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[RedGiant]

It's finally Friday! Spam it up here.

[RedGiant]

I have an 8 am dr appointment to get my IUD. I've only used the pill or condoms before, so I'm kinda nervous and excited at the same time. Plus, DD slept well last night, so I've only been up since 5:30 instead of 2:30 like yesterday. Time to get a shower and get going.

Any advice on getting DD to take a bottle? We've tried a few times, but she just fiddles with the nipple and pushes it out of her mouth. We put some milk on the nipple too, and squirted some into her mouth, but no success. She is 8 weeks old now. She also doesn't like pacifiers; she mouths them and spits them out.

[pitdigger]

We're all snuggling in bed this morning. we're going to take a load of kitchen stuff over to the new place today and then hit up my rugby club cook out for an hour or so.

[mishka29]

Ugh LO had some random gas pains (I'm guessing) from 3 to 4. She would just scream out, wake me, then go back to sleep. After an hour of that I finally just stuck a boob in her mouth.

Off to the ILs today for Easter!

[abb1701]

DS just went back down. I wish I could go back to sleep but I need to get used to waking early for work. Every time I think about trying get up, get ready, pump, get DS to my moms and get to work on time I get super stressed. I need some tips from the professionals

[cougarette]

After successfully avoiding a lot of spit up yesterday, DS was spitting up quite a bit last night. Although he looked like he had some gas pains. I went ahead and put him back on the boob and he eventually passed out.

DH is off today. It's supposed to be in the low 80s so we're going to the park and then check out a new location for a local veggie store.

[wimcgrath]

abb1701 the morning routine for when I go back to work stresses me out too! If I have an appointment at 10 or something I still feel like I barely make it out of the house on time!!! I know it'll happen and I'll get used to it, just like going out with the baby by myself, but still...

cougarette it seems like we have spitty uppy babies. I've seen you mention that a couple of times, and my DD spits up a ton, too. Just when I think it's getting better and she has a few good feedings with minimal spit up (either from pumped milk in Dr. Brown's bottle or from the boob), she'll have some bad ones. Can't figure out any rhyme or reason/ pattern to it. Are you having any success with this? I guess some babies just spit up a lot more than others, but it's an issue i'd really like it I help!

[flyster]

We made it to my parents house! Ds is up now getting loads of loving. My dad hasn't seen him since he was about a week old. I came down stairs this morning to my dad surrounded by todler toys he was setting up for the my nephew and cousins coming over later. it was a pretty funny sight

[miniwheat]

I just finished putting together DD and DS's Easter baskets. The baskets don't match and its bugging me. So I may go out and get matching baskets cause apparently this is very important to me. I don't know when I should give them to the kids. Tomorrow? Sunday? What do other people do? What day does the Easter bunny come?

I am also heading out to my best friends house with DS to have brunch and a little hike. I hope a grocery store is open today cause I need to bring something to eat!

[michelle142]

Mil fell and broke her hip yesterday. She's scheduled for a partial hip replacement this morning.

I'm glad she's going to be ok. She's part of our child care though, so we need to make alternate plans.

[cougarette]

wimcgrath The hard part for me is that my pedi said that he's likely overeating. I don't know when he's actually still hungry versus wanting to keep sucking. I offer the pacifier which sometimes works, but then he'll spit it out or it possibly falls out which makes him upset.

He'll be 6 weeks on Wednesday and I'm worried about the growth spurt and not letting him nurse enough. I may just have to accept the extra laundry.

I've been using the football hold so he's more upright. Yesterday afternoon I did try cross cradle again with him angled more upright. I think I'll try laid back too, but it can be hit or miss and he'll get annoyed that I keep pulling him off to adjust.

I look for when he slows down to stop and burp him. I also look at how long he was going. If it's under 10 minutes I put him back on. The confusion comes when it's been longer - is he still hungry or not? I hate going by time since sometimes it may just take him longer, but I don't know how else to gauge.

[lotsofdotts]

Happy Friday, ladies!

Since today is a holiday, my husband is home and we are sitting on the back deck having breakfast and coffee. It would be perfect, but my neighbors are having trees removed so we are watching the guy up in the tree cut branches and fall to the ground. Exciting stuff...

My two best girlfriends are coming over to hang out and they are bringing Chinese food! In excited because we haven't hung out in awhile because two of us have had babies recently.

[cougarette]

Apr 3, 2015 8:06:07 GMT -5 michelle142 said:

Mil fell and broke her hip yesterday. She's scheduled for a partial hip replacement this morning.

I'm glad she's going to be ok. She's part of our child care though, so we need to make alternate plans.

Oh no! I hope she has a speedy recovery (as speedy as it can be when I'm sure it'll include physical therapy too).

[lotsofdotts]

michelle142 Oh no! I hope your MIL recovers quickly. Good luck on finding alternative childcare.

[cloe111479]

Apr 3, 2015 8:38:22 GMT -5 @holachica said:

michelle142 I hope your MIL recovers soon.

miniwheat the Easter bunny comes on Easter!

I could not resist an adorable basket from pbkids for DS but I'm not putting anything in it this year. What's everyone else doing?

