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Talkin Bout the Big D and I Don’t Mean Dallas

Fast-forward a few months into my pregnancy and I began thinking about diapers for my budding sprout. I decided I would give cloth diapering a go because of those cute cloth diapers we learned about. So, I began researching my options. Holy Moly! There is a whole movement behind diapering (no pun intended). I had no idea how much of my brain could be consumed with diapers: Fuzzi bunz, Bum Genius, Happy Heinys, Bag Shot Row, Fitteds, Covers, Pre-folds, bleached, hemp, woolies! Oh my. It's enough to make a new-mama's head spin.

Bounce with Me Baby

Okay, so you aren't always holding and carrying the baby. No matter how much you want to. You have to put him down sometimes (like for showering and eating). And when he's really little, it's nice to have somewhere to put him that can: a.) Be moved from room to room. b.) Keep a fussy baby soothed.

Wearing Bren

We really like carrying Bren. We live upstairs so getting a stroller in and out of the house is pretty hairy. And we're fairly attached parents and like having him nestled right up next to us when we are out and about.

No, His Name isn’t Blanket

I wasn't always such a blanket groupie. Initially, I was completely befuddled by the number of blankets we received for Bren. At the time, I thought "Really? How many blankets does one baby need!?" Now, I know better.

Meeting the Needs of an Infant: The Product Post

Now that I'm a wizened old expert of 3 months, I thought I'd share some of the products that have helped us as brand-new parents of an infant. Because I am long winded I'm going to give you a quick list here (for the scanners) and follow up with longer posts on each item and its uses (for the sadistic).

Ode to a Pillow

Oh Leachco Snoogle Loop Contoured Fit Body Pillow, when we first met I was skeptical. As a dyed-in-the-wool back sleeper, I just could believe that a pillow would make sleeping on my side more comfortable than sleeping on my back. I’ve met other body pillows and it just didn’t seem likely. But I was willing [...]

What on the Internet?

I've tried to break it down into things to do, to buy, to amuse you and to think about. Enjoy!

Links From Around the Net

Customizable Welcome Mat Pretty New Fall Bags from Claire V. Ron Paul 2008: Candidate’s Pleased to Remember This Fifth of November How to make crystal clear ice! Treehouse Teahouse Steampunk Pac Man Arcade and Other Toys by Doktor A Zen Zombie Top Houseplants for Improving Indoor Air Quality1. Philodendron scandens `oxycardium’, heartleaf philodendron 2. Philodendron [...]

Gleaning The Net

Here is a collection of links I’ve enjoyed this week. I hope you enjoy them as well: Write That Novel, Already – “some impressive statistics demonstrating the growth of NaNoWriMo since its inception in 1999″ “Cows With Guns” Flash animation by Bjørn-Magne Stuestø MoMA Store: Phases of the Moon 2008 Calendar The Kenova Pumpkin House [...]

Money and Happiness

Long, but well worth the read. I’ve tried to summarize the best points here. In a typical survey people are asked to rank their sense of well-being or happiness on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 means “not at all satisfied with my life” and 7 means “completely satisfied.” Of the American multimillionaires [...]