Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 19, 2017 12:25:09 GMT -5
I don't really care what anyone does with their own kids...that's the beauty of them being your own. No shame in either direction for parenting choices.
I am going to brag about this because it may NEVER happen again....but I'm currently sitting on the couch with no body touching me.
I find the daycare kid stereotype to be a bit judgmental and worthy of some eye rolls. You guys know that daycare kids don't necessarily walk around in a constant state of sickness just like kids who don't go to dc don't walk around as the picture of health, right?
I'm an equal opportunity stereotyper of all little kids. I just don't want any little kids around the babies right now. They really are much germier than other age groups. I'm a pedi RN and NP student. I also think it is fact that daycare kids do have many more germs they pass along by virtue of being around other children (likely) more than kids that aren't in daycare. They are just exposed to more. On the other hand, I find their immune systems tend to be stronger in elementary years because of it. I don't really think its judgemental and worthy of eye rolls when it's fact. And it's logical fact. Saying that I want to keep my kids away from daycare kids especially isn't saying it's all black or white. But yea, my friends who don't have kids in daycare have only been sick maybe once or twice this winter. All of my friends with kids in daycare have been sick many, many times this year. But like I said, I don't have older kids so I can keep mine isolated more easily for now and plan to do so because that's my comfort level.
I also want to ETA that keeping them largely inside and out of the public for a few weeks isn't the same as living like hermits destined for a life of a recluse. I go out and run errands and see friends. We have had visitors. I just ask that nobody be sick. All of my friends have offered to visit/visited without their kids which is what I prefer until shots.
Okay, you specifically referenced daycare kids, not kids in general.
My daycare kid has had one sick visit to the pedi in his entire life. And never anything more than a runny nose in terms of sickness. My friend who has a child who is not in daycare has done 4 sick visits this month. Anecdotal evidence, yes.
Like I said. You do you. But I stand by the daycare kids thing.
I also don't see this as a STM thing. I took my first out after I was cleared to drive -- church, shopping, etc. I think it's a personal preference, though I will say I'm a little surprised at the number of posters who are not taking LO out of the house. That did not happen on my first BMB.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 19, 2017 13:23:13 GMT -5
My first baby was in a grocery store at 4 days old, because I had to go to an OB appointment anyway. We didn't really ask anyone to wash hands, or keep away from baby. But it was summer, so we didn't have to worry as much about sickness and flu.
LO's Doctor hasn't said anything about keeping her out of crowds and away from people. We plan on going to church next week. Usually people at my church are pretty considerate about staying away if they're sick. We've still been sending DS to the church nursery, where he usually picks up whatever illnesses are floating around. I might keep LO out of the nursery until she gets her 2-month shots. It really depends on how she does in the services with me, how many babies are in the nursery, etc.
I think it's more of a personality and life experience thing. Obviously you ladies who have been warned by your pediatrician, whose babies came early, who are pediatric nurses might feel more cautious. I really have no feels on what you all do with your own kiddos I would say that it might be good for your souls to take a walk if it's not too cold. I know I am getting a little stir crazy, even though I have no desire to get out in public, per say. I just want to get outside!
Post by crazycatlady6 on Mar 19, 2017 13:47:42 GMT -5
Pumping is a great excuse for getting a break from the in-laws. The visit is going well, they brought a photo album with them and I got so excited because I thought it was of DH when he was a baby. Nope, it was of their last vacation.
We bring LO everywhere and DS1 goes to daycare, so I guess we are on the less cautious end of the spectrum. I am insane about hand washing and wash every blanket/toy we bring in and out of the house everyday. Not sure if that helps or not.
My inlaws just left, thank goodness, and speaking of germs it was pretty difficult to get DHs 90 year old grandma who's raised 5 kids to wash her hands before holding the baby. She was rolling her eyes hard at me.
ETA we didn't limit the places we went with our first kid either.
