MIL is visiting this weekend, possibly for the last time before the big move. So we have an extra set of hands on deck, and typically the twins are being more content than usual. I'm sitting with feet up and coffee in hand while they have a nap, which took all of 30 seconds to get them down into, together, at the same time. It's like they're pretending they're little angels for relatives and visitors and just want to put me through the ringer when I'm on my own with them....
B is always better behaved around other people (grandmas in particular). He likes to make me look like a liar... Or he just doesn't like me.
@janetheconquerer No diet changes I can think of. I'm not a big milk person either.
htuzzi324 She's 6 weeks. Milk sensitivity. Meaning drop the dairy from my diet?
runningmommy519 Never heard of a golden birthday til this post. I have zero memories of my 7th birthday...
Yes. Drop all sources of dairy for two weeks and see if she improves. It takes about 2 days for me to notice a difference. I can't eat cheese or yogurt and I don't drink milk but I can eat all the ice cream I want.
You're lucky. DD1 was so sensitive I couldn't have anything with a dairy ingredient. No baked goods made with butter, I even had to get a vegan prenatal vitamin. Still trying to figure out if DD2 is as sensitive or if I can get away with at least baked dairy.
Yes. Drop all sources of dairy for two weeks and see if she improves. It takes about 2 days for me to notice a difference. I can't eat cheese or yogurt and I don't drink milk but I can eat all the ice cream I want.
You're lucky. DD1 was so sensitive I couldn't have anything with a dairy ingredient. No baked goods made with butter, I even had to get a vegan prenatal vitamin. Still trying to figure out if DD2 is as sensitive or if I can get away with at least baked dairy.
I only figured out the ice cream because I forgot and ate some. He had no issues. Had a slice of pizza. Crab ass can't fart or sleep or do anything baby.
Post by elizabethnevadap on Sept 26, 2015 11:54:04 GMT -5
Happy Weekend! We got all 3 of our cats in their carriers to the vet to get their nails trimmed- that was insane but at least it's done. Dropping DS1 off at a friend's birthday party about an hour from us- it's from 2pm-6pm. FOUR hours long. So H, J and I are visiting my grandma, having dinner at our favorite Lebanese place, shopping, and I'm gonna run in and get my eyebrows waxed somewhere- these are outta control. Then picking DS1 back up and heading home. Have a great Saturday!
I do know what golden bdays are - mine was when I was 18 and wasn't special. DH was watching me type this and was like "what's a golden bday?" Haha. Maybe it's a regional thing in the US?
We are taking A to a park to walk her and the dog. First non-errand outing. I really don't know how you BTDT or rockstar FTM go out of the house often...it's such a production to get all the stuff together and time with her feedings. You ladies are awesome!
Post by girlonabike on Sept 26, 2015 12:01:34 GMT -5
Cradle cap--anybody have any effective treatments. Liam has a mild case, and ped said to do a one time treatment of massaging baby oil onto his scalp and letting it sit for 20 minutes, then washing it away with Selsum blue. We did that last week and it looked better for a few days, but now it's returning. I'm not keen on using a dandruff shampoo often with Liam.
Cradle cap--anybody have any effective treatments. Liam has a mild case, and ped said to do a one time treatment of massaging baby oil onto his scalp and letting it sit for 20 minutes, then washing it away with Selsum blue. We did that last week and it looked better for a few days, but now it's returning. I'm not keen on using a dandruff shampoo often with Liam.
Jackson has it too. His pedi just said to not pick at it or it will cause his hair to fall off (true story cause I picked a big flake off once and a small chunk of hair came with it...whoops) and it will resolve itself on its own.
Am I the only one chucking a baby in a carrier to go to the bathroom, or should this have been my FFC yesterday?
I put the baby in her swing when I have to use the bathroom. I have a very curious 2 year old and mommy going potty is very interesting to her right now, I can't imagine trying to go to the bathroom with a baby strapped to me and a toddler trying to see what's going on. Lol.
