Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[kjbrown]

Cool! That's my birthday too.

Hey, that's my birthday, too!

 

[kjbrown]

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

I know you don't know me at all, I just started posting here, but you asked, so...

Both of my kids, now 4 and 2 used a paci. Both of them stopped before their first year. I think it was great for when they were infants, but I knew I wasn't going to let them have them forever. It was pretty easy to get rid of them. For both kids, we started with no awake time paci, then no nap, then no night time. It worked out great for both kids. I do know some friends that had thumbsuckers and had a hard time. But, I know friends with kids with pacis that had them until they were much older!!

I think the earlier you get rid of them, the easier it is. But that's just my two cents! Good luck, whatever you choose, you are still a good mom, because you thought about it and made a choice to do what you thought was best!!

 

[princesskayla]

I love all the new additions today. The Alice outfit is wonderful - now my daughter is begging for one. Thanks alot! I will never be able to applique like that!!
I really like the towel pants. That is such a good idea, and bet they were quit and easy to make. Guess I'll have to go buy some towels.
My daughter is now wanting a pink and purple sewing machine. I swear - I really need to keep her away from the computer when I am reading these boards!!!
Yall have a good night!

 

[kjbrown]

Just wanted to second what someone said about swaddling. I thought my babies didn't like swaddling, until I got the "miracle blanket", it really was a miracle! Helped my son sleep better instantly!! It was great!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Wow, that sounds like it's going to be wonderful!! If you ever want any advice on finding stuff or what kind of materials to choose, I'd be happy to help!

I can use all the help I can get. Right now we are trying to find everything at the most cost efficient price we can find. We want quality, but we also want affordable. Any help that you can offer would be great!!

Ask and you shall receive!

She is just too cute. So much personality.

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

For heavens sake woman give that baby a paci and don't give it a second thought. Jenna wouldn't take a paci and there were nights that I wish she would have. She had a bad habit of waking up at 4 am screaming at the top of her lungs for a bottle. Nothing would sooth her except her bottle. I would have to give her about an ounce or so from her bottle and then change her before giving her the rest of the bottle. She would always fall asleep as she was finishing her bottle. Man I wish that child would have taken a paci.

I still have no idea what I am going to make with it yet....she recently told me not to make her anymore shorts or pants because they are for boys, and she looks prettier in skirts and dresses!

I love this cupcake fabric. I haven't seen any of it around here just yet. I would love to make Jenna a fall shirt out of fabric like that. I picked her up a pair of pink cordurouy pants from Gymboree and they have sprinkles on the bottom of them. I want a top to match it.

Jenna has also told me that she doesn't want anymore pants or capris. She wants skirts, skorts and dresses. Her reason is because pants and capris make her legs sweat.

 

[twob4him]

The photos are great, brings back a lot of memories. You got a lot of really great candid family photos. And WOW! I wish our gas prices were that low. Thanks for sharing the phots.

Your welcome! Yes, well, the gas station must have closed before the gas crisis but they kept the sign up....kinda gets your hopes up until you get to the entrance and realize its not open

QUOTE=HeatherSue;26332843]Cathy: FANTASTIC pictures! It looks like you guys had a great time! Seeing you in a bathing suit makes me realize that I really need to lose some weight. You look great! I'd love to feel comfortable enough in a bathing suit to get my picture taken!

First of all, you are truly being kind! I am at least 30 pounds overweight but here is the deal....I have hated pics of me in a bathing suit my whole entire life. No matter what weight I am, I have beat myself up for being too heavy. Now that I really am overweight, I still don't like it. But my attitude is....I don't care.... I am married with 4 kids....and so....now I just deal with it and keep enjoying the Hershey Park chocolate

Chocolate World reminded me of John and Kate plus 8. Your hotel looked very nice and Hershey Park looked really cool! You have me wanting to take the kids to Pennsylvania.

We went there for our honeymoon and it was gorgeous! We stayed at one of those tacky hotels in the Poconos with the heart shaped pool and the champagne glass bathtub!

