2009 Pregnancy/baby thread

[beeniesmom]

OK MOMMIES,
Need help/advice on slings or carriers.
Since I'm flying out in a few weeks I thought it would be a good idea to purchase or borrow a sling/carrier for the trip that way I can be hands free when I need to be.
What experience do you have with them? What brand was good or crappy?
How much should I be expected to pay? Are they ok/comfy for the baby?
Where do I buy one?

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Thanks for the nice comments.

OK MOMMIES,
Need help/advice on slings or carriers.
Since I'm flying out in a few weeks I thought it would be a good idea to purchase or borrow a sling/carrier for the trip that way I can be hands free when I need to be.
What experience do you have with them? What brand was good or crappy?
How much should I be expected to pay? Are they ok/comfy for the baby?
Where do I buy one?

We have a Baby Bjorn. I love it (and so does Lyra)! I flew with Lyra when she was 2 months old, and she slept in it from the time we got in the airport till we got to the gate (which was good because the security line was really long). She still fits into the Baby Bjorn now, I think she will probably fit for another few months at least. She really likes to be in it, and prefers it over her stroller. I think they cost around $80, which is kind of expensive, but you can probably pick one up used. I have also heard great things about Ergo Baby carriers- I am thinking of getting one for when Lyra outgrows her other carrier. You can use these as front or back carriers.

PC- your daughter is adorable. I noticed the pic of her sitting up in her crib, and couldn't remember if you were the one that I posted the crib tent idea to. You are. Doesn't your crib go lower than that? I thought once babies began sitting up on their own that you were supposed to lower the crib to its lowest setting. It might be when they start pulling up/standing up, not sitting, LOL, it has been a while. But, you might want to double check that. If she can get to the rail on her own, with her top heavy head (ALL babies are top heavy...not saying she has a big head at all!!), she might go over. Ouch.

Yes the crib goes lower. Lyra cannot actually get into a sitting position independently yet. I was planning on lowering the crib when she could do so, but maybe I should do it before she can. I looked around online at crib tents but decided it would still be too disruptive to her sleep to have the door open- one of the pets would find a way to wake her (she used to be able to sleep through anything, but unfortunately she doesn't anymore)! My husband found a security camera on sale that we hooked up so I can see and hear her at night (I know that sounds weird...maybe it is! But I feel better knowing I can see her at night)- it hooks up to a little tv in my room.

[Karen]

Lyra sure is a Pet Talk baby - an animal in some form in every picture! She's such a pretty, cheery baby, give her a kiss for me! Love the pink cheeks! And I absolutely love her little hat in your signature picture, by the way.

[prechrswife]

OK MOMMIES,
Need help/advice on slings or carriers.
Since I'm flying out in a few weeks I thought it would be a good idea to purchase or borrow a sling/carrier for the trip that way I can be hands free when I need to be.
What experience do you have with them? What brand was good or crappy?
How much should I be expected to pay? Are they ok/comfy for the baby?
Where do I buy one?

We have a Snugli that we really like. We are on our 3rd child with it, & it is still in great shape. I can't remember what we paid, but it was very reasonable.

[finn's mom]

Keep in mind, too, Carmen, that you can always return items you're not pleased with. As long as you don't wash them. My friend tried out four or five different types of carriers before settling on one.

[beeniesmom]

Well, I got one today. I tried a bunch of different brands and types.
I put her in them and walked around the store for a bit. I ended up getting this: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...ductId=2585641

[finn's mom]

Carmen, looks like a cute one! We have a baby bjorn that we haven't tried out, yet, but I also kept the receipt in case it was uncomfortable or too difficult. The Baby K'Tan we have can be manipulated into 8 positions, including the front and back carrier positions for when baby has more head control, so I may just use that one exclusively, even if David uses the Bjorn. You'll have to let me know how you like the one you got!

[wolfsoul]

Still no baby for me... I have been guessing from the beginning that she'd be born tomorrow, but I honestly don't feel much different, other than baby's movement really hurts me -- I think because it's such a tight space for her now. So I'm not sure it will be tomorrow, even though I did lose my mucous plug on Sunday.

Did any of you feel really "different" before you went into labor? Or was it like any other normal day, and it just suddenly happened? I guess I just keep expecting that I will "sense" when the time is near, but I assume that probably won't happen. I know my friend was in Shoppers Drugmart and her water broke, she had no idea that was going to happen. And my grandma said she was standing on the side of the road, waiting for her ride after shopping -- it was winter time and she was wearing a skirt and boots -- she said her water broke and filled her boots -- she didn't feel a thing before that.
Did any of you just "know?" I thought it would be neat if my guess came true and I have her tomorrow...

And I keep dreaming I'm having a boy. Now I'm worried the ultrasound technician was wrong. Most of my dreams lately have been coming true..

[wolfsoul]

Oh, and I know that a slight increase in blood pressure is a sign of early labor -- but my blood pressure went waaay up today. I was consistently 120/70 for my entire pregnancy up until about 37 weeks, and then it dropped to 120/60. I checked myself twice today -- the first time I was 146/74, and secodn time I was 145/83. This is highly unusual for me, I've had VERY consistent and really good low blood pressure throughout my entire pregnancy, my dr has been very happy with me. I just started having blurred vision in my left eye today that coems and goes -- I know vision problems can be associated with high blood pressure. I wonder if something is changing. I have a dr appt tomorrow so we'll see what she says.

Did anyone have a similar raise in blood pressure when their time was close?

[finn's mom]

I didn't feel any differently the day we went in to be induced. I didn't get the experience of "going into labor", so I can't really say on that. But, Clara hadn't dropped and I didn't dilate or anything, so maybe those things happening would be noticeable.