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Post by catspajamas2 on Mar 22, 2018 13:37:42 GMT -6
notmoose, I loved the Bjorn "Baby Carrier One" with my youngest. I also tried the ergo, ring sling, K'tan, and Moby carriers and could never find my carrier happy place until the Bjorn. I know some people don't like Bjorns because of concerns about the front facing position but I liked the carrier without ever using that position.
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Post by ohreally on Mar 22, 2018 15:11:39 GMT -6
There was leftover pizza from a lunch meeting in the break room. Someone took a bite out of a piece and put it back in the box. WTH?
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Post by cara on Mar 22, 2018 15:55:08 GMT -6
There was leftover pizza from a lunch meeting in the break room. Someone took a bite out of a piece and put it back in the box. WTH? Throat punch to whoever did that. Eww. |
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Post by goldenbird on Mar 22, 2018 16:10:54 GMT -6
There was leftover pizza from a lunch meeting in the break room. Someone took a bite out of a piece and put it back in the box. WTH? What a dick. |
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Post by goldenbird on Mar 22, 2018 16:12:33 GMT -6
I will never get tired of hearing the baby's heartbeat on my doppler. It's my favorite thing I do each week. ❤❤❤
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Post by pickles on Mar 22, 2018 16:23:18 GMT -6
There was leftover pizza from a lunch meeting in the break room. Someone took a bite out of a piece and put it back in the box. WTH? My takeaway is I need pizza. 🤷🏽♀️ |
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Post by kaeguri on Mar 22, 2018 16:26:12 GMT -6
Solly is a good stretchy wrap. Have you looked into a woven wrap? They last longer than stretchies, and can be just as soft. I still wear DD at 2.5 years in my woven wrap every now and then. She was so sleepy for grocery shopping yesterday, so I wore her while I shopped. I can't wait to wrap a squish. I miss warm snuggly cuddles. Edit to add: hybrid wraps are a thing too, cross between a stretchy and a woven. Wrapsody makes them, as do a few others. I guess I should have said less structured? Is that the right term? Lol I'm open to anything, I just want something that I could do like household chores in while wearing baby. Like laundry, dishes, sweeping maybe? Both my kids were stage 5 clingers and had to be held 24/7, so I fully expect this one to follow their lead. ring sling. It's easy to learn to use, easy to pop baby in, and relatively cheap and easy to find. And they pack up small, so it can fit in a diaper bag for errands. |
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Post by kaeguri on Mar 22, 2018 16:26:50 GMT -6
ohreally, that's so gross. Who does that????
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Post by catladymeow on Mar 22, 2018 17:07:21 GMT -6
notmoose I used a ring sling a lot with dd especially when she was little. It's easy to pop them in and out but I never really got the hang of nursing in it. I used woven wraps more after she was past the tiny newborn phase but they do have a learning curve (but YouTube is amazing). We were out and about a lot on public transit and for longer trips I used my Tula. This one was by far the easiest to nurse in (which was handy when out of the house). I also had a baby hawk mai tai but it wasn't my favorite so I sold that. Basically I have /had too many carriers. But I used them for different things!
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Post by ohreally on Mar 22, 2018 18:13:15 GMT -6
ohreally, that's so gross. Who does that???? I honestly have no clue who it could be. There are only 23 of us in the office so the list of suspects is short. I’ve eliminated the 4 women. |
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Post by cornflakegirl on Mar 22, 2018 19:23:55 GMT -6
notmoose I used a ring sling a lot with dd especially when she was little. It's easy to pop them in and out but I never really got the hang of nursing in it. I used woven wraps more after she was past the tiny newborn phase but they do have a learning curve (but YouTube is amazing). We were out and about a lot on public transit and for longer trips I used my Tula. This one was by far the easiest to nurse in (which was handy when out of the house). I also had a baby hawk mai tai but it wasn't my favorite so I sold that. Basically I have /had too many carriers. But I used them for different things! I want to get a new carrier. With DS I used the mai tai and ergo. I tried a ring sling but couldn't get the hang of it. I really want something that I can easily nurse in. I'm thinking of getting the solly and a Tula. |
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Post by catladymeow on Mar 23, 2018 4:52:54 GMT -6
notmoose I used a ring sling a lot with dd especially when she was little. It's easy to pop them in and out but I never really got the hang of nursing in it. I used woven wraps more after she was past the tiny newborn phase but they do have a learning curve (but YouTube is amazing). We were out and about a lot on public transit and for longer trips I used my Tula. This one was by far the easiest to nurse in (which was handy when out of the house). I also had a baby hawk mai tai but it wasn't my favorite so I sold that. Basically I have /had too many carriers. But I used them for different things! I want to get a new carrier. With DS I used the mai tai and ergo. I tried a ring sling but couldn't get the hang of it. I really want something that I can easily nurse in. I'm thinking of getting the solly and a Tula. Tula was by far the easiest to nurse in! I have the original model where you needed the infant insert but now I think they have a grow with me model where you don't. I will say nursing in any carrier wasn't easy until she had some neck control but not everyone has that problem. I highly recommend the Tula! |
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Post by notmoose on Mar 23, 2018 8:08:50 GMT -6
notmoose I used a ring sling a lot with dd especially when she was little. It's easy to pop them in and out but I never really got the hang of nursing in it. I used woven wraps more after she was past the tiny newborn phase but they do have a learning curve (but YouTube is amazing). We were out and about a lot on public transit and for longer trips I used my Tula. This one was by far the easiest to nurse in (which was handy when out of the house). I also had a baby hawk mai tai but it wasn't my favorite so I sold that. Basically I have /had too many carriers. But I used them for different things! I want to get a new carrier. With DS I used the mai tai and ergo. I tried a ring sling but couldn't get the hang of it. I really want something that I can easily nurse in. I'm thinking of getting the solly and a Tula. I loved my tula. I was able to nurse in it fairly easily and MH would even wear ds sometimes. I didn't get it until he was like 5 months though, so he already had neck control and I didn't need an insert or anything. |
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Post by catladymeow on Mar 23, 2018 8:26:27 GMT -6
Oh also I should say that when DD was an infant the Tula insert was sold out everywhere and someone just gave me an Ergo infant insert so I used that instead (with the Tula) and it worked well. This time the Tula insert is way easier to find I noticed (probably because they are not as in demand because of the Grow With Me version) so I'll probably just order that.
