Working from home this morning since I'm taking DS to the dr to follow up on his ear infection from a few weeks ago. I'm glad it means I get to check his weight again. I shouldn't still worry so much, but easier said than done.
Post by hollydfromtn on Oct 30, 2015 7:05:42 GMT -5
9 month check up this morning. I know we say this every month, but I still can't believe S is 9 months old. Times needs to slow the F down. The holidays are going to hit and next thing I know we're going to be celebrating his birthday. Somebody hold me while I cry a little.
I finally got a chance last night to work on my Mai tei carrier I'm making and realized I'd forgotten to get a denim needle for the final stitch around the outside. Luckily MIL has one. She's picking up S after his appointment so that I can finish it. I've only been working on it for like 3 months now. I can't wait to finish it and see how it feels. This is my first time making something like this, so I'm a little nervous it's not going to work or be uncomfortable. I'll post pics as soon as I can get it done and an action shot.
Post by WittyLittle on Oct 30, 2015 7:46:09 GMT -5
gooood afternoon ladies! No real news from here. Jake's been eating and drinking the last couple of days so life has gotten a LOT less stressful Jake and I are going to my parents' place this weekend for some TLC. Daddy gets to have some days to practice his music and chill. It works, ish Have a good day everyone!!!
9 month check up this morning. I know we say this every month, but I still can't believe S is 9 months old. Times needs to slow the F down. The holidays are going to hit and next thing I know we're going to be celebrating his birthday. Somebody hold me while I cry a little.
LO seems to be feeling much better and his fever is down. However, he woke up shrieking at 6 a.m. It scared the crap out of me and I raced into his room, only to find him asleep with his paci in his mouth. Very strange. He kept sleeping until his normal 7:30, so I'll take it. (Oh, also, I was in a dream coming up on a bad part when the shrieking happened.)
I did end up taking DS out trick-or-treating to two neighbors last night. One couple in their 60s and my 80-something year old next-door neighbor. They were all very happy to see him because nobody comes trick-or-treating on our street because we are on the edge of the neighborhood and everyone goes inward. We only had one trick-or-treater come to our house.
hollydfromtn 9 months, wow! And can't wait to see a pic of your mei tai! I've been working on hip carries in my woven, too - I've been trying poppins for a month or two and just. can't. get it. But I think we've almost got coolest hip cross carry down! badw0lf aw sweet boy. We know kids get bumps and bruises when they are together but does it have to start so early??
I just need to say.. I love our sitter. 1 -- She gave DD a little pumpkin bucket with a bib that says my first Halloween, a bow, and some other little pumpkin toys; 2 -- she called me on Wednesday when her little eye was getting swollen from a bug bite. I took DD to the doc and it was just an allergic reaction to the bite.. aka it looked way worse than it was. But i'm glad i took her because it was looking bad when i got there. 3 -- i have dd in a cute Halloween outfit today. She just called because DD had the poopsplosian of the century and wanted to wash it, but since it had the little net skirt wanted to make sure it was ok to do that.
I thank my SIL for sending me to her all the time.
@hollyfromtn Looking forward to pics. You so crafty! @holachica That sounds so cool with the Guess who? Such a great idea for a group! GeekBeagle Scary! Nightmare maybe? lilyelayne That looks great! Did you do that yourself or did you have help placing him om your back?
Nothing interesting going on here. DD and I are at my parents, and tomorrow DH is joining us. My whole family (granma, aunts, uncles, cousins) is coming here tomorrow night so it will be hectic. Looking forward to it though. Happy weekend everyone!
hollydfromtn 9 months, wow! And can't wait to see a pic of your mei tai! I've been working on hip carries in my woven, too - I've been trying poppins for a month or two and just. can't. get it. But I think we've almost got coolest hip cross carry down! badw0lf aw sweet boy. We know kids get bumps and bruises when they are together but does it have to start so early??
I need to work on my hip carries more. I've only tried the poppins twice. My go to hip wrap is the Robbins. I'm just too lazy to fool with wrapping on my hip most of the time. I can just pop him up in the pouch sling so much quicker without all the hastle. I need to practice more though, because I really want to build up to my back carries. That's one of the reasons I'm making the Mei tai.
This morning DD1 refused to put on her costume for daycare. She didn't want to be a caterpillar, she wanted to be a princess. I didn't want the big poofy princess dress going to school but ah well. She was pretty excited about it!
Post by lilyelayne on Oct 30, 2015 13:17:37 GMT -5
Thanks hollydfromtn @alyllyra! I put him up all by myself. We've been working on it a while but this is the first time I've successfully made a seat & tied off. I practice over my bed so if I get tangled up & need to let go (or I guess if he fell) I can lower him to the bed.
I held him on my front/hip, made his seat, and did a hip scoot to get him to my back. Of course I had to redo the seat once I got him back there, but it helped me to start out with it made anyway. This is a basic ruck (rucksack carry).
Holly- I've never used a hip carry for anything other than just to learn a hip carry. We still do front carries out and about.
Post by lilyelayne on Oct 30, 2015 13:20:26 GMT -5
And honestly a big part of this successful back carry was getting my wrap broken in enough. I didn't realize when I got it how much better it could get.
Post by cougarette on Oct 30, 2015 13:31:12 GMT -5
DS's ears are all clear, hooray!
And he's up to 16lb 3oz, so he gained almost a whole pound in the last 3 weeks! Which is awesome because he barely gained a pound over the past few months it seems. They weren't ever concerned about his weight, but I was.
While we were there we went ahead and got the first flu shot. He didn't cry at all! He started to make a face, but then I said, "yay! You did it! " really excited and he just started smiling. Little trooper.
@alyllyra I wondered that myself, but I'm not sure that babies this young have nightmares. Maybe!
Wonder weeks says that [waking up screaming because of nightmares] is one of the signs to look out for during DDs current "leap" so I guess it's entirely possible!
@alyllyra I wondered that myself, but I'm not sure that babies this young have nightmares. Maybe!
Wonder weeks says that [waking up screaming because of nightmares] is one of the signs to look out for during DDs current "leap" so I guess it's entirely possible!
Post by seamonster on Oct 30, 2015 15:38:37 GMT -5
DS is starting to get stranger anxiety. He's being shy with new people and freaked out when he saw his daycare teacher in a witch hat and wig. I think we're going to do just 3 or 4 houses tomorrow. No one does TOT in our apartment complex so we're hitting the neighborhood next to us. Hopefully he has a good time.
Post by seamonster on Oct 30, 2015 15:44:53 GMT -5
DS is super fussy from teething. I gave him a pacifier with teething gel on it. He licked off the gel and took the pacifier out. But at least he's calm now.
Hi friends from the great state of Texas. Unfortunately I am in the ils car. My parents were supposed to pick us up and give us their car, but flooding has them stranded. Omg I am so anxious and angry with the situation.
But yeah my parents are flooded in. My hometown which had the devastating floods 5 months ago is under water again. T&Ps for Wimberley.
Hi friends from the great state of Texas. Unfortunately I am in the ils car. My parents were supposed to pick us up and give us their car, but flooding has them stranded. Omg I am so anxious and angry with the situation.
But yeah my parents are flooded in. My hometown which had the devastating floods 5 months ago is under water again. T&Ps for Wimberley.
So sorry to hear! T&p for your family and hometown.
Then Comes Family, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.