Megan just took Quinn to go birthday shopping for me. This is the first time she’s been away from me (if you don’t count the time I went to starbucks and the time I went to pick up a prescription) since she was born. It’s strangely disconcerting and yet somewhat freeing (i.e. I’m actually posting something more than a picture online). It is very strange to not be responsible for worrying about her.
I go back to work on July 3rd, so I guess I had better get used to it. *sigh*
I’m on the last 3-pill-a-day day of my reglan (the drug to increase milk production). Taking it 3 times a day as compared to 4 has made such a difference in my ability to, oh, be awake and stuff. Tomorrow I go down to 2 pills for 5 days. I’m a little worried that my production will be less with this dosage. I’m actually a little worried that it is less already, but Quinn mostly seems satisfied and she isn’t wanting any more formula than she had been. Her amount of time that she is nursing is really decreasing. That was scaring me, but I think she is just getting better at draining me (little vampire).
People keep asking me what I want for my birthday and I can’t think of anything that isn’t technically for Quinn. There are some baby toys I’ve been eying and some books. If you haven’t seen these books, you’ll love them. I can’t wait to read one in person and not just the excerpts:
Mangia! Mangia! (World Snacks)
How cute are they?!?
I was thinking about asking my parents to get me an Over the Shoulder Baby Holder, but I wasn’t sure if they could do the online ordering thing. Does everyone agree that this is the best sling? We have a Maya rip-off and an elderly bjorn, but thought something better might be good.
I leave you with cute baby pictures.
Here we are hanging out in the front yard while Mummy works in the flowers. I was having a good time until somebody put this blasted hat on my head.
Even in Malka’s almost 22 pound state, she STILL loves the OSBH (over the shoulder baby holder)
it rocks.
The OTSBH is basically a Maya Wrap with padding, so depending on your feelings about your Maya clone, you might or might not want one. I mean, if you wear the Maya clone and think, “I like this, but it cuts into me,” you’ll like the OTSBH.
With Ruthie as a newborn I’m really liking the UBW (Ultimate Baby Wrap). So far we’re using it a LOT more than the Maya, but now that she’s getting good head control, we’re starting to use the Maya as well, and the pouch. We’ll see where that goes.
Actually, I might still have my OTSBH if you want it. You could always send it back if you decide you don’t like it.
Speaking of which, do you still want the swaddling blanket thingie? Which I haven’t mailed to you yet because I suck? :(
Quinn is absolutely THE CUTEST! I think the one in the dots onesie is my favorite but the smile on the red couch is priceless!
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check out http://www.babywearer.com for an extensive amount of reviews and articles about baby carriers. I know many parents didn’t like the Over the Shoulder because it was too bulky. From my very limited experience I like the ring sling from Sleeping baby productions and mei tai a type of asian baby carrier