Yeah, I can see it becoming a bit ridiculous when going to the bathroom turns into an event for the whole family, hahaha
Cradle cap--anybody have any effective treatments. Liam has a mild case, and ped said to do a one time treatment of massaging baby oil onto his scalp and letting it sit for 20 minutes, then washing it away with Selsum blue. We did that last week and it looked better for a few days, but now it's returning. I'm not keen on using a dandruff shampoo often with Liam.
We use warm coconut oil and massage it in with a soft bristle brush, then let it sit a bit and comb out as much as we can. Rinse and use the soft brush again. Then we just follow up with some baby shampoo. I'll have to share a pic of noah during this because his hair is ridiculous.
Cradle cap--anybody have any effective treatments. Liam has a mild case, and ped said to do a one time treatment of massaging baby oil onto his scalp and letting it sit for 20 minutes, then washing it away with Selsum blue. We did that last week and it looked better for a few days, but now it's returning. I'm not keen on using a dandruff shampoo often with Liam.
Cora had it, I just put baby oil on it after her bath and it went away. I didn't know you're supposed to wash the baby oil off? Oops. I just gave her another bath a day or two later and it was gone.
Eta. I didn't know about Dandruff shampoo either but we apparently didn't need it
Post by flippinchica on Sept 26, 2015 13:21:51 GMT -5
We are going to museum day today and chose a historic house. I tried to give LO a pacifier last night and he spit it out so fast (2 different brands). + 1 to having a baby who is way less fussy when others are around.
Post by tmclawchick on Sept 26, 2015 13:22:31 GMT -5
DH went to the gym this morning and brought home breakfast and pumpkin coffees from the cafe down the street. DD has been asleep in her swing since 11:30...I've showered, had lunch and played with DS. This definitely makes up for the night from hell!
I'm sitting through the last soccer game of the day. Is it bad that it's only the third weekend and I'm ready for the fall season to end already?
Nope, not bad at all. It is bad, however, that I'm relieved the kids are with their mom this weekend and DH, T, and I are out of town so we couldn't go to the games today. I love watching them play, but the logistics of getting everybody where they need to be on time is a killer.
Post by twinkbrite on Sept 26, 2015 14:21:35 GMT -5
We are also dealing with the crying during feedings and needing to be burped thing. Super frustrating. It's not every feeding though so maybe it does have something to do with how much dairy I am consuming and when? I really hope that's not it and I can keep eating it.
And as far as golden birthdays go, mine was when I was 4 so that's kind of a waste. LO's will be when she turns 21! Uh oh!
I posted about this over in the BF thread but I'm losing my mind over feeding this child. She suddenly won't take more than about a half an ounce without screaming and needing to be burped. The burping part can be quick or ridiculously long trying to get it out, but when she does, it's seriously MASSIVE so the trapped air is for sure there.
It's making our already tedious BF ordeal into an absolute horror (an hour + each time and my boobs are exploding) but even a bottle is miserable since it also takes forever to get through and then I'm pumping for a full session too. I'm not convinced she's had a full feed in two days but has actually gotten so tired or over it that she gives up each feed.
This kind of gas just came on two days ago but has been nonstop with every feed. She is so miserable and I've never seen her cry like this. Oh and mommy is also about to find a cliff. Gas drops aren't really helping much. Any advice?? Could it be BM related?
We have had the same thing happen this week too. Ours was latch related following the release of her ties. She was swallowing much more air because she was learning how to latch with her "new mouth." If this is the case, you must be very intentional while latching and you could even try to cranial sacral therapy, which has also worked for us. Good luck...this forever to burp thing is toturous.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Sept 26, 2015 14:55:15 GMT -5
Did I read it somewhere here about the baby born on a cruise ship? I thought somebody was making it up, but I just read it on my local news website, so it's real!
AFM, going out with some girlfriends for one of their bdays tonight...ds is going with...I'm having a drink and cannot wait!
Also, ladies...just start going out with the baby. Once you've done it a few times it becomes no big deal. Otherwise you end up feeling trapped and that is no fun for anyone.
@janetheconquerer No diet changes I can think of. I'm not a big milk person either.
htuzzi324 She's 6 weeks. Milk sensitivity. Meaning drop the dairy from my diet?
runningmommy519 Never heard of a golden birthday til this post. I have zero memories of my 7th birthday...
