Lol I forgot to even comment on that part! Seriously, how did that get past review? Was it clipart and they saw pink and assumed it was female?
Is this where I admit I didn't even notice anything amiss?
Did you finally see it? I actually didn't point it out to see if most actually notice what is wrong.
They used the male symbol instead of female. There are many taking umbrage with other aspects of the design, but the symbol is a whole different level of bad.
Post by goldenlove3 on Jan 5, 2017 16:07:53 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I'm super excited to start using it again.
sophiegrace We're getting vax tomorrow too. I hope they do well!
And ugh the poop blowouts. That's something on my list to discuss with the ped tomorrow. His poops are so runny so his diaper is completely covered front to back. I try to be careful when I notice that he pooped because I don't want to squish his bottom for fear of it all coming out.
Thanks everyone! I'm super excited to start using it again.
sophiegrace We're getting vax tomorrow too. I hope they do well!
And ugh the poop blowouts. That's something on my list to discuss with the ped tomorrow. His poops are so runny so his diaper is completely covered front to back. I try to be careful when I notice that he pooped because I don't want to squish his bottom for fear of it all coming out.
Have you gone up in size? That often helps things. With DD it helped some but the best thing to stop poop explosions was starting solids unfortunately. DS is doing better in that front so far but we shall see how that hold out.
I will tell ya newborn poop is supposed to be super super runny, as in more will be absorbed in the diaper like pee than stay visible in the diaper, and yes covering the front is normal.
Is this where I admit I didn't even notice anything amiss?
Did you finally see it? I actually didn't point it out to see if most actually notice what is wrong.
They used the male symbol instead of female. There are many taking umbrage with other aspects of the design, but the symbol is a whole different level of bad.
Not until tallblonde's comment. Then I thought about it for a second. Haha
Thanks everyone! I'm super excited to start using it again.
sophiegrace We're getting vax tomorrow too. I hope they do well!
And ugh the poop blowouts. That's something on my list to discuss with the ped tomorrow. His poops are so runny so his diaper is completely covered front to back. I try to be careful when I notice that he pooped because I don't want to squish his bottom for fear of it all coming out.
Have you gone up in size? That often helps things. With DD it helped some but the best thing to stop poop explosions was starting solids unfortunately. DS is doing better in that front so far but we shall see how that hold out.
I will tell ya newborn poop is supposed to be super super runny, as in more will be absorbed in the diaper like pee than stay visible in the diaper, and yes covering the front is normal.
+1 on going up a size, blow-outs or leaking are typically my cue that it's time. We just switched to size 2's after a couple messes and that took care if it.
I had the weirdest thing happen the other day...I unsnapped C's bucket-seat from the base and there was liquid poo in the well of the base. WTF. I was seriously wondering if I'd forgotten to put a diaper on the kid. Fearing the worst, I unbuckled her and peeked behind her. No poo on her pants, or shirt, OR the seat itself. WTF again. Long story short, her pants had ridden down a bit, her shirt had ridden up, and she was sitting in such a way that the poo came out the top of her diaper and ran directly into the little slit in the seat where one of the lap straps come in. I had to remove the cover to wipe out the seat, but it could've been so much worse.
Another day went by and I barely had time to check in. Today was pretty good but I'm having a rough week. No sleep and just feeling blah.
kleigh and waitwhat big hugs to you both. All of these babies (including toddlers) need to start acting right immediately.
I finally had my PP appointment today. My doctor was enthusiastic about how "clear headed" I seem and is not concerned about my night rage; she thinks it's just part of being sleep deprived and that I'm coping well with it. Even better news is that I can finally wean off the blood pressure meds!
After the doctor I went out with D for almost 4 hours doing errands--Target, A.C. Moore, and the mall to have lunch and return some stuff. I did a lot of walking and she was an angel the whole time. I'm just hoping that continues into tonight. She's been such a miserable crab for hours before bed every night and it's both annoying and exhausting.
Alec fell asleep on my chest. I also had Adeline in my arms and she started to spit up. I scooted him down my body and onto the couch so I could burp her more. He was face down.
But he stayed sleeping and still wants to sleep - it's been over an hour. If I'm sitting right here watching him is this safe? Why do they recommend against it
Alec fell asleep on my chest. I also had Adeline in my arms and she started to spit up. I scooted him down my body and onto the couch so I could burp her more. He was face down.
