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Sorry for epic post, but thought I'd share a couple of tips that I found helpful re BF and the Caboo (separately, not at the same time!)
Primary - ha, I read "grosswaddles" as "gross-waddles" rather than "gro-swaddles"!
Sock - re the car seat, we use the seat belts rather than the isofix (I've done it with two different brands, which both work the same way as each other, so I assume it's a fairly standard approach. It's hard to describe, but it's actually remarkably easy when you know how. Perhaps search online for a video?
Will you be folding up the pram and checking it in rather than taking it as hand-luggage? Worth getting a travel bag for the pram if you don't already have one.
Love the farmer look!
Elfen- welcome! What a happy bubble-baby!
Bluebs - I'm so sorry you didn't find the BF session helpful. That position sounds really insecure unless your baby has exceptional core stability for a young baby, and rock-hard abs! Either that or, as you say, you can't relax at all if you're having to bear his full weight and hold him on position. You certainly shouldn't feel guilty about not trying that method again - if you feel you've given it your best shot then that's all you can do. I know it's distressing when a baby gets trapped wind, but it's just an unfortunate fact of life and you mustn't blame yourself.
I've actually (through trial and error, and necessity) found two new methods that make my life much more convenient and stop me from being pinned to the sofa/bed for hours. Not sure if they'll work for you/Ru, but I thought I'd share them just in case. (Apart from the lying down position, I've stopped using all the ones that I've been shown by MWs/HVs/BF clinic as I find these better.) The first is to lie J on the cocoonababy (google it - basically a very firm and deep/high pillow that's shaped so as to support the baby). I then put the cocoonababy on my lap, and (with jasper on his back but tilted slightly towards me, and with a bit of careful angling of the cocoonababy) it means his head is in exactly the right position for him to take the boob. I guess you could do the same with a pillow but it might not be high enough so you might have to lean forward a bit. The great thing about this method is that, when J falls asleep, I can just lift the cocoonababy up and place it in the crib with J still on it - rather than doing an awkward which risks waking J up.
My second new method wouldn't have worked when he was really newborn but does now that he's got better neck stability and core strength. I stand up and cradle him in (say) my left arm with his head just below / in front of my right boob, so he's kind of on his back but leaning slightly to his left (ie towards me). Again, his mouth is in exactly the right place for him to take my right boob. The great thing about this method is that I've got my right hand totally free and I can also walk around - which means I can wander round the house and do one-handed chores eg clearing dishes from the table. It's an AMAZING time-saver - I can do half an hour of chores whilst also feeding. He also dozes off, at which point I can just do up my nursing vest-top again (with my right hand) and carry on with my day with him asleep in my arm. I've only discovered both of these in the last couple of days but I think they're going to revolutionise my time-management and productivity, and give me more free time on enjoyable stuff.
The third thing that I've discovered is regarding feeding whilst lying down. I do this at night, and often J and I both fall asleep and so I fail to transfer him back into his crib. Until recently, if I wanted J to feed from my right boob I had to lie on my right side, and likewise left for left. But I've just discovered that I can feed him from the left boob whilst lying on the right. (Hopefully because he's bigger and because I'm more experienced at angling myself, rather than because my boobs are droopier! 😳) This is good because if I'm lying on my right, then J is between me and the crib, whereas if I'm on my left then he's between me and DH. I've always felt he's safer if he's between me and the crib, because there's less risk that he'll accidentally get squashed or elbowed!
Anyway, these may not work for you, but worth trying?
Cheery (and Cookies and others?) - with the Caboo, I found out at my sling library that you have to have it really tight. As in, so tight that you worry that you're squashing the baby, and then tighten it some more. (Disclaimer: please don't actually squash the baby.) Also, the straps' crossover should be in the small of your back (or not far off), not up high. You should be able to kiss the baby's head without bending your head too far down. And his head should be supported at the sides by the sling and at the back by the outer wrap. Sorry if you knew all this already, but I didn't - and now that I've adjusted the positioning, J feels so much more secure. I still couldn't/wouldn't unload the dishwasher or other bending-over tasks, but it's much more secure for general moving/walks. I wore it for a few hours the other day and it seemed safe and comfortable.
Cheery - yes likewise J is really thirsty in this hot weather and is currently feeding every two hours. I'm going to resume my expressing efforts when it's cooler - I think it would be unsuccessful /stressful before then.
Hope the jabs go ok!
Love the photos - gorgeous baby. Who's the red character in the third pic?
Can't remember who was asking about nightwear in this heat, but J has been wearing just a loose-fitting short-sleeved (not sleeveless) romper suit / babygro thingummy, nothing more. He seems warm. I've been nekkid, so I've been following the "what you're wearing plus one layer" rule.
J has been very chilled and happy the last few days. According to the Wonder Weeks app he should be becoming "stormy" not "sunny" at the mo. Maybe that's just on its way... 😬
2 months today and still as gorgeous as ever 😍