Yes. Drop all sources of dairy for two weeks and see if she improves. It takes about 2 days for me to notice a difference. I can't eat cheese or yogurt and I don't drink milk but I can eat all the ice cream I want.
I also learned that tongue/lip tied babies share many symptoms with that of dairy protein intolerance. I worked with a IBCLC Accredited LC for the assessment and treatment and finally the burping is reduced because of better tongue position, which limits the amount of swallowed air.
We're doing the crying/arched back/taking forever to eat thing too. He's been doing it for a while. I don't think it's dairy related because he started when I was feeding him breast milk almost exclusively and now we're mostly formula. Also, he only poops every 2-3 days, but seems to have an upset tummy often. Poops are soft, not hard which is what you'd expect with constipation. Just bought some gripe water to try. Funny thing is when he's eating in the MOTN there's no issues... Just gulps it down, burps, and falls asleep.
Post by esgrunner on Sept 26, 2015 15:30:30 GMT -5
Who mentioned the MAM binky? We have a winner! I was trying with a soothie but that never stayed in his mouth. We had a ton of pacifiers that came free with other stuff so I sanitized them all and MAM is in first with Chicco in a close second. Thank goodness. Now to convince DH that he just wants to suck all the time and is not always hungry. Also: eat play sleep is working beautifully today. Why are the weekends so great and the weekdays so crappy? Oh yeah, less sleep and more time by myself.
Cradle cap--anybody have any effective treatments. Liam has a mild case, and ped said to do a one time treatment of massaging baby oil onto his scalp and letting it sit for 20 minutes, then washing it away with Selsum blue. We did that last week and it looked better for a few days, but now it's returning. I'm not keen on using a dandruff shampoo often with Liam.
Post by wildermom on Sept 26, 2015 16:10:08 GMT -5
Okay so as far a feeding goes, we've seen major improvements from the absolute deathmatch that was the 7am feeding.
Today is the Smithsonium's Free Museum Day (which basically means you can get into a ton of nation wide museums for free) so we loaded up to take DS to the Space and Rocket Center. I knew pumping really wouldn't be a good option so nursing it was going to be! I successfully NIP using my easy sling (Its a Munchkin Jelly Bean Reversible Sling. Nabbed it for $10 at TJMaxx. It hurts my back to carry her for long in it but it's awesome for nursing or quick store trips when I don't want to get out my moby. I just leave it in my diaper bag). I nursed both sides for a bit and then she took an ounce and a half from the bottle I had on hand. I don't know how well it all went but I can say that a. She was pretty content the whole time. No crazy gas stuff this round. B. My boobs were fine. I know she didn't empty them but they also didn't bother me afterwards either. So she either got enough to give it a good go or my supply is dying. But I'm calling the outing a success anyway because no one was miserable.
The whole process is still an hour long between the nursing, bottle feeding and then pumping (if I'm home).
Cradle cap--anybody have any effective treatments. Liam has a mild case, and ped said to do a one time treatment of massaging baby oil onto his scalp and letting it sit for 20 minutes, then washing it away with Selsum blue. We did that last week and it looked better for a few days, but now it's returning. I'm not keen on using a dandruff shampoo often with Liam.
Post by runningmommy519 on Sept 26, 2015 16:15:19 GMT -5
I put DS1 down for a nap and took DS2 on a long walk. I am still exploring the area here so I have no idea how far things are or where things are. I just start walking until i recognize something then head home. Today, we ended up walking 4.5 miles! It's such a gorgeous day outside!
Cradle cap--anybody have any effective treatments. Liam has a mild case, and ped said to do a one time treatment of massaging baby oil onto his scalp and letting it sit for 20 minutes, then washing it away with Selsum blue. We did that last week and it looked better for a few days, but now it's returning. I'm not keen on using a dandruff shampoo often with Liam.
We use warm coconut oil and massage it in with a soft bristle brush, then let it sit a bit and comb out as much as we can. Rinse and use the soft brush again. Then we just follow up with some baby shampoo. I'll have to share a pic of noah during this because his hair is ridiculous.
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