Sorry for all the rough sleeps last night. Get some naps in!
We have been using the sit me up seat for a few days now. I love it! DS is still getting used to it. Once and a while he just wants out or he falls asleep in it.
Question for moms of Toddlers. DD hasn't pooped in almost 3 days. I know its related to potty training and not wanting to poop her pants or on the potty. Do "P" foods still help at this age? How many days need to go by before its a problem and I need to tell her Dr? All she wants to drink is milk suddenly, will this keep binding her up or let her have it? Right now I am pushing water.
Post by lotsofdotts on Apr 13, 2015 9:08:24 GMT -5
I've been MIA for a few days because Brady has been going through "colic" or something similar. He has been having crying fits that last for 20 minutes to a peak of 2 hours. It was better yesterday so I hope he is getting over it.
Is anyone else having this issue? It is making me crazy.
I've been MIA for a few days because Brady has been going through "colic" or something similar. He has been having crying fits that last for 20 minutes to a peak of 2 hours. It was better yesterday so I hope he is getting over it.
Is anyone else having this issue? It is making me crazy.
I hope it is too! See my post above about DD crying all morning and ended up in her room for a bit because I couldn't take it any more. She isn't usually like that but we have had a few episodes recently for unknown reasons.
Sorry for all the rough sleeps last night. Get some naps in!
We have been using the sit me up seat for a few days now. I love it! DS is still getting used to it. Once and a while he just wants out or he falls asleep in it.
Question for moms of Toddlers. DD hasn't pooped in almost 3 days. I know its related to potty training and not wanting to poop her pants or on the potty. Do "P" foods still help at this age? How many days need to go by before its a problem and I need to tell her Dr? All she wants to drink is milk suddenly, will this keep binding her up or let her have it? Right now I am pushing water.
I've had DD go several days without pooping. She's been on miralac before so I usually just put about a teaspoon in her water cup. I think you can go ahead and call her doctor if you're worried, but I would call during business hours rather than the emergency line.
LO clearly hates me. She has been crying ever since I took her from H and he left for work. She ended up spending time in her room with her door closed at its only 10 am. Ahh Monday.
I totally missed your post! I think the most frustrating part is that Brady screams all day for me and then is an angel when my husband gets home. It makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. This is my third kid so I know what I'm doing. This little rascal is a mess.
This is my last week of maternity leave. I'm trying to be positive about it so as to not make it harder than it already is. But I'm not thrilled. LO will most likely be held ALL week so I can enjoy my snuggles and tamp down my guilt. The chorus from this song has become my theme song. youtu.be/6KnW-qhqZdg
LO clearly hates me. She has been crying ever since I took her from H and he left for work. She ended up spending time in her room with her door closed at its only 10 am. Ahh Monday.
I totally missed your post! I think the most frustrating part is that Brady screams all day for me and then is an angel when my husband gets home. It makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. This is my third kid so I know what I'm doing. This little rascal is a mess.
This is it exactly! I *know* she doesn't hate me, and that I am not doing everything wrong but it is incredibly frustrating. I also feel like a failure because the crying make it so hard to get other stuff done so he comes home to a happy baby and nothing accomplished. ugh
Post by lilyelayne on Apr 13, 2015 10:10:39 GMT -5
mishka29 sorry your night was so rough. Maybe if your LO does have a sore throat & it's her first sore throat then part of her upset was surprise at this new unpleasant situation that no one can fix for her? Hope she feels better soon.
aggiebug I hope your LO cheers up. Good for you on knowing your limits and giving yourself some space so you can deal with her today.
lotsofdotts no experience but hope today is even better than yesterday
Post by junebugjam on Apr 13, 2015 10:29:35 GMT -5
Ok, after several attempts I've decided clipping my baby's nails is impossible. His fidgeting when I try just caused me to clip off a chunk of skin on his fingertip, leaving me feeling like the world's worst mother.
So what does everyone else do? File? Just put mittens on him every day? He gave himself a huge scratch on his face the other day, so something needs to be done.
junebugjam I hate that! It's a pain to do but if you don't, they maul their face! I end up clipping his nails when he's asleep, his fingers relax and they are easier to clip.
