Preschool tour went awesome! DD was so excited to be there and check out all of the play areas and had some fun playing with a water table. We even left her alone in the preschool room while we did some paperwork and she didn't freak. So its official, this September I need to buy a tiny backpack and indoor shoes. I am feeling a lot of feels you guys.
I totally understand your feels! BUT I am here to tell you that preschool is the best thing since sliced bread! We didn't do preschool for DD1 until she was 4 because of my feels (and even then she was only part-time). After seeing how much she loved it, how much she learned and how great it was for me we have now decided to put DD2 in preschool full-time once DD1 starts Kindergarten in August (she'll be 3). Believe me, you will not regret this!
Preschool tour went awesome! DD was so excited to be there and check out all of the play areas and had some fun playing with a water table. We even left her alone in the preschool room while we did some paperwork and she didn't freak. So its official, this September I need to buy a tiny backpack and indoor shoes. I am feeling a lot of feels you guys.
I totally understand your feels! BUT I am here to tell you that preschool is the best thing since sliced bread! We didn't do preschool for DD1 until she was 4 because of my feels (and even then she was only part-time). After seeing how much she loved it, how much she learned and how great it was for me we have now decided to put DD2 in preschool full-time once DD1 starts Kindergarten in August (she'll be 3). Believe me, you will not regret this!
Thank you for this!! I know its the best thing we can give her, but it still feels too soon to me! Where we are kindergarten is 5 days a week, full days at age 4. That is a lot so I wanted to give her something to prepare. I can't help but hope that we will have a few bad habits corrected when she can learn from other kids. I will still have a few months left of my mat leave too so I can be home to greet her at the end of her day.
Post by hollydfromtn on Apr 30, 2015 10:29:28 GMT -5
It's so hard to tag everybody on mobile, but good luck with all of the appointments, yay for good results, and hugs for the preschool mommas (I am already dreading that day).
I'm waiting on DS to wake up from his nap so we can go play outside. It's gorgeous here and I bought some bubbles at target the other day that I've been dying for DS and I to play with. He's finally getting enough control to sit in his bumbo. I see a lot of time under the shade tree in our future.
Has anyone heard from Mom2Ms lately? How she and her kids are doing?
I'm around!! Just been really busy the last couple days. I've had a lot of doctors appointments for upcoming surgeries, so between those and baby and 7 year old, I've been busy, busy. Currently packing to go to Las Vegas this weekend. The wedding I'm in, the bachelorette party is there. Packing up the whole family (DH included) to go. I'll split my time between my GF and the kids. It will be the first time away from DS, so I've got a lot of anxiety about it, especially after this accident. But I'll be away in spurts, like 3 hour increments. Not sure how I'm going to juggle it yet..... A bit concerned about the madness and crowds considering the fight is there this weekend. Argh.
Post by cougarette on Apr 30, 2015 10:33:54 GMT -5
toadandbuggie and badw0lf I literally had to tell my mil, "we did not have him for you". Luckily she has calmed down a little, but she'll still throw out passive aggressive comments.
Post by cougarette on Apr 30, 2015 10:42:42 GMT -5
One of DS's vaccines yesterday was a live virus. They told us not to kiss him on the mouth and asked if there was anyone in the house with a compromised immune system.
Well bil invited us over to their house since sil's parents are heading back home this weekend. I'm thinking I probably shouldn't bring DS around their 8 day old. Or do you think it is okay? How long is it active? I guess I could call the doc...
Today I have a meeting with my boss and I'm going to ask for part time. I'm very nervous! I just found out he is retiring 6/30 though, so maybe he just won't care what I ask for. Ahhh. I feel like it's my first interview again. If all goes well, I'm going to stop by the daycare and officially register LO.
Yesterday my mom and I got into a screaming match. Sigh. It's been really hard because she's been really pushy to see DS so much and gets annoyed when I tell her it's not a good day. I try to explain he's not going anywhere.... over the weekend she waited 3 hours for him to wake up for a nap. She's always like "OMG I haven't seen him in SOOO long" after 3 days. The days she doesn't see him she wants videos and pictures. It's exhausting.
I think living 5 minutes from my mom is actually hurting our relationship.
Edit: also, every picture I send my mom (most of the time per her request) she posts on facebook. Is it silly to be annoyed?
