tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post4356459110402817225..comments2024-03-18T05:14:45.515-04:00Comments on Life on Manitoulin: Must HavesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-48060956265157436752014-06-11T11:39:35.074-04:002014-06-11T11:39:35.074-04:00Seeing this brings back so many memories of my lit...Seeing this brings back so many memories of my little one, who was born at 32 weeks in 2007. It was a very emotional 4 weeks after his birth, he spent a number of days on a ventilator and then CPAP before he was finaly strong enough to breathe on his own. The constant worries, the many little joys, holding him for the first time, different nurses wanting us to do things slightly differently, made this a rollercoaster ride I am more then happy to have left behind. The list you have given for parents of preemies is fantastic and is sure to be of help to others going through the same. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434005992980624889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-27586312189003418182009-01-11T20:07:00.000-05:002009-01-11T20:07:00.000-05:00J:Awwww! Thanks! You are sooo sweet! XOXODina:Funn...J:<BR/>Awwww! Thanks! You are sooo sweet! XOXO<BR/><BR/>Dina:<BR/>Funny you should mention that book! I ALWAYS cry when I read "Love You Forever"! I sing the song to LO (I love you forever, I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be) from the book (if you've ever heard Robert Munsch tell the story, you'll hear him sing the song. So sweet). I CRY when I sing it to LO and I think the nurses MUST think I'm totally bonkers! LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-83066275345529620472009-01-11T12:39:00.000-05:002009-01-11T12:39:00.000-05:00Hey C, I've photocopied more than half of the book...Hey C, I've photocopied more than half of the book, but I ran out of the 'good paper'. So I'll get some more and then finish it. :)<BR/><BR/>And regarding the need to pump? Wait until she's a year old, and big, drinking you dry...you'll have so much milk you'll have that sensation a LOT. Crazy.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-87875553312144409722009-01-11T07:38:00.000-05:002009-01-11T07:38:00.000-05:00hey,absolutely NOT PATHETIC that you cried reading...hey,<BR/>absolutely NOT PATHETIC that you cried reading certain books. I BAWL hysaterically every time I read I Love You Forever to E or M. It starts out all good then about 1/2 way through the waterfalls start and E looks at me as if i'm crazy! Now G won't let me near that book!!!<BR/>i suggest waiting a few months before even attemting to read that one to LO!!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674567963896679639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-78366385772796749062009-01-10T21:16:00.000-05:002009-01-10T21:16:00.000-05:00Jimbo:LOL! Uriolog! That's pretty funny! I get a k...Jimbo:<BR/>LOL! Uriolog! That's pretty funny! I get a kick out of these word verifications :)<BR/><BR/>Yes, you are stuck with me for a while yet. I am going to continue blogging for a while longer. It's hard to stay away from the blog world when I have you, Jeanna, J, Ms.Mamma, Cherry, Autumn's Mom and everyone else out there on my mind :) XOXOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-36112046018829578162009-01-10T21:14:00.000-05:002009-01-10T21:14:00.000-05:00Jeanna:Hey, girlfriend :) I miss you!!! How are th...Jeanna:<BR/>Hey, girlfriend :) I miss you!!! How are things where you are? <BR/><BR/>I don't think the rest of the books are as classic as Goodnight Moon. They're cute stories though. You know, all about how much parents love their little ones, etc. It may sound ooey-gooey and mushy, but it really is how I feel for LO! LOL! I was reading "No Matter What", "I Love You Through and Through" and "How Do I Love You?" to LO and I was CRYING! I know...so sad. I'm pathetic! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Word ver= preasameAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-83023761453311101462009-01-10T13:04:00.000-05:002009-01-10T13:04:00.000-05:00Not that you are into checking your page hit stats...Not that you are into checking your page hit stats, but I bet over the years, this post is going to get a lot of traffic!<BR/><BR/>What a great list!<BR/><BR/>Chronicling our experiences is really going to help a lot of people. Even though I know that's not why you are doing this.Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329087078358950801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-83357026147907848372009-01-10T05:53:00.000-05:002009-01-10T05:53:00.000-05:00Awesome list Chris - I know of someone who might n...Awesome list Chris - I know of someone who might need it.<BR/><BR/>I have the Purely Yours and I found it worked well but not as good as the hospital grade on.I rented the Ameda hospital grade one for 3 months.<BR/><BR/>Little one is going to be one clever and well read girl.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad she is doing so well.♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-52794938307229584852009-01-09T22:59:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:59:00.000-05:00Starshine:I hope it helps some people, because any...Starshine:<BR/>I hope it helps some people, because any info I had received from parents who had been in the NICU longer than me was really valuable to me. These are just tiny things but it makes a small difference during the time spent in the hospital.<BR/><BR/>Louann:<BR/>Hello!!! Was just thinking of you and your little one! How are you doing???