~ Tuesday ticker change ~

[baileybaileybne]

Any Tuesday ladies interested in continuing this?

I enjoy hearing how you're going and breaking it down by day makes it easier to see everyone's contributions.

So, not even just inspired - but totally copied from ThePalindromicOne -

How old is your LO?
Any challenges or successes to share this week?
How often are you getting out of the house?
What's you fave/most useful baby item? What was a total waste?

[baileybaileybne]

Peyton is 6 weeks old today!

This week DH returned to work. I was panicked. I didn't know how I was going to cope with the car, stroller, bag and crying all at once and not being able to have a break even to pee. I have (after 2 days ha ha) so far been really impressed with how well we've coped.
I'm usually super busy at work so I was worried I'd be aimless and frustrated so I'm trying to stay busy and get a routine going.
I'm out of the house daily so far, walking the dog then a coffee catch up or a quick trip to the grocery store. Making plans for the next few weeks so most days I have something to do.
Favourite item is my stroller: Uppababy Vista. The bassinet is great, and it's really good to push. Phew: it was pricey but even DH agrees it was worth it.
Total waste? My boppy. I never used it after the first few days. Maybe I'll use it to help LO sit up when she's bigger.

[billyhorrible]

How old is your LO? 7 weeks

Any challenges or successes to share this week? Crib naps! I can't get him to nap consistently in there, but the fact that I can get a couple short naps in there every day is huge success for me. It gives me time to workout! Also, we've had a couple car trips where BH didn't scream the entire time!

How often are you getting out of the house?Since I have to take LBB too and from school, at least 2 times a day! Usually 4 days during the week I have another outing planned, either an errand, friend visit, or activity with both boys (yesterday was the Museum). I like to have one day with no extra outings to regroup.

What's you fave/most useful baby item? What was a total waste? I love the carrier since I am out of the house so much. Nothing's been a waste this time, but I have the STM advantage of not buying much this time around.

[ravinraven216]

J is 7 weeks old today!

Monday was a day full of screaming and I was really nervous about the night, since he hadn't slept well the previous night and day. Last night he slept well and I was able to settle him back to sleep relatively easily. I probably managed a record level of sleep since he was born.

Now that I have the car seat base installed in my car it's much easier to go out if DH is at work. We usually go out with LO a few times per week. Today we went to Baby's R Us, the grocery store, and pet store (though J stayed in the car with DH while I ran in for dog and cat food). I was going to go to the bank, but baby is asleep and it's hotter than blazes out, so I'll save that for tomorrow morning. I'm also getting more comfortable with baby wearing, so maybe I can start taking LO and the dog for walks in the evening by myself.

We lucked out and were able to borrow a lot of baby items from our friends. The most useless thing has been the Boopy pillow (LO squishes it with his huge baby girth, so it gets pushed away from me). The My Breast Friend nursing pillow (which is firmer and clips around my waist), swing, and mei tai baby wrap have been invaluable.

[wifedeangel]

How old is your LO? J is 7 weeks old today.

Any challenges or successes to share this week? Yesterday we went on a mini road trip with the whole crew and no one died, lol. DD was content and chatty the whole trip and J slept most of the day. It makes me feel better about taking a long weekend somewhere around Labor Day.

How often are you getting out of the house? It's hotter than hades, so we don't go outside as much as I'd like, but I do make an effort to leave the house 4-5 times a week. I'm getting more And more comfortable dealing with both kids at the same time.

What's you fave/most useful baby item? What was a total waste? Being a STM, I don't have any wasted items. My baby carriers and A&A blankets are my favorite items so far this go-round.

[dogmama22]

How old is your LO? 7 weeks
Any challenges or successes to share this week? I just found out LO's weight dropped again over the weekend and I just want to cry. We've been working so hard on this reflux and I feel like we're doing things non stop to help and he's still puking. I was already overwhelmed yesterday, but I told myself that the volume of vomit wasn't as much anymore so it's really just a matter of more cleaning for me, which I can handle. Now I found out that he dropped weight again and I'm just at a complete loss as to what I'm supposed to do now.
How often are you getting out of the house? We get out of the house almost every day. I've found an outing a day is great for my mental health.
What's you fave/most useful baby item? Tough call - swing, wrap, A+A swaddles
What was a total waste?
For now the stroller - I prefer the wrap unless it's super hot.

