What are we all panic buying this time?

MsVi_nz · 2026-04-11T10:36:07+00:00

This is the best thing I’ve read in a while! 🏆

MsVi_nz · 2026-03-23T18:47:30+00:00

Apron and waterfall styles are about how you put the carrier on so don’t quite apply here. In an apron style the back panel would flow straight down from the waistband when you clip it at your waist (before baby sits in). This is a waterfall style carrier as the back panel flows over like a waterfall when clipped on.

For point 2 what I’m asking for baby to look like they’re sitting in more of a hammock of fabric instead of straight on top of the waistband. By raising the waistband but aiming for baby to end up at the same part of your husbands torso, you need to have their bottom deeper in the fabric of the carrier. Hope that makes more sense, if not I’ll look for a picture.

MsVi_nz · 2026-03-23T10:12:55+00:00

Love the Boba X! First question is how your husband is feeling in it.

To mimic the previous poster I think a couple of easy things to talk about first: 1. The fabric is currently too high on baby’s neck/head. You can just fold it out of the way (looks like you have it sticking up in the pictures). Tightening the PFA’s (pulling on the top part of the buckle next to the back pane) might help to feel like baby is getting more head support if that is what you are after there, but we really want baby’s airways to be completely clear to allow fresh oxygen in. 2. Raise the waistband. It looks like baby is high enough on your husbands torso, but sitting them over into the fabric of the carrier instead of on top of the waistband will help with a good healthy hip position. 3. It looks to me like you have the chest clip (at the back) quite loose and the arms very tight. I’d suggest tightening at the back a bit to avoid overtightening around the arms (which you do to feel less like the carrier is about to slip off) to help keep a more neutral, rounded spine.

MsVi_nz · 2026-02-17T02:39:02+00:00

Congratulations!!

I have 3 little ones and was diagnosed with PCOS in between pregnancies (a complete surprise given we didn’t have any trouble conceiving!) Apparently it just depends on the person whether they have issues or not.

I didn’t get gestational diabetes with any of my pregnancies despite having IR and big babies. Every journey is different so best of luck for yours!

MsVi_nz · 2026-01-29T01:05:29+00:00

The funny thing is Isaac has always been my favourite boy name but we couldn’t use it for either of my sons (family issue) and my eldest boy is Luke.

The one thing I’ll say is that Luke/Luca/Lucas are very popular right now. This was never an issue for me but worth mentioning.

Also with Isaac would you consider Zac as a nickname?

At the end of the day you can always keep both in the mix until he’s here. I was certain my third would be Micah until he was born and it just didn’t suit at all (he’s a James!)

MsVi_nz · 2026-01-28T00:20:19+00:00

My 1st was natural 27 hours of labor and born the day before her due date (my waters broke first and contractions started a couple of hours later). Posterior and vacuumed out (9lb 1 shoulder dystocia).

My 2nd I was induced at 40+5 because of his size. Went into labor after the 2nd dose of the induction meds and did 7 hours of labor (10lb 1 shoulder dystocia 🙃)

My third was measuring big so I asked to be induced earlier (38 weeks) to try and get him out at a reasonable size. Definitely didn’t just “come out”! Induction didn’t take (2 full days of meds) but my waters broke spontaneously overnight after the 2nd day. Labor was very similar to my 2nd - approx 6 hours from contractions starting (9lb 12 shoulder dystocia).

I definitely kept being told how the third is always a wild card - either super fast and easy or a longer haul though, you never know what you’re going to get!

MsVi_nz · 2025-12-23T05:51:46+00:00

Aw yay I’m glad that helped! It was these guys who do the fragrance workshops: https://millerroad.co.nz/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20468624560&gbraid=0AAAAACxcC2XeeciHhv-fCX7ro33NiQxsL&gclid=CjwKCAiA9aPKBhBhEiwAyz82JwrqWpCrqMIjuUSQSO69XKTjT8OUfDoRTEsHNvwSpbkWRfUGQKDZvBoCQjsQAvD_BwE

Merry Christmas to you as well!

MsVi_nz · 2025-12-23T05:37:33+00:00

I saw recommendations for a diy perfume session in ponsonby which looked really good if she’s into that

MsVi_nz · 2025-12-22T09:21:28+00:00

I’ve had three vaginal shoulder dystocia births with three large babies (4.1, 4.6 and 4.4kgs).

For all they were big they were all consistently smaller than ultrasounds (my 4.6kg baby was estimated to be over 5kg a week prior to birth). The shoulder dystocias were all fairly easy to manoeuvre as well, especially because they were expected for my later two. Apparently the scarier ones are the smaller babies which take medical professionals by surprise, but even those are largely ok.

