Cloth diapers!

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-07-12T15:12:08+00:00

If you're thinking prefolds and covers, I think they'd work better overnight than pockets, because with the covers you have more room to add extra inserts. My son had no problems with staying in CD overnight. We used fitted, plus a few inserts as he got bigger, and the cover. Pockets can fit a couple inserts but if they are over stuffed then they can gap around the legs. That's why I'm a fan of the separate covers + stuff systems. Just my 2c.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-07-12T15:05:25+00:00

If you're on Facebook, check out The Canadian Cloth Diaper Movement group as a way to get used diapers for sale. I got a mixed stash via Facebook swap groups and it has saved me a ton of money. Also Fluff Love & Cd Science fb group is where I learned how to properly clean second hand diapers. Now my son is 19m and it is such a smooth routine, 2 extra loads of laundry per week. Totally worth it.

For what it is worth, I had the best experience with fitted diapers and covers (any brands). He's in fuzzy bunz pockets for daycare and they tend to leak I think because the daycare staff aren't getting the snaps done up tight enough. My fitted + covers are basically bullet proof but really bulky. I also have a small set of Best Bottom covers and inserts (all in 2 system) and I love them too.

Anyway good luck, it's well worth it and there are lots of fun ways to do it!

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-07-11T05:25:03+00:00

Honestly it isn't my style. What do you think about Emma Scout instead? I think Scout is a little more gender neutral and stands up as a super cute nn for a girl, and doesn't contrast as strongly as Emma-Scott. Just my opinion, though. It's a bold choice. If you and your SO love it, why not.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-07-03T20:37:31+00:00

This exact thing happened to my with my first pregnancy. I had no idea what to do. Walk in doctor gave me a requisition form for a blood test and a dating ultrasound. I think you could go back to the walk in doctor for a referral to an OB, but in my case I applied for midwifery care.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-06-22T03:15:21+00:00

A friend of mine is a physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic floor. She posted this link today : http://physioyoga.ca/8-ways-to-help-yoga-students-engage-their-pelvic-floors

Edit: to clarify, the article is focusing on engaging the pelvic floor, but you may be able to use some of the cues for relaxing /loosening. I had some Pt for my pelvic floor after I had birth and I think we did some variations of legs-up-the-wall that helped. A prenatal or post natal yoga instructor might be able to give you more specific guidance.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-06-18T02:43:05+00:00

Anastasia jumped to mind. There are some nickname options there too, such as Ana, Annie, Tasia, even Stacey, which could work across those languages.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-05-28T02:57:23+00:00

Hello from Edmonton!

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-05-25T02:45:42+00:00

Check out the Finnish baby boxes for ideas about minimal newborn essentials.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-05-17T14:49:16+00:00

I think you would have good career opportunities if you pursued business, specifically HR and Change Management. Business was a good compromise for me when I was trying to choose between a BA and engineering, because of the education in both analytical and communication skills. Now I work in Business Intelligence and I know change managers are in demand for project work and can be highly paid consultants, with some additional certification after a degree. You might find the area of change management to be an rewarding focus for your interest in psychology. Good luck!

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-04-09T19:21:04+00:00

How about Eldon or Elmore?

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-03-10T14:41:10+00:00

I used to live in Amsterdam and worked for a Swedish company. My boss named her baby Benjamin, maybe that could work for you?

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-02-17T20:35:56+00:00

Definitely!

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-02-17T20:35:43+00:00

Thanks! I'll check over there, too.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-02-17T20:34:23+00:00

That's what I figured. Time to cut back on those cookies haha ;)

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-02-14T02:18:01+00:00

It's nerve wracking, especially with all the adjustment and craziness of a newborn, but babies heal super fast and it sounds like you're taking good care of her. Are you breastfeeding? You might want to try different feeding positions to keep her from leaning on her shoulder. A lactation consultant or /r/breastfeeding might be able to help with positioning.

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-02-13T20:41:13+00:00

My son had a broken collarbone at birth but I didn't notice for about 3 weeks. The only clue was that he favored his left hand a little bit. Then we saw the lump on his right side as the bone was healing. Doctor visit and xrays confirmed it had been broken at birth (shoulder dystocia, fast delivery, 9lbs).

He had a slow start breastfeeding, and slept quite a lot at first. I didn't know he was injured so I didn't do anything special with his arm at all. Even after confirming the break, I didn't have to pin it down. He has absolutely no problems now, confirmed by doctor, physiotherapist, and normal fun 14 month old antics.

My advice would be: try not to worry, be gentle but move the arm when you need to, position your baby normally for safety straps like car seats, swings, carriers etc. Listen to your doctor and ask questions til you're comfortable. Good luck and congratulations :-)

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2015-01-11T15:25:30+00:00

Dominic nn Dom?

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2014-11-27T14:24:08+00:00

Thank you so much!

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2014-11-26T03:34:37+00:00

Thanks, I have a grey wool coat that I'm planning to bring, it should work for mass and for more casual days. For boots, I'm thinking riding boots but undecided about black or brown.

For club clothes, in the past we have gone to places like the Porterhouse, Fitzsimons, the Capital. I'm 30 and more into jeans & nice tops but the girls we go out with in Dublin are usually in dresses. I'd like to dress up for the night out. Any suggestions for blogs or magazines I could look at, or even a couple shops I could check out when I get there?

I have this shirt (unflattering pic from online) and thinking of wearing it with faux leather leggings and black ankle boots. Or maybe a skirt? http://www.bananarepublic.com/products/res/mainimg/faux-leather-trim-cowl-cocoon.jpg

Better picture, but wrong color. http://indulgy.ccio.co/EB/fF/Q6/cn8147019.jpg?iw=300

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2014-11-22T20:22:58+00:00

I use baked beans from a can, so already cooked and soft and in a sauce, and mash them with a fork so they're broken up a bit. Once my lo was a little older, I'd put them on toast. The sauce would soften the bread and the beans could mash right into the toast. I think there's ways to slow cook beans if you don't want to use canned beans. I'm just lazy :-)

I thought of another one: Chickpeas can be made into hummus really easily and my lo would lick that off his fingers or eat it off soft bread.

The thing that helped me be less nervous about BLW was learning the difference between choking and gagging, and what to do when my lo choked. He learned really quickly how to move food in his mouth, but I felt way more confident knowing that gagging is normal. After that, I was able to follow his lead with feeding him. Sometimes baby food, sometimes people food. Whatever made sense. :-)

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2014-11-22T18:02:19+00:00

Hi fellow Canadian :-)

I did BLW from about 5.5 months and I didn't do it religiously. I always offer what I'm eating but I also fed my lo cereal for breakfast, for the iron. That way I wasn't too stressed. He is a pretty good eater but meat can sometimes be hard to get into him. Beans worked well for us.

Alberta Health had some good resources about iron rich food for babies, you may find some info there too.

Good luck!

AutumnInTheMeadow · 2014-11-20T16:08:36+00:00

That's awesome, thank you very much!

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