November 2013 Babies!

[The Alchemist]

OK, so I was talking about strollers with one of my mommy friends who advised that a "good stroller" is $500! She also said I would need TWO (count them) TWO strollers...a foldable one for outings (mall, festivals, etc.), and a more durable and agile lightweight one for jogging/workouts. WTF, is this for real? I definitely plan to go jogging with my baby, but do I really need TWO strollers? And is a good one really $500?! Bear in mind, I have seen some jacked up strollers and want something durable and easy to push.

What's a "good stroller"? Haha. To me, it depends what you like and on your lifestyle. If you plan on jogging with baby, the make those jogging strollers. And those are pricey. As for regular strollers, there are different kinds each function slightly differently. For us, we got those strollers where you can fit most brands of carseats, we have graco car seat. Those are convenient and are not bulky. Then you have the travel system, depending on brand and other little features, prices varies. Then you have those prams, which by far, seems to be pricey. I don't know of any kinds.

But my strollers and car seats.were used items that I bought from people who were selling on craigslist. I got a great deal on the stroller, it was new but they needed to move asap.

Try craigslist if you don't mind used items or barely used items.

 

[wantb502]

The stroller/car seat/base combo (snug ride) I want is 365$. It's expensive but it's a running stroller. I think for 3 pieces it's not too bad. The seat goes up to 30 pounds so hopefully we can get some years out of it. $500 seems ridiculous. I will be getting an umbrella stroller for quick trips around too... But I think you can get those at Wally World for like 20$.

 

[mama.luv]

Does anyone else have a belly button ring? Mine has been super irritated for the last week or so, not sure if I'm just catching it on everything or what. I switched it to an actual ring to see if that will help. I don't feel like I need one of those flexi ones yet since it hasn't stretched or anything but I guess that's the next step if the ring doesn't help.

I have a belly ring. Last week it was irritated so I took it out for a day and also ordered me a flexible pregnancy one for $5. Well the pregnancy one came and it's too skinny so I haven't worn it yet. I just put mine back in and it's been fine. I've had that thing in for 13yrs and I'm not quite ready to give it up yet. My hubby thinks I'm crazy for still wearing it. If the Doc didn't care then I'm not

 

[whittnie117]

The stroller I want is 400$. It's one of the Graco Modes. It has ten different settings and it is very stable and has the thick handles like I like (I hate the skinny handles, it feels so unsturdy to me). I am not sure if I am going to be able to afford it with everything else I want though. My dad just lost his job, he was a high up guy in the company. Made too much money. Sadness. So, I won't get any help from my mom like she said, which is quite alright, I completely understand and just hope he can find a comparable position with comparable pay.

I saw a crib that matches the colors I want, but it's from walmart. Anyone have an opinion on their furniture? If I go with that, I can get the changing table, the rocking chair and bedding I want for my little guy. If I go with the crib I know of from babies r us, I can only get the changing table. Thoughts?
Anyone also have pretty much everything planned out? Or am I just ocd like that?

 

[wantb502]

The stroller I want is 400$. It's one of the Graco Modes. It has ten different settings and it is very stable and has the thick handles like I like (I hate the skinny handles, it feels so unsturdy to me). I am not sure if I am going to be able to afford it with everything else I want though. My dad just lost his job, he was a high up guy in the company. Made too much money. Sadness. So, I won't get any help from my mom like she said, which is quite alright, I completely understand and just hope he can find a comparable position with comparable pay.

I saw a crib that matches the colors I want, but it's from walmart. Anyone have an opinion on their furniture? If I go with that, I can get the changing table, the rocking chair and bedding I want for my little guy. If I go with the crib I know of from babies r us, I can only get the changing table. Thoughts?
Anyone also have pretty much everything planned out? Or am I just ocd like that?

We are going with a cheaper crib that has good reviews. Most of my friends that have kids, most wouldnt even sleep in a crib! My friends called it a "glorified hamper". I don't want to waste money on something that's not going to get used. I found a convertible on amazon for $180 and my mom is giving us my dads childhood dresser (we are going to paint it) as a changing table. I haven't really thought about bedding yet, but I bought some fabric so I may just make my own. I'm going to use the fabric as a changing pad cover and a crib skirt.

I think if you have something that's cheaper but still has great reviews, go for that! Those cribs don't last years and years anyway because kids chew on them and they constantly change the regulations.

 

[wantb502]

I have an idea of what I want in my mind, but I still want to be frugal. I know I could spend thousands and thousands of dollars to make it look "professionally" put together, but the baby won't care... And I don't want to spend the money

We've already painted and I know what furniture I'm using (only buying a glider and crib) everything else will be stuff we or my parents already have. I made curtains for our guest room last year which is now our baby room. I painted the room gender neutral to match the curtains! There was no way I was going to use anything else after spending hours making them! They are blackout shades too!

 

[The Alchemist]

My crib and everything else like clothes were hand-me-downs that belonged to OH's niece. We didn't mind used items, we're one of those people who don't mind hmd's from family. For us, it's like, "oh cool, we don't have to spent do much money on baby stuff" because in our way of thinking, it's better and wiser that way because babies grow so quickly.

I think one very pricey thing we needed to buy was a medela breast pump. If you ladies plan on bf and pumping, this brand is excellent and closer to real suction than any others. That thing saved my breasts from having blocked ducts from being too engorged. There was an incident though when I was away from home and without the baby, and my boobs got engorged. I was leaking and by the end of the day, my right breast had a large blocked duct. My nipple was bleeding and squirting blood, drip drip drip. My mil, thank god, as embarrassing as it was, had to come in and massage my boobs and all was well.

