Post by bantyrooster on May 6, 2015 21:08:15 GMT -5
nesenotes Gage got in Ellison's face once. She got ahold of his hair and he hasn't done it again. So train Nora to pull her hair . I got lucky with that one.
I'm lucky both my kids love the swing. Andrew has become a bit less content in it these days, but he's a bit clingier than Kayleigh ever was. They both loved the side swinging. Actually, they like either direction since daycare only has the normal front to back swing. Andrew often takes a nap in it. I will say the side-to-side swing does take up a lot of room but if it keeps the kid happy, then I can deal with it for the year or so its out.
Things have been feeling more hectic for me lately. Dylan has been more whiney/needy when I'm trying to get P to sleep for a nap (wants me told him as soon as I pick her up to get her to sleep). He has also been acting out for negative attention (screaming, messing with the dogs, etc) during this time. It's driving me bonkers!
Any ideas for things to occupy him when I trying to get the baby to sleep? I'm in a rut.
It's frustrating because I try to reason with him that the sooner I get P to sleep, the more time we'll have to play just us. But he doesn't seem to follow that logic and would rather scream or do other annoying stuff. I know its hard for him and I feel bad that I can't give him my full attention all the time, but some days I feel like I'm going to lose it! Plus P has been fussier this week, so that has added to all this stress.
mightybee, This happens for us at bedtime for Eliza. I hate to say it but treats, water/juice, and tv is the best option for us. If I don't have her set up and with everything in another room, usually V's room, then she comes in to where were are and is loud and wakes Eliza up. And it then takes 2x longer to get her back to sleep.
Post by britbratjf on May 21, 2015 14:27:06 GMT -5
mightybee maybe you could make a box of special toys for him to play with during this time? And that's the only time he gets to play with them? I know you mentioned he loves plugs so maybe a power strip & old extension cords (this may be too dangerous?) a latch board of something.
mightybee maybe you could make a box of special toys for him to play with during this time? And that's the only time he gets to play with them? I know you mentioned he loves plugs so maybe a power strip & old extension cords (this may be too dangerous?) a latch board of something.
Is it bad that he already plays with these? As I sit looking at his "work stuff"--my old laptop, some old phones, an old ipod, and old GPS unit plugged into a power strip. But I could start reserving this stuff for special times...
mightybee, This happens for us at bedtime for Eliza. I hate to say it but treats, water/juice, and tv is the best option for us. If I don't have her set up and with everything in another room, usually V's room, then she comes in to where were are and is loud and wakes Eliza up. And it then takes 2x longer to get her back to sleep.
My H does bedtime on his own while I work downstairs (bless him). But last night I went and got D because he was just being a pain. I'll suggest letting d have a popsicle during P's bedtime tonight. He's hit or miss with tv. Of course when I want him to sit and watch something he doesn't and turns the TV off!
mightybee maybe you could make a box of special toys for him to play with during this time? And that's the only time he gets to play with them? I know you mentioned he loves plugs so maybe a power strip & old extension cords (this may be too dangerous?) a latch board of something.
Is it bad that he already plays with these? As I sit looking at his "work stuff"--my old laptop, some old phones, an old ipod, and old GPS unit plugged into a power strip. But I could start reserving this stuff for special times...
Ha no not bad at all - I honestly just didn't want you to think I would suggest letting you kid do something dangerous but I didn't see the danger since you wouldn't have anything actually plugged into an electric socket.
That moment when you're pumping at the wee hours of the morn and you notice your "good" breast isn't doing much... When you go to massage a bit, knowing it should be lots more (since your phone died and you missed your pumping alarm 2.5 hour aearlier) and you notice your breast is wet on the underside..... And then you notice your shirt which is under your boob is soaked. (::insert angry face:: ).
At this point "low producing breast" had at least a good 7-10mls which means I probably "spilled" at least 5ml, probably more, even with poor suction since it all leaked out of the bottom of the shield.
I still had an epic session (for me) and almost had a whole feeding for Emme.... And what pisses me off is that but would have been a whole feeding or possibly even more if I wouldn't have spilled!! (I was 2ml shy of a full feeding).
