Post by shawnabm1320 on Apr 29, 2017 7:20:22 GMT -5
I need to get out of bed, but I'm dragging. My toddler woke up between the baby's wakeups last night 😢 H isn't home, so I had to take care of him too. I am tired. This cough that he has is wrecking his sleep. And mine. And I don't think we can go to church tomorrow if he still has it when we wake up, which is disappointing.
But anyways... I have a few things we need to do today once H is home. 1) Install air conditioners (had to put DS down in just a diaper and his sleep sack last night because it was 81* in his room!) 2) Fix baby's door so that it doesn't make a popping noise when I close the door. 3) Mop the kitchen floor because it's disgusting. 4) Shower.
Hopefully we can get things done.
Also, isn't she squishy and cute? (I only had the blanket on her because I was awake, don't worry!)
I'm trying to get the baby down for a nap, and DH is still sleeping 🙄 So I've got DS with the iPad while I rock. Time to wake up, dude. I've wasted two hours while you were sleeping!
Taking DD to her first gymnastics class this morning. I'm sure it will bring back lots of memories. I was a gymnast for 10+ years. I hope she loves it as much as I did 😭
Baby is napping at the moment. Have some things to clean around the house and we will most likely be going out. No concrete plan yet but we will figure something out.
I'm concerned about the flat spot on one side of his head. I cannot get him to rotate during sleep. Has anyone experienced this? Do I have reason to be paranoid over it? I really try to keep him upright during day and we do tummy naps during the day too. I'm just having some real big guilt over it. And pedi wasn't helpful when I told her I cannnot get him to change sides when asleep he just always turns back.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Apr 29, 2017 8:15:43 GMT -5
Evelyn3 I asked my pedi about Rs head because I thought one side was flat. She said it was totally fine and that flat heads are hard to prevent because of back to sleep...I didn't like how she just kinda poo pooed it, and was just like oh well it happens....
We do all tummy naps, I try to put her in the carrier as much as possible. So she's really only on her head for night sleep and car seat time. And she's finally turning her head side to side more when she sleeps. I actually don't think it feels flat anymore. Try putting him with his head on the other side of the crib.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Apr 29, 2017 8:16:33 GMT -5
Evelyn3 What did the ped say? Is it more on the back of his head or on the side? Does he turn his head while playing? Does he end up sleeping on that spot when he's napping on his belly too?
Post by flyinghorses6 on Apr 29, 2017 8:20:45 GMT -5
I am hanging with K right now. R got up early so she's been napping for a while. DH knows I'm mad at him right now, and I just don't even care. I did baths, dinner and bedtime for both kids yesterday. Our toddler hasn't been falling asleep until close to 9 these days (we put her down at 7:30). Which sucks because R is down around 7, and I like to try and get as much sleep as I can before she wakes up. I knew he had to work late and he said he'd be home by 9:30. I woke up at 10 to feed R and he still wasn't home. By the time I fed her and pumped it was 10:40 and still not home. I called no answer. I texted him saying he was sketchy. He immediately answered saying he figured everyone was asleep so he grabbed some beers with friends after work. He's gone all morning working, will be home briefly for lunch, and then he has a late game tonight so bedtime is all me again. I'm in a mood. Between his shit and the whole clothing debacle I'm just so meh right now.
Had both babes down together for 15 minutes this morning. G had fallen asleep and then took O about 30 to finally figure it out and sleep. Then he woke up. So now both are up eating now.
LO1 is being a brat today. Didn't want to eat, didn't want to get dressed and now crying since DH left without her. She really needs to grow up a bit quickly because she knows better since she's a month away from being 4.
Was gonna go do some girl time today at a local wine hop but forecast looks like rain-rain- ☔️. I'll save my girls day for a better day.
Evelyn3 What did the ped say? Is it more on the back of his head or on the side? Does he turn his head while playing? Does he end up sleeping on that spot when he's napping on his belly too?
She was basically saying oooo ya he does have a flat spot. Proceeds to say make sure you alternate sides, I tell her yes I really try to but he always turns it back. She then has no suggestion other than side sleeping, but I then said well is that okay for at night? And she replied depends on age... doesn't tell me yes or no, and doesn't seem to want to commit to anything.
While playing he turns it, but it takes a lot of work. Even when I put everything on the right, he might decide my furniture is interesting and go back to the left after a couple minutes. He always finds something to look at on that side. Alternating anything in bassinet is hard because it's the same view on either side
But I know he can turn to right no problem, when on tummy or upright he prefers to turn to right side So it's basically opposites depending on position. Back is left, up or tummy is right.
He really enjoys playing on his back, and I like giving him that freedom, but I wonder if I need to carry him more.
On tummy naps that spot is clear and off - no pressure on it
flyinghorses6 I probably could put him in carrier more. I've just been having intense shoulder pain so it's not helping the situation. He's rarely in car seat either. You could be right about crib. Maybe I should ditch bassinet and go with that, he'd have more of a reason to look around.
Post by billybumbler on Apr 29, 2017 10:46:45 GMT -5
As for me I had a spectacularly bad day yesterday so today I'm going out to get a manicure and massage without any kids and later getting a beer with an old friend who lives abroad and is visiting.
