Post by hannahl201477 on Dec 7, 2015 21:56:57 GMT -5
Those of you that make baby food.... Mal has been eating store bought food but I want him to try avacodo soon. So how do yall make it? Smash it up? Blender?
Those of you that make baby food.... Mal has been eating store bought food but I want him to try avacodo soon. So how do yall make it? Smash it up? Blender?
Smashed with a fork, and add cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, a little onion powder, and a drop of lime juice.
@poppyc8 I forgot to respond to you. Winter sucks with kids lol. Where I live it can easily be -30 to -40 for stretches at a time. We've been really lucky this winter so far and it's only hanging around the freezing mark so we can still spend a lot of time outside yet, between playing in the backyard or going for walks. I still wear DD a lot and have a babywearing winter coat-with our winters I knew it would be worth it with DS enjoying being outside this year. Last time we were in the backyard she was happy on the swingset all bundled up. We've also started taking him ice skating this year and he loves it, though that can be really hit and miss at his age group. But that's something I can only do when H is home because I have nothing safe to take DD out there with yet. We just had to set rules right from babyhood that there is no being outside without the proper clothing on. It just gets too cold here. Last year was tough, but he's done well with understanding that this year. Inside we've been doing lots of play doh, colouring, admittedly he watches more TV than usual but sometimes I'm just at a loss. Also he's obsessed with trucks this year and is really into his toys lately. A lot of hanging out with other moms and kids, I am texting people a lot getting together haha, and I am lucky in my town we have a weekly play day at the hall which gives them lots of space to run around which they don't often get to burn that much energy in the winter. Come January/February when winter really starts sucking I can probably start updating this list more, when I have to really start getting creative with our time!! Sorry this is kind of long/not structured well, I was just writing as it came to me! Hope something can spark some ideas!
Thanks for the ideas. I'm forgetting how much DS likes arts and crafts, play dough and when we moved I packed a lot of that stuff away. I think I just need to get in the hang of offering more activities to him throughout the day to avoid the winter meltdowns. Like the snow baking sheets had him gleefully fascinated for an hour straight. I'm trying to disperse his TV throughout the day so I'll let him watch for an hour in morning at breakfast and an hour mid day then an hour in evening. I noticed if he watches too much it occupies him but can make him more grumpy later.
What do y'all use for a bathtub/seat once baby is sitting?
We're still using the blue plastic baby bathtub.
Has anybody used any of the ring seats like this one? The moms on my neighborhood exchange page go crazy for them whenever one gets posted so I'm curious.
I do, DD hated bath unless I was in there with her because she so badly hated to lay back. We got this when she was sitting pretty well and it was great.
We tried it with DS the other night because he tries to roll over in his bath thingy. He was bot a huge fan, I think it squished his balls? Might wait until he is sitting a little better and try again
ashbash, where did you get yours? I did a quick search and could only find them on ebay.
Ebay, totally over paid - 40 bucks maybe? But I was so over having to get in the tub every night with her or have a fierce meltdown in the baby tub.
We are using this for DS right now and he loves it, and since there isnt sides or a bottom they cant really grow out of it and the best part is you can use it in the big tub while older sibling is bathing too
I've been trying to ask this for a week now, but kept forgetting what my question was.
So here it is: for those of you nursing/pumping what flu shot did you get? Do you need to get preservative free?
Pretty sure it was the regular kind. There was some discussion about this a while ago and it was determined that the regular one was fine. So I went into Wegmans and got mine after grocery shopping one day. They didn't ask me about nursing and I even had O with me.
Post by silv3rlining on Dec 10, 2015 8:03:49 GMT -5
Anyone else getting crampy while/right after BFing? It feels kind of like the after pains/contractions while nursing after having LO. I've noticed them the last few days/nights. (Haven't had them in months). AF getting ready to return possibly?
Post by periwinkledaydreams on Dec 10, 2015 10:34:35 GMT -5
Anyone else here with a super intense personality/temperament baby, who seems to get really frustrated while exploring and playing? Mine will get really fixated on something, it could be a rattle or a stuffed animal or just a plain old plastic ring, it doesn't matter, and she will play with it for a minute or two casually passing it hand to hand, mouthing it, but then she always does the same thing... crosses her feet, tenses her whole body, starts GROWLING yall, screeching, and it is as though there is something she WANTS to do with the toy but can't figure out how to do it, yet is intent on it, and she WILL NOT allow you to help her. She gets so worked up to where she's screaming and crying when moments earlier she was happily playing with the thing. SO and I joke with her when its a stuffed animal that she's trying to "kill the bear" or whatever lol, but seriously it is intense. Unless I sit right there and every 2-3 minutes switch out the toy she's playing with, she's PISSED OFF.
Post by hannahl201477 on Dec 12, 2015 9:59:48 GMT -5
Is anyone's period back to normal? Or will it ever be normal again? lol. I went from having a very mild period for a week to intense for about 3 days. When I am on my period it's like the life has been zapped out of me. I became anemic while pregnant so I guess I should be taking my iron pills but I assumed it would just go back to normal by now.
