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Twiggyish | Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 08:00 am     That is wonderful and very very true. |
Jewels | Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 02:06 pm     I have seen that before and love it every time! Thanks for posting it! I am curious about the names....anything yet? |
Danzdol | Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 04:12 pm     Dylan Kai for mine!!!!!!!!! I wanted Kai as a middle name regardless of the sex...My husband wanted a "Nikki" Nicole for a girl so it would have been Nicole Kai BUT of course-it's a boy. Kai means " ocean". We had Damian, Marcelo and Dominic but then I found Dylan in a book and the meaning was: the sea. I saw it as a sign that, Dylan Kai it was going to be! By the way ENBWIFE: TUMS is my best friend! I look like a drug addict if I reach into my purse and I forgot to bring them. I start screaming "Oh no, no no!!!!!!!!
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Dahli | Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 08:30 pm     Oh God.... the heartburn - it was brutal. And though I no longer use them, I still look at those large bottles of Tums with gratitude, even all these years later  |
Twiggyish | Friday, February 15, 2002 - 05:59 am     I love the name Dylan and Kai is a great name, too. |
Danzdol | Friday, February 15, 2002 - 07:42 am     Thanks! It has been so mich fun now that we have a name to go with the baby it's as if I already have a relationship with him. Kind of silly , I know, but it makes a difference then when he was just " the baby" now he is "Dylan". As of Saturday, I make 26 weeks soooooooo I have 14 weeks to go!!!!!!!!! |
Myjohnhenry | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 01:23 pm     I found a gift for you all that I thought was very appropriate for a board gift.
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Bookworm | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 05:51 pm     A piece of advice from a new mom (wiggle is going to be 6 mo on the 19th and his picture is in my profile ): Buy diapers now--stock up in a variety of sizes!! Shop garage sales, used clothing stores, etc. Babies don't wear out clothes and you can find cute things for very little money. Money gets tight with a baby in the house. Look for sales and coupons everywhere. Enjoy your baby, they really do grow up fast! |
Twiggyish | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 06:46 pm     I signed up for baby clubs with companies like Gerber. They would send me coupons for free baby products. These were usually products they were testing or trying out. I'll hunt around for some and post links. |
Bookworm | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 07:15 pm     Ooh Twiggy, I would appreciate that too. |
Twiggyish | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 07:39 pm     You have to register for coupons. http://www.gerber.com/main.asp This one you sign up for the newsletter for information on promotional deals. http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/ Enfamil: https://app1.meadjohnson.com/forms/jsp/Efb This one looked good: (check out all the free stuff) http://www.babiesonline.com/ This one is from Nestle: It looks like a free magazine and other goodies. http://www.verybestbaby.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Carnation.woa/14/wo/Fq1000UU100pl700rJ6/2.58.0?57,19 |
Urgrace | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 09:16 pm     Danzdol, I have a granddaughter named Dylan! Don't know why they wanted her to have a boy's name. Kai is a Hawaiian name! I think it's great that you have chosen his name. You should use it and talk to him often. |
Wargod | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 09:31 pm     Enfamil was great with free coupons and products. I recieved a couple cans of formaula in the mail from them, plus coupons that ranged from $1 off to free. If you chose to use formula, its a good idea to check them out. My OB gave me a packet of coupons and goodies while I was pregnant, and for the most part all I had to do was fill out the little cards and send them back. I also agree with Bookworm about stocking up on diapers. We bought them in cases from costco for about 6 months before each of ours was born. Was nice not to have to run out to the store in the middle of the night to buy diapers. When they are really little they go through them very quickly. All of you new parents to be will have a great time. Babies require alot of attention, but they are so much fun. |
Julieboo | Monday, February 18, 2002 - 07:20 am     Hi Some other websites that will send you coupons & sampless... Pampers.com Similac.com Huggies.com (the list goes on & on, try Luvs, Enfamil, Carnation (I think is same as nestle), etc) Even though I breastfed 95% of the time til my son was 8 months old, I did use formula too and I also used formula from 8-12 mos. Anyways, generic formula (which by gov. standards has to be approved) is way cheaper than Sim. and Enf.--even with $5.00 off coupons! |