My mom is having issues sharing. Because I was single so long after the divorce, she did not have to share me or my two older kids with anyone. She has had some issues in the last few years with me dating, marrying and having a new baby. She often says things about how I don't have time for her anymore, and she doesn't do well sharing all the kids with my husband's mom. It is a tricky situation dealing with a mom that has these type of issues. Hang in there. Hopefully it will get better.
Post by mommadozer on Apr 30, 2015 11:37:46 GMT -5
toadandbuggie good luck with your job! I feel ya with the issues with your mom. That is exactly how my in laws act. They smother DS and don't share him with other relatives when visiting. They are always bummed they don't see him yet, they go on a ton of vacations. Sorry, that is not my problem that you planned all of these vacations when you knew I was pregnant.
They really should include lengths along with weight and age. LO is in some 3-6 month onsies and some 6-9 month depending on the brand. Same thing with sleepers.
Had LO's physiotherapy appointment. No major tightening in his neck, but we were given some stretches to do and encouraged to keep up switching positions so he's on his right side more. A little flattening on the left side, but should clear up if we get him on his right more. Some head lagging, so we need to do some exercises for that and do some different tummy time exercises to increase his neck strength.
Follow up in 5 weeks.
Yay for a good appointment! I'm hoping Brady's neck "loosens up" some before our next appointment. I'll cross my fingers for a good report at the follow up!
Has anyone heard from Mom2Ms lately? How she and her kids are doing?
I'm around!! Just been really busy the last couple days. I've had a lot of doctors appointments for upcoming surgeries, so between those and baby and 7 year old, I've been busy, busy. Currently packing to go to Las Vegas this weekend. The wedding I'm in, the bachelorette party is there. Packing up the whole family (DH included) to go. I'll split my time between my GF and the kids. It will be the first time away from DS, so I've got a lot of anxiety about it, especially after this accident. But I'll be away in spurts, like 3 hour increments. Not sure how I'm going to juggle it yet..... A bit concerned about the madness and crowds considering the fight is there this weekend. Argh.
Try to have some fun! After all that you have had going on lately, you deserve some fun and laughter. Good luck and hopefully you are able to make it all work without making yourself crazy.
Post by lotsofdotts on Apr 30, 2015 11:46:04 GMT -5
No real spam today. I am being lazy and doing nothing because the two older kids are at their dad's house, so Brady and I are being sloths. I'm currently watching bad TV while Brady sleeps. I should be cleaning but that is too responsible and practical. I'll get to that later.
I think so. Hopefully his head will round out again on the flat side and not flatten on the other side. DH is sensitive to the fact that his head isn't completely round so trying to keep LO's head round. LO started out ahead of the game as a c-section baby.
My older daughter had a fairly severe flat spot due to her time in the NICU and inability to do tummy time b/c of her abdominal wall defect. Didn't officially get diagnosed until about 6 or 8 months old (I'm ashamed that I've forgotten the exact details) and we ended up firing our pediatrician because of it.
To the point of my post...
Willa's sitting, reaching, and crawling was impacted by the torticollis and she needed PT along with the stretching exercises we did at home. We were able to have the therapy sessions at daycare because she qualified for Early Intervention services. Obviously, I hope you all caught it soon enough that you can fix things on your own without having to jump through a bunch of hoops.
The physiotherapist thought it was pretty minor, but worth doing the stretches for. We'll keep up with them. I'm glad we went with the pediatrician at the hospital for his 6 week well baby visit rather then the GP. Our GP and nurse midwife in the office are kind of worthless for a lot of things.
They really should include lengths along with weight and age. LO is in some 3-6 month onsies and some 6-9 month depending on the brand. Same thing with sleepers.
I agree. LO is 3 months and has been in 6month sleepers due to his length but, now he is filling out the whole thing. Ugh, back to Costco for the 9 month sleepers. Maybe I should just buy 12 month sleepers and really let him swim.
Busy day already! I met up with another mom to go walking this morning which was great. Beautiful spring weather! Then off to get 4 new types of bottles. Hopefully he'll decide he likes one of them (or all of them?) so i can stop stressing about day care on Monday. Now just waiting for 1:30 to roll around so I can listen to a planning call for work. Hoping he sleeps through it, but I think I'll just have to have the phone on mute.
Post by lilyelayne on Apr 30, 2015 12:10:10 GMT -5
Thanks @holachica! miniwheat glad the tour went well! Mom2Ms glad to hear from you! Hope you can enjoy the weekend! cougarette no idea about the vax and visiting a newborn. Maybe call your doc?
