tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post1467320871966569534..comments2023-10-25T07:19:05.041-05:00Comments on Purring Prophecy: Is it okay to do a fluff post again??medieval womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00457130525946143002noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-6213020344231181802010-09-15T15:17:39.636-05:002010-09-15T15:17:39.636-05:00I like your blogI like your blogmatiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253693803911035712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-90604285702151451392010-07-12T06:20:49.093-05:002010-07-12T06:20:49.093-05:00I didn't like the What to Expect books either....I didn't like the What to Expect books either. I liked the Girlfriends Guides books, because they're funny and that's really what you need once pregnancy loses its fun quotient, and the Dr. Sears Pregnancy and Baby books (huge tomes, but very good). <br /><br />I'm sorry it's gotten unfun already, especially in the summer. (I hear you - I was due in October too living in sweltering Urban City -- blech.)<br /><br />There are mom-to-mom sales that are cheap cheap cheap. And guess what? Second hand baby stores are the best. We buy shoes and videos and toys there, because it all gets crazy in no time flat. You can go crazy and buy everything new, but really it's ridiculously expensive. I would, however, recommend a breast pump. Totally made my life possible. Expensive so see if your friends will all go in on it for you (the best is the Pump n Style).<br /><br />I didn't love buoyancy as much as I thought I would, because I thought somehow it would relieve my aching back, which it didn't. So I hope you have a better experience, Mw!Earnest Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947000435270263070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-70781110136584742982010-07-06T18:01:02.928-05:002010-07-06T18:01:02.928-05:00Yay IKEA shopping! Pictures, please :). And hooray...Yay IKEA shopping! Pictures, please :). And hooray for that beach vacation -- sounds like just the thing to keep comfortable. <br /><br />I've thought about that catbox issue, even though we're not quite where you are in manufacturing a manatee (or two). My husband is NOT keen on the daily scoop (my job) but will wash out the box on a weekly basis. Am hoping he'll deal with the extra requirements as graciously as TD is! He sounds like a trooper.This Ro(a)mantic Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324882155203905958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-20047072657181641202010-07-05T10:00:30.395-05:002010-07-05T10:00:30.395-05:00Yay! Glad everything is going so well!Yay! Glad everything is going so well!squadratomagicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977502780584567298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-23227677580837173992010-07-04T19:29:32.240-05:002010-07-04T19:29:32.240-05:00Good luck to TD. I keep quitting and starting aga...Good luck to TD. I keep quitting and starting again. One cigarette is all it takes to get you going again, so also good for you for putting up with the inevitable mood swings and snappishness.<br /><br />As for books, have you ever picked up the "Girlfriend's guide to pregnancy"? I have never sprogged, nor do I plan to, but I almost bought that book because it's so hilarious, especially about the less dignified parts of pregnancy.Notorious Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08700875559325201086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-83786744192201176502010-07-04T19:27:23.185-05:002010-07-04T19:27:23.185-05:00Just what kind of furniture do manatees need anywa...Just what kind of furniture do manatees need anyway? :)<br /><br />Have fun being buoyant! There's nothing like taking the edge off of gravity when you're really preggers.Good Enough Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531793545583712309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-87857827643554159342010-07-04T17:31:50.487-05:002010-07-04T17:31:50.487-05:00Hooray for TD for quitting! I can't imagine ho...Hooray for TD for quitting! I can't imagine how hard that must be, but what a great thing for your babies (and for TD, too). <br /><br />My husband is having to do extra stuff, too (lifting heavy objects, move furniture around in the baby's room, change the litter), and he hasn't been resentful, although he HATES the litter. He's not too fond of the cat, either, which makes it worse. :) <br /><br />I'm SO ready to be done with pregnancy (although of course I want the baby to stay in there as long as he can). It's NOT easy, is it? I'm tired of being in pain every day. Two months left! <br /><br />I need to get my gnomes back on task, too. Funny how the pregnancy thing can be so distracting! :)Terminal Degreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523014953046778630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-1865916965255370562010-07-04T17:19:51.116-05:002010-07-04T17:19:51.116-05:00also, craigslist. I use it for everything baby re...also, craigslist. I use it for everything baby related!the rebel lettristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369013300190217105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-50638769823963859222010-07-04T17:19:21.195-05:002010-07-04T17:19:21.195-05:00MW!!
I feel you! And really, those what to expect...MW!!<br />I feel you! And really, those what to expect books are ridiculous. The best books are the ones actually for twins (Gromada's book is the sterling one, by my lights.) I aimed for going as fully to term as I could, which meant lots and lots of nutritious food and lots of rest. Beyond that, you can't do much, and the books are designed to scare the fuck outta you.<br /><br />As for furniture etc., do you have a mothers of multiples group in your area? They have a garage sale every march and october, and also have a listserv with classified ads. It's possible to get a lot of baby crap from them, which is useful given that you'll need TWO of everything.<br /><br />Also, as everybody told me, you don't need all the shit they foist on you, either. Car seats, a place for the babies to sleep, a lotta diapers, and some clothes, yes, and all else is superfluous. A changing table? Not necessary. Neither are two cribs, right out the gate, either.the rebel lettristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369013300190217105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357866983330020330.post-5384847975521710052010-07-04T14:50:48.083-05:002010-07-04T14:50:48.083-05:00Alien furniture! It sounds so cute and funny! Of c...Alien furniture! It sounds so cute and funny! Of course I want to see pictures.Sisyphushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880634753539329199noreply@blogger.com