Lurkin | Monday, February 18, 2002 - 08:27 am     This off the advice been given but advice I needed. Start saving for college now. Some how some way. We lived pay check to pay check & tax return money. I thought when college time comes it will work out someway. Little did I know how true "they grow up so fast is". And yes alot of people say it is up to the kid to pay his own way thru college , but it is something important to me to do for my kids. But boy oh boy wished I would have thought it out better. |
Jewels | Monday, February 18, 2002 - 12:28 pm     I love the name Dylan Kai...good choice! I agree on the stocking up of the diapers, it is amazing how many you will go through! Great info on the coupons...I am going to have to check those out! |
Bookworm | Monday, February 18, 2002 - 12:35 pm     We have been using generic formula and diapers. The best price we found on formula was Parent's Choice from Walmart. It gives comparison's to Enfamil and Simulac right on the can and is half the price. I planned to breastfeed as long as I could, which ended up being much shorter than I had anticipated. So had not planned for the expense of formula. Speaking of breastfeeding... I had a hard time with it and that combined with the baby blues really got me down. No one really tells you how sore you get from breastfeeding. There were times when I cried all through feedings. I would advise you to consider investing in a pump. I used the one offered by the hospital. It was a Medela and quite expensive but I felt it was worth it and now it is packed away for the next baby. Also don't be afraid to ask for help from the lactation consultants or friends/family. My mom always bottle fed us as did my grandma, but I had two aunts and a cousin who gave me support in my endeavor to breastfeed. I did breastfeed Wiggle during the six weeks I was off work and tried to continue after returning to work but found it hard to find time to stop and pump while at work. So he had some of both for a month or so and then he has been exclusively on formula since he was about three months old. I would certainly encourage you to breastfeed as well but take a breastfeeding class if there is one offered and don't be afraid to ask for help. Thanks so much Twiggy, Julieboo, and War for the ideas of places to find free stuff. Money is tight and I am always looking for ways to make it go farther. Lurkin you are right about saving for college. I put any money Wiggle receives as gifts away and hope to start a savings account for him soon. However my parents were unable to help me pay for college and I am so proud to say that I did it on my own. I maintained a GPA that enabled me to receive numerous grants and scholarships. As we 'new parents' are doing with the coupons, I would encourage you to look for scholarships and grants and low interest loans for your kids. Become friends with the school guidance counselor and the college financial aid officers. They will be able to help you find the money for college. Encourage your kids to fill out all applications for assistance. Even if their grades or athletic skills aren't up to par, there is money given for specific career fields, religions, ethnicities, etc. Okay, I think that's enough rambling from me for now. Got to go play with my Wiggleworm! |
Julieboo | Monday, February 18, 2002 - 04:04 pm     Hi (I will warn you, this post will bore you A LOT if you aren't interested in sippy cups) Another tip: actually this is for a bit in the future... decide on a sippy cup and then only buy that type of a sippy cup. I have several different brands (avent, playtex, gerber, johnson's, luv n care, generic, etc...) and so i have lots of pieces that sometimes don't amount to a functional cup. Because there are at least 3 parts to a sippy cup (a cup, a ring (or top) and a stopper flow thingie). Am I making sense here? It is more economical to stick with one type of sippy. I have tried just about every one out there and found that there really isn't one that is much better than the other. The Avent ones are pricey, but they are interchangeable with their baby bottles. They have the most pieces (5) and the stopper pieces are the smallest and clear, therefore, easily lost. They also have snap on tops which is a nice feature. The Luv n care stoppers are hard to clean, actually since they are a white plastic, you can't see inside to see if they are totally clean. Gerbers are good. I like Playtex and Johnson's the best. I also like Gerber. All of those three brands only have 3 pieces and the stoppers are easy to clean. (Though Playtex & Johnson's are the easier ones. And somehow they seem to stay a bit cleaner & tighter than Gerber.) No matter which sippy you get, you can usually find replacement stoppers. That is good to buy because after time, the stoppers lose their tightness and also get really yucked up. Playtex and Gerber are the easiest to find. So there is my 2 cents (well, more like $47.83). I hope someone finds this somewhat helpful. And there is no such thing as a leak proof sippy. If held upside down, all of them will leak. |
