@badw0lf if I am by myself I gauge his fuss level. I have had to pull over and find him his wubanub before. He's mostly only a little annoyed the first few minutes and then passes out.
Off today and tomorrow after working the last 3 days. DS isn't feeling well. I'm worried he may have an ear infection, so I'm taking him to the pedi today. He woke up at 4, changed and fed him and he slept until 9:15. I'm pretty sure he only woke up Bc the dogs started to stir while I was showering. He's already napping for 45 minutes. He hasn't slept past 6:30 or 7 since he was a newborn. And he usually naps 30 minutes at a time.
Question for you ladies. When you're in the car and your LO starts fussing how long do you go before you intervene? Yesterday we were about 20mins from home and DS had been complaining for about 10 mins. Nothing serious, but it started to escalate and I told DBF to pull over so I could get in the back and calm him down. He was all "We are almost home." and I said "I don't care!!" By the time he pulled over DS was hysterical so I'm glad I insisted and DBF apologized for not just pulling off right away. Poor kid was so hot and thirsty (my AC is broken right now).
If I'm by myself, there's never really a time that I would be more than 20 min from home, so I just try and make it back. Typically, he calms down when the car is in motion anyway and fusses only at stoplights, in drive-thrus, etc.
If DH is driving, then I always sit in the back with DS just in case any issues come up.
^This, pretty much exactly. Sometimes if DD is in a good mood and we're just starting to drive, I'll sit up front with DH, but in trips back I'll always sit in the back, usually with a tiny battery-powered fan I bought at Bed Bath n Beyond.
badw0lf, We generally just try to get where we're going, but I'm in that special snowflake thing of nothing on island is really further than 40 minutes - an hour away. Plus, there isn't necessarily anywhere to pull over. We'll see how things go with driving in MI at the end of the month.
The transition to the crib seems to be going well. He slept 9-5 and naps are easy as well. G is loving the additional floor space in his room and is rolling all over the place.
I tried a sulfate free shampoo for the first starting in March. I was trying to give my hair time to adjust, but this stuff is awful. I thought it was supposed to reduce the amount of stuff in my hair but the waxy oily crap in my brush makes me think otherwise.
I loathe shampoos and a good bottle of shampoo only works on my hair for one bottle so I am always switching it up. It really sucks when one doesn't work and I am only a third of the way through it.
Anyone's LO starting to army crawl. I noticed this weekend DD has started using her arms and hands to pull herself to her toys on different areas of her playmate.. is this how the crawling process begins? (I know stupid FTM question) but I'm trying to figure out how much longer I have to baby proof my house lol. Also we are supposed to be going on Vacation next month and hotels floors are icky so if she's crawling by then (which is likely, I was an early crawler/walker) how am I supposed to handle that in a hotel?
Mine hasn't started army crawl but when she's on her back she uses her feet to push her head up and pushes herself that way. It's like a crab crawl minus her hands. I guess it's working for her so she keeps doing it.
Anyone's LO starting to army crawl. I noticed this weekend DD has started using her arms and hands to pull herself to her toys on different areas of her playmate.. is this how the crawling process begins? (I know stupid FTM question) but I'm trying to figure out how much longer I have to baby proof my house lol. Also we are supposed to be going on Vacation next month and hotels floors are icky so if she's crawling by then (which is likely, I was an early crawler/walker) how am I supposed to handle that in a hotel?
Mine hasn't started army crawl but when she's on her back she uses her feet to push her head up and pushes herself that way. It's like a crab crawl minus her hands. I guess it's working for her so she keeps doing it.
this is what DD does. I honestly think she won't crawl until she can get into that position from sitting because she hates being on her tummy that much.
Mine hasn't started army crawl but when she's on her back she uses her feet to push her head up and pushes herself that way. It's like a crab crawl minus her hands. I guess it's working for her so she keeps doing it.
this is what DD does. I honestly think she won't crawl until she can get into that position from sitting because she hates being on her tummy that much.
I know kids that don't crawl until they can walk. That is why it is not actually considered a milestone.
Question for you ladies. When you're in the car and your LO starts fussing how long do you go before you intervene? Yesterday we were about 20mins from home and DS had been complaining for about 10 mins. Nothing serious, but it started to escalate and I told DBF to pull over so I could get in the back and calm him down. He was all "We are almost home." and I said "I don't care!!" By the time he pulled over DS was hysterical so I'm glad I insisted and DBF apologized for not just pulling off right away. Poor kid was so hot and thirsty (my AC is broken right now).
DS is normally quiet in the car. He loves looking around. When he does cry, it generally turns into a meltdown. If it is just me, I pull over within 10 minutes. I don't usually go places more than 10 minutes away from home because we live close to amenities. If it is when DH is in the car with us, this is where our parenting opinions differ. He says CIO because it is good for him. Yes, some crying is okay but, DS never stops on his own and it continues to escalate. DH is so damn stubborn and naive when it comes to DS, it bugs the crap out of me. I usually jump in the backseat and try to calm him down.
Sorry, I went on a little rant there about DH. He's always been selfish but, you would think it would subside once you have a helpless child.
I don't know who was talking about the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse hotdog song the other day... But it is so damn catchy. I've been singing it for two days straight. Worst part is I don't even know all the words somehow.
I sang the doc mcstuffins checkup song yesterday and corrected my husband when he said the wrong word...
I don't know who was talking about the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse hotdog song the other day... But it is so damn catchy. I've been singing it for two days straight. Worst part is I don't even know all the words somehow.
I sang the doc mcstuffins checkup song yesterday and corrected my husband when he said the wrong word...
I have yet to learn the doc mcstuffins song. Haha.
