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[kerrigrooves]

I know Im not a regular but since no one started yet, Ill go for it.

Today is LO's one year appt.  His bday isnt til 2/6 but my husband was laid off last week so we are trying to do all appts before insurance ends.

What are some specific questions you have for the Dr.?

[lilyelayne]

My ILs are watching DS this morning while I do a few errands. Lots of in-and-out of the car errands are such a pain with a baby.

kerrigrooves DS doesn't make one year until March, but topics I have written down are
-dental care?
-introducing cows milk (how necessary since I'm still nursing and plan to continue)
-out of country travel (we're going on a cruise in May - immunizations or seasick remedies?)
-how much water should he drink in a day

Sorry your husband lost his job

[taberbtb]

@kerrigrooves our doctor specifically said DD has to be over the one year mark for one of her shots. Not sure if that's the case for you guys? I plan on asking about liquid intake switching to WCM, more specifically how little can she have. Girl does not care about formula or WCM bottles lately. I always worry she's going to dehydrate.

[dmorgendorffer]

kerrigrooves, sorry to hear about the layoff, hope he finds something even better quickly.

DD wont have her appt until Feb 22nd but I have similar questions about WCM and water.

Lately DD is only taking 2 of her bottles at daycare (a total of 8oz) and she's having fewer wet diapers than she used to so I am also worried about dehydration. We're still struggling to get her to use a cup for water.

We've already intro'ed peanut butter but if you haven't you may want to ask about that.

[dreemkin]

kerrigrooves if your username comes up on auto text on my phone you're considered a regular to me I'm sorry to hear about your husband's job. Hopefully something even better comes along!!

Regarding the QOTD:My DD2'S appointment is 2/1 (also has to be past/on her birth date for Vax reasons) and here's what I plan to ask about:
-converting from formula to milk
-how much milk/water we should give
-dry skin vs rash (she has patches on her)
-making sure she seems to be reaching her milestones appropriately.

That's probably it but this is number two, so we've been here before. Actually DD1'S 3 year appointment is at the same time. It's going to be crazy in there lol...

[kartish]

kerrigrooves sorry about your husband's layoff.

I plan on asking about the switch from nursing to real food and how necessary is WCM. Both DH and I don't drink milk, and I have mild lactose intolerance. So I would rather V not be drinking milk, but another alternative instead maybe, or is just water ok?

Also, I plan on asking about dental visits and teeth care, and about cognitive and physical things to watch out for, since we won't see the pediatrician for six months.

[lilyelayne]

hollydfromtn happy birthday to S!

[mishka29]

kerrigrooves, our questions will be the same as everyone, well except about the milk. I know my dr isn't super kean on a ton cows milk.

We will also be following up on LO's cyst abover her eye and her broken thumb tip.

dreemkin, i also booked back to back apts for the kiddos. It seemed like a good idea at the time...

[aggiebug]

Ha I didn't realize we all had questions about wcm!

I had an appointment today and asked about it too. DD will be weaned fairly soon pretty much her own doing. He said no more than 20-24 oz a day the rest ideally water. Didn't ask about a minimum since I M not terribly concerned about that. Along with that it's a source of vitamin D so drink wcm and eating fish means we can stop it.

Do you have questions or concerns about diet? What foods? How often? Volumes?

I also asked about dental care (he is going to to find the study I was discussing earlier but basically said a smear of paste once a day won't harm and can likely benefit. So there is that.

And developmental concerns or questions? What to expect in the next 3 months?

Good luck and I am sorry to hear about the lay off that stinks.


hollydfromtn happy birthday to LO!

[aggiebug]

Jan 29, 2016 11:31:28 GMT -5 kartish said:

kerrigrooves sorry about your husband's layoff.

I plan on asking about the switch from nursing to real food and how necessary is WCM. Both DH and I don't drink milk, and I have mild lactose intolerance. So I would rather V not be drinking milk, but another alternative instead maybe, or is just water ok?

Also, I plan on asking about dental visits and teeth care, and about cognitive and physical things to watch out for, since we won't see the pediatrician for six months.