Post by lilyelayne on Apr 30, 2015 12:14:46 GMT -5
I'm dealing with oversupply for the first time since the week my milk came in. Suddenly leaking through everything and getting pretty uncomfortable. I don't understand why - DS has STTN the last 3 nights, but this is his second time to learn to STTN & I didn't have engorgement more than a morning or two last time. This all day business is driving me crazy. I went back to disposable breast pads, and I'm just powering through hoping my body re-regulates soon and I don't get any clogs.
Post by lilyelayne on Apr 30, 2015 12:19:30 GMT -5
xoxolicia did the docs ever figure out why you were having GI trouble Monday? Did you get to keep your cardiologist appointment yesterday? Thinking of you!
They really should include lengths along with weight and age. LO is in some 3-6 month onsies and some 6-9 month depending on the brand. Same thing with sleepers.
I actually made a spreadsheet with the clothing brands, month size, weight, and length. Most have that info on the tag you cut off (with the price, etc). That way I could look and see that old navy and gerber run about 1/2" shorter than carters, etc.
My spam: I either have a badly clogged duct, or mastitis. My left breast has a really sore, warm, red area. Plus I feel run down, fatigued, body aches, headache, etc. It just hit me that maybe I should call my dr since I had a clogged duct on this side before that cleared up with more nursing and massaging it in the shower. But it was only breast pain before, no run down, flu like symptoms.
DD slept for 9 hours 2 nights ago, (3 month growth spurt i think) and fell asleep before really emptying that side last night. Plus she had frothy/gassy poops recently, so i was trying to space out nursing sessions a bit so she would drink more and get the hind milk. Ugh, parenthood. I'll get it right someday.
Well, I'm waiting for it to finish, but I think G's in the middle of a growth spurt. We're on day/night 3 of poor sleep, eat every hour, and fuss a lot. He's not done this for this long on previous spurts. The lack of sleep is annoying, but I'm soaking up all of the snuggles.
I'm waiting for the washing machine guy to come back and hopefully I'll make it to the youth training tonight. I just want to see who's there, both kid and parent-wise.
My spam: I either have a badly clogged duct, or mastitis. My left breast has a really sore, warm, red area. Plus I feel run down, fatigued, body aches, headache, etc. It just hit me that maybe I should call my dr since I had a clogged duct on this side before that cleared up with more nursing and massaging it in the shower. But it was only breast pain before, no run down, flu like symptoms.
DD slept for 9 hours 2 nights ago, (3 month growth spurt i think) and fell asleep before really emptying that side last night. Plus she had frothy/gassy poops recently, so i was trying to space out nursing sessions a bit so she would drink more and get the hind milk. Ugh, parenthood. I'll get it right someday.
I'm dealing with mastitis right now and it is exactly what you described. I noticed the fatigue and chills on Sunday night and was able to be seen by my OB on Monday to get a prescription for some antibiotics.
I need an intervention. I'm constantly buying stuff for DD. Ugh!
Had a great LC visit this morning. Abby transferred 3.3 ounces which is exactly where I was hoping she was at. So if I can pump 3ish ounces 3 times a day when I go back to work, I will feel great about feeding her.
Gave my DDs a bath together today for the first time ever! We have a whirlpool tub so my 28 month old still uses a big tub in the tub. Well the other side is for babies. It worked out pretty well except I accidentally pushed the stopper through the hole so it drained prematurely but it'll be better next time. DD2 loved watching DD1. DD1 was a little put out that she couldn't stretch in there and splash like usual but oh well.
I need an intervention. I'm constantly buying stuff for DD. Ugh!
Had a great LC visit this morning. Abby transferred 3.3 ounces which is exactly where I was hoping she was at. So if I can pump 3ish ounces 3 times a day when I go back to work, I will feel great about feeding her.
I'm the opposite. Brady is the third and there is a 10 year age gap between him and the middle child. I have taken a minimalist approach with him. My husband was freaking out before I went into labor saying we didn't have anything for the baby. I told him we have a crib, PnP, clothes, diapers, wipes and a swing. That's all we need really. He wasn't convinced. Sometimes I feel like I am cheating him out of things until I realize he will never remember that I didn't buy him tons of cute outfits and toys. He will survive. I don't need more junk in my house!
I have a Dr appointment for 10 am tomorrow. So I'm dosing with Advil and trying to rest. Luckily my 2 yo loves Mulan, so we are sitting on the couch watching that while DD nurses/sleeps. DH took a carpool to work where they have a late meeting and project happy hour, so if the kids are fed I consider today a success.
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