So much to catch up on! Back from the dentist. It was so freaking horrible. I was actually laying there during the cleaning thinking that the OR for Eliza's CSection sounded like a better place. It's like, three fold 1. The judgement. You've got your face and hands all up in my mouth and even when you act nice, I feel like I'm failing an inspection or something. I'm uber type A, so I don't really take criticizm well. 2. You're all up in my face. I'm a super private person that likes my space. I'm not even really a hugger. So to have one or two people all up in my business for an hour is just too much. 3. Mostly this... My gums and teeth are crazy sensitive. The water that they ship in from Antartica freaking kills me. And the jabbing at the nerves makes me want to scream. When I'm not cringing in pain, I'm cringing in the anticipation of the nerve pain.
So two cavities on one tooth that's hard to get to because of my wisdom teeth. I was walking up front to book the filing when the dentist stopped me again and said that another dentist had a cancellation and could do it right then. I decided to go for it simply so I wouldn't be sitting around dreading coming back in the next couple of weeks. The filing went much better, mostly because I was numb! I just freaking HATE it all. Can I wait a year? Will I die? I seriously may look into sedation. I don't like to have any loss of my faculties but this is ick.
@missava387 Thanks for asking! We called and the vet wanted us to try Benadryl in hopes that it was just allergies. He wanted to save us the vet bill too (don't you love docs like that!?). She was great yesterday and seems okay today. Something must be in the air. She's sleeping inside (versus the garage) for a few days.
My childhood dentist wouldn't use anesthetic for cavities sometimes. It was horrible.
What?!?!
My poor kid had to go under general anesthesia to fill several cavities. We took him to the dentist at 18 months for a "fun" visit (no cleaning, just introductions). Then we took him again at two for his first cleaning, but the "family dentist" couldn't see in his mouth because he wouldn't cooperate. So, no exam or cleaning. Then we took him again at 2.5 and it was the same exact thing. So, we looked for a pediatric practice. Took us a year to find one. By that time, he had six cavities. He inherited DH's teeth.
It was worth it to find a good pediatric practice, though. DS1 and DD love the dentist and actually like brushing teeth, flossing, and using rinses. It helped SO MUCH taking DD early, when she was a year old, for an actual exam. She's never had a cavity.
(Just a plug for the kids...!)
+1...although she just sees my dentist and he's awesome with her. She went at 1 and again at 2. She loves brushing her teeth and telling her we were going for a big tooth brushing appointment made her love it. Plus all the hygienists are amazing there. The dentist has kids close in age to both of mine also, so he works well with them. Oh and I love the clean feeling and don't mind going at all either. Probably comes from having awesome dentists/orthodontists as a kid. And plus 1 also to finding a new one if you aren't comfortable with them.
Post by gingerygirl on Nov 3, 2015 14:12:26 GMT -5
We're on our way to the appointment. I feel like super crap. Baby is pissed because they told us not to feed him before we came (the idea is to feed him when we get there so he sleeps. Apparently the testing procedure is easier if he's sleeping.). We're running late. Ugh, I need a do over.
Downloading now...my good migraine pills have aspirin and caffeine in them, so no go while pumping.
Also downloading. 3 in 3 weeks. Nope. Not with 3 kids. Also, jealous any medication works. I usually get them so infrequently I'm not prescribed anything, but I think it may be time, because OTC crap sucks.
I also don't get them all the time (probably average one very 6-8 weeks), but I have a prescription. SO WORTH IT. You're right, the OTC stuff doesn't really work.
DS does fine at my dentist. He's super easy going and excited about everything though. Which was great because we didn't have pediatric coverage on our plan. When he got a little indention (pre-cavity) they recommended the pediatric place to have it touched up since he's only three and that might be pushing his patience. We paid out of pocket for that and it was WELL worth it. DS thought it was the coolest place ever.
New insurance that includes pediatric now so we'll be taking him to the kiddie place full time. Cartoons playing on the wall AND ceiling. A little laughing gas for everything. A token for the toy machine and a huge train table in the lobby. Hmm. Maybe I should being there...
