SQS 8/2

[dogmama22]

Aug 2, 2015 10:58:55 GMT -5 @freckleface said:

LO is an incredibly chill baby and has never shown any of the hellish signs of a growth spurt that I've read about, however, a few days ago (right after he turned 6 weeks) he started eating more frequently, being extra fussy, and extra active and alert. This lasted for like 2-3 days and then yesterday, he just wanted to sleep ALL day. Didn't eat nearly as much & slept 6.5 hours last night until I woke him up because my boobs were killing me, and he really wasn't all that interested in eating then which is pretty unusual. I had to pump and we went back to sleep. When we got up for the day around 8am, he started acting totally normal.

Does this sound like a growth spurt?

I don't have an answer to your question, but my little guy is 7 1/2 weeks and has done the same things this week. He's been wanting to go 4+ hours between feedings and I have to keep encouraging him to eat instead of sleep.

[stinybean]

@freckleface yes that's exactly what my LO did too. I totally think that's what happens during growth spurts.

[bendherova]

Aug 2, 2015 10:58:55 GMT -5 @freckleface said:

LO is an incredibly chill baby and has never shown any of the hellish signs of a growth spurt that I've read about, however, a few days ago (right after he turned 6 weeks) he started eating more frequently, being extra fussy, and extra active and alert. This lasted for like 2-3 days and then yesterday, he just wanted to sleep ALL day. Didn't eat nearly as much & slept 6.5 hours last night until I woke him up because my boobs were killing me, and he really wasn't all that interested in eating then which is pretty unusual. I had to pump and we went back to sleep. When we got up for the day around 8am, he started acting totally normal.

Does this sound like a growth spurt?

textbook growth spurt, per my limited experience.

[bruunk]

+1 for the growth spurt - we're in the eat all the time phase!

@ke3812 I don't have any experience with that but I would be worried too! For what it's worth LO usually has green poop and his dr is not worried about it (blood is scary though!)

N woke up from his nap with what I think is a heat rash or baby acne on his chest? Little hard bumps. They don't seem to bother him ... Anyone else have a baby with heat rash?

[bruunk]

@babybean9 yes! That exactly - he was just sleeping on my chest, so I'm sure that's where it came from. He runs warm (we call him our mini heater), so good to know what it looks like!0

[turtletyme]

For those of you who make a point to get out every day... how do you do it without spending a butt load of $? I enjoy little jaunts to the market or whatever store, but I always buy stuff wherever we go. Couple that with my online shopping... eesh

[stinybean]

Aug 2, 2015 12:54:30 GMT -5 @ke3812 said:

my DD has been super fussy. So fussy/screaming that I called the ped on Friday. They told me to stop dairy products since her poops had become a little greenish and she was crying so much and see if it improved. So today I changed her diaper and she had greenish yellow poo with streaks of blood! anyone else have any experience? The nurse told me on friday that that could happen but to call back Monday so I will be callingcw back and taking a diaper in.

Blood in the stool can be attributed to a milk allergy.

[tiffbot]

Aug 2, 2015 14:36:55 GMT -5 turtletyme said:

For those of you who make a point to get out every day... how do you do it without spending a butt load of $? I enjoy little jaunts to the market or whatever store, but I always buy stuff wherever we go. Couple that with my online shopping... eesh

I live in a tiny tiny town without stores, that's how I do it the only places we can go are the playground, swimming pool, or just for a walk around town or meet up with friends on our walk haha.

[baileybaileybne]

@turtleme. I tend to try and meet people at their house or for a coffee so purchases are very limited. I avoid shopping for the sake of killing time because impulse purchases never work out well for me! Also walks in a park are great.

[erbear]

How long do growth spurts last? LO is clustering and being extra fussy and refusing to nap again today. We've had visitors and it sucks I'm sitting upstairs because LO was freaking out and wanting fed right after we finished. And she's asleep on my boob anyways!

[sabrinaml]

Those of you that are strictly FF, when did your period return? I nursed/pumped until he was 6weeks (he's now 9 weeks) I've been getting cramps occasionally but then they go away and nothing comes of it. Just trying to get an idea of when it might return.

[carolyngrace]

turtletyme, I'm also struggling not to spend a lot of money when we go out every day. Even coffee shop trips add up!

@freckleface & sabrinaml - Why you no have avatars?? That's my SQS

[sabrinaml]

Aug 2, 2015 17:05:22 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

turtletyme, I'm also struggling not to spend a lot of money when we go out every day. Even coffee shop trips add up!

@freckleface & sabrinaml - Why you no have avatars?? That's my SQS

I've only ever signed on using the app on my phone. One day I'll sign in using the computer and figure everything out!

[alayne926]

Aug 2, 2015 16:37:52 GMT -5 sabrinaml said:

Those of you that are strictly FF, when did your period return? I nursed/pumped until he was 6weeks (he's now 9 weeks) I've been getting cramps occasionally but then they go away and nothing comes of it. Just trying to get an idea of when it might return.

With DS, it was like clockwork 28 days like a normal cycle. With dd, she'll be 6 weeks on Wednesday and no signs except a few cramps.

[shahoi]

Aug 2, 2015 17:41:14 GMT -5 alayne926 said:

Aug 2, 2015 16:37:52 GMT -5 sabrinaml said:

Those of you that are strictly FF, when did your period return? I nursed/pumped until he was 6weeks (he's now 9 weeks) I've been getting cramps occasionally but then they go away and nothing comes of it. Just trying to get an idea of when it might return.