Post by notagoddess on Mar 19, 2017 14:51:12 GMT -5
I'm feeling tired and unmotivated even though we had a relatively good night over here. I've been lying around all day getting baby snuggles. I did mop the floor after H vacuumed but that's it for productivity over here.
Post by allisong87 on Mar 19, 2017 15:21:38 GMT -5
I think my extra cautiousness comes from not only the fact that N was a preemie but also because RSV is alive and well. DS1 I was much more lenient with because he was born outside of cold and flu season.
Post by billybumbler on Mar 19, 2017 15:36:54 GMT -5
I'm team you do you as far as going out of the house goes but I will say that with a 4yo not going places is really not an option. At least my 4yo. I think I'd murder someone if we stayed home all weekend.
My personal "rule" is no enclosed and crowded places. So parks are OK, as are mall and Starbucks at off peak hours. Crowded restaurants or children's parties - not OK.
I just made this up in my head though, didn't really ask the pedi.
Well DH's aunt left earlier this afternoon. We got all of the kiddos newborn pics hung but DH and I are beating our heads together because the wire sign I want to go under them on the wall is MIA. I know exactly where it was at the last house and know we unpacked it but....MIA. Grrr
Pulled pork in the crockpot for dinner and hopefully lunches tomorrow.
DH is still struggling with jetlag so he's upstairs napping.
What do we think about taking baby to the movies? I want to go see Beauty & the Beast, and my mom suggested going on a day when DS is at school and taking the baby. My initial reaction was nope, but I'm reconsidering now.
Memorial mass went well but I'm glad the baby stayed at home. There was a guy coughing next to me throughout the whole mass. And my cousin was sick. So good call! I'm excited to have a one month old today! Where is the time going?
I'm starting to plan out my week. Going to visit my grandmother tomorrow so she can see the baby (my grandparents can't come to us so we go to them) and probably my other grandparents house on Thursday. So that just leaves me with three days and I think my dad is coming out to watch her for a few hours one day so that will be helpful. I might try to sneak over to see Beauty and the Beast but otherwise I'll just run a bunch of errands.
We might attempt target this week. We were supposed to go Friday but LO wasn't cooperating so we had to scrap it.
And our sump pump just died. Great timing, too, as the 18 inches of snow melts this week... H is now trying to fix it. Ugh.
Ugh I'm sorry that stinks. Ours has gone twice in the 6 years we've lived here. If you have to get a new one it's pretty easy to get one from lowes or Home Depot and install it.
@jacks605 I'll have to put some in tomorrow! It definitely needs something. Did you find that it improved your supply?
I think it helps. I drink two cups a day probably 5-6 days a week. I first did fenugreek and with the amount I had take it gave LO1 major gas and the tea seemed not to hard on her but still helped my supply.
pivot- Any better? If not just make and let it steep and then put some ice in it to cool and chug!
@jacks605 Yes it was MUCH better with the honey. Still chugged it but I didn't have to hold my nose this time lol.
@preppy I can't really tell if it's redder than the other one. Maybe a little bit. My aches and chills have picked up so hopefully they'll call tomorrow and get me in.
FIL has been sick so I'm not sure if I'd rather it be the mastitis or whatever crud he had. Ugh
@jacks605 Yes it was MUCH better with the honey. Still chugged it but I didn't have to hold my nose this time lol.
@preppy I can't really tell if it's redder than the other one. Maybe a little bit. My aches and chills have picked up so hopefully they'll call tomorrow and get me in.
FIL has been sick so I'm not sure if I'd rather it be the mastitis or whatever crud he had. Ugh
I'm glad it's not redder or raised, sounds crazy but you would rather have mastitis. When I had a clogged painful duct that wasn't mastitis it was infected and ended up becoming an abscess that was MRSA and treatment for a breast abcess is not fun. I hope you get in tomorrow and get an antibiotic to clear it up quick!
