]anchovies I think the baby food should ideally be used in less than 3 months or so? I looked into it because I plan to preprep some food for DD but realized it's too soon.
Thank you for the info! Maybe I'll look into what he can have as a first food and only make 1 small batch. I think I want to see what's involved and how much time I am going to need to set aside.
I was organizing a bunch of food and drink supplies for him today and it got me excited! I'm not sure if that's a good sign or if need to get out more.
we tested the exersaucer out yesterday. he was good in it... but fell over a few times (just like to the edge not getting hurt or falling out)
I was wondering at what point to break this out. He's just now starting to get more interested in the kick and play piano, though. And his head control is pretty good, but isn't great just yet. Also, we need to put it together, so there's that.
Post by greenpony33 on May 6, 2015 14:43:17 GMT -5
Random thought- do any of your LOs have a 'soothie- or comfort item (like a blankie or one of those silk lined tiny blanket things?) . We were gifted a couple but have not gotten them out yet. I was talking to my mom the other day asking when babies use those and she said they don't unless you give it to them. Then it made me think; do I want to give him one, I can see the good, something that can comfort him and soothe him but it's also something that they can become dependent on and/or lose. Then if it is something we get out, what do we do with it just put it next to him and as he starts to play and grab it things he'll just be used to it. Thoughts/opinions?
greenpony33 I have like 6 soothies. I was gifted way to many. For me I plan on using it. I would much rather DD learn to self soothe using a blanket as a comfort than her thumb or even a pacifier. I figure that is an item I am much more comfortable with her self weaning from in the lomg run.
I have gotten one out already (DD is 14+ weeks) she is really like to grab at things so it's something I give her to grab sometimes. She really doesn't do anything with it yet.
Post by hollydfromtn on May 6, 2015 14:53:12 GMT -5
Re crib transition: I keep thinking about this too. Every time I think we're ready DS regresses in his sleep schedule. We went a full week with just one wake up between 10:30 and 6:30 and then all of a sudden he's back to 3 wake ups. I'm not about to get up and go to the nursery 3 times a night. I am going to transition him out of his RNP to the PNP in our bedroom this weekend though.
greenpony33 I am against loveies or whatever people call them. I never let my DD1 get attached to anything. She sleeps with one stuffed animal now but he doesn't leave the bed. And we have "hippo" who stays in the car bc she can't bring anything else. This sounds strict but I didn't want her getting too attached to one thing and us losing it or it getting broken and becoming an issue.
But yes DD2 does have taggies and a little Pooh blanket. She just likes to hold them or reach out for them right now when we are playing.
Post by greenpony33 on May 6, 2015 15:00:05 GMT -5
2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) I have thought about getting the exersaucer out too, but haven't yet but that's mostly due to lack of space on our main floor. We just got the bumbo out and he's not using that regularly. DH was right babies have a lot of stuff!
mamabutt2 If you call in, they should be able to easily transfer it (unless your state has laws against it). Just call your new, closer pharmacy and they should take care of it to save you the trip.
You guys have inspired me to take the plunge, we are going to try out the crib tonight and see how it goes!
DS has been waking up only once a night lately, so hopefully that continues in the crib.
taberbtb the merlin sleep suits seem like they would be really warm for sleeping. LO already sleeps hot and it can get really hot here in the summer, so I wasn't sure about trying one out. How thick are they really?
Yeah so I decided to try a nap this afternoon in the crib on my last day of maternity leave (she has been sleeping in the crib at night for about a month now). There was some fussing but she is now sound asleep. Awesome... I hope this doesn't impact sleep tonight though.
aggiebuganchovies I know we're all months out from solids, but I'm planning to do baby-led solids (aka baby-led weaning) if it seems like a good fit for DS. Much less of the baby food making
Yeah so I decided to try a nap this afternoon in the crib on my last day of maternity leave (she has been sleeping in the crib at night for about a month now). There was some fussing but she is now sound asleep. Awesome... I hope this doesn't impact sleep tonight though.
My last day of leave too and DS has been an AWESOME napper today, don't know what that's about ( but hopefully it doesn't effect his sleep tonight either.)
kartish they are fairly thick. I put DD in her with only a diaper. Her monitor says her room is 23 degrees Celsius (we don't have a/c) but her hands and feet feel quite cool when I check her in the night. I am hoping to only use it for about 6 weeks until 4.5 months which puts us at mid-June. We just really needed something to transition from swaddling while her Moro reflex is still strong and it's working out great so far!
Finally got my anxiety to calm down.....just in time for a tornado outbreak. Sigh. I'm at work and everyone is still coming into the convenience store like it's no biggie. That's Okies for ya Hope your in a safe place misshart00!
Also, gonna AW that my husband is amazing. He called my doctor and CVS to get me a new prescription and got it filled for me. He's the best
Re crib transition: I keep thinking about this too. Every time I think we're ready DS regresses in his sleep schedule. We went a full week with just one wake up between 10:30 and 6:30 and then all of a sudden he's back to 3 wake ups. I'm not about to get up and go to the nursery 3 times a night. I am going to transition him out of his RNP to the PNP in our bedroom this weekend though.
We are terrible and haven't even purchased the mattress for the real crib yet. It came with a crappy, thin mattress but we need to buy a decent one. I guess we need to get on that if we want him out of our room.
