October 7, 2009
· Filed under babywearing
I haven’t shared some Baby-wearing pics in a while, but be assured my passion is alive an well. So alive that I now almost never use the stroller, pretty well only if I am going to the mall long enough to need a diaper change…and sometimes even then I just throw a diaper, some wipes and a bag for dirties in my purse. I just love having Charlotte in my arms or on my back all the time…and hopefully the extra weight is adding some calorie busting oomph to all the walking I do!
Ruck with a twist in my Anna Storch
Front Carry in the Kleinsmekker Alva
High Back carry in a Mama By Design Mei Tai
A rear view of the same carry
August 19, 2009
· Filed under babywearing, handbags, lust inducing
Yeah, that’s all.
August 17, 2009
· Filed under The girl, a day in the life, babywearing, jewellery, parenting, pics of me, pity party, the babe, update
1) It is hot. Too hot. I know a lot of people have complained about how cool the summer has been, but I am not one of them. I hate the heat. I am hot and crabby and sweaty and anti-social in the heat. Blech.
2) Charlotte is teething. Or has a virus. Or both. She has been feverish and fussy for days. She also HATES medication, to the point that she makes herself throw up if I force it into her…so it has been difficult to keep her temp down and pain under control. Daytime has been okay (with a lot of baby-wearing and nursing) but nights have been hellish. Besides waking a lot more than usual, getting her to sleep has been a chore. Usually she nurses to sleep between 8-8:30pm quite easily, but not in the last several nights. Instead, she has fussy and tired and WILL NOT NURSE (even though she nurses fine all day). She’ll latch for like 2 seconds, then pull off (sometimes after biting me) and starts screaming and crying until she calms down, and nurses again, repeat. Last night she did this for 2 hours, and then the man walked her up and down the stairs until she fell asleep. Seemed to be on the same cycle tonight, but she did eventually settle a bit more easily than last night. Fingers crossed that this is an indication of improvement. She is lucky she is so cute:
3) I have had to wear Charlotte a lot. I mean, I always have out of the house since it is easier than lugging a stroller all over (I reallly only use one for places like the mall, for quick trips or to go to places I will be setting her down anyways, I never do) but these days she likes to be close to me always and I have had to wear her at home a lot too, mostly on my back since I cannot get anything done with her hanging from my front. I have a new (to me) Storch and am working on my back carry (not easy). Luckily I can get her on my back in the Mei Tai very easily.
4) Did I mention I am hot and grumpy?
5) I am really into silver these days. Ihave been wearing a pile of silver bracelets I got, and a silver necklace with some Brighton charms my mom got me. I was always a gold girl in the past, but these days for some reason silver is winning me over!
6) I am very very hot. Hot and sweaty and miserable because I am so hot.
7) The girl has morphed into a dramatic, sassy, attitudy, non-listening wannabee tween. Luckily, she is cute too (I don’t have a recent picture you have not seen, loads on the previous post though).
8. Hot. Very Hot.
July 16, 2009
· Filed under The girl, a day in the life, babywearing, pics of me, pity party, the babe, the cat
all I have is some pics. okay, lots of pics:
Char in the Beco
The girl helping Charlotte organize her toys:
My peeps:
Bad kitty:
Adorable WCW skirty:
I think it is time to start baby-proofing:
I forgot to use suncreen on my back today…I was so good about the rest of my body!
June 9, 2009
· Filed under baby stuff, babywearing, lust inducing, parenting
I have 3 slings, a wrap, a mei tai, a connecta…and a beco on the way. (and yes, I actually use all of these carriers, often over the course of 1-2 days!)
I have sold 2 bjorns and 2 slings, and free-cycled a mei tai.
i. want. a. kokopax.
help me.
P.S. if anyone here is loving on Hotslings, but not the price…check this out. Lovely, lovely slings. Well made with lots of options (though I just like the basic with no frills-does the job and folds up small enough to fit in my purse). I have the Heat Wave / Heat Wave Floral and it is gorgeous. I actually prefer this to my Hotsling and my Peanut Shell…just a better fit and the reversible fabric (you can get that on HS and PS too, but then they get even pricier) looks so nice when I fold over the shoulder for a snug carry.
