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gillibean wrote:
Betty, a babywearing wrap is basically a really long piece of material (usually between 4 - 6 metres) that you use to carry your baby. They are a little frustrating to figure out at the beginning but once you get the hang of it they're sooooo comfortable and versatile. They spread the weight really well instead of having little straps digging into your shoulders and hurting your back. I'll put in a picture of me carrying Ella in the wrap I have now. Until recently I mostly used a carrier called a mei tai. It's really comfortable too and easy to use. For long carries, the wrap is really nice though. Both are much more comfortable than the awful carriers I used for Sonora and Ian, before I knew what else was out there. I also find that 'wearing' Ella is much more convenient than relying on the stroller (or the car). I could probably go on and on so I better stop for now. If you have any questions though, I'm more than happy to answer, or at least try to.

Here's a link to the wrap pattern I just bought - the black and white version. This brand of wrap is supposed to be one of the nicest, most comfortable wraps on the market. I just ordered it this morning. It was a big splurge for me so I'm really excited.
http://www.birdiesroom.com/Products/DIDYMOS-Pfau--Peacock__S...

This is the type of mei tai that I have, not quite the same but you can get the idea. I bought material to make another one in the summer, now I just need to take the time to do it.
http://store.attachedtobaby.com/Products/BabyHawk-Mei-Tai-He...


Liz, Yes we still have lots of snow, it's actually snowing right now. We usually have snow here till at least mid April. I really can't complain though, I love the winter and I'd rather have snow than slush. I find that snow is basically a built-in toy. You can make a snowman (if it's the right kind), go toboganning, climb the snowbanks like 'mountains', make snow angel, etc. My sister and I used to play a game we called 'fox and lamb', basically a game of tag. We'd make a pattern in the snow like a wheel with only 4 spokes. One of us would be the fox and we'd have to chase the lamb but we had to stay on the pattern that we had stamped out. The very middle was a time out zone where we could stay till the count of 5. When the lamb was caught, the roles were reversed. Now, I play that with my children. Last time we played we used different animals. The chaser was a wolf but when you were being chased you could be a chicken, chickie, pig or whatever else you wanted.

Shar, What you said is really true. I think it's quite incredible that we have all come from various background and are at very different stages in our lives, yet we each give (and receive) support in our own ways.

I find that when I'm in a group I will often be the one who listens to everyone else. I have to remember that here, if I don't 'talk', nobody can tell that I'm here and paying attention. I do enjoy being a part of your lives.