- We came home from the hospital to a pretty small stash of onesies and newborn clothes, no problem though, I am pretty good when it comes to internet shopping and all. I went straight over to Zulily.com to get the latest deals on cool baby stuff I bought one of each kind of Coccoli boy baby gear. I also was smitten with a few of the kimono style onesies over at Kate Quinn Organics and threw a few of those in my shopping cart as well. I couldn’t resist all the colors, I was pulled in my their tractorbeam and was helpless against their powers.
- It didn’t take long to start feeling back to my old self. Now that I am home and I have this body back I just want to clean and tidy and pick up, and rearrange and keep up with my obsessive ways. Unfortunately my body likes to remind me that I just gave birth and should probably be taking easy. One of things I would really like to do once I fully recover is make a trip back to Ikea for more toy storage. Gus and all his baby business combined with Finn and his ever growing toy pile has me thinking ‘toy hiding spots.’ I NEED hiding places in every room of our house that are functional and most importantly good looking. On our next trip to Ikea I will pick up another set of Expedit 4×4 shelves with baskets for the porch and possibly an end table with room below for a basket for the living room. The new 2012 Ikea catalog is providing lots of good solutions for this dillema.
- After labor day, Finn Gus and myself are adding a new addition to our daily routine…(drum roll please) Elsa will now be joining us 5 days a week! I know it’s probably a little crazy but I think it will be good for Finn and Elsa to have someone their own age to play with on a daily basis. That being said I would really like to start “wearing” Gus in a sling, something I never did with Finn. I think slinging him would help with multi-tasking and allow me to give more attention to the older kids. My friend Joanna recommended me these slings from Li’l Pepper Keepers but am curious to know what other people have used. Please let me know if you have recommendations for me, I need all the help I can get.
- I am dedicated to shedding these extra baby lbs ASAP! Last time I waited a good six months before I started losing weight and I regret not doing it sooner, I was totally miserable and unhappy with the way I looked but losing weight sounded SO hard. I started my “spreadsheet diet” and shed the last 30lbs in 4 months. This time around I’m gonna try this awesome thing called a fitbit, introduced to me by my friend Liz. Not only does it help me count calories and activity it also keeps track of my progress in a visually awesome way. Its like the spreadsheet diet on steroids. I’m actually excited to start!
I have a toddler and a four-month old, and I have found my Moby wrap to be *especially* indispensable this time around (although I used it lots with my first baby too). I strongly prefer the Moby to other slings and carriers because you can bend over in it without spilling your baby out (because you can choose to put the infant's head under the wrap). And as you know, bending is a big need with toddlers around. ;) We have an Ergo carrier as well, but it really works best with bigger, older babies than my four-month-old. We started using the Moby in week one.
Kelsey,
I've heard a lot about the moby wrap and am considering purchasing one of those as well. Here's a dumb question for mothers who sling their babies; do you own multiple wraps in the case of getting one dirty or soiled? Also I would like to nurse while my babe is slinged/slung are their some brands better for this than others?
I used a Kangaroo Korner (MN company!) fleece pouch sling with both boys and loved it. You're right that it's especially helpful to have free hands with baby #2. Another (MN!) blogger that I follow just did a big babywearing post which might be helpful for your decision making: http://omyfamilyblog.com/2011/08/o-my-babywearing
Thanks Kara,
The link was very helpful, I just ordered a moby but am also considering ordering a sling too and seeing what works best. I'm sure some work bettert for certain situations plus it would be good to have more than one cause I'm sure they get dirty like crazy. I appreciate the feedback!