I follow this page called: "I f**cking love Science" on Facebook. (Side note: it is amazing, and funny and super interesting, but I digress...clearly I'm a nerd).
ANYWAY, I can't figure out how to post it here, but they shared this really powerful post from a mom of a two week old who was exposed to measles at the pediatrician's office (search Jennifer Hibben-White on Facebook to find it). My son is only a few days older than hers and her post really hit home (and honestly terrified me, the only place I've taken L out is the ped). She writes not only as a mother whose infant was exposed to measles, but as a mother who lost another child to an unnamed illness. I am not looking to start any debates here, just wanted to share with everyone because I thought the post was very well-written, eloquent and personally captures how the current outbreak makes me feel.
She lives just northeast of me. Some of my mom friends shared her post. I told DH about it - not that we're going to stop taking DD out - but just so he was aware. I feel for this mom. Only five more days until she can take a deep breath again.
Post by littlelion on Feb 11, 2015 13:07:38 GMT -5
I've tried pampers, honest co and costco brand diapers. Currently using target brand and those have been great at containing (costco was the worst) plus the most affordable.
Guys I'm watching way too much House on Netflix. After motn feeding, L fell asleep and I hesitated to put him back in the cosleeper cause House wouldn't approve. Then I thought what does House know of babies. Then I really had to shake it off...talk about sleep feeding.
Andplusalso I'm on my 3rd breakfast. All I want is coffee and pastries these days.
DH is pissing me the eff off. He's in a bad mood and my asking why just, apparently, is the worst thing I could do (I only asked once, not repeatedly). He wants to be an ass today, fine, but I'm not gonna sit around and coddle his childish pathetic-ness.
I follow this page called: "I f**cking love Science" on Facebook. (Side note: it is amazing, and funny and super interesting, but I digress...clearly I'm a nerd).
ANYWAY, I can't figure out how to post it here, but they shared this really powerful post from a mom of a two week old who was exposed to measles at the pediatrician's office (search Jennifer Hibben-White on Facebook to find it). My son is only a few days older than hers and her post really hit home (and honestly terrified me, the only place I've taken L out is the ped). She writes not only as a mother whose infant was exposed to measles, but as a mother who lost another child to an unnamed illness. I am not looking to start any debates here, just wanted to share with everyone because I thought the post was very well-written, eloquent and personally captures how the current outbreak makes me feel.
My friend shared that because she is a friend of a friend of the mom. It made my cry because the little boy is just a few weeks younger than DS2, and I would be scared in her position and heartbroken if he got measles or something similar.
I've tried pampers, honest co and costco brand diapers. Currently using target brand and those have been great at containing (costco was the worst) plus the most affordable.
Guys I'm watching way too much House on Netflix. After motn feeding, L fell asleep and I hesitated to put him back in the cosleeper cause House wouldn't approve. Then I thought what does House know of babies. Then I really had to shake it off...talk about sleep feeding.
Andplusalso I'm on my 3rd breakfast. All I want is coffee and pastries these days.
lol - I've been watching Gilmore Girls during MOTN feedings. I told dh this morning that I feel like Lorelai, Rory and Luke are my friends.
I saw the fb post too. Scares the crap out me. We have only taken lo out twice and both times have been for doctor check ups. People want to come visit but I don't want any germs around. People seem to be understanding, who knows what they are saying behind my back but I just feel like ds is too little to be exposed to anything he doesn't need to be. That and with dh and ds1 having both been sick for 2 of the last 3 weeks I feel like his immune system is already working hard enough to keep him healthy.
Post by milagros315 on Feb 11, 2015 14:17:50 GMT -5
@happywigglecmb Yeah I can't believe how big the XS still are on him. And I got aplix for those thinking that would make them more adjustable. Nope. They're huge and bulky. The Duo Size 1's with snaps are okay but still big. He's 8 lbs now, but he's really long. At least we'll get good use out our newborn stash I guess!
Post by 3littleones on Feb 11, 2015 14:22:29 GMT -5
I just made my daughter her first dentist appointment and I foresee it going horrible. Like war zone bad. Totally not looking forward to this. Also the dentist complaining about her TERRIBLE under bite. Joys of parenthood.
