Infant check in 2/16

[lindy04aggie]

This check in is for all SAIFers with an infant 4-12 months. If you’re new to SAIF or the check in, just join right in and please tag me so I can add you!



meggo – Boy, N, 02/20/16 - Happy birthday to N on Monday!
megrae12 – Boy, Superman, 02/24/16 - Almost there momma... you ready??
mshandlebar – Girl, L, 02/24/16 - I'm in denial that L is going to be a year old next week...

LavishPeach – Boy, J, 03/01/16 - How did I just realize that our kids are birthday buddies??
lindy04aggie – B/G twins, Aiden and Riley, 03/01/16
daydreamsam – Girl, C, 03/21/16

supermorena – Boy, 04/08/16
shananagins – Boy, 04/13/16
westiemom – Girl, 04/20/16

wanderlust – Girl, L, 05/31/16

@diordra – Girl, HQ, 06/18/16
madamewaffles – Boy, 06/21/16
tumbleweed – Boy, 06/16

oceanhutt – Girl, Madeline, 07/04/16
disneykate – Girl, Emma, 07/19/16
tikoberry99 – Boy, 07/22/16

bocaburger – B/G twins, M & G, 08/10/16
remylove1011 – Girl, 08/25/16
blueinred – Boy, N, 08/28/16

wibblywobbly – Boy, 9/25/16
eponine1007 – Girl, Sally, 09/21/16

murrt – Girl, 10/3/16
mg0202 – Boy, 10/06/16

calindi – Girl 11/16

Check in:

1. Age this week?

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week?

3. Challenges?

4. How are the adults doing?

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?

QOTW: Do you have any fun activities that you want to do with your LO(s) this spring/summer?

[lindy04aggie]

1. Age this week? 11.5 months... I'm in denial.

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? We had a pretty good week. They are still so happy - I love it! They are crawling all over the place. Riley is getting really good at letting go of what she is holding onto and standing for few seconds before she plops down.

3. Challenges? Pretty sure they caught the daycare crud again. So congested this morning and a lot of thick, green snot. Yay. When do their immune systems kick in??

4. How are the adults doing? Good! We love that they go to bed earlier now and we get some adult time to relax in the evenings. We have a busy weekend this weekend, but then my parents are keeping the kids next weekend, so we're looking forward to being able to go out!

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? Swinging at the park last weekend


QOTW: Do you have any fun activities that you want to do with your LO(s) this spring/summer? I'm excited to take them to the zoo! Maybe this fall when it gets cooler... summers in Texas can be brutal.

[disneykate]

Thanks for the check-in lindy04aggie !

1. Age this week? 7 months on Sunday

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? She still loves to roll all around the living room and is "talking" more. In big news, Emma moved from her cradle in my room to her crib for sleeping overnight. She is also taking naps in her crib instead of the Rock N Play in the living room. My SIL had another baby 2 weeks ago and she needs the Rock N Play back (we borrowed it from her) and my FIL made the cradle so it gets passed from grandchild to grandchild. Emma was a rockstar with the transition It probably helped that she sleeps in a crib at daycare.

3. Challenges? Not many this week. She is a little stuffed up again this week.

4. How are the adults doing? We are good. We took advantage of Emma being in her own room for some adult time ;-) Tomorrow, MIL and FIL are visiting for the day and one of my SILs is staying with us next week.

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share? Valentine's Day flowers from DH:

QOTW: Do you have any fun activities that you want to do with your LO(s) this spring/summer? I want to take Emma to the Animal Adventure Park nearby where you can feed the animals. She also needs to go on one of the free carousels around here.

[tikoberry99]

M is 7 months old!!!

He's trying to kind of pull up from a sitting position (what!). He's just obsessed with the kitties and naps with one daily. He's just a happy and smiley guy!

He's not really digging any solid food. He had some mushed up avocado, but didn't like sweet potatoes. I might try to purée some stuff this weekend bc he's not really doing anything with blw food except throwing it to the doggies!

Adults are doing fine. Micah is commuting 2 hours each way to work, so we don't see each other a lot during the week, but we are adapting!

Bonding with his uncle.

[megrae12]

lindy04aggie No, I'm not ready. I'm living in denial.

1. He will be one next week!!!

2. He had started pushing his dump trucks around this week. He is getting better about pushing his walker.

3. I think he trying to get sick again. Sigh. I just need him to make it through his party this weekend then he can be as sick as he wants.

4. Adults are OK. Just living in the limbo of whether H's job will be cut or not.

QOTW: I'm looking forward to going to the beach with him where he can actually enjoy it. Also swimming. He loves the water, so it will be fun watching him.

[westiemom]

Thanks Lindy!