Help! I just ate parmasean cheese that hadn't been refrigerated but was open a few weeks ago. Should I dump my next breast milk pump?
One like two days ago asked if she needed to pump and dump because not her but her co-worker spilled gas on their hands when filling up that morning and she was breathing the fumes.
Dr thinks it's most likely parvo virus, since it's only on her arms, legs and cheeks...which means she isn't contagious anymore. It could also be a reaction to the newest antibiotic she's on for her UTI. I have to do a third urine analysis, renal ultrasound, and stop the current antibiotic. Ugh. Today sucks and I'm over it.
osumegs yes we got the cotton. I happened to be on their Facebook page and saw they were having an open stock sale and got mine 50% off. Even if I paid full price- totally worth it for us. I was skeptical but am a Merlin convert!
Help! I just ate parmasean cheese that hadn't been refrigerated but was open a few weeks ago. Should I dump my next breast milk pump?
One like two days ago asked if she needed to pump and dump because not her but her co-worker spilled gas on their hands when filling up that morning and she was breathing the fumes.
Humanity is stupid.
End rant
I just about went off on a girl in our local mom's FB group today. She was completely flipping the hell out about her mother giving her kid some junk food. Her mom keeps her kids for free while she works. I guess I am not that uptight because I am fully aware that grandparents are going to give the grandkids shit that we wouldn't. That is how it works. She is now debating if she should blow up on her mom and then find different childcare. What a moron! There are bigger issues in the world. Chill out.
Random thought- do any of your LOs have a 'soothie- or comfort item (like a blankie or one of those silk lined tiny blanket things?) . We were gifted a couple but have not gotten them out yet. I was talking to my mom the other day asking when babies use those and she said they don't unless you give it to them. Then it made me think; do I want to give him one, I can see the good, something that can comfort him and soothe him but it's also something that they can become dependent on and/or lose. Then if it is something we get out, what do we do with it just put it next to him and as he starts to play and grab it things he'll just be used to it. Thoughts/opinions?
We give one but for the crib only. Its a small stuffed animal. It's part of the sleep training program we use - no sleep props allowed only one lovie.
boxerrrmama85 I feel your pain. My H just took a big pay cut too. We cut down on our cell phone bill and canceled cable. I love TV but honestly don't miss it! I've also sacrificed my monthly salon visits. DIY hair dye for me from now on!
aggiebuganchovies I know we're all months out from solids, but I'm planning to do baby-led solids (aka baby-led weaning) if it seems like a good fit for DS. Much less of the baby food making
What is baby led weaning? I've heard the term but don't know what that means
We started crib transition 2 or 3 weekends ago, but then DS got a really bad cold and I didn't want him flat on his back. For a few days he was coughing really badly and sometimes would cough up mucus a bit, so I was worried about him choking. Then we were only a few days away from starting day care, so i didn't want all that change at once. I think we are going to start next weekend again. We'll be traveling to my parents so if its really terrible, at least I can nap and my mom can play with him
At day care he has been sleeping for about an hour at a time, which isn't much less then he sleeps in his swing most of the time these days.
@ aggiebug The pumping thing is tough. The trip is to a school in a rural area. The school is pretty run down (the reason we are going), so I don't know what kindof facilities they would have, so while my boss would want to accommodate me, like cloe111479 said it might be tricky.
lilyelayne those are great questions to think about, thanks! As for the fridge, thats not a problem, we will be in a hotel and there will be a mini fridge. Although getting back is an interesting thought. Can you fly with breast milk? It would be probably at least 30 oz a day based on what I'm pumping now with LO at day care. Up to 100 oz or so...thats alot!
For DH taking care of LO, I guess I think its just a lot to put on him when he is working. I don't know how single mom's do it! He would have to take shortened days at work to be able to pick up LO from day care, so it would impact his job as well. He also hasn't been alone with LO for more then a few hours, and I worry that at about 4.5 months might be right in the middle of 4 month sleep regression...He hasn't done much at night since I breastfeed. I'm sure I would come home and both of them would have survived, I just think there would be alot of stress for him.
We did talk about it today, and he is checking to see what his sister is up to around that time too. I think we'd both be less stressed if he could have back up, since he isn't used to having to juggle a baby, food, getting ready in the morning, ect.
Dr thinks it's most likely parvo virus, since it's only on her arms, legs and cheeks...which means she isn't contagious anymore. It could also be a reaction to the newest antibiotic she's on for her UTI. I have to do a third urine analysis, renal ultrasound, and stop the current antibiotic. Ugh. Today sucks and I'm over it.
The same parvo virus that dogs can get?
Nope very different actually. Same class of virus but that is about as similar as they get.
aggiebuganchovies I know we're all months out from solids, but I'm planning to do baby-led solids (aka baby-led weaning) if it seems like a good fit for DS. Much less of the baby food making
What is baby led weaning? I've heard the term but don't know what that means
As pp mentioned it's about the child learning to feed themselves instead of feeding purees. So you give them pieces of food they can grasp and feed themselves. The one thing I would caution is seriously read up on it before jumping into it. Blw, if not done correctly, is much more prone to cause iron deficiency in infants.
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