#or-doesitexplode

[coppercrisps]

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? - Langston Hughes

- Langston Hughes

[tinktigerandbabyblue]

Just seen the Doc

He said that sometimes it's the barrier creams can actually be the cause. This is because many of the nappy's now days have "technology" that draws liquid away from the genitals and when you introduce the barrier cream it stops the nappy from soaking in the liquid, hence doing more damage than good. Anyway he's requested that we see if it gets any better with no barrier cream for a couple of days, but he's also given me Canesten (hydrocortisone/ clotrimazole) to apply once a day. I've never heard of any of the products you mentioned @dylanstattooedmumma & @lizzzyg. But thank you so much for your input. Very much appreciated. And @or-doesitexplode, I'd looked up a few things about yeast thinking it might have been that too, but the symptoms appeared quite different. But thank you too

[tinktigerandbabyblue]

or-doesitexplode replied to your post “I FOUND MY WRAP… (I’m still getting a new woven one, but at least I...”

what did you get?!

I'm still tossing between a couple of brands. I'd either like a Melkaj, a Kokadi orrr a Lenny Lamb. Just looking at second hand options and also reviews still :D

[tinktigerandbabyblue]

It's a sling thing

On the advice of the lovely Lauren (or-doesitexplode), I looked up a baby wearing group and actually found one where I live. I couldn't believe it because the area I live can be incredibly "unnatural" if that could be said. Like breastfeeding in this town is a mythical beast and cloth diapering who? So I was rather amazed and somewhat relieved. So off we ploped and it was great. There was over 50 wraps to try as I pleased and 2 fabulous instructors that were more than happy to take the time to help and chat. I think I've decided on a kokadi woven wrap or a melkaj wrap. Now just to pull a few pound notes from my rear. But thank you Lauren once again for your fabulous advice. Where I'd be without you, I don't know

[tinktigerandbabyblue]

And who said...

You can make real friends on the internet. Last week I posted requesting information about amber teething necklaces and if any mums had information about them or stories. I had quite a few responses for and against their use and about their use. However, amongst all the stories, one of my favourite blogging mums suggested a particular store that sadly doesn't post to the UK. Seeing my disappointment she offered to purchase the necklace and post it to the UK for me. And who says you can't make friends online. Super appreciative to Lauren and her beautiful daughter Kyleigh (#or-doesitexplode) who funnily enough also saved my sanity in the first two weeks of motherhood by suggesting Alanah sleep on her tummy. This is certainly one of the nicest parts about blogging, not only sharing your journey with friends and family, but creating new friendships with total strangers on a rather similar adventure. Thank you Lauren.

[tinktigerandbabyblue]

or-doesitexplode replied to your post: Amber necklace

i got mine from sweetbottoms (they are online but i have a store down the street). kyleigh has a 10.5-11 inch. it will sit under her fat rolls, dont worry. and no difference in color, though i prefer the lighter shades :)

I checked sweetbottoms but they won't post to the UK. Beyond devastated. They are the prettiest ones I've seen.

[whiteelephantintheroom]

Instant Miracle: Just Add Tumblr

Only 48 hours after appealing to the Internet, Flyleaf Books just announced my in-store reading via Twitter!

On Sunday, May 19th, I'll be reading and signing books in Chapel Hill.

I will be hugging ALL of the faces.

You guys are the heart-shaped reason this is happening.

You make the impossible...possible.

[whiteelephantintheroom]

A Tar Heel-Shaped Hope

May 16th will find me in North Carolina.

At an event most bio moms dare not dream of:

Their child’s high-school graduation.

At her family’s invitation, I’ll be cheering, picture-taking and happy-crying right along with them.

There isn’t much that compares to a weeklong sleepover in Laurie’s room during graduation and prom season.

But we’re pretty sure that a May 19th reading at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill will only make it sweeter.

If you guys feel the same way, would you: 

Like Flyleaf’s Facebook page and post on their Wall?

Follow/Tweet ‘em @FlyleafBook + mention #heartshapedmemoir?

Reblog this for your Raleigh/Chapel Hill friends?

With your Tar-Heeled help, I’ll be hugging all your faces in six weeks—and introducing you to the new graduate who’s sprung back into my world as a fully formed daughter/sister/best friend.