Anyone else here with a super intense personality/temperament baby, who seems to get really frustrated while exploring and playing? Mine will get really fixated on something, it could be a rattle or a stuffed animal or just a plain old plastic ring, it doesn't matter, and she will play with it for a minute or two casually passing it hand to hand, mouthing it, but then she always does the same thing... crosses her feet, tenses her whole body, starts GROWLING yall, screeching, and it is as though there is something she WANTS to do with the toy but can't figure out how to do it, yet is intent on it, and she WILL NOT allow you to help her. She gets so worked up to where she's screaming and crying when moments earlier she was happily playing with the thing. SO and I joke with her when its a stuffed animal that she's trying to "kill the bear" or whatever lol, but seriously it is intense. Unless I sit right there and every 2-3 minutes switch out the toy she's playing with, she's PISSED OFF.
Anyone?
Mine is like that only when she is about ready for a nap. Is yours still like this when she is well rested?
Is anyone's period back to normal? Or will it ever be normal again? lol. I went from having a very mild period for a week to intense for about 3 days. When I am on my period it's like the life has been zapped out of me. I became anemic while pregnant so I guests I should be taking my iron pills but I assumed it would just go back to normal by now.
Mine returned after DS around 10.5 months (I was still BFing). Prior to getting pregnant w DS I was having 42+ day cycles. I only had 3 cycles between DS & LOs pregnancy but they actually got more "normal" than what I've ever had without being on BC. It does take time to regulate from my understanding.
I've been trying to ask this for a week now, but kept forgetting what my question was.
So here it is: for those of you nursing/pumping what flu shot did you get? Do you need to get preservative free?
I just got the regular one. It's required for my job so I got it back in October when they were giving it to employees for free:)
ETA- we're EBF (w/ pumping at work, obvi)
+ who knows how many for getting the regular kind. I asked the nurse about it before she gave me the shot, and she assured me it was perfectly safe to get if BFing
Post by paintdadanta on Dec 13, 2015 11:24:09 GMT -5
Anyone having separation issues already? I stay at home with DS but he's started to scream whenever I leave the room no matter who holds him. DH is frustrated with it. I do leave him with my mom at least once a week to try to help.
Anyone having separation issues already? I stay at home with DS but he's started to scream whenever I leave the room no matter who holds him. DH is frustrated with it. I do leave him with my mom at least once a week to try to help.
Yes. It's normal. Also coincides with the (fifth?) Leap I believe. Baby is realizing distances and knows when you've walked away
Anyone having separation issues already? I stay at home with DS but he's started to scream whenever I leave the room no matter who holds him. DH is frustrated with it. I do leave him with my mom at least once a week to try to help.
Yup. Not when I drop her off at daycare though. Only at home/relatives house. SO is not amused. Haha
Anyone else's pedi encourage you to start feeding LO peanut butter at the 6 month appt? Its part of the train of thought that exposure to potential allergens really young decreases the risk of the allergy, but this still sounds like a bit of a stretch to me. In general he said anything but honey.
Anyone else's pedi encourage you to start feeding LO peanut butter at the 6 month appt? Its part of the train of thought that exposure to potential allergens really young decreases the risk of the allergy, but this still sounds like a bit of a stretch to me. In general he said anything but honey.
Yup. The current research shows exposure between 4 - 6 mos may lessen the chance of allergies. I've been giving M a tiny bite at least once a week for the last few weeks, she loves it.
I believe the research also shows no need to wait between introducing new foods, it's a free for all now. (But you're right, no honey before age one).
How many times a day are your LO's eating solids? And how much are they eating at a time?
My pedi said he usually wants three meals by 6 months, but that's when starting at 4 months. I started right before 5 months, so we're working on adding on the 2nd meal. We aren't really doing well with it though. The first meal we give is oatmeal and the fruit/veggie of the day & the second meal was just oatmeal, but she's not really taking to that so we're going to try a previously tried fruit/veggie at that time.
How many times a day are your LO's eating solids? And how much are they eating at a time?
We started 3 weeks ago and are still at one/day. And he will typically only eat 5-10 bites. When he enjoys it more I plan to add in another "meal"... But I'm not worried until closer to 8 or 9 months.
We also give him random food sometimes, like a hard pizza crust to suck on (loved it!) or at brunch today I mashed some scalp potatoes and stuck tiny bits in his mouth to keep him happy.
Also not following the 3-day wait rule. I generally try to wait at least 24 hours when introducing a new food, but for instance if he hates it after the first few bites I'll give him something else.
Post by holliberry28 on Dec 13, 2015 21:18:06 GMT -5
We're also giving solids once per day, usually half an ounce worth. So far I made sweet potato myself and avocado, but we gave the organic jarred food when offering peas, carrots, apple, and pears.
Does anyone else give jar baby food? I feel like it's anothe mommy fail, like giving formula instead of breastfeeding. Just ordered the baby beaba steamer/blender to make our own purees.
We're also giving solids once per day, usually half an ounce worth. So far I made sweet potato myself and avocado, but we gave the organic jarred food when offering peas, carrots, apple, and pears.
Does anyone else give jar baby food? I feel like it's anothe mommy fail, like giving formula instead of breastfeeding. Just ordered the baby beaba steamer/blender to make our own purees.
I've given jarred applesauce and peas. I've also mashed fresh banana, cooked mashed sweet potato and mashed avocado. Im not really following strict rules regarding jar or not.
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