FYI - LOTS of photos & videos I just posted to our blog: http://www.erinymanu.blogspot.com/
Enjoy catching up!
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Why You Should be Careful with Knives & Frozen Meat
So, Manuel had a "routine" ER visit after cutting his hand at work today. No concern really because this happens often in a kitchen and for work comp they have to go to ER if it's more than a bandaid can hold. Last time for him was 5 years ago.
But as the afternoon unfolded, the story developed a bit more. It ended with TuBai (aka Grandma) coming to town to take the kids, and me waiting with my husband at the hospital for 9 hours. By the time they got him out of surgery it was nearing midnight. Turns out he severed the tendon in his left middle finger. Not a finger you would want to have lock up permanently straight:)
So, after a long evening and a hubby who went under the knife (ha...ok), he snarfed down some fast food at midnight and was watching tv when I left him at 1am (he was enjoying the cable that we don't have at home:)
I was very proud that he elected to have no pain meds until they put him under, so he went 6 hours with a cut tendon and no drugs. (I secretly believe he was thinking "how can I ask for meds when my wife who delivered 2 kids without them is sitting by my side?") Course, that dose of morphine after he came out sorta through that for a loop!
So, 8 weeks, no "work" with left hand...and physical therapy starting Monday. Surgery attended by a close friend of my Dad's who has now operated on my brother, dad, uncle, mom and husband. I felt it was time to meet him in person!
OH - and for you lovely folks who keep asking - our FlashCard drive is malfunctioning so I haven't been able to upload photos for the blog...need to work on that.
Will try to update you though! Peace
But as the afternoon unfolded, the story developed a bit more. It ended with TuBai (aka Grandma) coming to town to take the kids, and me waiting with my husband at the hospital for 9 hours. By the time they got him out of surgery it was nearing midnight. Turns out he severed the tendon in his left middle finger. Not a finger you would want to have lock up permanently straight:)
So, after a long evening and a hubby who went under the knife (ha...ok), he snarfed down some fast food at midnight and was watching tv when I left him at 1am (he was enjoying the cable that we don't have at home:)
I was very proud that he elected to have no pain meds until they put him under, so he went 6 hours with a cut tendon and no drugs. (I secretly believe he was thinking "how can I ask for meds when my wife who delivered 2 kids without them is sitting by my side?") Course, that dose of morphine after he came out sorta through that for a loop!
So, 8 weeks, no "work" with left hand...and physical therapy starting Monday. Surgery attended by a close friend of my Dad's who has now operated on my brother, dad, uncle, mom and husband. I felt it was time to meet him in person!
OH - and for you lovely folks who keep asking - our FlashCard drive is malfunctioning so I haven't been able to upload photos for the blog...need to work on that.
Will try to update you though! Peace
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Baby Wearing
Baby Izabella is almost one-year-old and my favorite way to wear her is the Ergo carrier. This carrier evenly distributes her weight across both my shoulders and also through my hips. I fasten it around waist and then set her in before fastening the shoulder straps. This allows me to easily take her out while we ride on public transportation, where she inevitably wants to explore and/or interact with other passengers, and easily get her re-strapped in when it is time to leave the train. The carrier is also wearable on the back, which is great for when my husband or I prepare dinner. It can also be used on the hip, but this carry is not so convenient as you have to readjust the straps. I have found this carrier to be the most "hands-free" and the best for long walks. I also can nurse in it.
When Iza was younger, and thus weighed less, I got a ton of use out of the Over The Shoulder Baby Holder. Although I like the fit of a ring sling better, the OTBH is easier and quicker to use. I still use it frequently around the house for a quick hip hold.
When Iza was teeny tiny I really liked the Moby Wrap. This is the long piece of stretchy fabric that can be tied in many positions. I found it more comfortable and secure than the OTBH, but way, way more cumbersome to take on and off.
So there is no ONE best carrier in my opinion, rather you need a variety depending on your body type, the age of the baby, and the purpose of the carry.
In Boston there is a great organization called The Boston Babywearers. They maintain a lending library of around 20 different slings that you can check out for a month at a time by placing a refundable deposit. (This way you can avoid dropping the hundred bucks are so on a carrier that doesn't work out for you!) The women who run the group are experts and will happily provide hands-on help to learn the ways of each carrier. They also run a listserv that has been enormously instructive. I have only made it to ONE meeting, but have learned a ton just by reading the listserv digest. You can check them out here: http://www.bostonbabywearers.com/ I mention this group because I think it would be great to have more groups like them across the country!
When Iza was younger, and thus weighed less, I got a ton of use out of the Over The Shoulder Baby Holder. Although I like the fit of a ring sling better, the OTBH is easier and quicker to use. I still use it frequently around the house for a quick hip hold.
When Iza was teeny tiny I really liked the Moby Wrap. This is the long piece of stretchy fabric that can be tied in many positions. I found it more comfortable and secure than the OTBH, but way, way more cumbersome to take on and off.
So there is no ONE best carrier in my opinion, rather you need a variety depending on your body type, the age of the baby, and the purpose of the carry.
In Boston there is a great organization called The Boston Babywearers. They maintain a lending library of around 20 different slings that you can check out for a month at a time by placing a refundable deposit. (This way you can avoid dropping the hundred bucks are so on a carrier that doesn't work out for you!) The women who run the group are experts and will happily provide hands-on help to learn the ways of each carrier. They also run a listserv that has been enormously instructive. I have only made it to ONE meeting, but have learned a ton just by reading the listserv digest. You can check them out here: http://www.bostonbabywearers.com/ I mention this group because I think it would be great to have more groups like them across the country!
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