I don't understand how babies who are literally pooping liquid get constipated. How hard is it to push out liquid poop? Related: I hope DD poops today. :[
She's on formula right? My DD will go a day without pooping but her poop is still normal the next day...theres just a lot of it.
@priss08 what part of that would bring judgement? You keep feeding that sweet baby. Millions of babies thrive on Enfamil, too. 💜
The WIC part is the part I was worried about.
But I am wondering, I've never switched a baby's formula. Should I just do it when I run out of our Similac and hope it doesn't mess her up?
Maybe ask the doctor but I wonder if slowly transitioning with both kinds throughout the day is better? I know when my H tried to buy a cheaper formula that he swore was the same, it really messed up ds' system . H ran out the next morning to get the right stuff.
@priss08 what part of that would bring judgement? You keep feeding that sweet baby. Millions of babies thrive on Enfamil, too. 💜
The WIC part is the part I was worried about.
But I am wondering, I've never switched a baby's formula. Should I just do it when I run out of our Similac and hope it doesn't mess her up?
If it were me, I'd switch it like I switch dog food (lol) - 3/4 Sim, then 1/2 Sim, then 1/4 Sim. Go a few days at each level. This would probably work best if you use a formula pitcher, kind of a pain maybe to mix each bottle.
@priss08 We were on WIC after my first was born. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. There is no way we would have survived that time without it. Literally no way.
We no longer qualify for WIC with my new job, even with an increase in family size. It sucks because we can hardly afford my unpaid maternity leave as it is. We could really use the support but hopefully we can still make ends meet. I'm going to be back to work pretty soon anyway
@priss08 We were on WIC after my first was born. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. There is no way we would have survived that time without it. Literally no way.
We no longer qualify for WIC with my new job, even with an increase in family size. It sucks because we can hardly afford my unpaid maternity leave as it is. We could really use the support but hopefully we can still make ends meet. I'm going to be back to work pretty soon anyway
I don't understand how babies who are literally pooping liquid get constipated. How hard is it to push out liquid poop? Related: I hope DD poops today. :[
She's on formula right? My DD will go a day without pooping but her poop is still normal the next day...theres just a lot of it.
She is indeed--it's just the first time she has ever NOT pooped in a day so it's got me extra watchful even though it's probably NBD. FX for an extreme diaper soon lol
I hope you guys don't judge me for this info, but some insight on why I got so upset yesterday.
My kids recive WIC nowbthat were a family of 4 and DD is going to have to switch formula because our state only deals with enfamil.
So I feel guilty about that, cause she's doing great on Similac and has been on it since the hospital.
Our kids get WIC too and I sometimes feel weird about it, but it makes a huge difference for our family. Enfamil is a great formula too, hopefully your DD will transition easily!
I had an appointment downtown, so I took DD with me. We got down there about an hour early, so I took her to brunch. She slept through the whole thing, and I enjoyed eggs, a coffee and read my book. She was awake after the appointment and seemed to really enjoy the city noises and sights. Her eyes would get huge, it was so adorable. I'm exhausted now though, but we need diapers, and I need to pick up the dog from daycare. So I need to head back out in a bit. My husband has a work dinner tonight, so I'm on my own til about 9 pm.
@priss08 no judgment here! I'd be frustrated too. I hope the formula transition is seamless. FWIW, I've got a bunch of enfamil here bc it's what DD got in the NICU. I give it to her sometimes when we are on the go and she tolerates it great.
Max thinks he needs to eat at least every hour this evening. He also only wants to sleep if held.
This was a lot easier when I didn't also have a toddler.
I'm on a similar schedule tonight and has me scared for tomorrow. DH goes back to work and I'm solo for bedtime. DD has decided to lose her ever loving shit tonight at DS's bedtime. He's not here tonight so it's not an issue but tomorrow I'm expecting an issue.
Also, my brother just texted me asking if I was going to have the baby tonight "b/c my parents were curious and wondering if they should be prepared to go to the hospital tonight". I know he was joking but UUUUGH I hate those questions!
Also, my brother just texted me asking if I was going to have the baby tonight "b/c my parents were curious and wondering if they should be prepared to go to the hospital tonight". I know he was joking but UUUUGH I hate those questions!
Omg. I told my mom to stop asking. So on Sunday she texted my h asking if she should cancel her flight out to cali for work.
jnow, hahahaha I know exactly how you're feeling. H got home from work today and was like "omg, woah, you like really seriously are actually lower than this morning". And I'm just like "yeah, you've said that 5 times in the last month sooo...."
kristhegirl, I do have a wrap that I didn't use much with DD1 (b/c I had more free hands with just the 1 baby) but intend on using all the time this time around! And once DD2 is big enough, I love my Lenny Lamb and can't wait to get some good use out of it again, now that DD1 insists on getting herself around everywhere.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 29, 2017 19:27:10 GMT -5
DD ate until she spit up a ton. Twice. She's acting like she wants to keep eating but I know she's just going to do it again so I'm not sure if I should let her keep going or what. She's sucking on her paci pretty hard but not crying or anything.
She only does this on evenings when I eat more mini chocolate donuts than I should. I really think she has an issue with them which is concerning.
Max thinks he needs to eat at least every hour this evening. He also only wants to sleep if held.
This was a lot easier when I didn't also have a toddler.
Truer words have never been spoken.
Honestly, I'm sure this age gap will have it's benefits later but...IF I had planned on having more than one I was thinking a 6-7 year gap would be perfect.
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