My older daughter has had a high fever since Friday. She is somout of sorts and miserable, it's so sad. This weekend was exhausting. We are going to the pedi in the morning for her 18mo visit so if her fever doesn't break she won't be able to get her vaccines. I want her to feel better:( I am also nervous about P getting a fever.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 19, 2017 20:36:16 GMT -5
After H finished installing a new sump pump (we always have a spare on hand because we live in such a low-lying area), I dropped a 3/4 full bottle of olive oil which shattered and spilled all over the place. It was not our night apparently...
I'm currently waiting for C to start stirring so I can get her ready for bed. FX she goes down quickly. Mama wants to sleeeeep!
What do we think about taking baby to the movies? I want to go see Beauty & the Beast, and my mom suggested going on a day when DS is at school and taking the baby. My initial reaction was nope, but I'm reconsidering now.
I think depending on your baby, I totally would. I literally just came back from seeing it and it's amazing, so on that alone I say make time to see it. But if DS is in school and you're planning on seeing a mid day showing, I say go for it. That's always when I've seen the most mom's and babies/kids. There were some loud older kids in the theater but I had my own chatty 4yo with me. If people want to get snippy over kids in a theater mid day, there are later showings for that. I was going to take DS but DH insisted on keeping him. I wouldn't have thought twice about doing it. My local theater back near my parents runs "stars and strollers" showings specifically for moms and babies. More lighting and the movie is played not as loudly. I never heard about it before I needed it, and loved it. Maybe something to also look in to.
What do we think about taking baby to the movies? I want to go see Beauty & the Beast, and my mom suggested going on a day when DS is at school and taking the baby. My initial reaction was nope, but I'm reconsidering now.
I think depending on your baby, I totally would. I literally just came back from seeing it and it's amazing, so on that alone I say make time to see it. But if DS is in school and you're planning on seeing a mid day showing, I say go for it. That's always when I've seen the most mom's and babies/kids. There were some loud older kids in the theater but I had my own chatty 4yo with me. If people want to get snippy over kids in a theater mid day, there are later showings for that. I was going to take DS but DH insisted on keeping him. I wouldn't have thought twice about doing it. My local theater back near my parents runs "stars and strollers" showings specifically for moms and babies. More lighting and the movie is played not as loudly. I never heard about it before I needed it, and loved it. Maybe something to also look in to.
I can't find any baby friendly showings near me. There is one in Niagara Falls, Canada on Wednesday, but it's during DS's nap. Plus it seems extreme to leave the country for a movie.
I think depending on your baby, I totally would. I literally just came back from seeing it and it's amazing, so on that alone I say make time to see it. But if DS is in school and you're planning on seeing a mid day showing, I say go for it. That's always when I've seen the most mom's and babies/kids. There were some loud older kids in the theater but I had my own chatty 4yo with me. If people want to get snippy over kids in a theater mid day, there are later showings for that. I was going to take DS but DH insisted on keeping him. I wouldn't have thought twice about doing it. My local theater back near my parents runs "stars and strollers" showings specifically for moms and babies. More lighting and the movie is played not as loudly. I never heard about it before I needed it, and loved it. Maybe something to also look in to.
I can't find any baby friendly showings near me. There is one in Niagara Falls, Canada on Wednesday, but it's during DS's nap. Plus it seems extreme to leave the country for a movie.
Mostly I was worried it would be too loud?
There are loud parts, but the story plot closely follows the Disney version so if you've seen that it's easy to predict. That's mainly where it depends on your baby. DS is very good about sleeping through loud noises at home so if he was sitting on me or resting on my shoulder, placing a hand over his exposed ear would probably be all he would need, and he likely wouldn't even stir. I maybe would have thought otherwise if he was often bothered by loud noises. The kids were popping balloons over him the other night and he barely budged so I assume he would have been fine.
Niagara Falls is beautiful, though Ontario did just get a big dumping of snow.
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Mar 20, 2017 6:28:14 GMT -5
I reallllly wanna go see Beauty & the Beast, but I also worry about the volume. Maybe I'll take a day trip on Wednesday when DH works from home. A little time out alone would be good for me.
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