San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 11/10/2011 10:16 am - 11/11/2011
1. Comment: Baby Registry and Twin Essentials (cat_shattuck)
2. Comment: Baby Registry and Twin Essentials (lwallace2011)
3. Comment: Baby Registry and Twin Essentials (nataliasha2004)
4. Comment: Baby Registry and Twin Essentials (nataliasha2004)
5. Comment: Baby Registry and Twin Essentials (tony_intrepido)
6. Comment: Where did you park? November guest speaker... (aimee_foreman)
7. Re: [sfpom_general] Where did you park? November... (twinpeakstwins)
8. Comment: Where did you park? November guest speaker... (trandmp)
9. Comment: Where did you park? November guest speaker... (lisamudd)
10. Comment: Where did you park? November guest speaker... (lwallace2011)
11. Comment: Where did you park? November guest speaker... (keahoppe)
12. Comment: Where did you park? November guest speaker... (nataliasha2004)
13. Comment: Where did you park? November guest speaker... (lisamudd)
14. Comment: Support Group for Parents o' Toddlers... (edijkelly)
15. Comment: Support Group for Parents o' Toddlers... (trandmp)
16. Comment: Support Group for Parents o' Toddlers... (nataliasha2004)
17. Re:Cleaning service (bakardjieva)
18. Comment: Cleaning service (cat_shattuck)
19. Comment: Cleaning service (melissa_farris)
Topic: Baby Registry and Twin Essentials
Feeling overwhelmed with registering for the baby shower.
Any tips? I don't want to reinvent the...
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1. cat_shattuck says...
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11/10/2011 8:06 am
Here are the things that I *could not* have lived
without. This is different from an all-inclusive list
of things you need; I have to believe a site like
BabyCenter.com or even BabiesRUs (where we registered)
would have a list you could use as a guide. A few tips
that come to mind - I'd say you want 3 changing table
covers and 3 sets of crib sheets per crib, a TON of
cloth diapers to use as spit up cloths/rags, an equal
ton (maybe 10?) tiny blankets to lay on top of the
changing table, 6 large blankets for protecting babies
from sun in the stroller, or lying underneath them on
the carpet etc. You need more blankets than you think
you do. Ditto soft baby washcloths. My Wish List would
include:Miracle blankets (4)Wipes warmerWubbanub
pacifiers (helps the paci stay in better) (2)Happiest
Baby on the Block (book for mom)Good Night, Sleep Tight
by the Sleep Lady (book for mom)I would try to borrow
bigger items like swings etc. and see if your babies
like them. Some find they only need one swing, jumparoo
etc. Neither of our babies liked the swing at all so we
borrowed one and returned it (whereas I could not have
lived without two bouncy seats). We also carried them
around the house in Moses baskets for the first few
months rather than setting up pack and plays in every
room. I would try carriers (keep the receipts) before
you decide which you like; most people have strong
preferences b/w Baby Bjorn, Ergo, Moby wrap etc. That's
all that comes to mind for the moment.
Email author: catherineshattuck@gmail.com
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2. lwallace2011 says...
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11/10/2011 10:36 am
I liked the Amazon registry, because the selection is
nice and wide. I did add breastfeeding essentials to
the registry (privacy cover, nipple cream, teas (Milk
Maid Nursing Mother, Weleda Nursing tea, Mother's Milk
tea) and the Breast Friend Twins pillow (a must!!)). I
also encouraged people to use Craigslist - I know it's
a bit strange, but I just feel terrible about getting
things new that you're only going to use for a few
months. I think Craigslist is great for cribs, boucy
seats, swings, playmats, rocker chairs, and
clothes!!Congratulations and all the best!
Email author: luciab@gmail.com
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3. nataliasha2004 says...
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11/10/2011 11:25 am
We printed some really terrific, comprehensive "Layette
Lists" in various old editions of the POM newsletter,
Multiplicity - most recently in the March/April issue
this year. You can find it under the "Files" tab here
on BigTent, and just download to view -- takes only a
few seconds on most computers. Let me know if you have
trouble with that. I also really loved a little used
paperback book I found at Green Apple called "Ready or
Not, Here We Come!" which was a fun-to-read guide to
gear for multiples - what you need new (very little)
what's ok to find used, what you just need one of, etc.