Post by linewifekat on Apr 29, 2017 11:02:07 GMT -5
Evelyn3 you might want to look into a pediatric chiropractor or a craniosacral therapist. There might be a physical reason he can't turn his head the other way.
linewifekat I had been contemplating it, and waited for 2 month appt to see what pedi said, and she just seemed not really concerned/helpful. But I don't want to wait longer and we have a larger issue at hand. What stopped me originally is that he does turn it, it's just definitely not his preferred direction. But upright he prefers the opposite direction of lying down, so I know he can move it. It can't hurt to make an appt and ask them though. Thanks
Post by crazycatlady6 on Apr 29, 2017 15:18:51 GMT -5
Evelyn3 - I second what linewifekat said but I also recommend a physical therapist consult as well. R has a flat spot on his head and had extreme difficulty turning to the left because of the position of his head while he wa stuck in the birth canal for 4.5 hours. PT has been working out really well, he still sleeps on the right but there are a lot of stretches I do multiple times a day to get his neck muscles loosened.
Post by crazycatlady6 on Apr 29, 2017 15:23:57 GMT -5
I went to a yard sale this morning that had a TON of clothing and toys and I picked up a box of clothing (1/2 of it Steelers gear!) and a few toys for $20! Not bad for getting there at 11am since I woke up at 10:30.
The rest of the day will be washing clothing and sorting out stuff that is too small to put into storage.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Apr 29, 2017 16:12:35 GMT -5
So, I'm back up thinking F has a cold. Because my throat is now sore, and LO has been doing this horrible hacking sound (coughing?) and just acting like she feels miserable. So. We're sick. She hasn't been sleeping or eating well all day. I have a feeling I'm in for a rough night. Boo.
Post by monicageller on Apr 29, 2017 16:15:09 GMT -5
It stormed all night last night and rained all morning. C's soccer was cancelled, again. DH doesn't feel good, but is being more helpful than expected. I've been able to get some stuff done, which feels great. Now that the rain finally stopped and the sun is out R and I came to the outlet mall. I came for shorts for me. I'm buying some that look ok, but am buying stuff for R I shouldn't be buying. 😳 Currently rocking the stroller to keep R happy in line checking out at Old Navy.
Tomorrow we are going to a minor league baseball game for dh's work. Hoping the chance of rain stays away and we can have a good day.
@evelyn3 sorry about Lo's head/neck. I have no advise that hasn't already been shared.
I'm sitting on a lively bench at the outlet mall feeding R. It's so beautiful out but it's being ruined by all these people smoking. I so rarely see people smoking these days that when I do, I'm shocked by it. I hate smoking SO much.
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Post by shawnabm1320 on Apr 29, 2017 19:41:10 GMT -5
So I googled about infant colds to see if there was anything I can do to help LO with this cough, and every arrive I read said that if your 0-3 month old gets a cold you should take them in to be seen. True? False?
So I googled about infant colds to see if there was anything I can do to help LO with this cough, and every arrive I read said that if your 0-3 month old gets a cold you should take them in to be seen. True? False?
I would not take them unless there was a fever or difficulty breathing. I might call, but I would not expect to be seen and I wouldn't go to the ER (unless directed by my pedi or difficulty breathing).
Post by wildflower810 on Apr 29, 2017 20:16:55 GMT -5
Today was a perfectly shitastic day and I have no reason to really hope for better tomorrow. H is going through a depressive funk that's lasted all week and today he locked himself in the room until he had to go to work. It was honestly a relief to have him leave because then I quit thinking that maybe he would get up and help.
Breastfeeding is not going well. E chokes and screams at every feeding. I was contemplating formula tonight... (I bfed DS1 until 14 months without any supplementation.)
Trying to focus on the fact that the toddler has mostly figured out the transition to his toddler bed and napped two days in a row.
So I googled about infant colds to see if there was anything I can do to help LO with this cough, and every arrive I read said that if your 0-3 month old gets a cold you should take them in to be seen. True? False?
I would not take them unless there was a fever or difficulty breathing. I might call, but I would not expect to be seen and I wouldn't go to the ER (unless directed by my pedi or difficulty breathing).
This is what I was thinking. The articles said they want to see if it turns into pneumonia or RSV, but no one can know that until symptoms arise, right? I'm glad I'm not off base. I try not to rush to the doctors at every incident. But baby sickness, I'm just not confident in my ability to understand when you take a baby in, and when you let the sickness run its course.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Apr 29, 2017 20:26:01 GMT -5
wildflower810, Would your husband be willing to see a therapist (or maybe he is already)? I feel like maybe it would be beneficial. Instead of locking himself away. Hugs to you. Does E only choke when you let down? Could you maybe let down into a wash cloth or wear a shield? My friend said she had to wear a shield on her left side for 6 whole months because both of her kids choked on her letdown. I'm sorry it's such a struggle this time 😕
I would not take them unless there was a fever or difficulty breathing. I might call, but I would not expect to be seen and I wouldn't go to the ER (unless directed by my pedi or difficulty breathing).
This is what I was thinking. The articles said they want to see if it turns into pneumonia or RSV, but no one can know that until symptoms arise, right? I'm glad I'm not off base. I try not to rush to the doctors at every incident. But baby sickness, I'm just not confident in my ability to understand when you take a baby in, and when you let the sickness run its course.
I would call the pedi office. Do you have that option? We can call 24/7 to talk to a nurse who either advises or takes it to a dr. I never hesitate to call even though sometimes I know what they're going to say, and I'm really calling for me. But that's their job. You literally pay them for this. So if you're feeling worried or lacking confidence, call.
Post by littleredfish on Apr 29, 2017 21:52:48 GMT -5
Look who's home! Everything looks ok, I have to call tomorrow morning to them know how his diaper count is overnight then they are going to send his file over to the hospital in our town. Appointments every other day for 2 weeks then twice a week for 2 weeks with our family doctor. He lost some weight obviously, but look how long he is! This is a new 12m onesie! PDQ *
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