Monday Spamathon

[lilyelayne]

May 11, 2015 11:24:14 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

So, dad found his new tractor. It's flat.

I can't even imagine that. So glad he's okay.

[PikoPiko]

Is DS the only one still not STTN? I typically fed him at 10.30 at night and he always comes up at 3.30am needing a feed. what's the secret?

[toadandbuggie]

May 11, 2015 11:31:38 GMT -5 junebugjam said:

May 11, 2015 11:27:16 GMT -5 toadandbuggie said:

junebugjam did you get that bottle yet?

Yes! It came on Saturday. I got him to drink an ounce from it, but I had to start him on the breast and then swap it out when he closed his eyes. I'm hopeful that with more practice he'll do okay with it. Have you tried it again with your LO?

Yeah. I do the swap as well. He will drink but take *forever* and seems to play with it more than actually drink. I've been giving him one everyday though to get him used to it. It's hard because I don't want to give it to him when he's really fussy and hungry but when he's not so hungry he won't drink like he does from the breast. Sigh.

[toadandbuggie]

May 11, 2015 12:00:55 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Is DS the only one still not STTN? I typically fed him at 10.30 at night and he always comes up at 3.30am needing a feed. what's the secret?

No. My LO is down between 6-7, I dream feed sometimes around 10, and then he's up 1-2 times before 6am.

[toadandbuggie]

PikoPiko if you find the secret let me know. I think by this point it's just the differences in babies.

[junebugjam]

May 11, 2015 12:00:55 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Is DS the only one still not STTN? I typically fed him at 10.30 at night and he always comes up at 3.30am needing a feed. what's the secret?

Mines been going longer stretches, but he's still up around 3 am and 5:30 before he's up for the day between 6:30 & 7:30. I'll consider him STTN when be can go from bedtime to 5 am with no wake ups. I haven't done anything different though, he's just been improving on his own.

My transition out of the RNP is not going so well though and the good sleep really makes me not want to push it. Sigh.

[cougarette]

May 11, 2015 10:56:18 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

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That was both hysterical and sad.

[cougarette]

May 11, 2015 12:00:55 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Is DS the only one still not STTN? I typically fed him at 10.30 at night and he always comes up at 3.30am needing a feed. what's the secret?

My guy has an internal alarm for 3. But that's the only time he gets up from about 9-10ish to 6 or 7. Everyone I talk to says that it's great that he's only getting up once.

[cougarette]

It's my last full week of maternity leave too. Even though I'm kind of ready to go back, I was getting a little weepy this morning. I was thinking about how far we've come in just a few short weeks. I also wish I could go back in time and smack myself and say that everything will be fine and stop worrying so much about the small things. I feel like I wasted so much time being worried and not enjoying my time with him. I know that sounds crazy.

I finally understand the saying, "the days are long but the years (weeks) are short". Sigh. It really does go by fast!

[junebugjam]

Another random question for you all. Swaddles. My baby will only fall asleep if he is swaddled. Naps, bedtime, everything. He'll be 3 months old on Saturday. At what point do I need to think about weaning him from the swaddle? I heard when he starts rolling, and that's what my ped said. He tries to roll his body when he's on the floor, but is still in the RNP so can't really roll anywhere while sleeping.

Is the Merlin sleep suit really worth the $40? My credit card bills are getting a little crazy and I'm not working/getting paid, so I'm trying to cut back. Don't want to buy it unless I know it has a good chance of working.

[mrsclark731]

Question--anyone else's kid rolling over?

Last week (at 9 weeks) I had her on her tummy in the pnp in our room. I popped into the bathroom to start brushing my teeth... I came out 5 seconds later and she was on her back. I put her on her tummy again and watched her roll over. Now every time we are doing tummy time and she's unhappy about it, she just rolls over so she can stop.

Is she advanced or lazy?

[PikoPiko]

May 11, 2015 13:49:19 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

Question--anyone else's kid rolling over?

Last week (at 9 weeks) I had her on her tummy in the pnp in our room. I popped into the bathroom to start brushing my teeth... I came out 5 seconds later and she was on her back. I put her on her tummy again and watched her roll over. Now every time we are doing tummy time and she's unhappy about it, she just rolls over so she can stop.

Is she advanced or lazy?