Your pedi will be able to answer better than I but wcm has a lot of developmental benefits. Including dha and other essential fatty acids to help with brain development. LO is also less likely to have lactose intolerance if you start them on it young.

dmorgendorffer I flavored her sippy cup with just a splash of juice and it really helped her get the drinking thing down. It wasn't much and I don't so it any more but it's just an idea.

[mishka29]

So despite the dr saying LO had pinkeye, I'm pretty sure she doesn't. She had gunk eyes when I picked her up and we went right to the walkin. I didn't wipe them bc I wanted the dr to see it. Well after we got home, I wiped them and that was it, no more gunk. Her eyes were fine when she woke in the morning too.

For those that have dealt with this before does this sound realistic that after a single dose of eye drops there would be zero discharge?

[dreemkin]

Today the OOT ILs arrive. I have to make sure sheets are clean (can't remember if I changed the guest bed from the last guest). I'm picking up the cake tonight and some groceries. I'm going to make a slow cooker breakfast casserole for the first time to have a nice breakfast for everyone. I have to bake the bacon today so it'll be cooked to put in the casserole tonight.

[PikoPiko]

Same for us about needing to be over 1 and not a day before 1 for one of the shots.

We've already been to the dentist. When I was researching for a dentist, I found that a lot of dentists don't want to see kids under 2. The visit was quick: looked at his teeth with him on my lap, told me to brush his teeth, applied some vitamin(?) on his teeth and said to come back in 6mos.

I have some questions about the type of WCM. Organic UT and otherwise, also other kinds of milk like soy, almond, rice, coconut (these are more common in my house than cow's milk).

[kerrigrooves]

well we just got back and he said to finish up our formula, we are on Alimentum bc of LO's eczema, and then try cows milk. He said the biggest benefit of WCM is calcium. He also said to get rid of the bottles now bc of teeth development and cavities. It may take some time but get started.

We are a go for all foods...I was hesitant for eggs and peanut butter bc of family history but he said new research shows to start them early.

Regarding our shots, bc our insurance ends today, I got the physical done but I have to either go back in 2 weeks and pay OO pocket or go to the county which is cheaper.

With our DD, we took her to the dentist shortly after her 2nd bday - which was recommended

[taberbtb]

dreemkin we don't have guests often, so I never wash the sheets until I know someone is staying for that exact reason.

At my last cleaning I asked me dentist about an appointment for DD. They said if I want to bring her to watch mine it's not a bad idea but they aren't going to fight her to hold still and open her mouth until between 2-3yo.

[aggiebug]

RedGiant I have *finally* filled out my BMAK form and will send it in as soon as H can help me set up the scanner so you will be seeing more of me

I also found DD's swimsuit so I can sign up for swim lessons in Feb. Haha.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

My dr always says eat anything except milk & honey. We haven't done pb or fish really yet.
I can't wait to transition to milk! $$$

[seamonster]

Jan 29, 2016 13:08:23 GMT -5 mishka29 said:

So despite the dr saying LO had pinkeye, I'm pretty sure she doesn't. She had gunk eyes when I picked her up and we went right to the walkin. I didn't wipe them bc I wanted the dr to see it. Well after we got home, I wiped them and that was it, no more gunk. Her eyes were fine when she woke in the morning too.

For those that have dealt with this before does this sound realistic that after a single dose of eye drops there would be zero discharge?

I've had that before. Finish the course. It's like LO feeling better after the first dose for ear infections.

kerrigrooves sorry about H losing his job. Hope he finds something soon. If your work offers insurance loss of other insurance is a qualifying reason to enroll when it's not annual enrollment.

taberbtb You can give water or a milk alternative instead of wcm to maintain hydration and give a couple servings of cheese or yogurt to get the nutritional benefits of wcm.

Edited to fix tags.

[seamonster]

I haven't received DS's appointment letter yet. If it doesn't come by Thursday I'll call the nurse on Friday to see when it is.

Since we'll be continuing to nurse at home and I want to stop sending bottles after our formula stash runs out, I want to know how much milk to give him at daycare. He does reasonably well with a sippy cup of water so I think switching to a sippy cup of milk should be ok.

I'll also be asking about other milestones to watch for or be concerned about.

We're taking DS to the indoor water park next week. They have sessions during the week that they turn the wave machine off and just that area and the little kids area are open. I'm so excited.