So, the mailman rang the doorbell and woke up LO from his nap. He's still sleepy so I'm trying to put him back to sleep and keep him from mauling his face. Good thing we got a surprise package with gifts for LO, otherwise I would have been pissed.
junebugjam I hate that! It's a pain to do but if you don't, they maul their face! I end up clipping his nails when he's asleep, his fingers relax and they are easier to clip.
So, the mailman rang the doorbell and woke up LO from his nap. He's still sleepy so I'm trying to put him back to sleep and keep him from mauling his face. Good thing we got a surprise package with gifts for LO, otherwise I would have been pissed.
The TruGreen guy rang my bell last week right after I got Brady down after a long crying fit. That caused the dog to lose his mind and start barking, which woke up Brady. When I answered the door, he proceeded to tell me he noticed how bad my lawn looked. I told him I was very well aware that my lawn looked like shit but thanks for waking up my baby to remind me. Yeah, I was a little grumpy.
Post by lilyelayne on Apr 13, 2015 10:55:47 GMT -5
junebugjam another vote for clipping while sleeping. I also don't try to clip all the way to the pink part of the nail. I figure with how fast his nails grow he'll need another clip in 2 days so why risk cutting too short and hurting him (or waking him from his nap). One of my friends always bit her baby's nails off, but either DS's nails are way stronger or I just don't understand how, not being a nail biter myself.
Speaking of DD, holy cow she's gone five hours since her last bottle and she's been sleeping for about 3.5 hours so far this morning. I should probably wake her up...
LO just threw up ALOT. i have a call into the dr already. It was like ounces worth. His clothes were soaked, my clothes were soaked. It came out of his nose even. Poor baby.
I know others have had this....is it normalisish or is he sick? he seemed fine before and after, just didnt appreciate the full body wipedown i gave him
LO just threw up ALOT. i have a call into the dr already. It was like ounces worth. His clothes were soaked, my clothes were soaked. It came out of his nose even. Poor baby.
I know others have had this....is it normalisish or is he sick? he seemed fine before and after, just didnt appreciate the full body wipedown i gave him
Mine has thrown up 3 times now. Twice in one day so I called the doc, who said as long as temp is ok and baby is acting fine, it's only a concern if they throw up 10 times in 24 hours. Then dehydration is a concern.
It freaked me out the first time it happened, but he wasn't sick ever so now it's just an inconvenience. Twice he threw up while breastfeeding (literally mid-suck) so my theory is he ate too much. Both were times when I didn't think he should be hungry but he was rooting so I fed him.
The other time is a mystery. Good luck finding the cause.
junebugjam A few years ago one of my gfs called. She was upset she did the same thing. I never understood why she was upset when it was clearly an accident....until I did the same thing with little one. I feel you on that! I feel like a failure at clipping her nails so I try to sucker my sister or mom into doing it lol
LO just threw up ALOT. i have a call into the dr already. It was like ounces worth. His clothes were soaked, my clothes were soaked. It came out of his nose even. Poor baby.
I know others have had this....is it normalisish or is he sick? he seemed fine before and after, just didnt appreciate the full body wipedown i gave him
DD1 did this once. It was projectile vomit and it went everywhere. She seemed fine and had no other issues. I would say just keep an eye on him for other symptoms.
LO just threw up ALOT. i have a call into the dr already. It was like ounces worth. His clothes were soaked, my clothes were soaked. It came out of his nose even. Poor baby.
I know others have had this....is it normalisish or is he sick? he seemed fine before and after, just didnt appreciate the full body wipedown i gave him
Mine has thrown up 3 times now. Twice in one day so I called the doc, who said as long as temp is ok and baby is acting fine, it's only a concern if they throw up 10 times in 24 hours. Then dehydration is a concern.
It freaked me out the first time it happened, but he wasn't sick ever so now it's just an inconvenience. Twice he threw up while breastfeeding (literally mid-suck) so my theory is he ate too much. Both were times when I didn't think he should be hungry but he was rooting so I fed him.
