tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post4033826435767874090..comments2024-03-18T13:09:14.680-05:00Comments on Faith, Grace & Giggles: Shop 'Til We DropKim H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03611545652342361679noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-42268488950690633882010-08-25T13:11:05.446-05:002010-08-25T13:11:05.446-05:00Hi, Kim,
My friend said that she'd wait three...Hi, Kim,<br /><br />My friend said that she'd wait three weeks if you're going to be home for 6. In those three weeks, she'd focus on just feeding the baby and nothing else-- because then you'll have three weeks to start pumping and storing to get ready for returning to work and whatnot. That will also give you a chance to see if this works for you and if it is something you want to continue or not. If you are having a hard time breastfeeding at night because you can't pass off the bottle to John or something, then you might look at getting a pump earlier. That's when a lot of people quit-- because they are so tired and just can't manage it all, but if they pumped, then it might make it easier. Good luck with it.<br /><br />Hugs!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726711397107962691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-59835908928559485752010-08-24T17:57:48.623-05:002010-08-24T17:57:48.623-05:00I am also a matching dork, so I can relate.
I lov...I am also a matching dork, so I can relate.<br /><br />I love your list. The only thing I didn't use were the teething tablets as they didn't help with Mads. The blankets are also my fav! Oh and the Bumbo too.<br /><br />As for the pump, as you know, my mom is a lactation consultant, and if you do not intend on nursing, you need a hospital grade pump. The single user pumps like the Pump N Style and Purely Yours (which I have and LOVE) are not designed for mothers who are exclusively pumping. They will not maintain your supply.Jillian Mollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224705634649967586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-67407193602317644032010-08-24T14:51:25.276-05:002010-08-24T14:51:25.276-05:00I used my two pack n plays all the time. If you pl...I used my two pack n plays all the time. If you plan on napping or overnighting away from home the first three years . . . have two.Glory Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038466494575543984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-62573798970547983052010-08-24T09:19:28.851-05:002010-08-24T09:19:28.851-05:00Hey Kim! It's Amy. Just wanted to leave my sto...Hey Kim! It's Amy. Just wanted to leave my story on the breastpump. I did purchase one before Ryan arrived and I used it at the hospital before we left as well. Yes - it's expensive, but you will want a good and fast one - trust me. So go ahead and splurge and get a good one. I pasted the link below to mine. It's a popular one by Medela and works like a champ. I only nursed Ryan for about 1 month and then pumped exclusively. I will probably do the same for the next one. Some people thought it was crazy, but it worked for me. I found my pump on some website for $220 with free shipping. It's at BRU for $270 I think. You will definitely need a pump though right after baby bc you will need to start pumping right away to avoid an infection - heard they are painful! So pump every 2-3 hours. It's alot of work and I wish you the best - I was so happy when I quit I hate to say, but I know it's good for baby. It can be very stressful and inconvenient at times - try pumping in the car! Ha! Anyways, if you have any questions, feel free to email me: amychism03@yahoo.com.<br /><br />http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2901999Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-19435152100569771492010-08-23T23:40:58.948-05:002010-08-23T23:40:58.948-05:00I would wait a week or so before spending a ton on...I would wait a week or so before spending a ton on a pump. Make sure it is right for you. There is nothing wrong if you have to formula feed, but I do wish I would've tried harder to pump longer. Ask my sister b/c she is the pro! She also got that really cool pumping bra. I thought it looked neat & it frees up your hands. You can probably rent a pump for a few weeks? <br /><br />I also love that argyle print! SO CUTE! This is the first time I've seen it!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187856294493893139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-84011891636327037622010-08-23T23:38:03.361-05:002010-08-23T23:38:03.361-05:00We just used our Graco Duo Quattro stroller for th...We just used our Graco Duo Quattro stroller for the first time this afternoon when we took our toddler and newborn to the mall. I'm pretty sure I'm going to love it. It was really easy to steer and push around. And it fits nicely in the back of our Kia Spectra 5 if that's any help to you... our trunk/storage space at the back of the car isn't too big so chances are it would probably fit in trunk/storage area of most cars.{K}https://www.blogger.com/profile/07975466284382787311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-79847605100734628652010-08-23T22:30:42.753-05:002010-08-23T22:30:42.753-05:00I love your posts like this! It helps me know wha...I love your posts like this! It helps me know what things really work and what don't! We finally set up a registry this weekend but my mom had to help cause Kevin and I over analyzed everything. I really want to breastfeed too but am very concerned about after I go back to work. I only have 30 minutes for lunch with nowhere private to go pump unless I go to the handicap restroom and will have 4 hour spans in between breaks. It is definitely going to be interesting. I've heard that medela is the best (and most expensive). Kevin and I have been looking around but I think we're going to see if we can rent one from the hospital first to see if it is going to work.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02208632931781445509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-31134404728024080132010-08-23T21:34:44.327-05:002010-08-23T21:34:44.327-05:00Ha, so true about what the first commenter said! ...Ha, so true about what the first commenter said! <br /><br />Just to mention what I did/am doing... I rented a hospital grade pump for the first month so that I could get an idea of just how much pumping I'd be doing. My baby was slow to learn to nurse, so during that time my milk supply wasn't the greatest and that hospital-grade pump worked wonders. I nurse at home but pump and bottle feed anytime we're out in public,have company over, and for overnight so I can get some sleep while Daddy bottle feeds! So, I need a constant supply of pumped milk in my fridge. If you're going to bottle-feed exclusively, you do need a good pump! I recently purchased the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump from Diapers.com, and I love it. I got a discount for being a new customer, but I think all total the pump was $140-something, including shipping. It doesn't come with a carry case like others do. Seriously though, my suggestion would be not to buy a pump until after your baby is born and you have an idea of how well of a nurser he'll be or of your actual appeal for nursing once you get started. Your hospital's Lactation Consultant can also advise you on one that's right for you, and at the hospital they'll most likely let you use one of their pumps while you're there. Whatever you decide to do, go the route that is easiest & most convenient for you! In my case, it was just to wait and purchase a pump after birth rather than before. <br /><br />By the way, we have a bouncer just like the swing you've picked out, and LOVE it. I'm pretty impressed with Bright Starts and their products!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032302165971899871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-49271162090026420442010-08-23T20:29:26.448-05:002010-08-23T20:29:26.448-05:00Heh...go figure. The milk is free, but the way you...Heh...go figure. The milk is free, but the way you gotta get it ain't!JLIhttp://paperphan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com