But he stayed sleeping and still wants to sleep - it's been over an hour. If I'm sitting right here watching him is this safe? Why do they recommend against it
I think it is okay if they are supervised. TBH sometimes I put D down for naps on her tummy. She sleeps really well like that. I can see her and see that she is breathing.
Personally I am one of the rebels who doesn't think there is any reason why babies can't sleep on their tummies. Everyone my age tummy slept; our parents were told absolutely never to put a baby on its back, so go figure. My understanding of why it changed is that there is more risk of suffocation if their airway becomes blocked while face down but they don't yet have the neck strength to unblock it themselves. There is also the vague "it increases the risk of SIDS" but as scary as that sounds, no one knows what causes SIDS.
Thanks everyone! I'm super excited to start using it again.
sophiegrace We're getting vax tomorrow too. I hope they do well!
And ugh the poop blowouts. That's something on my list to discuss with the ped tomorrow. His poops are so runny so his diaper is completely covered front to back. I try to be careful when I notice that he pooped because I don't want to squish his bottom for fear of it all coming out.
Have you gone up in size? That often helps things. With DD it helped some but the best thing to stop poop explosions was starting solids unfortunately. DS is doing better in that front so far but we shall see how that hold out.
I will tell ya newborn poop is supposed to be super super runny, as in more will be absorbed in the diaper like pee than stay visible in the diaper, and yes covering the front is normal.
Not yet but I did tell H we should try the next size up once we're done with this box so it will be happening pretty soon. He still seems to fit in size 1 fine but maybe he needs more protection back there.
I think they believe SIDS has to do with some babies not being able to tell they aren't taking a breath and to move their head for air. This is why a baby who actually has (the yet unknown) genetic predisposition for SIDS is more at risk in any position that they are likely to have their airway closed. So on your tummy is generally safe for 99.8% of babies but if your baby is the 0.02% it could be deadly. Unfortunately since they don't know how to identify babies at risk they make general recommendations.
I will say all of us here may have grown up sleeping on our tummies but that doesn't mean babies of our generation didnt die of SIDS.
I am not a strict by the rules about SIDS stuff. I have slept with my kid in my arms, in a RNP and DD had a small love at probably 9 or 10 months in her crib. I just try to understand why they make the recommendations and so the rest I can with the information.
Oh and I had heard there is a doctor in the Pacific Northwest who has found a probable underlying cause which is awesome. So there may be hope for better information and identification of those truly at risk.
I heard about that too aggiebug. Something about the inner ear right? Or am I totally mixed up?
I think I remember this too.
aggiebug to clarify I wasn't saying that babies didn't die of SIDS when we were little. They do now too even with the changed recommendations. My point, which maybe I didn't articulate clearly enough, was just that tummy sleeping isn't an inherently dangerous activity in itself, or many of us wouldn't be here.
When we were in the hospital I put her down to nap that way because she was so at peace. The hospital cribs are high so when I sat in the chair, our faces were like one foot from each other. Well cue doctor team entering and probably internally having a fit. The lead doc very calmly said, we don't recommend tummy sleeping. That was it. I was prepared for a lecture and suddenly felt like a dog with my tail between my legs.
I heard about a probable connection too aggiebug and danib But I thought it was some chemical in the body, something with an "o"... Babies with low traces of it may be more sucseptible to SIDS.
Also H and I were having this conversation, I get the research and I trust and appreciate the general reccomebdtipns but there is seriously a warning that comes with EVERYTHING!!!! Binkies, PnP, RnP, swing, crib, bottles... My goodness talk about instilling fear. I wish it were enough to just say - be smart, watch your child, clean everything etc - instead I have to second guess myself that heaven forbid my child might die in the RnP because "children have suffocated"...
"Don't let your child sleep in a car seat. Transfer them immediately."
Ok, well now this nut had to check their breathing at every stop sign today when they fall asleep in the car seat in the car.
I heard about that too aggiebug. Something about the inner ear right? Or am I totally mixed up?
danib I am pretty sure that is correct. I believe it was a strong theory a year or two ago which means it's in the bogs of a study phase, but the theory sounds promising! First they have to prove the theory then they have to identify how to screen for it. Aka Our grandkids might benefit from the information.
dashook. I hear ya. DS boppy naps when I am around or in his car seat which are both probably more inherently risky than tummy in the crib I would think.