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-55562836259077138932009-01-09T22:57:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:57:00.000-05:00J:Interesting about the nursing and pumping. I tal...J:<BR/>Interesting about the nursing and pumping. I talked to the lactation consultant just yesterday about that! I was so confused before! I'm breastfeeding her most of the time while I'm at the hospital, so do I still pump? When do I pump if I'm nursing her? So many questions. The LC pretty much answered my concerns. Pumping after feeds helps a lot! I find myself really NEEDING to pump sometimes! <BR/><BR/>It's weird. Sometimes I'll be having lunch or something and all of a sudden feel the "OMG! I've got to go pump!" sensation. Crazy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-82736345580989712152009-01-09T22:53:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:53:00.000-05:00J:Ohhhh! I have heard so much about "Sun is fallin...J:<BR/>Ohhhh! I have heard so much about "Sun is falling, Night is Calling". <BR/><BR/>I am enjoying reading to LO. It's so important to me to introduce her to books at a really young age. Even just hearing my voice as I read to her is important. Plus, it may be selfish on my part, but I just love our quiet moments sitting in a comfy chair with her on my chest while I read to her. She makes these sweet little cooing sounds. Too cute.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-61457077133066177962009-01-09T22:50:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:50:00.000-05:00Dina:Thanks, D! I was curious about the manual pum...Dina:<BR/>Thanks, D! I was curious about the manual pumps. I find the electric ones fantastic. I've never used a manual though and was wondering if it was hard to use/more work.<BR/><BR/>So true about the journal writing. So special and so private. It's been cathartic and so helpful throughout the past few weeks.<BR/><BR/>I hope to see you soon...before LO gets sent home!! :) Miss you! I'll talk to you soon. I was going to call you today, but then got sidetracked when LO decided she wanted to feed and wanted to feed right then! XOXOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-47622273800355135512009-01-09T21:34:00.000-05:002009-01-09T21:34:00.000-05:00i meant to mention that we LOVE goodnight moon her...i meant to mention that we LOVE goodnight moon here...and I love you through and through is a fave too. We also love Sandra Boynton books..many of which have tunes (you can get them online)<BR/>reading together is such a special bonding time between baby and mommyDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674567963896679639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-22669105025755410182009-01-09T20:06:00.000-05:002009-01-09T20:06:00.000-05:00Yay!!!!!You're still blogging! word ver "uriolog"s...Yay!!!!!You're still blogging! <BR/><BR/>word ver "uriolog"<BR/><BR/>sounds like a weblog with a urinary tract infection?LOL!!!!Uncivilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03165556927641960341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-91783243350461487042009-01-09T16:31:00.000-05:002009-01-09T16:31:00.000-05:00Nice to see you decided to keep blogging, but don'...Nice to see you decided to keep blogging, but don't stress yourself more than you have to.<BR/>Great finds, that baby pack looks really handy. Are the rest of the books as classic as Good Night Moon?<BR/>I like the sound of that book J mentioned, Sun is Falling, Night is Calling. Not many real little ones around these days to read it to, but it is too bad it's out of print.<BR/>Remember all those years Eloise was out of print?Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-2160614413216058142009-01-09T05:45:00.000-05:002009-01-09T05:45:00.000-05:00I agree with Dina. The list differs from babies bo...I agree with Dina. The list differs from babies born full term.<BR/><BR/>I'm feeling a bit sad. My officemate gave birth today but her baby girl died. Sad.<BR/><BR/>You'll get through all this C! Just keep looking at the bright side =)louannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522758277418450920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-75843138251978954792009-01-09T03:35:00.000-05:002009-01-09T03:35:00.000-05:00I think this post could help a lot of people! Very...I think this post could help a lot of people! Very informative. :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875496721000801632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-16124922599616205222009-01-08T23:23:00.000-05:002009-01-08T23:23:00.000-05:00I said bedtime song...it's a story. :) If I can f...I said bedtime song...it's a story. :) If I can find her worn out copy, I'll photocopy the pages for you and send them.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-13714801257657521572009-01-08T23:22:00.000-05:002009-01-08T23:22:00.000-05:00I had a home use medela pump when Maya was little....I had a home use medela pump when Maya was little. Nowhere near as fancy or efficient (or expensive) as the one you're using. But still pretty decent. I have opinions on trying to pump while nursing as well (mostly just things like pump after she feeds, so you can empty out the breast...that will stimulate your milk production), but I would suggest talking to the hospital lactation consultant and see what she/he suggests.<BR/><BR/>Maya LOVED Goodnight Moon when she was a baby. Before she could crawl, she could scoot around, and she would scoot to the book and chew on it. :)<BR/><BR/>Another book she LOVED at bedtime was "Sun is falling, Night is Calling". Such a calming bedtime song. I see it's out of print now...I wish we hadn't worn Maya's copy out from so much use...I'd send it to you. <BR/>http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Night-Calling-Laura-Leuck/dp/067186940X/ref=ed_oe_hJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22578035.post-9353646166732517152009-01-08T22:51:00.000-05:002009-01-08T22:51:00.000-05:00this is a great post Chris! I definitely have my "...this is a great post Chris! I definitely have my "must haves" list but it is so different from the needs of a mom of a preemie!<BR/>I loved the medela pump i rented when DS was born. The manual one i have is great too- makes such a difference having a good pump!<BR/>i love that you are keeping a private journal as well. That is very special and private, which is important. I wish i'd done that too!<BR/>keep up the great work and i hope to come see you again soon!<BR/>DinaDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674567963896679639noreply@blogger.com