tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389982311203563463.post158989995093142387..comments2024-03-26T03:16:34.743-04:00Comments on Harlem Lovebirds: Baby DecisionsQ+Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623497418077784245noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389982311203563463.post-19682900926629462072010-06-18T10:28:03.410-04:002010-06-18T10:28:03.410-04:00It is definitely interesting to see how the plans ...It is definitely interesting to see how the plans turn out versus reality. We all have to do what works for us and you really don't know that until it is in your face. My plans were very similar to yours but things don't always go as planned.<br /><br />I bought a ton of cloth diapers and used them when he was a newborn. Keeping up with them wasn't too big of a pain. I didn't like how bulky the cloth diapers were though when he was tiny. You load them up overnight to prevent leaks and the baby can't even lay flat on his back without his bottom in the air! Makes their clothes fit funny too.<br /><br />My investment was all for naught though. My husband was scared of using the cloth and and I kept buying disposables for him until I just gave in. We don't have rashes or too many blowouts so I'm fine with it....maybe the environment isn't though.<br /><br /><br />I'm with you on the not sleeping in the bed thing. That is one thing I planned but didn't stick too and completely regret it. We are at 9 months now and he is kicking me in the back at night. The crib is in OUR room and not his own. Ugh! Next time around we will handle the sleeping thing much differently.keyalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706394687703975927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389982311203563463.post-34127240277748278232010-06-18T08:18:44.958-04:002010-06-18T08:18:44.958-04:00also, there's something weird going on with yo...also, there's something weird going on with your coding around your comments section. I can look at it for you and see if I can fix it if you would like me too! Just email me! christina@beingmrsjones.comChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105389282380907701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389982311203563463.post-42357929444067186792010-06-18T08:16:47.159-04:002010-06-18T08:16:47.159-04:00I love that you have everything figured out and re...I love that you have everything figured out and ready to go! It will make things so much easier not only once your little one gets here, but they day of her arrival too! I was so glad that I had taken the time to discuss birth plans and everything with my husband instead of assuming he wouldnt be interested (he better have been interested, lol), because it was great tohave someone who could speak for me, and had my back!<br /><br />On the breastfeeding book though, if you're not able to get it through your library, I wouldnt buy it. I read two different ones (The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, and The Nursing Mothers Companion) and they really didnt tell me anything that wasn't available on kellymom! It really is an excellent, and very thorough resource!<br />I wish I hadnt been scared and went ahead with the cloth diapers! I thought that I would be too overwhelmed at the beginning, and not want the added chore of extra laundry, but most of the ladies that had their babies around the same time I had Izzy did cloth and it went great! I keep telling myself we're going to make the switch, but I keep ending up frustrated trying to wade through all the different types and brands, lol. Someday though!<br /><br />In any case, before I write a whole blog post in your comments section, I wish you the very, very, best of luck! It sounds like you guys are ready!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105389282380907701noreply@blogger.com