Tenacious Tuesday

[mrscatfarmer13]

What's everyone have planned for today?

Hopefully those of you that live/work in Cincy didn't have to fight traffic too much this morning, with the overpass collapse and all. My heart goes out to the family of the construction worker that was killed, but I'm thankful that there weren't more casualties. That is such a scary situation and it could have been much worse. Maybe now Ky and OH lawmakers will put a greater sense of urgency on the Brent Spence and make some headway.  

[ladytiffany24]

Nothing major for me today. Just work and then go home and catch up on baby snuggles. Tonight will be night #5 of sleep training and it's still going well (knock on wood)!

And yea man, that overpass collapse is scary stuff. Luckily, I don't have to go that far south to get to work. Defs a sad situation but like you said mrscatfarmer13, it could have been worse.

[sstwinklinglites]

I was so shocked when I saw this news last night. I mean, how do this even happen? I suppose they were working on it and something went wrong, but wow. Also shocking it wasn't worse.

Only plans I have today are to go get a new phone. I dropped mine yesterday and the screen shattered.

[mom2boxers]

I think the one that collapsed was the old one they were working on demolishing. So sad for that family.

Back at work today. Yippee.

[vlagroupie]

I'm getting ready to fly to LA for a work convention hello warm weather! Sad to be missing my Baby girl for a while though :-(

[ladytiffany24]

vlagroupie Hugs! Just think of how awesome it will be when you get back!

[mominthemaking14]

Yes the news this morning was very shocking. LO and I are headed to a "work" dinner this evening. All my executives leaders will be in town and they invited LO and I to join, this is going to be interesting.

[mrscatfarmer13]

FX for a smooth evening @mominthemaking. You're probably still in the sleepy newborn stage so everything shouldn't be too bad.

[mominthemaking14]

Jan 20, 2015 10:00:25 GMT -5 mrscatfarmer13 said:

FX for a smooth evening @mominthemaking. You're probably still in the sleepy newborn stage so everything shouldn't be too bad.

Fingers crossed

[chunkymonkeylvr]

I'm hanging out in L&D hoping that I can go home soon.

Then it's time to clean the house so in don't have to think about anymore or when this little one arrives. Time to declutter!

[mom2boxers]

Jan 20, 2015 12:44:36 GMT -5 chunkymonkeylvr said:

I'm hanging out in L&D hoping that I can go home soon.

Then it's time to clean the house so in don't have to think about anymore or when this little one arrives. Time to declutter!

Hope you're ok. When they send you home, don't do too much if you're not feeling well. You don't want to end up back there again unless that's the plan.

[ladytiffany24]

Also on the agenda for tonight...possibly giving DD a few puffs to try out. However, I am terrified. I feel like she's going to choke. How do you get over this fear?!

[mom2boxers]

Jan 20, 2015 13:04:13 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

Also on the agenda for tonight...possibly giving DD a few puffs to try out. However, I am terrified. I feel like she's going to choke. How do you get over this fear?!

Just don't give her too many on her tray. I've discovered LO likes to shove more than one in his mouth and it was too much for him. 

[mrscatfarmer13]

Jan 20, 2015 13:04:13 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

Also on the agenda for tonight...possibly giving DD a few puffs to try out. However, I am terrified. I feel like she's going to choke. How do you get over this fear?!

I don't think you ever really get over the fear that your child will choke. Just keep an eye on her, and don't freak out if she gags a little. A baby's gag reflux is activated much higher than an adult's to help them learn how much is too much, it will eventually move farther back as they get older, in the mean time keep a watchful eye on her and try to remain calm, no matter what happens. FWIW I think the Plum Organics puffs dissolve faster and taste better than other brands. We rarely buy puffs anymore, but I think it was the Happy Baby brand that seemed to take a long time to dissolve and had an odd taste. 


chunkymonkeylvr I hope everything is ok. How far along are you (I have siggy's turned off)?

[ladytiffany24]

I almost feel like I should take a child CPR class cuz I really don't know what I would do if she truly choked or something happened. I feel like I would just panic. :/

I think I might at least break them in half to start with. Maybe that will make me feel a little better. Idk.

This is exactly why I couldn't bring myself to do BLW. Way too paranoid!

[mom2boxers]

ladytiffany24 - We're starting to switch over to table food and I think we're going to have to deal with this regardless.

Maybe it would be a good idea for a bunch of us to see if we can find an Infant CPR class for those who haven't done it and do it together.

[chunkymonkeylvr]

Jan 20, 2015 13:04:13 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

Also on the agenda for tonight...possibly giving DD a few puffs to try out. However, I am terrified. I feel like she's going to choke. How do you get over this fear?!

Also realizing that choking or the coughing is normal and it's how they learn in some ways to use their tongue and swallowing.

Just remember if they are making sounds they are still getting air. It's scary though.

[chunkymonkeylvr]

Jan 20, 2015 13:04:10 GMT -5 mom2boxers said:

Jan 20, 2015 12:44:36 GMT -5 chunkymonkeylvr said:

I'm hanging out in L&D hoping that I can go home soon.

Then it's time to clean the house so in don't have to think about anymore or when this little one arrives. Time to declutter!

Hope you're ok. When they send you home, don't do too much if you're not feeling well. You don't want to end up back there again unless that's the plan.

Not the plan I'm only 33 weeks. Not really sure why I was sent in. I am taking it easy for sure, but I wasn't given any reason to jot just do my normal stuff. I am starting weekly appointments now. I do love st. E edgewood

[sstwinklinglites]

Jan 20, 2015 13:52:17 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

I almost feel like I should take a child CPR class cuz I really don't know what I would do if she truly choked or something happened. I feel like I would just panic. :/

I think I might at least break them in half to start with. Maybe that will make me feel a little better. Idk.

This is exactly why I couldn't bring myself to do BLW. Way too paranoid!

I would not break a puff in half. It would be way too small and become a bigger choking hazard. Just put a puff on the tray and let her pick it up and put it in her mouth. They dissolve quickly and should be no issue. DS never gagged with puffs or Mum Mums. Don't worry about it too much. They're learning how to eat.

[jmski]

Jan 20, 2015 13:04:13 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

Also on the agenda for tonight...possibly giving DD a few puffs to try out. However, I am terrified. I feel like she's going to choke. How do you get over this fear?!

This video was posted on Parenting yesterday and is quick and informative. Hope it helps and
that you never need it!
www.kelownanow.com/news/news/Lifestyle/15/01/13/Learn_How_to_Save_a_Choking_Baby_in_40_Seconds

[vlagroupie]

Thanks jmski. For anyone who did not take a baby CPR class, we took one at Christ Hospital before delivering there. It's was relatively inexpensive, it's called save-a-baby.