POM and Craig's List, and local parent groups are all
GREAT resources for buying or borrowing equipment that
you might want to test-drive before investing in.
There's a LOT of it out there, cause kids grow through
it all so fast.Good luck with everything, and congrats!
: DNatasha(Editor, Multiplicity)
Email author: nataliasha2004@yahoo.com
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4. nataliasha2004 says...
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11/10/2011 11:29 am
One other thought.... things for MAMA - especially
services - are HUGELY welcome by most new moms. Kids
only need so much gear - but mamas can use all sorts of
support, whether it's food in your freezer, a grocery
run, a visit, someone to walk your dog -- maybe make a
list of the tasks you currently still do, that someone
else could cover on a random, drop-in basis, and see if
people will consider/commit to some of those! Also, if
you're considering cloth diapers, people can contribute
any amount to a service like Tiny Tots (which is
brilliant - you don't wash anything - they pick up and
deliver weekly - everything you need, including all
sorts other baby gear from their shop. You don't even
need to leave the house! website here:
http://tinytots.com/ Cheers!
Email author: nataliasha2004@yahoo.com
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5. tony_intrepido says...
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11/10/2011 9:17 pm
on my list:- Bundleme to keep them warm in their
carseats (specially if you live in SF)- Ergo baby
carrier (tried a few different ones and the ergo is
definately the best)- diapers- ask for diapers! you'll
need boxes of them!- sleepsacks- when they were really
small, i had them swaddled, but once you get out of
swaddling, sleepsacks are great (so don't have for
smallest size, but Medium up)
Email author: tony_intrepido@yahoo.com
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Topic: Where did you park? November guest speaker - Symbio
I just tried to attend the November guest speaker event but
gave up after 30 min of fruitless se...
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6. aimee_foreman says...
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11/10/2011 6:12 am
I had a similar experience, circling the neighborhood
for half an hour until I decided I just needed to go
home. There must have been an opera/symphony/ballet
performance because all the garages I passed were full.
So frustrating! Would also love to hear if anyone has
parking advice for these events.
Email author: aimee_foreman@hotmail.com
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7. twinpeakstwins says...
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11/10/2011 6:46 am
Sorry the parking didn't work out.Our next two general
meetings will be held at the Sports Basement on Bryant
Street. Our Holiday Fundraising Party on December 1 and
Getting Back in Shape in January date to be
announced.The Seesaw space is beautiful but I'm
reconsidering using it just for the parking reason. For
members that have been to both Seesaw and Sports
Basement which format do you prefer?James
Email author: twinpeakstwins@yahoo.com
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8. trandmp says...
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11/10/2011 9:03 am
Hi Jennifer,I had the same problem. At last month's POM
session I circled the streets for 45 minutes and missed
half the talk. It didn't help that a lot of the area
didn't feel safe to park in after dark. Last night I
ended up parking in a lot on Grove Street next to the
Days Inn. It is a shame the parking is so difficult as
I think Seesaw is a great space for the talks.
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9. lisamudd says...
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11/10/2011 10:10 am
Hi James,There has been some talk on our playgroups FB
page, too, about the parking. I think the Sports
Basement is perhaps the preferred space because parking
logistics. I like having dinner/drinks with the talk,
as well vs. coffee & cookies. Lisa
Email author: lisamudd@gmail.com
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10. lwallace2011 says...
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11/10/2011 10:26 am
Hi everybody.I ended up parking 8 blocks away after 20
min of circling. I can't believe how much traffic there
was - I think that was unusual (I did finally see the
new Biergarten on Octavia, which looked really fun).The
talk was very interesting - I look forward to many more
like it, no matter where they are going to be!I think
the start time was good, too. Our boys usually go down
between 7 and 7:30pm, so I was able to spend some time
with them between work and bedtime. For me, 8pm would
be even better, but I understand that that might be a
bit late for others.Lucia
Email author: luciab@gmail.com
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11. keahoppe says...
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11/10/2011 11:28 am
The talk was fantastic! Parking was challenging, we
just lucked out. I prefer Sports Basement location.
Also, is dinner no longer part of the talks? just so I
can be prepared next time. thanks.