[purpledaisy923]

The twins are 10 weeks old today.

James is able to hold his head up on his own! He wants to be in an upright position a lot of the time now, so I need to go buy an exersaucer soon. Alice is still being a smiley little girl. She loves it when I talk to her.

It's hot and humid here, so the babies don't go out of the house very often. I work 4 days a week and it is so nice to have conversations with other adults besides DH. The twins will get out of the house this weekend to go to my nephew's 1st Birthday party.

The bouncer seems to be the most useless item we have. The babies hate it unless you sit next to it and bounce it constantly. I might as well just hold the babies instead.

Our sit and stand double stroller is my favorite item. I can clip both of their car seats into it, which makes shopping trips really easy. It's also the kind that grows with the kids because it has like 12 different ways to use it.

[Girlymama79]

How old is your LO? 6 weeks

Any challenges or successes to share this week? BFing a lot! But sleeping 8 hours a night!

How often are you getting out of the house? We went on a little vacation last week. I'm actually not having issues with getting out.

What's you fave/most useful baby item? What was a total waste? Cloth diapers! LO got a chemical burn from disposables, both huggies and parents choice.

Nothing has been wasteful so far but like billyhorrible mentioned STMs have advantage here.

[mirage86]

How old is your LO?
8 weeks
Any challenges or successes to share this week?
Poor little guy has been very fussy the last few days. He only naps if I'm holding him or lying right next to him. He still has good moments though, and I get lots of sweet smiles and coos.
How often are you getting out of the house?
It's been too hot to go out much, but every couple of days we go run some errands or walk to the grocery store.
What's you fave/most useful baby item? What was a total waste?
His PnP with the removable napper and changer. It's been perfect for napping around home and for trips to see family. I think the swing so far has been the least used item. He won't go in it for more than a minute or two awake before he's crying to be taken out. I'm really hoping he'll like it once he gets a bit older.

[carolyngrace]

Jul 28, 2015 16:27:15 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

How old is your LO? 7 weeks
Any challenges or successes to share this week? I just found out LO's weight dropped again over the weekend and I just want to cry. We've been working so hard on this reflux and I feel like we're doing things non stop to help and he's still puking. I was already overwhelmed yesterday, but I told myself that the volume of vomit wasn't as much anymore so it's really just a matter of more cleaning for me, which I can handle. Now I found out that he dropped weight again and I'm just at a complete loss as to what I'm supposed to do now.
How often are you getting out of the house? We get out of the house almost every day. I've found an outing a day is great for my mental health.
What's you fave/most useful baby item? Tough call - swing, wrap, A+A swaddles
What was a total waste?
For now the stroller - I prefer the wrap unless it's super hot.

It makes ME anxious to hear he dropped weight and I'm not even the mom I'm so sorry! What are the doctors suggesting at this point?

[dogmama22]

Jul 29, 2015 2:01:33 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

Jul 28, 2015 16:27:15 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

How old is your LO? 7 weeks
Any challenges or successes to share this week? I just found out LO's weight dropped again over the weekend and I just want to cry. We've been working so hard on this reflux and I feel like we're doing things non stop to help and he's still puking. I was already overwhelmed yesterday, but I told myself that the volume of vomit wasn't as much anymore so it's really just a matter of more cleaning for me, which I can handle. Now I found out that he dropped weight again and I'm just at a complete loss as to what I'm supposed to do now.
How often are you getting out of the house? We get out of the house almost every day. I've found an outing a day is great for my mental health.
What's you fave/most useful baby item? Tough call - swing, wrap, A+A swaddles
What was a total waste?
For now the stroller - I prefer the wrap unless it's super hot.

It makes ME anxious to hear he dropped weight and I'm not even the mom I'm so sorry! What are the doctors suggesting at this point?

I found out at my breastfeeding support group yesterday, so I haven't told his doctor yet. I'm nervous that they'll suggest formula or something. I did call my LC and she's supposed to get back to me soon about what else we can do. He's still only 8 1/2 lbs at 7 weeks. Not even a pound over birth weight