You guys all of this babywearing talk is making me so damn excited.
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Post by cornflakegirl on Mar 23, 2018 8:33:50 GMT -6
I want to get a new carrier. With DS I used the mai tai and ergo. I tried a ring sling but couldn't get the hang of it. I really want something that I can easily nurse in. I'm thinking of getting the solly and a Tula. Tula was by far the easiest to nurse in! I have the original model where you needed the infant insert but now I think they have a grow with me model where you don't. I will say nursing in any carrier wasn't easy until she had some neck control but not everyone has that problem. I highly recommend the Tula! I was looking at the grow with me so that I can avoid the insert. I did very little NIP with DS and mostly just nursed at home so I hope I feel more comfortable this time around. |
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Post by cornflakegirl on Mar 23, 2018 8:59:38 GMT -6
I just can't deal with this congestion. I remember struggling with this when I was pregnant with DS. I can't breath, it's constantly giving me a sore throat and nosebleeds and it's keeping me up at night. I finally had to start sleeping propped up with pillows but it's not very comfortable. I use a humidifier and non medicated saline spray daily. Anyone else dealing with this?
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Post by kaeguri on Mar 23, 2018 9:47:22 GMT -6
Tula was by far the easiest to nurse in! I have the original model where you needed the infant insert but now I think they have a grow with me model where you don't. I will say nursing in any carrier wasn't easy until she had some neck control but not everyone has that problem. I highly recommend the Tula! I was looking at the grow with me so that I can avoid the insert. I did very little NIP with DS and mostly just nursed at home so I hope I feel more comfortable this time around. We have a Lillebaby that we used from birth that I used to nurse in. It was the only carrier I ever felt comfortable nursing in. Plus no insert! And DD loved front facing when she was big enough. |
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Post by kaeguri on Mar 23, 2018 9:48:43 GMT -6
OB appt this morning, and they told me to pick a hospital to deliver at and register. Y'all. How is it that time already??? And FX this baby measures smaller than DD or they're going to induce me. Reeeeally don't want to do pitocin again.
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Post by pbandjelly on Mar 23, 2018 10:08:41 GMT -6
I guess I should have said less structured? Is that the right term? Lol I'm open to anything, I just want something that I could do like household chores in while wearing baby. Like laundry, dishes, sweeping maybe? Both my kids were stage 5 clingers and had to be held 24/7, so I fully expect this one to follow their lead. ring sling. It's easy to learn to use, easy to pop baby in, and relatively cheap and easy to find. And they pack up small, so it can fit in a diaper bag for errands. I love my ring sling. It has a pocket that I can fold up the fabric when I'm not using it. |
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Post by potatocakes on Mar 23, 2018 10:14:08 GMT -6
ring sling. It's easy to learn to use, easy to pop baby in, and relatively cheap and easy to find. And they pack up small, so it can fit in a diaper bag for errands. I love my ring sling. It has a pocket that I can fold up the fabric when I'm not using it. Any specific ring sling recs? I have an Ergo 360, which I love for walks, and a moby wrap, which I like for around the house, but the sling seems like a good in between thing, and likely useful for a long time. |
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Post by pbandjelly on Mar 23, 2018 10:19:19 GMT -6
I love my ring sling. It has a pocket that I can fold up the fabric when I'm not using it. Any specific ring sling recs? I have an Ergo 360, which I love for walks, and a moby wrap, which I like for around the house, but the sling seems like a good in between thing, and likely useful for a long time. Mines a mamaway, I found it on Amazon. It's the only ring sling I tried, so I can't speak to others. DS hated it until he had better neck control and I got the hang of using it. I think it carries up to 30lbs, so I still put DS in it occasionally. I have the ergo360, but find it bulky (I'm 5'3", so that's likely why). H loves it though. I have a Boba wrap and love it for newborn through sitting up. But I got tired of how stretchy it was as DS got bigger. |
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Post by potatocakes on Mar 23, 2018 10:40:13 GMT -6
Any specific ring sling recs? I have an Ergo 360, which I love for walks, and a moby wrap, which I like for around the house, but the sling seems like a good in between thing, and likely useful for a long time. Mines a mamaway, I found it on Amazon. It's the only ring sling I tried, so I can't speak to others. DS hated it until he had better neck control and I got the hang of using it. I think it carries up to 30lbs, so I still put DS in it occasionally. I have the ergo360, but find it bulky (I'm 5'3", so that's likely why). H loves it though. I have a Boba wrap and love it for newborn through sitting up. But I got tired of how stretchy it was as DS got bigger. I feel the same about the Moby that you do about the Boba - I really only used it on mat. leave, so <4 months, and it never felt comfy enough for stuff outside the house, but was great when she wanted to nap on me at home. |
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Post by vvvvvfee on Mar 23, 2018 10:43:34 GMT -6
potatocakes, i have a hand-me-down maya wrap ring sling and it's fine. i didn't find it useful past the first couple of months, though. since all the weight is on one shoulder i found it uncomfortable once my kids got bigger (but i dunno, YMMV, maybe i'm just a wimp-- i find it too hard on my back to babywear at all once my kids are 20 lbs or so). i found youtube videos helpful for learning how to use/adjust it and nurse in it.