Email author: keahoppe@gmail.com
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12. nataliasha2004 says...
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11/10/2011 11:45 am
Parking WAS a nightmare... I just lucked out after
15-20 minutes of circling and caught someone leaving.
The SeeSaw SPACE is lovely (tho less conducive for this
type of event, I think) but Sports Basement is just
logistically way better, I think. And ditto on the
cookies vs. dinner thing - altho both are appreciated.
We are just creatures of habit. Who always love food
that's not cooked by us!!As always, the talk/info was
FANTASTIC and so so so relevant!! It's a real shame
more people aren't coming -- the Symbio gals regularly
give the same talks elsewhere, that cost the public
more than a year's membership to POM. Maybe we need to
poll folks that aren't coming, about what the obstacles
are... I absolutely KNOW how challenging it is to get
out -- but after the first one I managed to make, I
have tried to come to as many as I possibly could.
They've been invaluable, and I apply stuff I learned at
those daily.
Email author: nataliasha2004@yahoo.com
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13. lisamudd says...
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11/10/2011 5:18 pm
Yes, I feel bad that I didnt write that, as well. The
classes are awesome and so appreciated. Thank you!
Email author: lisamudd@gmail.com
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Topic: Support Group for Parents o' Toddlers - anyone
interested?
I'm wondering if there's any interest out there in reviving
the "Toddler Support Group" that app...
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14. edijkelly says...
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11/10/2011 7:24 am
I think it's a great idea! I wonder how many parents of
toddlers are home with them to do something during the
day. My husband is, so he would need a kid-friendly
event.
Email author: edijkelly@aol.com
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15. trandmp says...
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11/10/2011 9:16 am
Hi Natasha, A few of us at the New and Expecting
Parents Group were just discussing this a couple of
weeks ago. My children are almost too old for the New
Parents Group as they are now crawling around and
generally starting to tear the place up so it would be
great to move onto a toddler group. I am wondering if
there is somewhere where we can go that has a safe
contained area for kids to crawl/walk/play so Moms can
have a chance to talk to each other. I don't know that
I have the time to organize an ongoing group as I have
just gone back to work PT, however I am more than happy
to help set things up when I am available. Do you know
if we still have the availability of the space at
Kaiser? Was it a good space? Feel free to email me and
I can help set the group up and get it rolling.Tavia
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16. nataliasha2004 says...
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11/10/2011 11:18 am
Thanks, Tavia, and everyone!!I'll look into whether the
Kaiser space is still available... apparently the
group has been defunct for over a year - but the former
leader said she'd be happy to pass along her ideas.
They apparently met once a month, and I think without
the kiddos, but I'm not sure. Honestly - it'd be way
easier w/o the kiddos, but then I know the logistics
get a lot harder for all of us.I guess we'd have to
define "Toddler" for this group - either by age,
physical mobility, or general behavior? We seem to
have finally hit the proverbial "terrible twos", which
is largely what prompted my interest.
Email author: nataliasha2004@yahoo.com
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Topic: Cleaning service
Does anyone use a house cleaning service that they like? If
so, do you recommend...
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17. bakardjieva says...
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11/10/2011 4:32 am
We are using Marleny Alvarez (415) 424-1905. She was
recommended by someone else on SFPOM. I think she is
looking for additional hours because some of the
families she has been working for have moved away.
Email author: bakardjieva@peds.ucsf.edu
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18. cat_shattuck says...
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11/10/2011 7:59 am
We also know a wonderful woman, Corinne Gobet, who has
been cleaning our house for nearly 10 years. I don't
want to put her number on here without her permission
so if you'd like it, please email me:
catherineshattuck@gmail.com. She is so incredibly
thorough, she cleans things I don't even know need to
be cleaned. She prefers using natural cleaning products
and will tell you which products she likes, if you
don't already have preferences. She's responsible and
reasonably priced and very nice and loves kids and I
have recommended her to several people who have also
gone on to have long-lasting relationships with her.
Email author: catherineshattuck@gmail.com
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19. melissa_farris says...
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11/10/2011 4:08 pm
We use concept cleaners and are really happy them-
415-505-7767
Email author: melissa_vree@yahoo.com
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