The other time is a mystery. Good luck finding the cause.
Thanks. Dr. Called back and wants him on pedialite for the next 2 feedings so we just went to cvs.
Post by WittyLittle on Apr 13, 2015 11:58:05 GMT -5
hellu! I'm sat on the couch with a very very sleepy LO. He had his 2 month vaccinations this morning and a consult with the pedi that I really don't like. She treats me like I'm fragile and an incompetent mom just because I go to counselling. But even worse, whenever I ask her questions or voice concerns about LO she waves it away. Even DH told me this morning that she was being rude, and he's usually oblivious :-P Luckily we've moved so I can apply to go to another office on my side of town. So sick of this woman!
I can't get mommalawyer's post out of my head. Accidents are in such small corners, I really hope her LO recovers quickly. It made my blood go cold to read about it, it's one of my biggest fears.
DD had her two month shots this morning. Apparently she doesn't sleep them off like her brother. Instead she screams...a lot. I broke down and gave her some Tylenol (I don't like giving medicine) and hopefully it will help. She is typically very easygoing so I know she must feel bad.
So, some good news: power goes on tomorrow afternoon. G's 8 week appointment and shots are in the morning and immediately after we're going to DH's office to print/fill out the forms for Thursday so that I can organize all of it.
And completely unrelated: G naps better at the museum lab than anywhere else.
junebugjam I hate that! It's a pain to do but if you don't, they maul their face! I end up clipping his nails when he's asleep, his fingers relax and they are easier to clip.
So, the mailman rang the doorbell and woke up LO from his nap. He's still sleepy so I'm trying to put him back to sleep and keep him from mauling his face. Good thing we got a surprise package with gifts for LO, otherwise I would have been pissed.
The TruGreen guy rang my bell last week right after I got Brady down after a long crying fit. That caused the dog to lose his mind and start barking, which woke up Brady. When I answered the door, he proceeded to tell me he noticed how bad my lawn looked. I told him I was very well aware that my lawn looked like shit but thanks for waking up my baby to remind me. Yeah, I was a little grumpy.
And to top it off, the donatos delivery woman rang the doorbell too!! Even though I specially stated on the instructions to knock and not ring so as not to wake the baby. Thankfully he didn't wake up and the dogs didn't bark or I would have contacted donatos. I was furious, it's not easy to get a baby to fall asleep. But, I decided since he didn't wake up, I shouldn't contact donatos. I wouldn't want the driver to lose her job for ringing a doorbell.
I am having a hard time working and being away from LO today. I hate the situation at work right now, I am working part time and I feel like I am getting nothing done and nothing caught up. I think I should work more, then I go home and think I am missing out too much already with LO. And then I look at my pay check and bank account and worry. I have to stay working more, probably next week I need to add in another day.
I am having a hard time working and being away from LO today. I hate the situation at work right now, I am working part time and I feel like I am getting nothing done and nothing caught up. I think I should work more, then I go home and think I am missing out too much already with LO. And then I look at my pay check and bank account and worry. I have to stay working more, probably next week I need to add in another day.
I am not back at work yet, but I understand what you mean about looking at the pay check and bank account situation. I wish the US had better paid maternity leave like other countries so that this wouldn't be a worry for us mommies.
I can't get mommalawyer's post out of my head. Accidents are in such small corners, I really hope her LO recovers quickly. It made my blood go cold to read about it, it's one of my biggest fears.
Me too. I can't stop thinking about it. I hope she posts a happy update soon.
Ok, after several attempts I've decided clipping my baby's nails is impossible. His fidgeting when I try just caused me to clip off a chunk of skin on his fingertip, leaving me feeling like the world's worst mother.
So what does everyone else do? File? Just put mittens on him every day? He gave himself a huge scratch on his face the other day, so something needs to be done.
If you're breastfeeding, try clipping his nails while he's on the boob (or have a partner help if you need to). My postpartum nurse in the hospital gave me that tip after DD1 and it has worked like a charm for all 3 kids. Not sure if it would work the same for bottle feeding but maybe worth a try. My kids have always been much more cooperative when they're eating.
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