I'm still making my way through the thread but waitwhat, my toddler does everything you said except walk on his toes. At 2.5 he's still catching up on speech, used his whole hand to point up until a few months ago and doesn't always respond when I call his name (I'm pretty positive this is selective hearing at it's finest). Autism has never been brought up at any of his appointments. Definitely talk to the pedi if you're worried though!
so interesting. I'm glad he's catching up! I feel so much better and am just hoping it's something he will catch up on as well.
Is he a pretty active kid? I've read a lot that says that some kids are so focused on mastering all the physical skills that things like speech kind of get pushed to the back burner.
Every time I try to nurse K she just screams her head off. Do not understand.
ETA: Like as soon as it's in her mouth. So it doesn't seem like gas/reflux.
Like do you think she went from 2 hour feeds to 4+ overnight? I've been tandem feeding today and J is all about it as per usual and she is...not...
D has been doing a similar thing at some feedings and it baffles me.
And then last night at like 5 a.m. she woke up and when I went to feed her she wouldn't eat. I was like "why tf are you awake if not to eat?" So I set her back in the RNP wide awake with her Wubbanub, and went back to bed and ignored her whining on the monitor lol
Post by goldenlove3 on Jan 6, 2017 18:37:22 GMT -5
So tell me about teaching a kid to sign. When do you start that?
C has been napping for over 3 hours now. I cleaned the kitchen, did a load of laundry, took care of the dog and did some tidying up. Then I promptly dumped a whole glass of water on my kitchen table and soaked C's papers from the pediatrician. Now I'm thinking about starting dinner but I'm sure C will wake up right when I have the oven on. H is on his way home anyway so he can do it.
Is he a pretty active kid? I've read a lot that says that some kids are so focused on mastering all the physical skills that things like speech kind of get pushed to the back burner.
yes! Active doesn't begin to describe it. He's all over the place. Climbing, jumping, running, etc. I was also wondering if the move and new baby had something to do with it as well. Both big life events.
Our kids sounds exactly the same! Once DS realized he could take steps he started running and never slowed down. I'm sure things like moving and a new sibling could be factors as well. I completely understand how difficult it is to not to worry though!
I actually found YouTube videos to be really helpful. I tried flash cards and puzzles and what not, but he wouldn't sit still long enough for any of that. Instead I would turn on alphabet, counting, colors, shapes etc videos while he was playing and he picked up on things pretty quickly. I also use ABC Mouse. It's probably more screen time than recommend, but I felt the benefit was worth it.
Post by jubilantsquirrel on Jan 6, 2017 20:00:22 GMT -5
I haven't left the house since Sunday when we went to the grocery store and I'm going crazy. It's a combination of being sick for a couple days and also it not getting above freezing, so not wanting to take the baby out. I was really hoping to get out of the house for a little bit by myself tonight but MH decided to stop and get his tires and brakes looked at (ok, this is needed, I guess) and then he's apparently going to open gym to play basketball. So basically won't be home until after 6 and only long enough to change and then won't be back until after bedtime. I'm on the verge of tears. All I want to do is wander aimlessly around Walmart by myself for 30 minutes.
I haven't left the house since Sunday when we went to the grocery store and I'm going crazy. It's a combination of being sick for a couple days and also it not getting above freezing, so not wanting to take the baby out. I was really hoping to get out of the house for a little bit by myself tonight but MH decided to stop and get his tires and brakes looked at (ok, this is needed, I guess) and then he's apparently going to open gym to play basketball. So basically won't be home until after 6 and only long enough to change and then won't be back until after bedtime. I'm on the verge of tears. All I want to do is wander aimlessly around Walmart by myself for 30 minutes.
Aww, hugs. I remember a week like this when DS was a baby and we were snowed in. I laughed like a freed prisoner when I finally got out of the house! And I think I went to WalMart, as well, haha. I hope you can get some time to yourself this weekend.
Post by shedreamsincolor on Jan 6, 2017 20:29:59 GMT -5
Quick check in today. DS1s birthday - cannot believe he is already 3. Between potty training and the new baby he just looks SO BIG! Also Happy Birthday to cheshie6 too! Will touch base tomorrrow
Right?! Instead I've got the baby napping (for now) in the swing, the toddler watching YouTube and I'm zoning out on House Hunters. Not the worst thing ever but I also know this peace will be short lived.
jubilantsquirrel what an adorable pic! I hope you get a chance to get out tomorrow, even if it's just for a walk around the block!
D has been abnormally calm tonight. I mean she had her fussy moments but definitely screamed less than usual. I also wore her for a while as I cleaned up downstairs so maybe that's something to make a habit of. I'm taking the peace as a good omen for tonight. FX I'm right!
