Flying solo
Michael went back to work today so I have been flying solo with Damian since 8:30 this morning. So far we ate breakfast (both of us), napped for 2 hours, changed a cloth diaper, breastfed, changed another diaper (almost resorting to a disposable due to flailing baby), gave some comfort boob, and then he fell asleep on my chest. If I had a third arm I would take a photo in the funny balancing pose I have the laptop in so I can type this both hands…
I am going to have to extract myself from this pose shortly to make myself some more food. It hasn’t been too difficult so far but afternoon is approaching, his most active time. Maybe I will take him for a little walk in one of the wraps.
A few days ago, Michael, Damian and I drove out to Mother’s Haven where we got a breastfeeding pillow (made by Luna Lullaby, it is amazing) as well as a Maya Wrap. I love Mother’s Haven, I don’t think I will be buying any mother/baby stuff anywhere else if I can find it there. The owner is an amazing woman and the quality of her products are outstanding.
We got the Maya Wrap for Michael because it is very easy to put on and get use to. Damian loves it, we went for a walk around the Farmer’s Market with him after we bought it.
I have a Moby Wrap which is a bit tricker but better to secure Damian while I do housework. We are both getting use to it and how tight or loose it has to be. Still haven’t tried breastfeeding in either one.
Michael and I have been handfasted for one year today. We decided this morning that Damian is the best gift ever.
And the best gift ever needs a diaper change now.

June 23rd, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Congratulations on your anniversary and on such a beautiful baby boy!!!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Happy Anniversary!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Love your baby wraps. When 3 of our children were born in Africa I had to adapt to the African shawl wraps.
We had nothing but cloth diapers for all 5. In Africa without a washing machine I had to boil diapers clean in soap that I learned to make myself. Cousin Damara is expecting her little girl, Dasha Darlene, next week
Love Nana
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