This post is a warning to all future parents looking to get a stroller. It's probably one of the biggest purchases you make when becoming a first time parent so make sure you choose wisely. Unfortunately, I didn't factor in our second story walk up and purchased a 30lb stroller. Once you add the baby to that, you are hauling 40+ lbs. up and down these stairs.
Strollers come in many shapes and sizes and also many different price ranges, some going up as high as $1,200. Looking back now, I wish we didn't spend a grand on a stroller but instead went with something lighter and easier to fold. Don't get me wrong, the Bugaboo is a beautiful stroller, if you never have to fold it or unfold it or carry it or travel with it or really anything besides wheeling it around cobblestone streets. It's incredibly durable and has an amazing suspension BUT (and it's a big but) it is a nightmare to fold/unfold and extremely heavy.
After doing extensive research online and going to a local store for a test drive, there was not a doubt in my mind about my next purchase. I found a stroller that is fairly light (15 lbs.), easy to fold, easy to maneuver, durable, has a big sun canopy, reclines almost all the way and if that isn't enough....it's also very affordable. Here is my little slice of heaven!
If I had to do it all over again, I would buy a Snap N Go for my car seat ($60 -$80) for the first 3-4 months and then transition to a lightweight, easy to fold stroller like the City Mini or Maclaren (for another $200-$300). This would ultimately save me as much as 700 dollars and I would have two great, light strollers instead of one beast.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Time to get back into shape!
OK, I said it. Does it mean I have to do it?
Update: I worked out to 3 minutes of 15 minute P90X Ab Ripper and not only does it deliver on it's promise of ripped abs, but it also ripped me a new a**hole. That work out is NO joke! There are eleven different exercises to be done in 15 minutes and I was only able to do about 2 or 3 of them. I watched the remainder of the program thinking, "How is that physically Possible?"
After my failed attempt at ripped abs, I decided to try intro to yoga. Every other position brings you into crouching dog, hidden dragon. My friend told me that this routine will be so easy that I can do it with my eyes closed. He was right, ten minutes into it, I did close my eyes....and went to sleep.
Rome wasn't built in a day people!
Update: I worked out to 3 minutes of 15 minute P90X Ab Ripper and not only does it deliver on it's promise of ripped abs, but it also ripped me a new a**hole. That work out is NO joke! There are eleven different exercises to be done in 15 minutes and I was only able to do about 2 or 3 of them. I watched the remainder of the program thinking, "How is that physically Possible?"
After my failed attempt at ripped abs, I decided to try intro to yoga. Every other position brings you into crouching dog, hidden dragon. My friend told me that this routine will be so easy that I can do it with my eyes closed. He was right, ten minutes into it, I did close my eyes....and went to sleep.
Rome wasn't built in a day people!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Violet is 3 months!!!
How time flies!!! My little newborn is now an infant! She smiles, laughs, cuddles, plays in her gym and even reaches out to touch her toys. We even let her little footsies touch the pool water. She wasn't a fan! See the video below!
Violet's favorite two star restaurant is closing down...
That's right, La Boobie will be closing its doors in the very near future. My original goal was to breastfeed for three months (until I am back at work) and then transition to formula. However, I love breastfeeding! Not only do I get to bond with Violet and provide something healthy for her, but there is also no formula to mix, bottles to clean, milk to re-heat, etc. It's incredibly convenient. Sadly, I don't have enough milk, which I learned after Violet would become extremely fussy after eating. At first, I only added a little formula but as the time progressed, my milk supply got lower and lower where it is now only about 30% of her daily diet. I know that sooner rather than later, it will dry up and I will have to give her formula 100% of the time.
I did extensive research on how to build your milk supply and basically it requires you to sit in a room for 2 days straight with your boob stuffed in the child's mouth. Hmm, tempting. While I would be willing to make the sacrifice, Violet is not a fan of sucking on an empty boob and shows her displeasure by kicking, screaming and trying to tear my nipple to shreds. The other option is to pump every hour for a few days. Another tempting alternative which is by no means painless. After learning that both my mom and grandma had low milk supply, I think I am just going to slowly wean while continuing to feel massive amounts of guilt. Ahhh, motherhood. When does it get easier?
I did extensive research on how to build your milk supply and basically it requires you to sit in a room for 2 days straight with your boob stuffed in the child's mouth. Hmm, tempting. While I would be willing to make the sacrifice, Violet is not a fan of sucking on an empty boob and shows her displeasure by kicking, screaming and trying to tear my nipple to shreds. The other option is to pump every hour for a few days. Another tempting alternative which is by no means painless. After learning that both my mom and grandma had low milk supply, I think I am just going to slowly wean while continuing to feel massive amounts of guilt. Ahhh, motherhood. When does it get easier?
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