[/QUOTE]
Somehow I missed the episode of J and K +8 where they went to Lancaster. I know its out there somewhere...I will have to see if its OnDemand yet. How great about the heart shaped pool....how fun was it to get into that bathtub!! I really love the farms and rolling hills of PA!!! Let me know if you actually do decide to visit! (not that I am all that close...about 3 hours away) How far away are you??? Did you fly here for you honeymoon??

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Here is the completed outfit with bows

 

[longaberger_lara]

GOR-geous!!! I love it! Your breakfast room looks a lot like my dining room- same color/similar light fixture. I LOVE the fireplace!!!

Did you notice my hidden mickey light fixture? You guys will appreciate it, but when I point it out to people, I get the feeling they are rolling their eyes at me ! Here it is again:

 

[glorib]

OK ladies I am tired lol. I think I am officially afraid to try IVF as the next step now! I cannot imagine having triplets. I think you could without a doubt lose your mind. I got to thinking about Jon and Kate this morning thinking about how even with help .... oh my just do not want to think about it lol.

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

OK, so I'll weigh in here. I'd like to think I've got a little bit of experience, LOL! 7+ years as a NICU nurse helps out! Pacis are GREAT! Being able to suck is soothing for infants and gives them comfort. You are not a bad mom for thinking of giving those kiddos a paci! It will help you, it will comfort them. Sounds like a win-win situation to me!

Seriously, it's one of the main reasons almost all NICU babies wind up with pacis - at least while in the hospital. As much as we'd like to sit and hold and rock fussy babies, we just can't - and the parents can't be there all of the time, either. I try to really educate my parents about the benefits of pacis. It's one little thing that brings these babies a little bit of comfort in a mostly uncomfortable environment. I'm a big advocate for pacis!

Good luck whatever you decide! You're a superstar mom and those babies are extra lucky to have you!

P.S. Swaddling is great, too! The "boundaries" of swaddling are comforting, reminds them of being all cozy and curled up in the womb!

 

[o2bacelt]

Just wanted to second what someone said about swaddling. I thought my babies didn't like swaddling, until I got the "miracle blanket", it really was a miracle! Helped my son sleep better instantly!! It was great!

I agree about the swaddle blanket. That miracle blanket is truth in advertising. Delaney could break out of the ones with velcro the miracle blanket is like a baby straight jacket. We could put that one Delaney and she would just relax. That thing was a life saver, that and the cradle swing.

 

[ms_mckenna]

I did not multi quote because so many weighed in lol. Did not expect that much positive response! The stuff about SIDS definately won me over though because since Princess A quit breathing on us it is absolutely my worst nightmare. So we are going to buy pacis in the morning. We are HUGE swaddlers. DH was actually getting griped at tonight about how I needed my sewing room at least workable by Monday because of it. Little D wieghed in at 9lbs 4 oz today! And even my BIG baby blankets are getting to small for me to swaddle him closely in!

OK now someone made the nursery set a while back? I had to get up and the kids got on and I lost my plpace and cannot find it again lol. What pattern did you use? Is there any simple thing I can do to make them? I have very little sewing experience but I can sew as long as I do not have to follow a pattern lol. I am getting better at patterns I lmade it through a pair of pj pants recently lol. I am pretty sure I can fake my way through most of it the only thing that is scaring me is the diaper stacker. The babies are sleeping a bit better praying they stay that way tonight. And I am hoping to have them on a real schedule next week especially if Little D stays after the court hearing. Thinking there might be a chance that I could get some sewing done next weekend. I am excited lol.

 

[ms_mckenna]

Did you notice my hidden mickey light fixture? You guys will appreciate it, but when I point it out to people, I get the feeling they are rolling their eyes at me ! Here it is again:

I love that! There was one on Disneyshopping a while back that I so wanted and got busy and forgot about it. BEfore I remembered I wanted to change out my dining room light it was gone. Where did you get yours?

