Post by jensoprano82 on Apr 15, 2015 7:32:42 GMT -5
So one week since the spitting up of the blood we have had the most colicky, pained screaming, awful week with poor DS, but after six doctor visits, rx formula change, tinkering with some dosages and portions, I think we may be finally over the hump and getting my sweet charming little boy back. Thank goodness! Now I really need to catch up all the work I've missed this week.
So one week since the spitting up of the blood we have had the most colicky, pained screaming, awful week with poor DS, but after six doctor visits, rx formula change, tinkering with some dosages and portions, I think we may be finally over the hump and getting my sweet charming little boy back. Thank goodness! Now I really need to catch up all the work I've missed this week.
So one week since the spitting up of the blood we have had the most colicky, pained screaming, awful week with poor DS, but after six doctor visits, rx formula change, tinkering with some dosages and portions, I think we may be finally over the hump and getting my sweet charming little boy back. Thank goodness! Now I really need to catch up all the work I've missed this week.
yay! do you know what has helped? Did you find a formula that works well?
It is beautiful today! We are going out to the chiropractor at 10, then I don't know what I want to do. Something outside. Yesterday we ran some errands and ate lunch at Chipotle outside. By "we" I of course mean me and the sleeping baby A walk is definitely in the cards.
So DS and I did some side lying nursing for the first time. It was great! This was the first time I didn't burp him right after eating too. I usually do for our motn sessions even, because of his spitting up. He really didn't even spit up too much when we woke up afterwards either. But luckily I did remember to lay down a towel before we got started.
jensoprano82 glad to hear your LO is feeling better! flyster enjoy the nice weather! cougarette side lying & laid back nursing can be so awesome for limiting gas @nolagal you can do it!
DS is still fighting off this congestion. He's been using his paci so much more the past few days; for a kid who wouldn't have anything to do with one for the first four weeks of his life, he sure figured it out. I miss seeing his cute lips all the time.
Does anybody elses kid hate the nose frieda? DD screams bloody murder everytime I use it to the point where I almost feel like it's better to let her be a little congested.
Does anybody elses kid hate the nose frieda? DD screams bloody murder everytime I use it to the point where I almost feel like it's better to let her be a little congested.
He hates it so much. But when he wakes up crying and audibly breathing snuffly in/out his nose, I don't care, I'm going to use it.
Do you all use saline with the NoseFrida? I haven't been but wonder if I should. Some of those giant boogers are tough to get out. I've been using the humidifier but it doesn't seem to make it any easier.
Does anybody elses kid hate the nose frieda? DD screams bloody murder everytime I use it to the point where I almost feel like it's better to let her be a little congested.
He hates it so much. But when he wakes up crying and audibly breathing snuffly in/out his nose, I don't care, I'm going to use it.
Do you all use saline with the NoseFrida? I haven't been but wonder if I should. Some of those giant boogers are tough to get out. I've been using the humidifier but it doesn't seem to make it any easier.
We use a saline mist which helps a lot with the sticky boogers.
My spam: when I'm stressed I gain weight. When husband is stressed he loses weight. How is this fair. I'm gaining what he is losing.
Grrr, I'll never lose weight...
I swear my H can eat whatever he wants and not gain. I need to be sleeping well, eating well, and working out hard to make the scale budge. I think I finally weigh less than him again but the other week he let me borrow his jacket and I couldn't close it over my hips or boobs. I used to be in great shape. I know this isn't a race and I need to be kind to myself, but ugh, not a great feeling. /donebeingnegative
Post by jensoprano82 on Apr 15, 2015 11:23:58 GMT -5
[.[/quote]yay! do you know what has helped? Did you find a formula that works well?[/quote]
Let's see, we switched to hypoallergenic formula (neocate) but it's thin, so it worked but after a few days he was getting hungrier and his suck/swallow/breathe timing got all messed up, which would make him choke and reflux. So we went to a feeding therapist and it turns out if you own Dr Brown bottles you do not have to fill the whole nipple and tip it all into babys mouth. The straw thing removes air even if you feed it to them with the nipple only partially full. In other words, the formula was thin and we were dumping it into his mouth and he was practically drowning trying to keep up.
Also, back on cereal thickening. What are you gonna do? It works.
Does anybody elses kid hate the nose frieda? DD screams bloody murder everytime I use it to the point where I almost feel like it's better to let her be a little congested.
He hates it so much. But when he wakes up crying and audibly breathing snuffly in/out his nose, I don't care, I'm going to use it.
Do you all use saline with the NoseFrida? I haven't been but wonder if I should. Some of those giant boogers are tough to get out. I've been using the humidifier but it doesn't seem to make it any easier.
Yup, mine hates it too and pulls at the tube. I do use saline. I'll add a couple drops, change his diaper (if needed), and lately swaddling so he doesn't have his hands. Then I go to town.
Post by modernfairytale8709 on Apr 15, 2015 12:16:45 GMT -5
I'm really digging this beautiful weather!
Our offer was accepted, and if all goes well, by the end of the month DH and I will be the proud new owners of a 140 year old farmhouse. This makes my heart so happy. I've already started a Pinterest board to get the creative juices flowing.
DD decided that last night she didn't need to sleep, so she had me up every hour trying to shush her so her Papa could get some sleep for work. I can't wait until we're in the new house and I won't have to worry about every peep she makes waking up DH.
She's sleeping peacefully now, but I can't drift off despite my extreme fatigue. I think I'm too excited about everything that's happening.
I am equal parts traumatized and impressed by the amount of poop my child has been hoarding in his tiny body. I knew The Blowout was coming but I still wasn't prepared for it. Up the back, out the side, on the Mom, on his onesie, on his changing pad protector, on his changing pad cover, on the waterproof mattress protector I put him on on the floor to get him away from the dirty changing pad. And then he peed all over the new carpet. I declare today to be Laundry Day. Now everybody needs some quiet time to recuperate.
Post by babycfeb2015 on Apr 15, 2015 13:12:03 GMT -5
I spilled (cold) tea all over my bed and LO and myself last night at midnight. Had to change the sheets and both of our clothes. Need to take the comforters and mattress pad to get cleaned today. Such a pain!
Post by lotsofdotts on Apr 15, 2015 13:27:08 GMT -5
I'm calling around to schedule tours of day care centers so that we can secure a place for August when school starts back. Holy shit, Batman! I totally forgot that day care is freaking expensive! The good ones are between $1100-1400 a month. Is my area just expensive or is this spot on for child care? I may have to eat Ramen noodles all year to afford this.
I'm calling around to schedule tours of day care centers so that we can secure a place for August when school starts back. Holy shit, Batman! I totally forgot that day care is freaking expensive! The good ones are between $1100-1400 a month. Is my area just expensive or is this spot on for child care? I may have to eat Ramen noodles all year to afford this.
Post by lilyelayne on Apr 15, 2015 13:42:08 GMT -5
DS isn't a fan of the nose Frida but he's also not a fan of being congested. I spray saline (we have drops and mist, the mist is much thinner but I think both work well) then put him on my shoulder til I think the saline has made it down to his throat, then nose Frida. If I get a good amount of mucus out, he's much calmer as soon as I'm through.
My 18 month old nephew refuses to blow his nose, so SIL is still using the nose Frida on him on occasion. As soon as she picks it up he says "nooooo mama no!" and runs away.
cginge i can't help but laugh at the image! DS usually poops 1-2x per day and he hasn't gone in over 36 hours. I fear this may be a foreshadowing into my future.
Very impressive @crazycornball ! That sounds like some serious mom skills
Hooray jensoprano82 so happy you've turned a huge corner with your LO.
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