Tomorrow is DS's birthday party. I'm having a lot of feels about him turning two on Sunday. Two years ago right now I was in the hospital with Cervadil in my vag and no idea of the hell that was to come in the next 34 hours lol
With ABC Mouse I would probably wait until he's closer to 2. I got it a little after his 2nd birthday and there are some games and puzzles that he could do but a lot of it was too old for him. Even now he can't use the entire site. But he's definitely learning things from it. A lot of times he'll click on a game and I'll think there's no way he'll get, but after a couple tries he figures it out.
sophiegrace I hope your day got better and the pedi/shots went well.
Purple screaming since we got home. She's finally out, from being so exhausted I think. Finally got some Tylenol in her after 9 hours and have heating pads on her legs. WTF? It doesn't sound like anyone else had this strong of a reaction?
I'm so tired, combined sleep of about five hours over the past two days from her increasing reflux, but instead of sleeping with her I'm just sitting and holding her enjoying the quiet. I had no idea she was capable of screaming like that.
Hope you were able to get dinner done goldenlove3. Three hours to get stuff done sounds...really quite wonderful.
I'm glad you got some reassurance waitwhat! I wouldn't have waited to ask either.
T&Ps to your possible snow starbuck27. I remember seeing videos a few years ago when there was a dusting down there. Shockingly scary to see how bad the driving was.
I'm sorry to hear about C's rash buckyb, hope it clears quickly!
Thumbs down to being too much of an adult this week hangry. It's so...expensive. And seriously not fun. I hate constantly having strangers in my house, and since we were lucky enough to buy the modern day money pit I feel like it's been a constant stream of them since we moved in. FX that your temporary fix gets up into that 2 year mark!
kleigh seriously. I'm trying to keep that thought out of my head lately, but I can't help it. Maybe I was a terrible person in a past life. I feel like enough is enough though. I'm so glad AV gained from her appt earlier in the week and her formula got switched around. FX that does the trick. Is she still on Zantac? We got nexium added in today because he agreed that this isn't a good situation. Go AB for gaining like a champ!
sophiegrace I hope your day got better and the pedi/shots went well.
Purple screaming since we got home. She's finally out, from being so exhausted I think. Finally got some Tylenol in her after 9 hours and have heating pads on her legs. WTF? It doesn't sound like anyone else had this strong of a reaction?
I'm so tired, combined sleep of about five hours over the past two days from her increasing reflux, but instead of sleeping with her I'm just sitting and holding her enjoying the quiet. I had no idea she was capable of screaming like that.
Oh that poor thing. I really hope that you catch a break soon.
This made me cry so hard. Thank you for sharing! On many occasions I have felt so much anger that I don't get the fun/easygoing/cuddly newborn experience bc half our day is spent in an inconsolable screaming party. I've felt resentment that instead of each baby getting 50%, one gets 95% and the other gets 5%. And let's be honest, the 95% is usually spent just surviving the choking, crying, spitting. I have never felt so much physical tiredness from literal constant pacing, rocking, bouncing. And then I realize, ours is not even the worst case and I feel so much for the others who are having it so much harder than this.
sophiegrace Yeah he is keeping her on Zantac until at least their 4 month appt. About the immunizations, we did end up just giving both Tylenol at bedtime because they were both running fevers (101 and 100),
With ABC Mouse I would probably wait until he's closer to 2. I got it a little after his 2nd birthday and there are some games and puzzles that he could do but a lot of it was too old for him. Even now he can't use the entire site. But he's definitely learning things from it. A lot of times he'll click on a game and I'll think there's no way he'll get, but after a couple tries he figures it out.
Oh thanks for the assessment! I had the same concerns at waitwhat. DD is turning two this month, I think I might wait until it goes on sale again like it did in black Friday.
Did I write this? Sarah, thank you. I'm glad most people don't get it, but sometimes I need to know others have made it to the other side. It's very isolating.
jubilantsquirrel he told me not to start expecting improvement until she really starts gaining some trunk strength. So earliest around 4 months, but more realistically around when babies start sitting up at 6ish months. The muscles of the upper GI track start to mature as that whole section of nervous system matures.
waitwhat bath was going to be the next step! The heating pad seemed to do the trick because she's been sleeping since I posted that message with sleepy wake ups for food. She has a temp so hopefully she wakes up soon. Poor kid is taking this hard. I'm just imagining what it'll be like to try and remove her first splinter.
sophiegrace big hugs! I'm sorry the vaccines were so rough for M. I'm also sorry the reflux has been such a struggle. I can't imagine how hard it is for you as her mama to not only see her in pain but also to keep your composure through all the screaming. Plus you still manage to get on here on like no sleep and respond individually to each person! You are amazing. I really hope M is feeling better today and you can both get some rest.
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