Pumping

So, as I stated in my last post, I've begun exclusively breastfeeding my baby. Because of this, I've also started pumping again. I've come to the conclusion that my poor baby's tummy cannot handle the formula since she really hasn't had as bad tummy pains and gas, then I had my grandma watch her so I could go see a movie and so she gave her a bottle of the formula I packed, she calls because we forgot the gas drops and I hear my baby screaming in the background from pain. She was raising her legs, scruntching up her body and screaming in pain. :/ Anyways, so I started trying to pump again, once a day, so she'd have food in case I needed to get out of the house or in an emergency. It took a few days and buying bigger shields for me to be able to pump out two ounces. It's not as much as I was hoping for, but it's better than nothing.All I can say is 'thank God fot the Medela breast pump!'

Sites I love

http://www.thebump.com/

I started using this site when I found out I was expecting and it's been so helpful. There are countdowns to your due date and to baby's birthday, they show you how big baby is while in the womb, and what's happening to baby developmentally in and out of the womb. Not to mention all the helpful articles on just about any issue with trying to conceive, pregnancy, labor and once baby is born. The shop is, in my opinion, pretty pricey but nevertheless fun to look at. There's also a message board so you can connect with others in your area or just find others in your particular situation to talk to. 

http://www.lilsugar.com

I just recently found this site, actually. It doesn't have as much to offer as The Bump does, but there are still some helpful and entertaining articles. Not too many articles focusing on newborns, but there's a lot on tots and older kids, not to mention articles about being parents. There's articles on different activities to do with your children, articles on development, even on style and easy looks for a busy mom. 

http://www.modernmom.com/

This one is A LOT like The Bump, without a message board, and more focused on mommy. There are a lot of helpful parenting articles, but also articles on pre, during, and post pregnancy fitness and health, articles on during and post pregnancy style and even articles on relationships.

Munchkin Safety Baby Bath Cradle

The fiance and I received this as a gift at our baby shower. We've been using it even though our little girl's umbilical cord fell out just after a week (she's about 6 weeks now). The portion where you lay their head helps hold their head semi-still and prevents her from thrashing around while we bathe her. While it doesn't really work if you try to put it actually in the sink, like some baby bathtubs, you can lay it on the counter right next to the sink or just lay it in the bathtub. We've taken to laying it in the tub and sitting in the tub to give her a sponge bath. The pad is spongey so it's soft but breathable so you can flip them over in order to wash their backs easier. The disk in the pad is great to make sure the water is just right for the baby and prevents burning their skin. It would make it even better if there was a way to keep the water from being too cold, (but then I suppose that's what hands are for and it's easier to tell if it's too cold for the baby than it is to tell if it's too hot.) Anyways, I would definitely recommend this product for parents and parents-to-be for their little ones.