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Started this discussion. Last reply by Nathan Barry Dec 14, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Favorites
My wife and I want to use cloth diapers as much as possible, and need some pointers. For example, we've heard that some of the modern designs are better for boys or girls (we're having a girl). …Continue
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Pregnancy books for GeekDads/GeekMoms?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russell Collins May 23, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi all!I've been following the blog for a few years now, though it's only recently that my wife and I have started serious family planning. I was wondering, does anyone have any good books on…Continue
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Matt Middleton replied to Matt Middleton's discussion 'Cloth Diapers'"Thanks Nathan! We're definitely planning on using disposables for out-and-about :) How did you find "running free"? Never really thought of that idea.
I'm hoping our washer will hold out, mainly because we bought a really good…"
Nathan Barry replied to Matt Middleton's discussion 'Cloth Diapers'"When I took over the full-time daddy-ing for my daughter at age 1, we switched to cloth diapers. My advice would be:
Definitely keep some disposables around for emergencies. I tended to use them whenever we were going out adventuring, as…"
Matt Middleton posted a discussionCloth Diapers
My wife and I want to use cloth diapers as much as possible, and need some pointers. For example, we've heard that some of the modern designs are better for boys or girls (we're having a girl). Since at least one of us will be home, laundry won't be an issue per se, but any suggestions on what gear we may need (or not need) would be very welcome.As well, any advice on a diaper party? I suspect some of the guys I know will be having one for me, and I want to make sure they know we don't want a…See More
Matt Middleton commented on Paul Brown's blog post 'Paternity Leave Diary: Week 1 - Meeting the Local Community'"Thanks for the suggestion Jacob!"
Matt Middleton commented on Paul Brown's blog post 'Paternity Leave Diary: Week 1 - Meeting the Local Community'"First off, congrats on your little guy!
In Canada, parental leave can be split between either parent, or even doubled-up on (ie. we can both take time, but use up the time we're given twice as fast). My wife and I are still trying to…"
Matt Middleton replied to Nathan Barry's discussion '#GeekConfessions for Geek Pride Day'"Most of what I know about comic book characters is from Wikipedia - I've only read a handful of actual comic books in my life."
Russell Collins replied to Matt Middleton's discussion 'Pregnancy books for GeekDads/GeekMoms?'"The book that seriously helped me was The Expectant Father by Armin A Brott. It is extremely well written and covers just about any topic you can think, as well as talking about adopting parents and parents expecting multiples. And my wife loved it…"
Matt Middleton replied to Matt Middleton's discussion 'Pregnancy books for GeekDads/GeekMoms?'"Thanks guys! Very much appreciated :)"
Dave Hale replied to Matt Middleton's discussion 'Pregnancy books for GeekDads/GeekMoms?'"When my wife was pregnant with our first child, a friend of ours gave me a book about fatherhood by Paul Riser. I don't remember anything in it, except that it was fairly entertaining.
A good book my wife and I read after our son was born is…"
Nathan Barry replied to Matt Middleton's discussion 'Pregnancy books for GeekDads/GeekMoms?'"<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0091900638/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=gee0e-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=0091900638">Fatherhood: The Truth</a><img…"
Matt Middleton posted a discussionPregnancy books for GeekDads/GeekMoms?
Hi all!I've been following the blog for a few years now, though it's only recently that my wife and I have started serious family planning. I was wondering, does anyone have any good books on pregnancy recommendations for fathers or mothers-to-be that are of the geeky persuasion? Non-geeky suggestions are also welcome :)See More
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