1. DD turns 10 mos this week!!!

2. We left her overnight and she did great though she refused all milk....

3. I can't get her to take milk unless it's from the boob! She used to not care where it came from. We have a trip in two weeks and will be away from her for 3 nights and I am panicking that she won't take milk. Any ideas?

4. Adults are good!

QOTW: I want to go to the beach!

[disneykate]

Feb 17, 2017 22:06:31 GMT -5 westiemom said:

Thanks Lindy!

1. DD turns 10 mos this week!!!

2. We left her overnight and she did great though she refused all milk....

3. I can't get her to take milk unless it's from the boob! She used to not care where it came from. We have a trip in two weeks and will be away from her for 3 nights and I am panicking that she won't take milk. Any ideas?

4. Adults are good!

QOTW: I want to go to the beach!

Have you tried offering the milk in different containers? Bottles with various nipples, sippy cups, regular cups, straws?

[westiemom]

Feb 18, 2017 9:41:46 GMT -5 disneykate said:

Feb 17, 2017 22:06:31 GMT -5 westiemom said:

Thanks Lindy!

1. DD turns 10 mos this week!!!

2. We left her overnight and she did great though she refused all milk....

3. I can't get her to take milk unless it's from the boob! She used to not care where it came from. We have a trip in two weeks and will be away from her for 3 nights and I am panicking that she won't take milk. Any ideas?

4. Adults are good!

QOTW: I want to go to the beach!

Have you tried offering the milk in different containers? Bottles with various nipples, sippy cups, regular cups, straws?

I tried two different bottles, a straw cup, and a starter sippy with the rubber mouth thing. I think I should try some other suppy cups too.

[madamewaffles]

1. Age this week? 8 months on Tuesday, wuuuuuut.

2. Achievements/happy moments from the week? A had a great week readjusting from being on vacation to being home again. In fact, the time change helped us a lot in terms of his wake time! He was waking up at 4:30-5:00 prior to the trip and now has been consistently waking around 6:00-6:30. Mama likes!

3. Challenges? Teeth! Nursing, but I got my first PP period so I'm guessing my supply issues were more due to this.

4. How are the adults doing? Pretty good.

5. Got a cute pic from this week to share?

QOTW: Do you have any fun activities that you want to do with your LO(s) this spring/summer? It's so nice this weekend, we are getting teased with spring like weather! I envision a lot of visits to the park, swimming, walks, anything outside! This mama and baby have cabin fever!

[lindy04aggie]

Feb 17, 2017 22:06:31 GMT -5 westiemom said:

QOTW: I want to go to the beach!

I forsee a Galveston rendezvous...  

[westiemom]

Feb 20, 2017 8:47:51 GMT -5 lindy04aggie said:

Feb 17, 2017 22:06:31 GMT -5 westiemom said:

QOTW: I want to go to the beach!

I forsee a Galveston rendezvous...  

We'll be there in July!!

[meggo]

lindy04aggie Thanks for the check in! I hope the crud is gone soon. Enjoy your weekend out!
disneykate Hooray for a smooth crib transition! Beautiful picture!
@diordra GL with teething! Hopefully, it’s not too bad. And we bought the same onesie for N for V-Day!
tikoberry99, Aw, that is so cute that he naps with one of the kitties!
megrae12 I hope Superman enjoyed his party!
westiemom Happy 10 months! Have you tried the 360 cup?
madamewaffles Hooray for sleeping in a little!

AFM: This is my last check in because I have a ONE year old today!

Achievements/happy moments from the week?
He’s so smart. He’s trying to repeat so many words. We count 1-10 to him and he says “teh” when we get to ten (and “dee” for dix when MH counts to him in French)! He also tries to repeat “cat”, “ball”, “blue” and so many others! Also, he’s started letting go with one hand while standing and cruising and we even got him to pass a ball from one hand to the other while standing!

Challenges?
I still think he’s behind on the variety of solid foods he’s eating, but we’re slowly making progress.

How are the adults doing?
Meh. Lots of discussions about TFAS (timing) that have us divided.


QOTW: Do you have any fun activities that you want to do with your LO(s) this spring/summer?
I just want to get him outside more and maybe get a little baby pool or a water table.

[westiemom]

meggo happy birthday to N!

We did try the 360 cup. No go so far! I'm going to try an open cup and see what transpires.

[meggo]

Feb 20, 2017 14:49:15 GMT -5 westiemom said:

meggo happy birthday to N!

We did try the 360 cup. No go so far! I'm going to try an open cup and see what transpires.

Good luck! We may be in the same boat soon. He takes water just fine from the 360, but we haven't tried milk in anything other than a bottle, but will be soon!

[disneykate]

meggo, Happy Birthday to N!