I was told it's quite common. DS started rolling over at 3 weeks. He just really hates tummy time and would find every trick to get out of doing it. He got chubby, now he flips over less often.

[hollydfromtn]

May 11, 2015 12:00:55 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Is DS the only one still not STTN? I typically fed him at 10.30 at night and he always comes up at 3.30am needing a feed. what's the secret?

You're not alone. DS does the same. Except this week he's been up at 2:30, 4:30, and then up for the day at 6:30. It's exhausting.

[pitdigger]

And we have it in our possession! I'm going to drop it off at the consulate tomorrow!

[mishka29]

May 11, 2015 12:57:51 GMT -5 junebugjam said:

Another random question for you all. Swaddles. My baby will only fall asleep if he is swaddled. Naps, bedtime, everything. He'll be 3 months old on Saturday. At what point do I need to think about weaning him from the swaddle? I heard when he starts rolling, and that's what my ped said. He tries to roll his body when he's on the floor, but is still in the RNP so can't really roll anywhere while sleeping.

Is the Merlin sleep suit really worth the $40? My credit card bills are getting a little crazy and I'm not working/getting paid, so I'm trying to cut back. Don't want to buy it unless I know it has a good chance of working.

I know 2 people that bought it and they love it.

[aggiebug]

May 11, 2015 12:57:51 GMT -5 junebugjam said:

Another random question for you all. Swaddles. My baby will only fall asleep if he is swaddled. Naps, bedtime, everything. He'll be 3 months old on Saturday. At what point do I need to think about weaning him from the swaddle? I heard when he starts rolling, and that's what my ped said. He tries to roll his body when he's on the floor, but is still in the RNP so can't really roll anywhere while sleeping.

Is the Merlin sleep suit really worth the $40? My credit card bills are getting a little crazy and I'm not working/getting paid, so I'm trying to cut back. Don't want to buy it unless I know it has a good chance of working.

I would look at consignment shops for one and if you have a homegoods check there as well. They have some really random but great kids stuff including swaddles.

[aggiebug]

May 11, 2015 14:15:30 GMT -5 pitdigger said:

And we have it in our possession! I'm going to drop it off at the consulate tomorrow!

[aggiebug]

pitdigger does this mean LO will be able to travel with you on your trip?

[cloe111479]

May 11, 2015 14:02:16 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

May 11, 2015 13:49:19 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

Question--anyone else's kid rolling over?

Last week (at 9 weeks) I had her on her tummy in the pnp in our room. I popped into the bathroom to start brushing my teeth... I came out 5 seconds later and she was on her back. I put her on her tummy again and watched her roll over. Now every time we are doing tummy time and she's unhappy about it, she just rolls over so she can stop.

Is she advanced or lazy?

I was told it's quite common. DS started rolling over at 3 weeks. He just really hates tummy time and would find every trick to get out of doing it. He got chubby, now he flips over less often.

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To not just you -- mine does it too. Tummy time becomes back time no matter what. She just doesn't feel like doing it on her belly. But she does turn the other way too. She's been sleeping on her side since she figured out how to do it.

[cloe111479]

That moment when you find yourself talking to your boobs to hurry up and empty while they are hooked to the pump at work! Mama has a client who could be calling at any moment!

[mommadozer]

DS got to meet some of DH's cousins over the weekend and of course one of them that held DS ended up getting extremely sick the next day. Fever, vomiting, the whole thing. WTF?! Everytime we go visit DH's family someone always gets sick the day after. We have dodged the stomach flu twice already from them.Luckily, I was the overbearing mother that day and said that you had to wash your hands before touching or holding DS.

I vote for no more visiting DH's family, j/k.

[miniwheat]

Still reading though today's spam, but I need to vent now.

DH and I needed to go out of town today to buy some items for a reno we are doing. I left the kids with my inlaws who I love and are so amazing to me so I kind of feel bad for complaining. They are the WORRSST with feedings. I left 3 bottles for DS which was enough food for about 10 hours. I always leave extra in case of an emergency. I explained the schedule, one bottle every 4 hours and a loose idea of time and then we left. 5 hours later we are back early and all 3 bottles are gone. He was fed 18oz in 5 hours. Then I was told he must be sick cause he didn't finish his food. Its not a huge deal but I just wish they would stick with my plan. I know when he eats.

