re: OFFICIAL JULY 2013 THREAD (pt. 2)

<blockquote><b>Quoting AmyOrangeMama:</b>" hi ladies! Havent been on much in a while. Been feeling alot better. Still throwing up almost every ... [snip!] ... the past that hurt my back so bad. ( one was a Hot Sling and the other was a front carrier type) Thanks   Sorry Im so chatty."</blockquote>




Ring slings are great! I would recommend a woven wrap as opposed to a moby. it is a better investment IMO. The moby is not as supportive as baby gets larger (over 18-20 lbs) and you can not safely back carry with it. I couldn't get anything done if I couldn't put E up on my back lol

Quoting AmyOrangeMama:" hi ladies! Havent been on much in a while. Been feeling alot better. Still throwing up almost every ... [snip!] ... the past that hurt my back so bad. ( one was a Hot Sling and the other was a front carrier type) Thanks   Sorry Im so chatty."

IDK, I just remember how bad "kick a ginger day" was.... yes there is such a thing. Kids would come to school with the intent of kicking the redheads all day long. after the 2nd year I started skipping school (because my parents wouldn't keep me home). I got it a little easier though since I was a girl. THe poor boys got called all sorts of names that were emasculating and then got beat up.

I'm not saying that is the case these days, but as a mom you worry about those kinds of things. It was hard explaining it to my DH because he thought I would somehow love our son less if he has red hair. I tried so hard to explain I wont love him any more or less, I just dont want my baby to hurt. I still dont know if that makes since outside of my head. *shrugs* oh well.

Quoting Elle With Three &1/2:" I have used carriers, ring slings, and Mobys....I have found ring slings and mobys by far the easiest ... [snip!] ... by far the easiest to use. If you plan on breastfeeding, I absolutely recommend a ring sling, I LOVED it for breastfeeding."

You sold me on the ring slings. Thanks  

Quoting Kara-lynn:" <blockquote><b>Quoting AmyOrangeMama:</b>" hi ladies! Havent been on much in a while. ... [snip!] ... (over 18-20 lbs) and you can not safely back carry with it. I couldn't get anything done if I couldn't put E up on my back lol"

Thanks for the info. I have never used a wrap, but it sounds much more comfortable.

Quoting *Mega Mom*:" IDK, I just remember how bad "kick a ginger day" was.... yes there is such a thing. Kids would come ... [snip!] ... more or less, I just dont want my baby to hurt. I still dont know if that makes since outside of my head. *shrugs* oh well. "

That sounds awful! I am so sorry you had to go through that. Thankfully my son hasnt been teased for his hair yet, but he doesnt go to public school though. ( We home school)

<blockquote><b>Quoting AmyOrangeMama:</b>" hi ladies! Havent been on much in a while. Been feeling alot better. Still throwing up almost every ... [snip!] ... the past that hurt my back so bad. ( one was a Hot Sling and the other was a front carrier type) Thanks   Sorry Im so chatty."</blockquote>

I love my Maya ring sling.

<blockquote><b>Quoting AmyOrangeMama:</b>" That sounds awful! I am so sorry you had to go through that. Thankfully my son hasnt been teased for his hair yet, but he doesnt go to public school though. ( We home school) "</blockquote>




How's that going for you? We were thinking of doing that next year for Beau but we are afraid that he'll miss out on the social aspect since all my friends with kids live very far away.

It's official, SO and I found a new place and are moving! I am so excited, finding a place that is in the area we wanted and big enough has been a bit of a challenge.

It's about 10 minutes from where we live now, still in the area we wanted (yay!!) it's 5 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, with a full, finished basement with fire escapes. Still in the same school district, which I love...it's not something that we can really negotiate on, because this school is...yeah.

We kind of know the landlord, which is nice, because he agreed to drop the pet deposit and the security deposit, as well as the first month's rent. I'm so excited. So. Smurfing. Excited.

They have to do some repairs on it from the last tenets, but then we should be able to move in!

<blockquote><b>Quoting Elle With Three &1/2:</b>" It's official, SO and I found a new place and are moving! I am so excited, finding a place that is in ... [snip!] ... So. Smurfing. Excited. They have to do some repairs on it from the last tenets, but then we should be able to move in!"</blockquote>



Awesome

<blockquote><b>Quoting Elle With Three &1/2:</b>" It's official, SO and I found a new place and are moving! I am so excited, finding a place that is in ... [snip!] ... So. Smurfing. Excited. They have to do some repairs on it from the last tenets, but then we should be able to move in!"</blockquote>




I'm so happy for you!!! Send some of that new home luck my way! They pull our credit next month to pre-qual us for a house. We have 3 we already like, so whichever isn't sold by then we will put an offer in on.

Sounds like you got an awesome deal! What a blessing!

Quoting *Mega Mom*:" <blockquote><b>Quoting AmyOrangeMama:</b>" That sounds awful! I am so sorry you had ... [snip!] ... year for Beau but we are afraid that he'll miss out on the social aspect since all my friends with kids live very far away

This is our first year doing it and it is going really well. My son is enrolled in a virtual academy. It is great because he has a teacher who sets all the lesson plans ( she also lives locally) and there are probably about 20 other kids in his class that "meet up" online 3 times a week for lessons and they chat and do activities together on the computer. they also have field trips every month so the kids can actually meet in person.. Sorry Im going on and on I am just in love with the program we picked for him. Hopefully where you move there will be some neighborhood kids for your son to play with.

Quoting AmyOrangeMama:" This is our first year doing it and it is going really well. My son is enrolled in a virtual academy. ... [snip!] ... with the program we picked for him. Hopefully where you move there will be some neighborhood kids for your son to play with. "

  I must know the name of this IMMEDIATELY! What is the cost? I need this! ASAP! lol, sorry I am so enthusiastic about it, but this is exactly what I'm looking for!

Quoting *Mega Mom*:"   I must know the name of this IMMEDIATELY! What is the cost? I need this! ASAP! lol, sorry I am so enthusiastic about it, but this is exactly what I'm looking for!"

Connections Academy. I would 100 % recommend it. Also, Calvert school is what we are putting my DD in next year since Connections doesnt do pre school.

Also, we dont pay anything as in tuition, but we have spent alot on supplies.

Quoting AmyOrangeMama:" Connections Academy. I would 100 % recommend it. Also, Calvert school is what we are putting my DD in next year since Connections doesnt do pre school."

ahhh poo... they don't offer kindergarten in Texas. They dont start till 3rd grade here.