I think it's just important to understand where the recommendations come from ya know? Half as many children die from SIDS since these recommendations were implemented 20 years ago which is pretty significant. I have always wondered how many labeled as SIDS incidents were/ are due to SIDS vs actually being true incidental suffocation; e.g. getting up against bumpers and they truly can't get out vs being unaware of the need to unobstruct their airway.
Thanks! Very interesting. I had heard they were looking at neurochemicals but I had not seen this study. It will be interesting to see where this progresses too. I predict lots of new information and likely a name change in the future.
I thought the tummy sleeping was rule was because babies fall into a heavier sleep and if they are predisposed to SIDS, then they may not startle and wake up. IIRC The SIDS rates in Japan were significantly lower than in the US and the difference was that US babies slept on their tummies. Eta: N sleeps on me all the time during the day. I think if supervised it's a-ok. My pedi agreed when I mentioned it.
I heard about a probable connection too aggiebug and danib But I thought it was some chemical in the body, something with an "o"... Babies with low traces of it may be more sucseptible to SIDS.
Also H and I were having this conversation, I get the research and I trust and appreciate the general reccomebdtipns but there is seriously a warning that comes with EVERYTHING!!!! Binkies, PnP, RnP, swing, crib, bottles... My goodness talk about instilling fear. I wish it were enough to just say - be smart, watch your child, clean everything etc - instead I have to second guess myself that heaven forbid my child might die in the RnP because "children have suffocated"...
"Don't let your child sleep in a car seat. Transfer them immediately."
Ok, well now this nut had to check their breathing at every stop sign today when they fall asleep in the car seat in the car.
I liken this to the absurdly long list of side effects you hear on every drug commercial. If one person has reported it, they have to disclose for liability reasons. Blame the lawyers--we're used to it
Seriously though I think you're right that a lot of common sense is involved. And aggiebug I too have wondered whether some tragic incidents were labeled SIDS but were actually the result of some other issue or obstruction. Obviously we have learned so much too about how to prevent suffocation in addition to SIDS.
On a sidenote, I hope it doesn't ever sound like I take SIDS lightly. Truly it is one of the saddest and scariest things I can imagine.
Post by sophiegrace on Jan 5, 2017 21:47:54 GMT -5
tgrimes1980 this is going to sound so dumb, but can you post a picture of how tummy sleeping in a boppy looks. I'm staring at M and staring at the boppy attempting to figure it out. Lengthwise? Propped up like ultimate tummy time? Desperate for sleep party of one over here.
DH was playing with a ball in the living room with Lillian and ended up breaking a ceramic picture frame. I was like, "Why the F are you playing with the ball like that in the house?" He immediately apologized, asked if he could fix it (not really), took Lillian to buy a new one, and brought me peppermint bark as well. Not a bad response. Still upset it was broken (it was a really cute Winnie the Pooh frame we got from my brother when Lilah was born), but at least it was easy to get another one AND he got me chocolate.
sophiegrace He falls asleep on me & then I transfer him to the boppy lounger. I was terrified to let him sleep like that at first, but he really likes it. Not sure if it's because of the reflux or not.
I do put things around it, like the regular boppy pillow, just in case he pushes himself over the top or side.
Oh my duh. The boppy lounger. You may have even said that in every post and I was still imagining the regular nursing pillow boppy. Perhaps why I couldn't figure out how she could be propped in it...I'm very glad I asked instead of trying to just figure it out. Oof.
Also, that is absolutely adorable. What is it about babies sleeping in that position?
Post by sophiegrace on Jan 5, 2017 23:47:34 GMT -5
danib and goldenlove3 the thought is that you want to introduce these things before the immune system has a chance to get strong. I was going to wait until four months to bring it up to the doc since my allergist mentioned it, but maybe I should say something tomorrow while it's fresh in my mind.
I have severe food allergies so introducing foods to M will be nerve wracking. Plus I'm not sure I completely agree with this way of thinking since my own allergies have morphed throughout my life and my most severe allergy didn't start until I was 19 after eating it frequently my entire life.
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