Post by gratefulgirl on Aug 26, 2016 1:59:51 GMT -5
DD3 has had a spot that appeared a bit flat from birth. It already seems to be getting worse. I have no idea when she lies on it - my best guess is the car seat. Argh.
A PT friend has recommended something called the Tortle for early correction of flat spots as they form. It looks kind of creepy to me. Anyone have experience?
DD3 has had a spot that appeared a bit flat from birth. It already seems to be getting worse. I have no idea when she lies on it - my best guess is the car seat. Argh.
A PT friend has recommended something called the Tortle for early correction of flat spots as they form. It looks kind of creepy to me. Anyone have experience?
Yes I used the tortle for DD1. She could still turn her head and move it, but I may have had the wrong size. She also had torticollis, so she was constantly fighting to turn her head one way so that may be why it didn't work well for her.
I was afraid to say it and jinx it, but yesterday DD seemed like her usual self. No refluxy back arching and crying. So IDK what was different on Wednesday, but yesterday was great
I was afraid to say it and jinx it, but yesterday DD seemed like her usual self. No refluxy back arching and crying. So IDK what was different on Wednesday, but yesterday was great
Same with R! No spit ups on Thursday after an awful Wednesday.
We are 4 weeks in, and DD1 still won't leave the baby alone. She is constantly touching her hands, touching her head, giving her kisses, singing songs right in her face.. I'm glad she loves her so much but it's exhausting. I can't leave the baby in her swing or in the bouncer, I have to hold her or "stand guard" every minute. I want her to love her, but she needs to back off just a bit.
Big day today - pediatrician appointment and then we are actually taking the babies OOT for their first time. We're going to my ILs less than 2 hours away, so not too far, but I'm super nervous. We just wanted a change of scene because we feel so cooped up in our little apartment right now.
DS2 finally decided the swing is an acceptable place to be, and it is the only place that I can put him down awake for longer than 5 seconds without him crying. He even started falling asleep by himself in it this week. So of course the motor died last night. Sigh.
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Aug 26, 2016 7:54:50 GMT -5
The pedi took off DD's cord stump yesterday and put silver nitrate on it. She told me to call back today if it still looked moist. This morning, she had some yellow discharge on her onesie but it doesn't actually look moist - does that count?
Good morning everyone! MH had baby duty with DD last night and he was like "this is hard! It was like witching hour all night". I look at when he fed her and changed her (we use the WebMD app) and she was up her usual hours. Yes, MH it's hard but thank you for giving me some sleep!
Today we're doing some grocery shopping, I'm going to try to vacuum since my parents are coming over on Sunday again. Other than that I think we'll take it easy Saturday. MH goes back to work on Monday and I'm not ready, it was nice having him around to help!
In-laws are here and I'm feeling ungrateful. FIL has been helpful with packing, but all MIL wants to do to help is hold the baby and they want to go out for every meal. Today is MIL's birthday so they want to go sightseeing. I'm not looking forward to spending most of the day in the car interspersed with trying to nurse an overly-hungry baby in public. I feel bad because I just want to stay home, eat my own food, and cuddle my baby.
The pedi took off DD's cord stump yesterday and put silver nitrate on it. She told me to call back today if it still looked moist. This morning, she had some yellow discharge on her onesie but it doesn't actually look moist - does that count?
Id just keep an eye on it and call this afternoon if there is more drainage
We are getting 2 month shots today unless they want to wait since she is so congested. I'm just so happy we have finally made it this far. I'm ready for her to have some of her own immunity.
It was a long night so h said I could take a nap this afternoon in the guest room. I'm counting down the hours. I hope everyone has a good Friday!
The pedi took off DD's cord stump yesterday and put silver nitrate on it. She told me to call back today if it still looked moist. This morning, she had some yellow discharge on her onesie but it doesn't actually look moist - does that count?
We had this earlier in the week. My ped said to dab it with gauze for a day if there was any more drainage. The first day, I think it actually looked worse, but on the second day it dried out. Now it's dry and scabby, pretty sure that it's healing well!
So maybe try dabbing it a bit? Or giving it a little air to help it dry out?
pttomato that sounds like a rough day. Can you just send your DH out with them and stay home? Say you aren't feeling well?
I agree with this. And have to add: why do people not get that expecting a new mom/new baby to do anything other than resting and establishing nursing/feeding is ridiculous?!? I got attempted guilt from DH & his family because I didn't go to their family reunion 6 days postpartum. Hi, baby is nursing constantly & I guess I'd rather not be topless all day at your reunion, just so you can hold my baby, who has minimal immunity. I must be a monster. ::eye roll::
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Aug 26, 2016 10:24:16 GMT -5
Someone please tell me why the hell I tried to put on a pair of pre-pregnancy shorts at 9 days pp. I have a drawer full of perfectly good transitional sizes and now I just feel gross.
Someone please tell me why the hell I tried to put on a pair of pre-pregnancy shorts at 9 days pp. I have a drawer full of perfectly good transitional sizes and now I just feel gross.
Obviously you are perfect and the shorts shrunk in the laundry.
Someone please tell me why the hell I tried to put on a pair of pre-pregnancy shorts at 9 days pp. I have a drawer full of perfectly good transitional sizes and now I just feel gross.
HA - I did the same exact thing, also at 9 days PP. Whyyyy??!
As soon as DS finishes nursing, I am getting dressed as quickly as possible and running off to find myself a pair of jeans that fits me right now. I have a little over 2oz of pumped milk in the fridge JIC DS decides he can't go 2 hours without eating, but I'm hoping DH doesn't need to use it. This will be the first time I'll be away from DS for more than 5 minutes and I cannot wait.
39+6 today... 40wk appt at noon. I woke up wanting to cry at how much my back hurt earlier. I love my bed, but it isn't even comfy anymore. I don't wake up more than once to pee/turn over, and I am a pretty unmoving sleeper, so I get so stiff without even little movements at night due to this beach ball on my belly.
Then SO gets off the couch to tell me he only went to sleep an hour before DD woke us up. Ok, dude, but you are still on duty in a few hours when I get ready and go to my appt. Sorrynotsorry.
At least my mom decided to come by this afternoon after all. She was here for a little bit on Tuesday, and sometimes she wont double up her days, but I am glad she is coming. I am feeling pouty but she usually takes us out for lunch, and I could totally go for some china buffet today. Right now, food=love.
Post by spicysalmonroll on Aug 26, 2016 11:12:00 GMT -5
What do you guys do when they outgrow the bassinet? I think it's time to move him, he barely fits anymore. I think my only options are pack & play in my room or his crib in his room. The bottom pad that comes with the pack and play seems really hard/ not comfy- do you use that or buy a mattress to put over it?
Post by spicysalmonroll on Aug 26, 2016 11:13:31 GMT -5
@dclondon oh no that sucks about your tub!
bocaburger good luck! H and I are going to brunch an hour away on Sunday (with baby) because I feel the same way, super cooped up and just need a small trip!
spicysalmonroll, they do make mattresses for pack n plays. I never got one, but I had looked them up at one point. I am with you, the bottom pad just seems hard and lumpy.
People from work are texting me asking for help. Part of me feels important, part of me feels like "what. the. fuck?!"
Omg my boss is the worst. My first two weeks out he was texting me nonstop with the dumbest questions. Luckily I haven't heard from him this whole week.
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