I think we are approching leap 3, hysterical crying, followed by nursing, followed by more crying then sleep. Rinse and repeat for the past two days. I want my happy baby back!
ETA: 105 posts already?? I'm not even going to pretend im caught up but I'll make a concerted effort.
Dd is 2 yrs 4 months and hasn't gone to a dentist yet. She doesn't have her 2 yr molars yet either. Should she have gone already?
DS is 2 years 2 months and hasn't gone yet either. Our pediatrician said he doesn't have to go until he's 3, though there's nothing wrong with taking him now. I'm just trying to imagine him sitting still that long while people poke him in the mouth... We're considering setting up a visit just to meet the dentist and sit in the chair in the spring, but haven't decided yet.
Haven't read anything today. W has been super fussy and crying today. He has a raised temp but it's below 100.4. High enough to make him uncomfortable not high enough to worry. I called the ped but haven't heard anything. Rough day and H is working late.
Also downloading. 3 in 3 weeks. Nope. Not with 3 kids. Also, jealous any medication works. I usually get them so infrequently I'm not prescribed anything, but I think it may be time, because OTC crap sucks.
I also don't get them all the time (probably average one very 6-8 weeks), but I have a prescription. SO WORTH IT. You're right, the OTC stuff doesn't really work.
Usually I get one or two a year. Since having the baby I've had 6. I'm guessing it's hormonal but I'm still going to schedule a doctor's appt.
Post by runningmommy519 on Nov 3, 2015 15:36:03 GMT -5
Re: migraines I think I've talked about this before but be careful with OTC stuff. Anything with NSAIDS can cause ulcers which can turn into bleeding ulcers. This happened to me and I lost enough blood to need 4 blood transfusions which brought my hemoglobin up to a whopping 9.4 (normal is 12 or higher). If your migraines are like mine (you feel like you are going to puke or do puke) then you likely take your medicine without food. Don't do this with NSAIDs. I was averaging about 1 migraine a week and taking either ibrofren or excedrin migraine.
Now I take a preventive and get one migraine every couple months
I'm watching a 16 and Pregnant marathon today and it's making me so thankful I waited an additional 18 years to have kids. Life is hard enough at that age, adding a baby to the mix just seems so tough.
We borrowed DF's brother's car bc we can't function with just one car this week. He's getting off at 3. I have to be at work at 4. So of course he took the car with the carseat base in it. We have nothing to eat here and I can't go get food without the carseat so now I'll be stuck with no opportunity to eat anything until I get off work at 9pm.
We borrowed DF's brother's car bc we can't function with just one car this week. He's getting off at 3. I have to be at work at 4. So of course he took the car with the carseat base in it. We have nothing to eat here and I can't go get food without the carseat so now I'll be stuck with no opportunity to eat anything until I get off work at 9pm.
You can use the infant seat without the base! There is a way to secure it with the seatbelt. Go Google and go eat!
We borrowed DF's brother's car bc we can't function with just one car this week. He's getting off at 3. I have to be at work at 4. So of course he took the car with the carseat base in it. We have nothing to eat here and I can't go get food without the carseat so now I'll be stuck with no opportunity to eat anything until I get off work at 9pm.
You can use the infant seat without the base! There is a way to secure it with the seatbelt. Go Google and go eat!
We borrowed DF's brother's car bc we can't function with just one car this week. He's getting off at 3. I have to be at work at 4. So of course he took the car with the carseat base in it. We have nothing to eat here and I can't go get food without the carseat so now I'll be stuck with no opportunity to eat anything until I get off work at 9pm.
You can use the infant seat without the base! There is a way to secure it with the seatbelt. Go Google and go eat!
I thought of that. So I texted him and told him I was just gonna do that. So then he informs me that he took my wallet too bc his debit card was in there. He couldn't just take his card... he had to take the whole wallet. So no money.