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Post by vvvvvfee on Mar 23, 2018 10:49:17 GMT -6
cornflakegirl, you can use a rolled-up blanket to replace infant inserts in soft structured carriers. have you tried sinus rinses with a neti pot/squirt bottle for your congestion? for dry nasal passages during the winter, i find rubbing coconut oil inside my nostrils before bed each night helps a lot. reflux can also be a cause of congestion. you might want to try a wedge-shaped pillow- it's easier to sleep propped up that way and it helps with reflux. walmart has them for about $20. alternatively, you could try something like zantac before bed for a couple of days and see if that helps at all with the congestion.
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Post by catspajamas2 on Mar 23, 2018 11:03:26 GMT -6
I have spent way too much time thinking about my likely future induction today. I wonder how early I can get it scheduled? I was like 11 days overdue with my first and 7 days with my second. I would really like to go with like 2 days overdue this time, I wonder if my OB will go for it. I have 0% faith that my body will ever figure out how to go into labor on its own.
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Post by kaeguri on Mar 23, 2018 11:05:47 GMT -6
potatocakes, check out www.sleepingbaby.net/products.php. All the slings are made by a mom who's been doing this for years, and she's fully certified and compliant (I prefer smaller businesses to buy from). Honestly, a basic linen or cotton RS would be fine. There are a ton of BST groups on FB as well, and you can get a used ring sling for fairly cheap off retail. Used is my preference, because the fabric is already broken in and soft and moldable. New fabric can be stiff and scratchy.
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Post by potatocakes on Mar 23, 2018 11:11:52 GMT -6
potatocakes , check out www.sleepingbaby.net/products.php. All the slings are made by a mom who's been doing this for years, and she's fully certified and compliant (I prefer smaller businesses to buy from). Honestly, a basic linen or cotton RS would be fine. There are a ton of BST groups on FB as well, and you can get a used ring sling for fairly cheap off retail. Used is my preference, because the fabric is already broken in and soft and moldable. New fabric can be stiff and scratchy. Thanks! My BMB for DD is OBSESSED with Vienna Springs, and they're pretty, but also $$$, but I don't want to buy something totally random. |
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Post by catladymeow on Mar 23, 2018 11:31:53 GMT -6
Second buying used! My ring sling used to be a woven wrap someone paid to have converted into a sling and its so soft.
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Post by kaeguri on Mar 23, 2018 11:37:54 GMT -6
Second buying used! My ring sling used to be a woven wrap someone paid to have converted into a sling and its so soft. I've converted a few of my wraps into RS, and they're so snuggly. So much easier to adjust too. I'm sad that the new regulations means no more used wrap conversations.  |
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Post by kaeguri on Mar 23, 2018 11:40:29 GMT -6
potatocakes , check out www.sleepingbaby.net/products.php. All the slings are made by a mom who's been doing this for years, and she's fully certified and compliant (I prefer smaller businesses to buy from). Honestly, a basic linen or cotton RS would be fine. There are a ton of BST groups on FB as well, and you can get a used ring sling for fairly cheap off retail. Used is my preference, because the fabric is already broken in and soft and moldable. New fabric can be stiff and scratchy. Thanks! My BMB for DD is OBSESSED with Vienna Springs, and they're pretty, but also $$$, but I don't want to buy something totally random. Just make sure whoever you buy from is compliant with regulations, and doesn't have a padded shoulder. It may sound more comfy, but it's harder to adjust. Also, pleated shoulders are good if you have narrow, sloping shoulders, and gathered is good if you're wider. My personal fav is the hybrid, which is a combo of both, since I have broad, sloping shoulders. That seller I linked you to does them, called eesti. Or eetsi. EE something. |
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