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Three times lucky! That’s right, more BABY NEWS!

Rick — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:30:27 +0000

Merry Christmas! It’s true! We have another turkey in the oven! Due date: June 23, 2012. Marshall was apprehensive at first, but he has warmed to the idea and is pretty excited about it now. It’s also looking likely that we’ll need a bigger home (at least a different configuation) to accommodate this crazy nonsense!

Baby pool

Rick — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:33:36 +0000

A baby pool for Ella has been created and awaits your entries!

Grover’s diaper test

Tamara — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:06:51 +0000

Has been moved to its own page (see sidebar) or here: Grover’s diaper test!

child care

Tamara — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:36:58 +0000

We are going to be taking some more tours and everything depends on what space is available. But I am curious to know what some of you think.

Would you choose a place 2 blocks away from your office for … oh around $620/month or a place that’s 5 minutes from your house by car for around $540/mo? All things being equal I mean. Keep in mind that house and work are about 20-40 minutes by car/bus from each other depending on traffic.

Pre-natal

Rick — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:24:10 +0000

Monday night we attended our last pre-natal class. It consisted of 3 hours on the subject of labour and delivery. Luckily, I found it quite interesting and the time passed quickly. Tamara didn’t feel so good at one point, which may have had to do with the videos we were watching. I think our next step will be to get some books on breathing techniques and relaxation poses. We have our hospital tour in just under 2 weeks, so that should also be interesting. Hard to believe it’s only 3 months away now.

child care and cloth diapers

Tamara — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:55:02 +0000

As some of you know, we have been flirting with the idea of using cloth diapers. Most people we have talked to who have kids think we are INSANE.

Friday, we toured the Allegro child care centre (see links), and were told they don’t do cloth diapers. I’m guessing that pretty much no child care place will due to the amount of diapers and poo. So. I guess that pretty much makes our decision for us, because what is the sense of getting cloth diapers, only to switch to disposables after 11 months?

We would love to have someone come into our home and take care of our little guy (which would mean we could do the cloth diaper thing), but we’re not sure we can get someone, and just how expensive it would be. I am still crossing my fingers about the woman (retired nurse turned part time nanny who currently has no nanny gig) next door. I would love to work a 3- or 4-day arrangement and get her in. Child care facilities only take 5-day arrangments (so we could always pay for the full 5 days and only take him 4 days but ouch.)