 

[berniegroves]

As long as a crib is sturdy and you like the way it looks then I don't think the price matters.
We bought a crib for DD that will convert into a toddler bed when she is ready for that transition.

I'm looking at getting a Baby Jogger City Select this time. I like that the seat combinations are so flexible.
For all you ladies who are first time mummies - do you plan on having a second baby? If so maybe look at which strollers can be converted into doubles. I think there are quite a few that are singles to start with but then when you have your second baby you just purchase the additional seat.
I REALLY wish we had thought about that the first time round. As now we need to sell our current stroller which wasn't cheap and buy another one. Total pain!

I agree with alchemist, breast-pumps were amazing on helping with breastfeeding. Although I didn't purchase mine until a week after DD was born when I knew I was going to stick with the breastfeeding.

 

[bb1]

We got DS a cott that converts into a toddler bed as well thinking he would be in a bed before I got pregnant again (TTC for 5 years for DS) so this time buying a cheaper cott (still converts) only because DS wriggles so much and sleeps on the edges so he is still in it.

Had my scan today and found out we are having another BOY. I am so happy and excited and can not wait for cuddles. DH is struggling with a little gender disappointment which amazes but I am trying not to judge him even though in the end we are getting a healthy little baby. MIL is not helping because she wanted us to have a girl and is all poor me poor me. this pregnancy is her 2nd grandbaby and its from her oldest son so she still has plenty of chances for a granddaughter with our future pregnancies or from her 2 other children.

Any way hope you are all doing well and waiting to see some other scan results from today.

 

[berniegroves]

BB1 - congrats on the baby boy!! Bless your DH! I'm sure he feels bad for having gender disappointment and I think even though our priority is always for a healthy baby it's not uncommon to have a preference. He will love your new son just as much as he would have loved a baby girl.
My DD is also still in her cot as she wriggles constantly!!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Do you guys sometimes feel like you have lost some brain cells? I swear after I proofread my previous post, I had so many errors and I'm usually good at writing. For examples instead of clothes, I put close..lol. And then I forget things a lot now. I do not remember going through this during my first pregnancy. Oh the joy of being pregnant

This is me ALL the time....sometimes I cant even get the right words out! lol

Welcome back Jamie.

Awesome ultrasound pics MissJenn.

TMI question inc: Anyone start leaking colostrum yet? I started 3 days ago, just clear liquid, and my chest and nipples hurt so much today. I kept waking up due to the position I was in causing super nipple pain. Ouch!!

No leaking yet, which to be honest, kind of thankful for.....my nipples have always been super sensitive, so the longer I can get pleasure out of them the better, lol. That makes me feel selfish
Is anyone else planning on breastfeeding and having weird feelings about their SO 'playing' with their breasts? I feel a little weird sometimes and Im hoping it goes away, lol. I like my boobs and now Im worried theyre going to be de-sexualized. Strange, I know, just curious.

MissJenn- gorgeous as always!!! Love the scan pics

BB1-congrats on your baby boy

AFM- exhausting weekend with OHs family and a Styx concert. I really need to remember that I get tired a lot easier than I used to. Thankfully, should have a slow week.
No peeing when I sneeze....yet *fingers crossed* but at least if it happens I wont feel alone lol

 

[berniegroves]

So we had our scan today.
It was excellent, the lady spent ages showing us all the different parts of the baby and telling us all the measurements she was taking.

We are officially team blue! No doubt whatsoever that we're having a boy!! Eek!!!
Better start shopping! Everything we have is pink

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Congrats Bernie!!!

ALSO--- I forgot toask you ladies.....anyone experience round ligament pain? I totally freaked out last Friday when I had some (which I didnt know at the time) so I called the doc and she explained it....but it really scared me

 

[luna_19]

Wow so many boys here! Congrats ladies!

I have some ligament pain, mostly really low in my pelvis if I stand up or move too quickly.

 

[mama.luv]

@Rockin, sometimes I get the weird feelings about breastfeeding. But I need to get over it because I'm having twins and formula is going to cost me an arm and a leg Ok now for the round ligament pain, I've been having that for weeks now. I just look at it as a good thing, because it means things are growing in there. I get concerned about these braxton hicks contractions I get though. I asked my Doc about it via email, and he said to just lay down when I feel them, hmmm okay that's weird because I usually feel them when I'm laying down. I'm getting so tired of my Doc. Congrats Bernie on the boy. If the ultrasound technician confirms that I'm having two girls tomorrow, then I have to work on a boy in a couple of years because my husband really wants a boy since he has a daughter already. I have a son already, so two girls would be great But as long as they are healthy, that's all that matters. A lot of boys on here now. I wonder if that myth is true about if you DTD when you are about to ovulate, you will usually get preggers with a boy because male sperm reaches the egg first. hmmm.

 

[mama.luv]

For those of you that already know the sex of your baby and want to do some clothes shopping, Gymboree.com is having a $12.99 and under sale til July 7th.

 

[The Alchemist]

My anatomy scan is on this Wednesday. I'll be going alone OH won't be able to make it due to work.

There are lots of boys in here. I might be back and scream blue too haha.

 

[wantb502]

Congrats Bernie and bb1 on your boys!! We find out tomorrow and I'm pretty sure were team blue too....I'm soooo excited!

 

[Murmers0110]

Im pretty excited too Jo! When is it? I don't wanna harrass you even though you did me

 

[mama.luv]

My anatomy scan is on this Wednesday. I'll be going alone OH won't be able to make it due to work.

There are lots of boys in here. I might be back and scream blue too haha.

I'm going to my scan alone too because hubby has to work, but luckily I have a Doc's appt on Friday, so he can go to that.