Julieboo | Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 11:02 am     And Especially For Baby (I think that is the brand name) are the worst sippy cups. |
Enbwife | Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 12:52 pm     Wow! So many new messages. Urgrace – I haven’t decided definitively on an epidural, but I’m not opposed to it. My friend went through hell trying to deliver her son (too big for her small pelvis). He was a 10 pounder and was rushed to the ICU after. She hemoraged and lost tons of blood. She did it all without an epidural and wondered why after. She’s due again in June and says she’ll go again without the epidural. I’m not sure I understand that. No names for us yet. We toss them around almost every day but can’t agree on anything so far. Danzdol, congrats on picking the name. That’s great! I really like Dylan. I can’t believe you’re at 26 weeks already!!! I’m almost at the 16 week point. I have my baby Dr. appointment on Thursday and hopefully we’ll hear the heartbeat with a Doppler. I love going to the Dr. Bookworm, I’m in total agreement with shopping early and for used items. You won’t believe what I’ve found at the consignment shop across the bridge from where I live (Boomerang Kids). They’re really picky about what they’ll agree to sell so the baby items/clothes are in excellent condition and at least half the price. I can’t resist buying a little baby outfit every time I go in. Any thoughts on cloth vs. disposable diapers anyone??? I’ve done some research on this issue and was horrified to read about the chemicals and diaper rash associated with disposables. The cloth diapers they sell these days are awesome (no pins, plastic built in)… It’s just a matter of lots and lots of washing… By the way, I totally plan to breast feed and will take a course with a lactation consultant before the big day arrives. |
Dahli | Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 02:42 pm     YAAAAAy Enbwife! Another great source for info is of course La Leche League (lalecheleague.org) The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement and information, An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization they have lots of info especially helpful to avoid the pain thing, and the support is absolutely incredible if you want it. They saved me a couple of times! I used disposables along with an unending source of old towels (my in laws worked at a hospital) that I ripped up and used as 'disposable wipes' I laid her out in front of a window many afternoons so the air and sun at every opportunity got at her butt and did not have a problem with the rashes thankfully. It must be getting so exciting! I love living vicariously through you moms and grammas to be!  |
Twiggyish | Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 07:16 pm     Safety Tips, not mentioned. Do not lay the baby on his/her stomach, ever!! Do not place pillows or fluffy things in the crib. They make such beautiful coverlets, etc.. but all these are hazards! Oh one more big one..buy the sheets that slip over the mattress and do not have elastic ends. I'll look for a link to them. |
Twiggyish | Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 07:19 pm     Here's the link to safety sheets. Read the story on them: http://www.babysheets.com/ You can also buy the safety crib sheets in other places. |
Firebird05 | Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 07:52 pm     Congradulations Enbwife and Ebn.!!! My sister and I had our first children, girls, 5 days apart. Then we had our sons three months apart. It is really great because they are really close to each other now. My advice to you and all the other mom"s to be is: Read to them early and often. I volunteer at my little girls school, mostly in the reading program, I can't tell you what a HUGE differance it makes. The ones that are read too and can read do far better in every other subject too. I also think breastfeeding is the best way to go. It's a little difficult at first but is well worth it. Not only does it give you a closeness you won't believe, it's alot easier than warming a bottle a 3am. They also will be healthier. Some of my friends who went with the bottle had to deal with ear infections alot. Mine never had any. Since my baby days are done and grandhood is in the far distant future, I hope, it's exciting to be able to share in all the new ones coming to this board. |
Julieboo | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 06:52 am     Twiggy-you can lay a baby on its stomach-just don't let the baby sleep on its stomach (to help prevent SIDS). It is actually good for the neck to put the baby on his tummy. It helps him learn how to lift his head. A boppy is a good thing for this. A boppy is a horse-shoe shaped pillow that you can use to help prop the baby up when you are breastfeeding, you can also use it to help support the baby when he's learning to sit, and you can use it to help elevate his upper body when he's on his belly. It is a handy item. |
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