Vent over, I realize I am overreacting but I am tired

[lilyelayne]

May 11, 2015 15:59:34 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

Still reading though today's spam, but I need to vent now.

DH and I needed to go out of town today to buy some items for a reno we are doing. I left the kids with my inlaws who I love and are so amazing to me so I kind of feel bad for complaining. They are the WORRSST with feedings. I left 3 bottles for DS which was enough food for about 10 hours. I always leave extra in case of an emergency. I explained the schedule, one bottle every 4 hours and a loose idea of time and then we left. 5 hours later we are back early and all 3 bottles are gone. He was fed 18oz in 5 hours. Then I was told he must be sick cause he didn't finish his food. Its not a huge deal but I just wish they would stick with my plan. I know when he eats.

Vent over, I realize I am overreacting but I am tired

I'm sorry. I know my ILs will be just this way when they get to babysit.

[lotsofdotts]

May 11, 2015 13:49:19 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

Question--anyone else's kid rolling over?

Last week (at 9 weeks) I had her on her tummy in the pnp in our room. I popped into the bathroom to start brushing my teeth... I came out 5 seconds later and she was on her back. I put her on her tummy again and watched her roll over. Now every time we are doing tummy time and she's unhappy about it, she just rolls over so she can stop.

Brady rolled over on Saturday. He only did it once but he has been close to doing it again today. I don't think he will try as hard to roll from his tummy to his back because he loves being on his tummy because he naps like a champ like that. He did try to roll from his back to his tummy in the PnP last night but couldn't get enough coordination going to do it.
Is she advanced or lazy?

[anchovies]

May 11, 2015 15:59:34 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

Still reading though today's spam, but I need to vent now.

DH and I needed to go out of town today to buy some items for a reno we are doing. I left the kids with my inlaws who I love and are so amazing to me so I kind of feel bad for complaining. They are the WORRSST with feedings. I left 3 bottles for DS which was enough food for about 10 hours. I always leave extra in case of an emergency. I explained the schedule, one bottle every 4 hours and a loose idea of time and then we left. 5 hours later we are back early and all 3 bottles are gone. He was fed 18oz in 5 hours. Then I was told he must be sick cause he didn't finish his food. Its not a huge deal but I just wish they would stick with my plan. I know when he eats.

Vent over, I realize I am overreacting but I am tired

Must be in laws. My in laws watched DS for under 2.5 hours Friday. I told them he was due to eat around 5:15-5:30. They gave him his bottle and said he was still hungry. So I said if he's really still hungry to give him 2 oz, which they did. And still felt he was hungry. No he's just tired and fussy and wanted his mama.

Yesterday MIL asked me if there was more filling formula I could give him.. Don't get me wrong, love them to pieces but it's frustrating.

[misshart00]

Sorry to keep talking about it. But it's in my mind a lot.

Just left my dad's house. They were about halfway through gutting it. It's an odd feeling seeing most of your life on the driveway. And it's not even my house; I can't imagine how they feel.

[mishka29]

misshart00, I'm sorry! I can't imagine what it must be like.

[flyster]

May 11, 2015 14:14:02 GMT -5 hollydfromtn said:

May 11, 2015 12:00:55 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Is DS the only one still not STTN? I typically fed him at 10.30 at night and he always comes up at 3.30am needing a feed. what's the secret?

You're not alone. DS does the same. Except this week he's been up at 2:30, 4:30, and then up for the day at 6:30. It's exhausting.

DS figured out how to roll front to back then forgot. He's been rolling back to front for a week or so now pretty consistently. Then he gets stuck on his tummy and gets mad. Today he rolled back though. He is also trying to crawl. Our house is so so so not ready. He's only 13 weeks, I thought I had at least 2 more months! 

[lilyelayne]

misshart00 we're here to listen to more than just baby stuff. Hugs!

[flyster]

Not much spam today. i didn't make it on until after work. DS didn't wake us up, and we overslept for work. Both of us were late I think. Oh well. blame it on the baby. Tomorrow working from home again. My boss is out, so its a very light work from home day. I do like how focused I am now at work that I have to leave at 5 on the dot. I used to dilly dally much more.