I was born on Friday the 13th and I think I turned out great
We were using Higgins bc that is what the hospital had and what we used for DD, but little man kept leaking through them. We moved the pampers and have had no problems. Plan on trying Target brand after we get out of no and use up the sz 1 Huggies we have leftover from DD.
As for ransoms which should probably be in the TMI thread, I am up to my elbows in other peoples poop. DD had diarrhea yesterday and today and have to collect stool samples for LO GI doctor. I never thought I would be so interested in other peoples poops. Oh the glamorous life of a mother!
So my H and I went to the mall so he could run into work and check his emails and in the food court we ran into a chick that had a very open thing for him last year that I can't stand (she's a green eyed red head with a body like a fucking goddess :::insert mad face:::! )
Well, awkward hello aside she's gained a bunch of weight and died her hair dark brown, and now I'm in a super awesome mood because even though I feel like pp shit I look way better than her
So my H and I went to the mall so he could run into work and check his emails and in the food court we ran into a chick that had a very open thing for him last year that I can't stand (she's a green eyed red head with a body like a fucking goddess :::insert mad face:::! )
Well, awkward hello aside she's gained a bunch of weight and died her hair dark brown, and now I'm in a super awesome mood because even though I feel like pp shit I look way better than her
My DH's redheaded ex tried to get him back for the first couple years I was dating him and she did not succeed. I pride myself on the fact that the heaviest I weighed during my pregnancy is still less than what she weighed when they dated (and probably still weighs now).
Post by FiliaRitae on Feb 11, 2015 15:18:01 GMT -5
I've been trying to preserve DH's sleep so we don't run into a situation where we both crash at the same time, but it turns out I was crashing and burning without even noticing. So he did all the soothing last night and I just had to do the feedings. I'm hoping he'll be able to do the same thing for at least a few more nights. LO slept well for most of the night stretches but had a two-hour fussy period, so I may have to take a night shift at some point, but mama is losing her from losing too much sleep. DH is awesome.
LO was up another ounce and a half from yesterday, and we're allowed to go a week without taking him in to see the doctor as long as we keep supplementing and go in if we have any concerns. Hopefully by his next appointment he'll be well past his birth weight. And I'm starting on Dom so I hopefully won't have to supplement forever.
So, I asked my pediatrician about the measles outbreaks today and he said that they don't worry as much about the tiny babies because of transplacental antibodies that we give the babies in utero. Those antibodies are the reason they don't give vaccines to little infants - they don't work because of our immunity. They're much more worried about 6 - 12 month babies who haven't had their shots yet because their immunity has worn off. Not great, but I thought it was really interesting.
So my H and I went to the mall so he could run into work and check his emails and in the food court we ran into a chick that had a very open thing for him last year that I can't stand (she's a green eyed red head with a body like a fucking goddess :::insert mad face:::! )
Well, awkward hello aside she's gained a bunch of weight and died her hair dark brown, and now I'm in a super awesome mood because even though I feel like pp shit I look way better than her
My DH's redheaded ex tried to get him back for the first couple years I was dating him and she did not succeed. I pride myself on the fact that the heaviest I weighed during my pregnancy is still less than what she weighed when they dated (and probably still weighs now).
I've made two discoveries about my little boy! He doesn't poop at night (bedtime), he just has wet diapers. He will poop first thing in the morning and all through out the day. We also won with the swing. It's the only place he'll sleep other than my arms or me cuddling in bed with him.
I was able to make and eat a hot breakfast with DH this morning! WIN
So, I asked my pediatrician about the measles outbreaks today and he said that they don't worry as much about the tiny babies because of transplacental antibodies that we give the babies in utero. Those antibodies are the reason they don't give vaccines to little infants - they don't work because of our immunity. They're much more worried about 6 - 12 month babies who haven't had their shots yet because their immunity has worn off. Not great, but I thought it was really interesting.
I have 4 little bears, just like my name says. 2 girls 2 boys ages 8,5,3, and my newest babe. 2 of my little bears have life threatening food allergies, feel free to ask me more about that!
Post by 4littlebears on Feb 11, 2015 15:45:46 GMT -5
I need a shower so badly. I didn't get one yesterday. I have 15 minutes before I need to pick my kids up from school and zero energy to actually get into the shower. What to do... what to do... Why is it when both my at home kids are sleeping, that is when it's impossible to have enough energy to do anything?
