the most adorable thing. I have fallen in love all over again.

He isn't too thrilled with being in a baby carrier lately though. I'm not sure if he gets too hot, or what it is. We have a Ergo (and a Bjorn that was given to us 2nd hand). For a while he seemed to like the bjorn better (being able to move his limbs freely?), but then this Sat. on a quick run to the store he screamed the entire time, so I guess that's not it. I went back to the Ergo, but I didn't use the infant insert and he seemed to like it better. I think I am gonna buy some fabric and try one of those no sew moby deals. I'm not gonna give up!

Oh, and I have to find a kinesiologist to re-educate my perinium, haha! I really don't know what it's all about, but my Dr. prescribed it and it's what all the parenting magazines talk about, so I'm gonna give it a try. Any ideas?
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post #18 of 62
4/27/10 at 10:42am
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post #19 of 62
4/27/10 at 11:04am
nak

Love those baby smiles. I think it has made all the difference in our bonding process. Going to mommy and me yoga this morning. Last time I was the only mom there so I'm hoping more people show up this time.
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post #20 of 62
4/27/10 at 11:44am
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mommy and me yoga sounds fun! I wish we had that here! how cool.

Teo just graduated into the next sized diapers- a milestone! now if he would only fall asleep right now . . .
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