if you will not have me as myself, perhaps as someone else

[canadianchia]

Hello, lj. Didn't mean to disappear on you, though I guess a week isn't really that long. This week just felt rough, is probably the best way to describe it. It was long, for one, every day seeming to take forever to get through, but it also felt like it took work to get through each day. It's hard to explain, but basically I was feeling pretty

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[thejoysofjess]

Do you know if the mom is breastfeeding or not? If she is, then something like a breastfeeding survival kit maybe. A book about it (The womanly art of breastfeeding is a big hit), lanolin or coconut oil for her nips, breast pads, and a water bottle with a straw. In fact, water bottle with a straw no matter what. It's amazing how often you will get stuck under a baby and be SO DAMN THIRSTY.

Beyond that, the only other must haves I can think of are pretty pricey. Like I LOVE my half-buckle tai baby carrier, but it is definitely $70 and that's a lot for a baby gift when you aren't a mom or grandmother, you know?

[canadianchia]

Hmm, I don't know if she is, but I can ask her. She's been pretty open about sharing pregnancy details with me, because she knows I'm curious, and we also share the same philosophy on not judging other women for their choices, so I don't think she'd have a problem telling me if I asked.
I have so never even heard of breast pads. Are they like . . . period pads for your boobs? Like if your boobs are leaking? Hahahaha. I have so much to learn about having babies. But okay, these things, would I be able to find them at any of the maternity stores pretty much? Thanks for your suggestions, btw!

[thejoysofjess]

Yep, like period pads for your boobs. They sell paper-y ones at babies r us or wherever, but you can also get nice cloth ones on etsy. Coconut oil you'd probably have to find a health food store or a place like Whole Foods. Not sure what stores you have access to.

[canadianchia]

Huh, I would never have thought of that. I swear, when I get pregnant in a couple years, I'm so going to have to come to you and be like JESS TEACH ME EVERYTHING WHAT IS ALL OF THIS I DON'T EVEN. But cool, thanks! I will do some investigating and see what I can find.

[kadenza]

I had a friend give me something like that, a new mother care package type of deal. She gave me like some calming aromatherapy stuff, herbal tea, a candle, etc etc. It was quite nice. I also recommend "lactation cookies". Oatmeal is supposed to increase your supply... who knows if it works but who cares! Oatmeal cookies! (tons of recipes out there)

[canadianchia]

That sounds like a nice idea. I'll have to go shopping soon and see what I can find. Is there any store around TO that you'd recommend as being particularly good for new mom stuff? And ha, lactation cookies! I'm sure those would definitely be appreciated. :)

[hellocupcakes]

That's great about the credit card/being able to build credit!

Hopefully this next week goes faster. Slow weeks when you just need a break suck. :/

I can't imagine forgetting a meeting with someone I'm interviewing to take care of my kids. I hope that was just a one-off and not indicative of flakiness.

Touchpads suuuuck. The mouse > touchpad for sure!

[canadianchia]

Yeah, I'm pretty psyched about it. :) Ugh, and I definitely hope so, too!

I know, I'm going to give them another chance if/when they call me to babysit, but if they're flaky like that again, then I probably won't sit for them.

Yay someone else who hates touchpads! :D

[yummykit]

i'm getting really annoyed with facebook too. probably not deactivating, but definitely taking some longer breaks.

[canadianchia]

Yeah, I think I've just reached my threshold of tolerance for it, so it's time for me to go.

[lone_thoughts]

OMG... I HATE HATE HATE laptop touchpads too. I wound up picking up a really snazzy little laptop mouse with the micro adapters which allows me to put it in the bag without removing it for a steal.

I've been done with Facebook for quite a while now. I keep it around mostly for my best friend's baby pictures. Heh. You won't miss it at all, especially with the big changes coming down the pike.

Awesome to hear about pay day and that the babysitting is picking up. Do you think you are going to sit for the disorganized folks? Something tells me they're bad news bears...

[canadianchia]

with the micro adapters which allows me to put it in the bag without removing it - I have no idea what this means, haha. But I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't stand touchpads.

Yeah, I don't imagine I'll really miss it much at all. I have better ways I can be spending my time, and more meaningful ways to stay in touch with people.

I don't know. I'll probably give them a chance at least once, if they call and ask me to sit for them, but if things are a clusterfuck again then I probably won't sit for them after that.

[lone_thoughts]

Hehe... If this link works, it shows you what I meant :-)

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[canadianchia]

Oh, okay, I think I get it now. :)