With DS, it was like clockwork 28 days like a normal cycle. With dd, she'll be 6 weeks on Wednesday and no signs except a few cramps.

O will be 8 weeks tomorrow and I haven't even cramped. But I've been taking my bc pill for a week now, so I'll be getting mine in 3 weeks lol

[sabrinaml]

Aug 2, 2015 17:05:22 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

turtletyme, I'm also struggling not to spend a lot of money when we go out every day. Even coffee shop trips add up!

@freckleface & sabrinaml - Why you no have avatars?? That's my SQS

Fixed!!!

[missk0411]

Aug 2, 2015 16:25:24 GMT -5 erbear said:

How long do growth spurts last? LO is clustering and being extra fussy and refusing to nap again today. We've had visitors and it sucks I'm sitting upstairs because LO was freaking out and wanting fed right after we finished. And she's asleep on my boob anyways!

Twinsies!  I think the couch is going to have a permanent imprint of my ass.  I can't even guess how many times she's eaten today because they all blend into one long day.... 

[txngrl31]

sabrinaml, Welp, I had bleeding around 5 1/2 weeks that I thought was my period. BUT two weeks later at 8 weeks, wow, now that was my period.

[Widget123]

NBR: why do schools in the south start so early- aka many start tomorrow? I looked it up online and saw a range of answers such as helping on the farm, hurricanes, etc. But anyone know the real answer?

[ravinraven216]

Aug 2, 2015 19:12:48 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

NBR: why do schools in the south start so early- aka many start tomorrow? I looked it up online and saw a range of answers such as helping on the farm, hurricanes, etc. But anyone know the real answer?

Hmm. Depends on the area I suppose. When I lived in Virginia, school didn't start until mid-September, but I was in a high tourist area near the coast. 

[Widget123]

Aug 2, 2015 20:12:41 GMT -5 @ke3812 said:

Aug 2, 2015 19:12:48 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

NBR: why do schools in the south start so early- aka many start tomorrow? I looked it up online and saw a range of answers such as helping on the farm, hurricanes, etc. But anyone know the real answer?

how far south? Im pretty far south and my DD starts August 17th. I never knew that was early! when do yalls kids start?

We have friends in South Carolina and Florida whose schools start tomorrow.  In the "mid Atlantic" I'm used to schools starting right before or right after Labor Day.

[ladysif]

Aug 2, 2015 14:36:55 GMT -5 turtletyme said:

For those of you who make a point to get out every day... how do you do it without spending a butt load of $? I enjoy little jaunts to the market or whatever store, but I always buy stuff wherever we go. Couple that with my online shopping... eesh

It is different for STMs because we have to do things daily for our other kid/s, so we are doing parks, zoo, museum, etc., things that are otherwise overkill for an infant. I did a lot of shopping the first months with DS1, especially as he was a fall baby and we were limited to mostly indoor stuff that winter. But at 6 months we started music class, swim lessons, etc. (which yes, cost money, but is different than shopping.) See if you have any free outdoor concerts in your area, pack a picnic and go to a park, do momdates with any mom friends you have regardless of the ages of the kids.

...or just take comfort in that this is just a stage so your pocketbook won't always be hit quite so hard (and it is a fun once in a lifetime stage IMO because it is a lot harder to shop a lot with a toddler and infant in tow) and enjoy the retail therapy for a few months.

[redlipz]

@freckleface pippi longstocking!!! I was just telling my daughter I want to read those books to her!

[bendherova]

Aug 3, 2015 1:06:24 GMT -5 @freckleface said:

Aug 2, 2015 23:47:07 GMT -5 redlipz said:

@freckleface pippi longstocking!!! I was just telling my daughter I want to read those books to her!

They were some of my favorite books growing up! can't wait to read them to my LO.

Every Time DS1 tries to refuse bath time I think about the radishes planted on the girl
who won't bathe!

[holliberry28]

Aug 3, 2015 1:56:09 GMT -5 bendherova said:

Aug 3, 2015 1:06:24 GMT -5 @freckleface said:

They were some of my favorite books growing up! can't wait to read them to my LO.

Every Time DS1 tries to refuse bath time I think about the radishes planted on the girl
who won't bathe!

Loved Pippi Longstocking! Anyone see the really bad but really awesome 80s movie?

[junch817]

What size diapers (brand) is LO in and how old/weight? I bought a bunch of bulk diapers in different sizes and DS is in 1s and I'm almost out

[bendherova]

re: diapers: Still size 1, but at 23.5in/12lb, we're approaching upper limits.

I will have to exchange a box or 2 for size 2. L is 5w. we've used mostly pampers swaddlers sensitive, but have tested others bc his skin is pretty sensitive.

[dogmama22]

If you've been given hand-me-downs, how do you know whether something is a sleeper or an outfit? I know sleepwear has different requirements for fire safety and whatnot, so I don't want to put him in something unsafe.

[shahoi]

Aug 3, 2015 14:36:58 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

If you've been given hand-me-downs, how do you know whether something is a sleeper or an outfit? I know sleepwear has different requirements for fire safety and whatnot, so I don't want to put him in something unsafe.

Say what?

[dogmama22]

Aug 3, 2015 14:46:00 GMT -5 shahoi said:

Aug 3, 2015 14:36:58 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

If you've been given hand-me-downs, how do you know whether something is a sleeper or an outfit? I know sleepwear has different requirements for fire safety and whatnot, so I don't want to put him in something unsafe.

Say what?

I believe sleepwear has to be a tighter fit and meet some flammability requirement. When I go to the fabric store, some fabrics will specifically say not to use them for sleepwear.