Post by xanthepants on Jun 20, 2015 21:20:07 GMT -5
trixi282, that sucks. I was a low producer and I would get irrationally mad when I lost anything! Have you been hitting the oatmeal, fenegreek and all that jazz to up production yet out of curiosity? I don't know if you were feeling like you wanted to pursue that sort of thing.
trixi282, that sucks. I was a low producer and I would get irrationally mad when I lost anything! Have you been hitting the oatmeal, fenegreek and all that jazz to up production yet out of curiosity? I don't know if you were feeling like you wanted to pursue that sort of thing.
I've started taking g fenugreek, but that's it so far.... I was debating asking you ladies (jfresh?) For the lactation cookie recipe.... I know I could probably Google, but this board is better, haha. I'm not looking to be a rock star here. I'm OK with what I am producing - especially since I had nothing for J!
All my kids had/have reflux and are spitters. I have no advice but give it time... until then it sucks. But I'm right there with you.
I gotta figure out how to get these guys to sleep longer at night. They go 3 hr during the day so there's no way that they need to wake up after 2.5hr at night. They put themselves to sleep so I'm not sure what the issue is??? Thoughts? The boys are 9 wks.
That was both my girls for the first year. For some reason both of mine preferred to eat more often at night.
Post by mommymadness on Jun 21, 2015 13:05:47 GMT -5
I think I want to start weening Abby. She eats decently well and will take formula in her sippy cup. She will be 10 months on the 25th. Do you think I still need to give her a bottle at all, after I'm completely done with nursing? (Which I hope will be by mid July)
mommymadness I think it probably depends on Abby. By 10-11 months Robin was happy to drink BM from a straw cup instead of a bottle, but every baby is different!
Post by mommymadness on Jun 21, 2015 20:45:34 GMT -5
My only concern is that she only drinks maybe 3oz from the sippy at a time but doesn't really drink anybetter or more from a bottle. I would have to work at it probably to get her to take the bottle. I just don't know if it would be worth it to then try and get her off the bottle by 18 months or whenever kids are "supposed" to be off of bottles these days! Lol
My only concern is that she only drinks maybe 3oz from the sippy at a time but doesn't really drink anybetter or more from a bottle. I would have to work at it probably to get her to take the bottle. I just don't know if it would be worth it to then try and get her off the bottle by 18 months or whenever kids are "supposed" to be off of bottles these days! Lol
I probably wouldn't mess with the bottle. Could you just try & give her a sippy more often?
So what are all the J12 new babies up to recently?
Andrew is currently working on learning to pick up things with his thumb and pointer finger. He will occasionally pick up a cheerio/puff but then doesn't know how to bring it to his mouth. Although he stuffs everything else in his mouth.
He's finally mastered rolling from his belly to back but doesn't make any effort to roll from his back to belly. I think he just hates being on his belly. He will roll to his side.
I keep having concerns about Andrew's development. I guess I just feel like he's behind on a lot. But then I question it all again because I don't remember what Kayleigh was doing yet and maybe I'm expecting too much.
I also have some concerns about his hearing. By now, kids should be able to recognize their name and look at you when you call them. He never seems to react. When he's not looking at you, you can snap your fingers on one side of his head and he won't turn to look. He's also not making any consonant sounds (like mama, dada, baba, etc). I've brought it up to the pedi. She said to wait until his 9 month appt to see if it changes. She said he could just be lazy and ignoring us but if its not better then, he'll get some additional testing done.
I hate worrying so much. I never did it with Kayleigh but for some reason with him, everything has me on the alert!
Post by mommymadness on Jul 2, 2015 9:03:00 GMT -5
roo1582 the not turning to you when you snap or call him would have me a little concerned about his hearing but if it is anything I'm sure it would just be that he will need tubes in his ears, which isn't a big deal. When Benjamin was little he never really did the baby talk thing much either. Maybe Andrew will be a quite kid! Abby is working on walking lately. She wants to walk all the time but still doesn't want to try without a hand to hold or furniture! She is getting her 7th and maybe 8th tooth right now. She is miserable and gets fevers and doesn't sleep while teething. I'm ticked because she was just starting to sleep better and nap for longer and all that is messed up now!! Also trying to ween her, which is not going well now that she is fevered.
So what are all the J12 new babies up to recently?
Andrew is currently working on learning to pick up things with his thumb and pointer finger. He will occasionally pick up a cheerio/puff but then doesn't know how to bring it to his mouth. Although he stuffs everything else in his mouth.