I have a package that accidentally got sent to my parents address (wtf PayPal) instead of mine. It might need a signature, and there's no one at their house today. Mom says their mail comes between 1230 & 3pm, but no one will be home until 530 or 6 to let me know if my package was delivered. If DS weren't sleeping right now I might be on my way over to lurk waiting for their mail lady haha.
I am going to be borderline late to G's swim lesson today because my jelly took longer than expected to reach the gel phase on the boil. It's finishing processing now, but I am so not amused. It better be fucking delicious.
I'm constantly singing Daniel Tiger songs along with my toddler (and sometimes w/o). They are so damn catchy.
"When you feel so mad that you want to roar, take a deep breath....and count to four!"
I repeat this song in my head when I can feel my temper rising. LOL Daniel Tiger is AWESOME!
I have yet to watch anything Daniel Tiger since this is my first LO, but I love that he's the one they continued a show with, after Mr. Rogers. He was my favorite growing up.
Haven't read your spams yet. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to read them today as I'm now back at work and my computer isn't letting me in. Waiting for IT to help me could take a whole day. So I decided to bring my phone to the mothers room and pump instead.
First night of daddy care went terrible. DH was trying to shush DS to sleep but forgetting to feed him first. So much crying. I was up every time he cried. I might just snooze here in the pump room...
"When you feel so mad that you want to roar, take a deep breath....and count to four!"
I repeat this song in my head when I can feel my temper rising. LOL Daniel Tiger is AWESOME!
I have yet to watch anything Daniel Tiger since this is my first LO, but I love that he's the one they continued a show with, after Mr. Rogers. He was my favorite growing up.
No Shame confession: This is my first LO too, but it still finds it's way in the background of my house, and we aren't complaining. LOL
Haven't read your spams yet. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to read them today as I'm now back at work and my computer isn't letting me in. Waiting for IT to help me could take a whole day. So I decided to bring my phone to the mothers room and pump instead.
First night of daddy care went terrible. DH was trying to shush DS to sleep but forgetting to feed him first. So much crying. I was up every time he cried. I might just snooze here in the pump room...
Sorry you're having a rough day at work. Hopefully LO and your H are having a better day at home!
Question for you ladies. When you're in the car and your LO starts fussing how long do you go before you intervene? Yesterday we were about 20mins from home and DS had been complaining for about 10 mins. Nothing serious, but it started to escalate and I told DBF to pull over so I could get in the back and calm him down. He was all "We are almost home." and I said "I don't care!!" By the time he pulled over DS was hysterical so I'm glad I insisted and DBF apologized for not just pulling off right away. Poor kid was so hot and thirsty (my AC is broken right now).
DS is normally quiet in the car. He loves looking around. When he does cry, it generally turns into a meltdown. If it is just me, I pull over within 10 minutes. I don't usually go places more than 10 minutes away from home because we live close to amenities. If it is when DH is in the car with us, this is where our parenting opinions differ. He says CIO because it is good for him. Yes, some crying is okay but, DS never stops on his own and it continues to escalate. DH is so damn stubborn and naive when it comes to DS, it bugs the crap out of me. I usually jump in the backseat and try to calm him down.
Sorry, I went on a little rant there about DH. He's always been selfish but, you would think it would subside once you have a helpless child.
This DH does the same thing, if I don't go calm her down, her eyes get bloodshot and she does the hyperventilating breathing trying to catch ehr breathe.
We have all laminate wood floors in our house, no rugs except mats at the doors. I've been putting a blanket down for DS to play but when he tries to roll it just bunches up and he can't get enough traction to move. Anyone have a playmat they love that doesn't slide everywhere on hard floors? Google and Amazon aren't helping much.
Post by AppropriateChocolate on Jul 6, 2015 14:40:10 GMT -5
So DD hates the carrier car seat. We are supposed to be going on vacation soon, I know she's going to need a convertible car seat eventually. Should I just go ahead and buy one for the trip. I've heard how so many babies car seat hate goes away once the are out of the carrier
We have all laminate wood floors in our house, no rugs except mats at the doors. I've been putting a blanket down for DS to play but when he tries to roll it just bunches up and he can't get enough traction to move. Anyone have a playmat they love that doesn't slide everywhere on hard floors? Google and Amazon aren't helping much.
Those little kid rugs are always cool for kids when they are older. My brother had a play rug that had roads and buildings all over it and he loved using it to play with his hot wheels. You could those big foam alphabet mats too. Maybe get something that would be useful for when they are older.
We have all laminate wood floors in our house, no rugs except mats at the doors. I've been putting a blanket down for DS to play but when he tries to roll it just bunches up and he can't get enough traction to move. Anyone have a playmat they love that doesn't slide everywhere on hard floors? Google and Amazon aren't helping much.
You can try the little rubber, no slip cabinet liners to put under the play mat? Maybe glue it to the underside?
We have all laminate wood floors in our house, no rugs except mats at the doors. I've been putting a blanket down for DS to play but when he tries to roll it just bunches up and he can't get enough traction to move. Anyone have a playmat they love that doesn't slide everywhere on hard floors? Google and Amazon aren't helping much.
You can try the little rubber, no slip cabinet liners to put under the play mat? Maybe glue it to the underside?
this is what we did. In her room it's laminate wood floors and we put that stuff on the bottom of towels instead of buying rugs. I'll post a pic when I get home if you want. Rugs are so damn expensive!
You can try the little rubber, no slip cabinet liners to put under the play mat? Maybe glue it to the underside?
this is what we did. In her room it's laminate wood floors and we put that stuff on the bottom of towels instead of buying rugs. I'll post a pic when I get home if you want. Rugs are so damn expensive!
Rugs are stupid expensive! I don't understand! I would love a pic if you remember / have time. I have a piece of that cabinet liner stuff under my at-the-door mats but it really doesn't seem to help. Hoping that has more to do with the doors than the floor tho.
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