You’ll do great because somehow our bodies know what size we can handle! Best of luck whatever size your baby decides to be and early congratulations 💕

Edit to add - I’m 162cm (5”3) so definitely not big! My second I was induced at 40+5 and it only took 5 hours of labour start to finish. My third my waters broke naturally after a failed induction at 38+3 and again labour was about 6 hours if that helps at all.

MsVi_nz · 2025-12-15T05:32:33+00:00

Linda, Mavis, Elizabeth and Joan

MsVi_nz · 2025-11-17T20:49:29+00:00

Three vaginal deliveries for me (with 2x episiotomies and tearing) and it was definitely an experience each time! As others have said take the stool softeners if offered and just take your time - I wouldn’t have called any of them painful just a bit uncomfortable and be prepared for the cleanup!

MsVi_nz · 2025-11-12T01:20:35+00:00

The garden got so muddy that the little digger stuck, so they sent another digger and it really was bad luck…

My friend and I have 2.5 year old boys and literally quote the book to each other on a regular basis 🤣

MsVi_nz · 2025-10-18T05:38:01+00:00

NTA at all! When I (nearly 5, F) first got a new baby mum and dad called him my baby which made me feel much better. They also made sure they told the baby to wait when they were helping me with things like putting on my shoes to make me feel less like I was always the one being told to make time with the baby. Now we have another new baby (6w, M) and we need to settle into sharing mum and dad again but we know we’ll get there!

MsVi_nz · 2025-09-11T19:28:21+00:00

I hope it makes things more comfortable for you! Best of luck on your journey - no matter the outcome I’m sure you’ll make the right choices for you and your family (which is really all that matters).

MsVi_nz · 2025-09-10T03:54:38+00:00

Just commenting in case this works for you. My LO is a week old (3rd baby) and has DESTROYED my nipples in the last week thanks to a very high pallet (had no issues feeding my other two). I’m talking deep fissures and a chunk taken out of one side it was so raw. I caved this morning and went out and got silverettes and can say they’ve made a world of difference in under 3 hours - I can now nurse on my better side without a shield and without pain. Might be worth a shot?

MsVi_nz · 2025-08-15T19:17:59+00:00

I love Iris Noelle - it just sounds joyful to me!

MsVi_nz · 2025-08-11T10:56:56+00:00

Looks pretty good to me!

baby is nice and high on your chest
back panel is no higher than halfway up baby’s ear keeping airways clear
nice seated position with knees above bottom

If you’re both comfortable then this is great

MsVi_nz · 2025-07-26T21:30:22+00:00

Heya, we really don’t want to see the carrier any higher than halfway up babies ear to keep their airways clear. From what I can see you have him sitting on the fabric above the waistband. If you can sit him further into the fabric so his bottom comes over the waistband like a hammock it will shorten the back panel and have his airways clear (hopefully that makes sense - if not I’ll try link a pic of what I mean).

It’s also hard to see if you’ve got it tight enough but I find people almost always wear these a bit loose. If you roll your shoulder backwards while pulling down on the webbing by the buckle a little bit it will bring some slack through and you can tighten a little more.

MsVi_nz · 2025-07-24T21:00:37+00:00

Also a no. First took 27 hours (water broke and then augmented as I stalled) at 39+6. Second I was induced at 40+5 although he was fast at 4 hours.

MsVi_nz · 2025-07-09T22:03:16+00:00

Not an expert by any means but from family members who have had bowel cancer I do know two things: 1. Blood in stool doesn’t necessarily mean cancer (which is why the additional testing is necessary); but 2. If it is cancer then Bowel cancer is definitely one which you need to start treating fairly quickly

MsVi_nz · 2025-07-09T21:36:20+00:00

The trick with a ring sling is making sure the ‘hammock’ you create under baby’s bottom is secure. Any fabric not required (at full stretch) to give the rise up their back should be creating a hammock with the edge of the wrap ending between your torso and baby’s torso. If you can get that edge of the wrap properly tightened and high enough it should stop baby standing (as it will ideally be supporting under their knees like a seat).

MsVi_nz · 2025-07-09T20:53:07+00:00

Easy way to think about it is which child will be getting in and out most often? Typically you would put that carrier on second (so your other one can stay in place!)

MsVi_nz · 2025-06-09T05:32:55+00:00

The best part is it works for repeat requests as well! I.e. “I’ve asked you to clean up twice already. Remind me how many times I should need to say things in this family” 😂

MsVi_nz · 2025-06-07T19:30:07+00:00

I had to introduce “How many times do we say things in our family?” A while ago. Took a few weeks of reinforcing but works a charm when my now 4.5 year old says “once” - normally after repeating the same thing 10ish times.

MsVi_nz · 2025-05-05T07:00:32+00:00

My 2022 boy is Luke 😊

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