I found some little $1 books at target and a easter/bunny onesie. That's avtually for her. Then there is candy that is all stuff we like. I think my mom has done the same.

[lotsofdotts]

I really need to get up and shower and clean my house since I have company coming, but Brady is sleeping on me and the weather is so nice that I don't want to go inside. I need to win the lottery so that I can do this every pretty morning. I don't want to ever go back to work.

[anchovies]

I haven't bought anything specifically for Easter for DS. I bought him some outfits at target and kohls just bc I can't pass up the baby aisle, but no Easter basket. I should hit up after Easter sales for next year.

My cousin and his gf are coming to visit sometime today. We will see everyone tomorrow for Easter at my aunts, but I'll take the company. I just hope he naps before they arrive.

[mmarie]

Apr 3, 2015 8:38:22 GMT -5 @holachica said:

michelle142 I hope your MIL recovers soon.

miniwheat the Easter bunny comes on Easter!

I could not resist an adorable basket from pbkids for DS but I'm not putting anything in it this year. What's everyone else doing?

She has a book, a card from the Easter bunny, some candy for me, and a stuffed bunny. we are also using the same basket every year. She leaves it out Saturday night and then the Easter bunny fills it and hides it.

[mmarie]

Apr 3, 2015 8:06:07 GMT -5 michelle142 said:

Mil fell and broke her hip yesterday. She's scheduled for a partial hip replacement this morning.

I'm glad she's going to be ok. She's part of our child care though, so we need to make alternate plans.

Hips can be rough. My mom has had multiple revisions on her hip surgeries. Hoping for a speedy recovery!

[mels823]

Apr 3, 2015 7:10:47 GMT -5 abb1701 said:

DS just went back down. I wish I could go back to sleep but I need to get used to waking early for work. Every time I think about trying get up, get ready, pump, get DS to my moms and get to work on time I get super stressed. I need some tips from the professionals

I was just thinking this same exact thing.  So stressed about going back to work next week I'm going to have to wake up so early to get everything done!!

[mels823]

It's supposed to be in the 60's today!! FINALLY!

Just hanging out with LO on the couch catching up on vikings. Add me to the list of spitty babies. We had been doing SO well the last two days, and she spit up so much this morning. Had to change my shirt, her outfit, cover of the boppy, and wipe off the couch. Oy.

[mels823]

ahhhh the baby swing is making a terrible noise. She loves this thing! It was a hand me down that has already been through 2 kids, and was broken when we got it, but my H fixed it. I really don't want to go buy one, but it keeps her entertained for a while and lets me get stuff done. Ugh.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

Today is DWs last day at work then we have off for a week together then I go back and she stays home for (a total of) 12 wks!

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

For Easter we r getting a small basket, filling with candy we like and a choc bunny, and taking a picture of ds with that and a bunny he already had (shhhh) lol. I'm so cheap but really? He won't know haha

[aggiebug]

Apr 3, 2015 9:41:22 GMT -5 mels823 said:

ahhhh the baby swing is making a terrible noise. She loves this thing! It was a hand me down that has already been through 2 kids, and was broken when we got it, but my H fixed it. I really don't want to go buy one, but it keeps her entertained for a while and lets me get stuff done. Ugh.

Consignment shop! If you have to get one.

[aggiebug]

michelle142 t&ps for your mil. I hope it's a quick and easy recovery.

H took the 5am feeding so I got to sleep until 8am. It. Was. Heavenly.

Crossing our fingers DD is less clingy today. I have stuff want to do!

[xoxolicia]

Apr 3, 2015 9:19:23 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

DD1 is so freaking cranky I just made her lay down in her bed and told her we are starting the day over. It's been non stop whining for over 2 hours. She looks like she's falling asleep.

I would like to have the start the day over option most days. I like that idea.

[mamabisme]

If you use gripe water, what is the dosage and brand you use? We've been using little remedies. It seems to work the few times we have needed it but now that DS is over a month the dosage had doubled to 5ml. That is quite a bit of liquid to take and he has trouble with it. Last night was the first time I've tried to give him the new dosage and even going super slow with it he started coughing and choking on it around the half way point. After he worked through his coughs he did not want to take the rest and I didn't push it. I'm wondering if there are maybe other brands with a smaller dosage.

[aggiebug]

Apr 3, 2015 10:56:35 GMT -5 mamabisme said:

If you use gripe water, what is the dosage and brand you use? We've been using little remedies. It seems to work the few times we have needed it but now that DS is over a month the dosage had doubled to 5ml. That is quite a bit of liquid to take and he has trouble with it. Last night was the first time I've tried to give him the new dosage and even going super slow with it he started coughing and choking on it around the half way point. After he worked through his coughs he did not want to take the rest and I didn't push it. I'm wondering if there are maybe other brands with a smaller dosage.

Honestly I would recommend gas drops over gripe water. They are more effective and the dose is 0.3ml

[ace226]

I'm exhausted (woohoo growth spurts!) but the best thing this morning is DS chuckling in his sleep. It's probably the cutest thing ever!