You can use the infant seat without the base! There is a way to secure it with the seatbelt. Go Google and go eat!
I thought of that. So I texted him and told him I was just gonna do that. So then he informs me that he took my wallet too bc his debit card was in there. He couldn't just take his card... he had to take the whole wallet. So no money.
Post by gingerygirl on Nov 3, 2015 16:12:55 GMT -5
The audiology appointment went well. Jackson wouldn't fall asleep so we weren't able to do the extensive brain wave test so they did two different quick tests. His right ear scored perfect and the left scored a little less than perfect but not enough to be concerning. They told us that if we still have concerns in the coming months to come back after 6 months. So he can hear better than we thought! Yay!
Dd is 2 yrs 4 months and hasn't gone to a dentist yet. She doesn't have her 2 yr molars yet either. Should she have gone already?
DS is 2 years 2 months and hasn't gone yet either. Our pediatrician said he doesn't have to go until he's 3, though there's nothing wrong with taking him now. I'm just trying to imagine him sitting still that long while people poke him in the mouth... We're considering setting up a visit just to meet the dentist and sit in the chair in the spring, but haven't decided yet.
So DH and I just had a long conversation about this last week (he's a general dentist), mostly me asking him what you're supposed to do. The American Dental Association says when the baby gets their first tooth or at age 1, which is obviously super conservative. With a child that young you are mostly just meeting the dentist with them making sure everything looks ok and that you are brushing their teeth correctly. I was pushing him for clear cut realistic guidelines on when to go, and he said it's pretty dependent on the kid. Some of the little ones he just talks to, but if they seem like they might sit still long enough, he'll go ahead and do a cleaning. He has seen kids less than 1 year, but that's usually just a meet and greet visit, and he has done cleanings on kids less than 2 years old. DD1 hasn't had an official first visit, because there's no way she'd sit still, but he is in charge of brushing her teeth and I know he does a good job.
Post by gingerygirl on Nov 3, 2015 16:24:11 GMT -5
So much emotion. So many mothers milk donations have been made for the sweet baby of my high school friend who passed away two days ago. Nursing moms fromm all over have been sending the family milk donations for him. A picture was posted today of all of the donations and there is so much!
He has an ear infection in both ears. When we showed up to the pediatrician he was all smiles but she checked him out and he's got an ear infection. Now to go pick up the amoxicillin. Not excited he's going on antibiotics already.
He has an ear infection in both ears. When we showed up to the pediatrician he was all smiles but she checked him out and he's got an ear infection. Now to go pick up the amoxicillin. Not excited he's going on antibiotics already.
When you mentioned the low grade fever I thought it might be that's. Poor boy.
Today has been a rough day. A has been super fussy since she didn't want to sleep last night and the laziest eater. Nursing sessions are going over an hour each time. And then she just screams unless I'm bouncing her on the yoga ball. I have had an hour and a half where she hasn't been attached to me and I could do stuff around the house. I'm glad these days are few and far between because it is draining.
A just let out the wettest fart ever. She hasn't pooped since two days ago. Ughhhhhhhh.
A goes 7+ days between poops. Wet farts are music to my ears (never thought I'd say that) but usually it's a fake out (again, who gets excited about poop?).
Dd is 2 yrs 4 months and hasn't gone to a dentist yet. She doesn't have her 2 yr molars yet either. Should she have gone already?
DS is 2 years 2 months and hasn't gone yet either. Our pediatrician said he doesn't have to go until he's 3, though there's nothing wrong with taking him now. I'm just trying to imagine him sitting still that long while people poke him in the mouth... We're considering setting up a visit just to meet the dentist and sit in the chair in the spring, but haven't decided yet.
We took DS1 to a pediatric practice at 1 year and then every 6 months since. They didn't do a real cleaning until after 2 but even now that they do they are super quick and so good. We wanted to get him used to the idea of going regularly and not have it be a big scary thing. My husband went to the same practice as a kid and has never had a cavity.
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