He's finally mastered rolling from his belly to back but doesn't make any effort to roll from his back to belly. I think he just hates being on his belly. He will roll to his side.
I keep having concerns about Andrew's development. I guess I just feel like he's behind on a lot. But then I question it all again because I don't remember what Kayleigh was doing yet and maybe I'm expecting too much.
I also have some concerns about his hearing. By now, kids should be able to recognize their name and look at you when you call them. He never seems to react. When he's not looking at you, you can snap your fingers on one side of his head and he won't turn to look. He's also not making any consonant sounds (like mama, dada, baba, etc). I've brought it up to the pedi. She said to wait until his 9 month appt to see if it changes. She said he could just be lazy and ignoring us but if its not better then, he'll get some additional testing done.
I hate worrying so much. I never did it with Kayleigh but for some reason with him, everything has me on the alert!
It's funny that you are more concerned this time around because I feel like I am the complete opposite. I am so much more relaxed this time. I was so worried about everything with Henry and I think it is because of his reflux and him having issues with eating and gaining weight so I was paranoid about everything. Cece (while another sleep hater) is pretty much "better" than Henry with everything else. She eats just fine, is gaining weight beautifully, and doesn't scream in my face all the time (at least not anymore). She is now cooing, smiling a lot, and she is just so alert and conscious of what is going on around her. But I guess when you are awake all the time that is a given. She is incredibly strong already but like Andrew HATES being on her tummy so tummy time always sucks so we don't do it a lot. Her neck strength is pretty awesome though because of the fact that I wear her all the time and she is always going because she isn't sleeping.
laurski81 - It is funny. I think everything was so easy with Kayleigh though. Other than being late with rolling because she hated tummy time, everything else was no issue. She was seriously the easiest baby ever.
I guess since all we've been through with Andrew, from soft markers during the pregnancy to his RSV, I feel more on edge. And with Kayleigh having been so easy, its hard to really compare. I also know boys tend to be slower developers in some things, so maybe that's it? Maybe he's so used to all the noise his sister creates (the screaming, sobbing, throwing toys, etc), he's just mastered zoning out all noise...
Here's a dumb question...how is wiping a girl different than wiping a boy? Will I use a wipe for pee every time? What happens when poop gets all up in her lady business?
sarasansh. I will not have a daughter but I have a niece I know that she uses a wipe for every pee diaper too. And it's more important to wipe front to back with girls. The poop will cause bladder infections easier.
Mine is not really baby related but lately P has been really freaked out by the hard on he gets in the tub. He plays with it which leads to a hard on and then he wants me to make it go away. I tell him that it is normal and it will go away but to stop touching it. Am I messing him up? Usually I just ignore him but this is legit panic and I can't just ignore. I try to explain but what do you say?
Here's a dumb question...how is wiping a girl different than wiping a boy? Will I use a wipe for pee every time? What happens when poop gets all up in her lady business?
You have to make sure to check all her folds for poop - it will get everywhere. As for when it gets into her vag - I just gently wipe it out. I don't remember this being much of an issue when she was younger but the past 6 months or so D has had some messy poops that get up in there and I have to wipe it out and she freaks and says it hurts. I seriously feel so uncomfortable doing it. But poop will hide in the labia folds so make sure to check them!
Here's a dumb question...how is wiping a girl different than wiping a boy? Will I use a wipe for pee every time? What happens when poop gets all up in her lady business?
You tell me how to wipe a boy and I'll tell you how to wipe a girl!!
I don't use a wipe for every pee. If she just got changed 30 seconds ago, if we're in a public bathroom/trying to be quick, as long as it's not red or irritated looking. Poop will definitely get all up in her lady business; wipe front to back. If it's bad, you have to kind of open up to peek in and make sure it's clean. Sadie hates that, but I'm fairly sure she would hate it more if the poop stayed in there so I just try to be quick.
Semi-related.... What do I need to know/do after a circ?
I don't wipe every time either for pee. And I always wiped front to back like mentioned. FYI because I never knew it, but when baby girls are fresh (lol) they are really swollen and red in the vagina area and it really takes awhile for it to look like a normal vagina. If that even makes sense. Or maybe it's just me and my wierdo kids. I remember Eliza being noticeably different and taking awhile for her to look right.
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