Decisions

Although it's not quite decision time (I still have 20 weeks after all!) I am starting to think about certain things with regards to Baby Marshmallow.  With Livylu I was very much like a deer in headlights.  I was grateful for any and all advice I was given and questioned very little.  I had some opinions and preferences but with very little experience in the world of baby I didn't have nearly as much knowledge as I do now on the subject. 

I really wanted to breastfeed with Livylu and did for the first month, but on advice from my GP and health visitor I switched her to formula after that, she just wasn't putting on weight and it was getting kinda scary and frustrating for all.  Hungry babies aren't very much fun.

I also briefly considered reusable diapers but reconsidered when the ones I bought were too big for my teeny tiny baby.

I was given clothing, pram, car seat, cradle and many other items either as gifts or on loan and therefore had to buy very little.  Lucky me! 

This time I'd really like to persevere with breastfeeding.  The only point that makes me nervous is that breastfeed babies aren't known to be as good sleepers as bottle fed ones.  Livylu is a star sleeper and I don't know if I could cope with a sleep-depriving little monster.  I'm still going to try and see how I get on. 

I've just found out that my local council is starting a 'free real nappy lending scheme' this spring.  It contains examples of the different types of real nappies so that parents can try before they buy.  I think this is a brilliant idea and plan to give it a shot.  I think there is also a small grant, about £40, available for parents who decide to invest in real nappies.  The contact for this scheme in the Daventry District Council Area is Jo Beau-Mont 01327 871100. 

Buggies, Prams, Strollers- whatever you want to call them!  I went through a few with Livylu.  I borrowed a Silver Cross pram from my sister in law.  It was great in the sense that it had a detachable cot which was brilliant for daytime sleeping either at home or out and about.  The bad part was that it had a 2 mile turning radius and was completely impractical if you had to go anywhere in the car.  I then had a cheap Hauck 3 wheeler, which was fine but very annoying to push.  In the end I bought a Mclaren Quest, which was great for Livylu when she was a toddler.  It folded up small, was relatively easy to push on pavement and while shopping, besides, she seemed pretty comfy! 

This time I'm looking at travel systems that include a carry cot, car seat attachment and the possibility for some off roading action!  We live in the country and I love walking through the fields!  My Mclaren just will not do for that!  By far at the top of my list is the Bugaboo Cameleon.  A friend has one and it's a dream to push! They are way out of my price range so I've been scouring the pages of Ebay and hoping to pick up a used one at a good price. 

So many decisions for someone so small!  Thank goodness I have a few more months to get my act together!  Hopefully I'll get my act together before August.  20 week scan on Monday!  Watch this space for more pictures of Baby M!