Toddler Check-in (2/3)

[muirmaid]

Age: 19 months


Milestones: He slides out of his bed facing forward instead of backwards on his belly? That's about as milestoney as things get this week!


Challenges: Weekend naps continue to be an issue. He fights them like it's his job, and nursing to sleep, which used to be foolproof, isn't in the toolbox anymore.


Funny/cute stories: He's started making the Home Alone face when he drops something. Hysterical! But, you know, I have to hide my reaction otherwise the dogs are going to gain fifty pounds each.


How are you? Not super great. Got a BFN this morning, and I'm getting discouraged about my long cycles. Although maybe it'll be easier not to be pregnant when I go through the first anniversary of my loss.


QOTW: I heard once that he always sees his shadow because of the press lights that are always set up. When was the last time he DIDN'T see his shadow? Whatever. I just moved back to the midwest from AZ. Bring on the snow!

[lindsayanne14]

I'll join in!

Age: 17 mths

Milestones: Lukas is officially done with bottles! He now drinks milk and water from a sippy cup.

Challenges: He has become a bit of a bear during diaper changes. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a wrestling match I'm not sure I'm going to win!

Funny/Cute story: Lukas is just tall enough to toss his cup into the sink when he's done with it. He is so excited by this that he makes everyone in the house come watch and then cheers for himself when he's done.

How are you: I'm good, as good as you can be at nearly 31 weeks PG. Anxiety about having 2U2 is starting to set in.

QOTW- I'm pretty indifferent. I just don't want to have many snow days and miss work...it will cut into my paid maternity leave.
Fun fact- I live not far from Punxsutawney and in college many of my friends made the trip to watch Phil on Groundhog's Day each year.

[bethelgal42]

Age: 15 Months


Milestones: She had her 15 months appointment this week. She is now 19lbs, 6 ounces and almost 30 inches tall. She is 5% for weight and 25% for height. The doctor is not concerned that she is a little peanut.


Challenges: No new challenges. Sleep continues to be a challenge but it's getting better.


Funny/cute stories: Anne got to play in the snow yesterday. She loved it. We didn't stay out long because it was so cold. Something cute she did yesterday though is she took it upon herself to take our Swifter duster and start mopping the floor. Too bad there was no dustpad on the bottom or I could have had her doing chores. She was having a blast cleaning the floor.


How are you? I'm doing alright. I'm feeling pretty anxious about my ultrasound next Monday. ***Please let me know if it's not ok that I mention my current pregnancy.  I will totally understand if it's not ok with anyone.


QOTW: Happy or mad with the groundhog for seeing his shadow?

I live in Northern Indiana so I know that winter will last until May regardless of what the groundhog does.

[muirmaid]

@boxerific, I would love to be able to understand the monologue S delivers to our dogs when he comes home from DC. It sounds like it's very important stuff.

[threetexans]

Age: 17 months


Milestones: She is starting to walk using her walking toys. She's mastered furniture cruising, and is working on climbing. We are actually doing some testing in PT next week to see where she is developmentally. We are starting to talk about her release, so that is exciting.


Challenges: She's in that weird spot of trying to drop a nap. She's also having frustration issues with her communication. She's working on some new words, so I'm hopeful this will get better soon.


Funny/cute stories: M hates men. If you've hit puberty, she is not a fan. We had friends over on Sunday for the Super Bowl, and she asked our friend Todd to pick her up. Then she hugged him. It made his day. He has baby fever bad, but his wide id still on the fence.


How are you? I'm good. I'm a little overwhelmed at the thought of looking at MDO programs, but I know it will all work out.


QOTW: Happy or mad with the groundhog for seeing his shadow? So so so angry with that damn little rodent!

[wifey]

Age: 14 months

Milestones: Ever since he got the confidence to let go of things, he has been motoring all over the place on his own.

Challenges: There have been alot of shenanigans in the crib lately. He is usually such a good sleeper, but has decided that he wants his last hurrah, squealing, bouncing around, and tossing his binky before he settles down. He is making Tarzan noises at the moment...

Funny/cute stories: Before I put him in the crib, I hold him facing me like he's in the ergo, and give him snuggles. He recently started reaching to the back of my neck and gently playing with my hair and twirling it around his finger.

How are you? Doing well. I thought I was finished with our taxes, but just found out there is more paperwork from DH's inheritance that is dribbling in. My FIL passed a year ago today.

QOTW: Does Texas even count?

[wifey]

bethelgal42 All the best to you and your LO next week!

[scimomma]

@enchanted I saw your news and I am so excited for you! Big congrats!!

Age:
18 months!

Milestones:
I don't know that we have any major milestones. She's a chatter box and still doing well with both languages. I guess the fact that we went to a Super Bowl party and she did great is a big deal.

Challenges:
Daycare goodbyes...again. We had a month off from daycare and going back has been rough on S. She's also learned that if she cries a certain way then she gets attention so often I have to make sure it's real and not just a fake hey I want this so I'm going to be all sorts of drama because it works. I'm getting to the point where I am getting better at distinguishing between the two.

Funny/cute stories:
She's doing a little tush dance these days. It started one day when I had her in the shopping cart and to entertain her I started shaking it a little side to side...nothing dangerous. She loved it and started mimicking the motion to get me to do it again. Her dad saw her do it in her high chair and thought it was hilarious and has been encouraging it ever since. She showed off her moves and the above mentioned Super Bowl party as well. 

How are you?
I'm doing alright. My online class for the semester got cancelled so I'm looking for other ways to make up the financial difference and think I have it figured out. If it works out it may help me to actually be able to go part-time at my day job next year, which would be fantastic. 

QOTW: Happy or mad with the groundhog for seeing his shadow? Happy if it makes a difference. Here the summers are so blazing hot that I'm always for the cooler weather sticking around a little while longer.

Edited to remove the giant spaces between paragraphs.

[cgiles120812]

Age:
20 months

Milestones:
Has been talking a lot more and counting her numbers


Challenges:
Um, I guess figuring out certain foods she wants. She can be picky at times

Funny/cute stories:
At nighttime she always says pray and we pray together and then she will say sing, so then I sing. And when I'm done she will turn over with her blanket and bear and say night, muah lol.

How are you?
Doing good, stressed about financial issues. But excited to find out what we are having on the 25th

QOTW: Happy or mad with the groundhog for seeing his shadow? I'm happy, because down here the heat is horrible so I'm enjoying the nice cool weather why I can

[mamato4]

Age: 15 months

Milestones: First molar broke through. She is picking up signs like crazy. She is now up to 30 she uses on a regular basis, which is good because she is not too vocal yet. One more...the other day she "fed" her doll some cheese and made eating noises. It was so cute seeing her make believe for the first time.

Challenges: Pretty sure this child will never sleep through the night again!

How are you: Getting over the flu that lasted for 2 weeks. Finally feeling good again.

Funny story: The other night I was asking Alaina how to sign poop. I try to ask her everytime I know she is going. Hoping it comes in handy when we potty train. Anyhow, when I asked her she said dada. DS and I laughed and asked her again to sign poop. Her response? Dada. Obviously she sees a connection there

QOTW: I'm with Threetexans! Could not have said it better myself. I'm so tired of winter!!!!!