I have 4 little bears, just like my name says. 2 girls 2 boys ages 8,5,3, and my newest babe. 2 of my little bears have life threatening food allergies, feel free to ask me more about that!
I have to go in to work today to drop something off and Little Man is on day 2 of wanting to be held ALL day. So I got to take about a 6 minute shower with nonstop crying. Needless to say, he was pissed by the time I got dressed. Hoping some boob time will get him to sleep so I can get ready!
I had my follow up appointment today and got the all clear for sexy time!! I did however get told that I need to continue to take my high blood pressure MEDS and follow up with my GP! My like a pp said I too felt weird to not make another appointment. H had a rough night last night after sleeping for 6 hours straight the night before he only went 3-4 hours last night between feeding. Hoping tonight is better. Oh and I am super proud of myself I used my crockpot twice already its week and plan to use it once maybe twice more this week.
Post by lasawyer91 on Feb 11, 2015 17:35:22 GMT -5
My poor LO. His butt is so angry. DH has been putting moisturizing lotion on it instead of butt cream. Of course he wasn't doing it on purpose, the tubes look similar. But no wonder LO has been fussy
I need a shower so badly. I didn't get one yesterday. I have 15 minutes before I need to pick my kids up from school and zero energy to actually get into the shower. What to do... what to do... Why is it when both my at home kids are sleeping, that is when it's impossible to have enough energy to do anything?
This. When they are sleeping that's what I want to do too. The only reason I showered today was bc I had my 3 wk pp check
DS pee'd well technically it leaked out of his super onto my moms work friend I saw it on her but pretended I saw it on DS first and watched her look around on her shirt for baby pee. She probably just thinks I never change my baby.
Last complaint. I texted DH during the poop fiasco earlier asking when he'd come home, LO screamed the whole ten minutes I dealt with DS's poop mess, dinner was all getting done at the same time and ready to be put in the oven, the house was still a mess because after the failed cookies I still had to make something for DS to take to school tomorrow, and DH came home right after I finally got the older kids in their room playing, dinner in the oven, and LO attached to my boob. I tried to be pleasant so that he wasn't coming home to a crabby wife, and a few minutes later, after commenting on the messy kitchen, there was a tiny bit of the poop mess that I had missed since I was trying to get to the screaming, hungry baby, and he flipped out and asked that tomorrow I try to actually get something done. I snapped and told him I had tried and was having a pretty crappy day and he wasn't helping, and he had the nerve to say that I wasn't in a bad mood when he came home so I was only being moody because he asked me to do something. I am done with today. I wish I had a glass of wine and a room to escape to for the night.
Wow! I am not sure that my husband would be living if he said that to me after the day you had. Husbands really suck most of the time. Sorry
Last complaint. I texted DH during the poop fiasco earlier asking when he'd come home, LO screamed the whole ten minutes I dealt with DS's poop mess, dinner was all getting done at the same time and ready to be put in the oven, the house was still a mess because after the failed cookies I still had to make something for DS to take to school tomorrow, and DH came home right after I finally got the older kids in their room playing, dinner in the oven, and LO attached to my boob. I tried to be pleasant so that he wasn't coming home to a crabby wife, and a few minutes later, after commenting on the messy kitchen, there was a tiny bit of the poop mess that I had missed since I was trying to get to the screaming, hungry baby, and he flipped out and asked that tomorrow I try to actually get something done. I snapped and told him I had tried and was having a pretty crappy day and he wasn't helping, and he had the nerve to say that I wasn't in a bad mood when he came home so I was only being moody because he asked me to do something. I am done with today. I wish I had a glass of wine and a room to escape to for the night.
Can you buy some cookies but package them cute in Valentines bags or something? That might take some of the pressure off. I mean I love to bake but I wouldn't try with as much going in as you've had today...creepy virtual hugs.
I need wine. The dictator has slept for a total of 2 hours all day and only while being held and rocked. Wearing him worked as long as I was moving.
I have one of those too! We are on day 2 of it. If he's asleep and I lay him down he will wake up immediately, tops is 5 minutes! Hope it ends soon for the both of us!
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