Sorry, I intended to spend some time writing during our Babymoon, but it was just too relaxing and too much fun to get myself to sit in front of the computer. I would definitely recommend a Babymoon vacation to any expectant couple. It was just what our relationship needed. With all the upcoming issues and concerns of having a new baby and becoming first-time parents, we had forgotten to deal with us—our relationship and our needs.
This vacation was a great escape to take that time and reconnect with each other and what brought us together in the first place. At the same time it gave us a chance to spend lots of time talking about the upcoming changes, our excitement, our fears and concerns, and to discuss issues that are important to each of us about becoming a family and new parents. Overall, it was just what we needed to recharge ourselves and our relationship for this big new adventure.
It is now obvious that I am not going to be one of those pregnant women who look like they have a cute little basketball under their shirts. No, I am fairly certain that I am going to be putting on the pregnancy weight everywhere. I’ll be a solid brick house. Its kind of frustrating right now, because I’m in that middle area where my belly hasn’t gotten big enough for it to be obvious that I’m pregnant, so I just look fat.
It’s funny, I feel I have to explain to everyone that I’m not just getting fat, that I’m pregnant and I have a reason I’m packing on the pounds around my mid-section, and everywhere else. None of my old clothes fit, and yet I haven’t exactly grown into my maternity clothes either. So, every time I transfer, I have to make sure my pants are still on and I’m not showing more than intended!
August 18, 2008 Whitney said:
As far as the carseat goes, if you found one that works for you, that's awesome! Practice now is going to be the key and sometimes it won't be pretty. But as long as the baby is ok, then its ok. Sort of like putting a wheelchair in a new car for the first time, or putting a new chair in a car for the first time. Practice.
We bought a big travel system with oldest daughter, and has been gathering dust since about her 3rd month (she's now 3 years old). They are unwieldy even for able bodied moms but for husband and I, it was bad enough to have room in our car for just my chair, not to mention that monstrosity. I found pushing a shopping cart much easier than pushing one of those things and found that if I really really needed a stroller, that the littler ones, with Diego or Dora or Spongebob worked much better. With a newborn, though, your best option is the mommy stroller - baby strapped to you in some way.
August 18, 2008 muffy said:
Thanks so much for the advice. I never though about practicing now, will be sure to do that. A friend offered their carseat and base that is sitting around collecting dust. I am going to pick it up this week and start practice!
Another friend suggested trying to create or install some kind of pulley system in the car where I could clip in the car seat and it would be secure on the pulley, then I would have most of the weight supported and could just guide it to the base and lower it down. Don't know if its possible, but I'm going to have my husband, in his spare time (ha, ha), try to figure out if something like that could be created.
Always adapting, that's living with a disability!!!
Thanks again for your expertise and info, it really helps!
October 22, 2008 Anonymous said:
If the slings you have do not work try making one that has a waistband for added security (i have never seen one with a waistband) And how did you go with finding an accessible crib? And have you thought about an old fashioned bassinet? the swinging ones, would also allow you an easier way to soothe him/her and save what little strength you have for the necessities. I wish you so much luck because its not going to be easy.
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