 

[sohappy]

Whew! Just got back from a business trip to NJ. I can't keep up with you guys. I love all of the things posted- Alice, the towel pants (getting towels tomorrow), the polly pockets dress and ALLLL of the house pictures. I love to see where everyone lives. I need to dig up some pics. I know I have some of our old house, which I loved, but came with too many memories, and well, divorce = must sell.

So, wanna know the highlights from my trip:
worst kids EVER on the direct flight (3 hrs)
Parents who did nothing to stop the worst kids ever from being the worst kids ever
Allllll day working to realize that it isn't going to work that way, and we have to redo everything another time (= another $2000 trip)
Had to check out 45 minutes early today because my boss HAD to talk to me and my cell was dying (I bought a car charger the night before at best buy, I already have 3 at home and didn't want to spend much money), so I had to talk to him from the car
Went to see Kit Kittridge (cute!)
Planes were all on time
Broke my tooth on a soft pretzel (seriously, who does that)

and I UPDATED MY TRIP REPORT

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1882055

 

[adoptionmomma4]

OK ladies I am tired lol. I think I am officially afraid to try IVF as the next step now! I cannot imagine having triplets. I think you could without a doubt lose your mind. I got to thinking about Jon and Kate this morning thinking about how even with help .... oh my just do not want to think about it lol.

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

Give those babies a paci and get yourself some rest

I also wanted to say I do know what you are talking about with not missing CPS. I am actually afraid to have them in my home so often since we homeschool and all of my kids (besides Katie) are school aged. So I do not know if we will foster again. Katie has been saying her baby sister is very far away and she is going to take an airplane to China to pick her up. I have no clue where she leaned that

Don't be afraid of IVF. Jon and Kate used IUI (artificial insemination). We did many IUI cycles and IVF.

No, you are not being a crappy mom if you give them a binky! Have you tried swaddling them..really tight? I am not good with swaddling but my dh would swaddle our ds really tight...he would whine and cries for a little bit but he would eventually calm down and sleep longer than he was unswaddled. However, if you think that giving them a binky will help, I would do it...anything to get some sleep and save your sanity! Everyone knows that if mom isn't happy, no one else is!

I second swaddling. We had to swaddle Katie until she was almost 9 months old. The girl has security issues J/K I think it was because she was a preemie.

I agree with the binky solution. You aren't a bad mom at all. I think you're a fantastic woman for taking in these babies and giving them all the love you have in your heart.

Delaney is a paci kid, please note I said that in the present tense, I have a 4 year old binky user. She was a really fussy baby, who am I kidding, she's still fussy as a preschooler. She would use the binky to fall asleep but if it fell out she was okay. She was pretty much done with it when we went to Disney when she was 20 months old, she got sick while we were there and we haven't been able to get rid of the binky since.

We're trying to wean again, she's down to in the car and in bed, she's even asking to take a nap this week, so I don't know if she's just tired (because she is sleeping for 2 hours) or if she just needs to soothe and can't figure out how else to do it. We were doing really well until some complete strangers (adults no less) have come up to us when they see Delaney with it in her mouth and try to take it away. This, of course, ruins any progress we've made and sets us up with a regression episode and we have to start all over again. DH doesn't always understand but I think I finally got him to understand that it's scary when grown ups you don't know try to take the thing you prize the most in life out of your mouth or berate you.

You've got to take care of yourself so you can take care of those beautiful babies. They we sent to you for a reason I'm sure. Your family must have some of the biggest hearts ever.

Miss Katie is paci baby er.... toddler I feel like I need to hide my head in a paper bag when people see my non potty trained 3.5 year old with a binki in her mouth. What can I say the girl likes her binki! I have tried taking it and I think I will go hard core on her and just take them all before she starts pre-school. I don't want the little princess to get made fun of. She is my last baby and I admit I am codependent on her being a baby. I did try cutting one last week and she took it out of her mouth and said "this binki has a hole in it" popped it back in her mouth and sucked it. It is one of our last binki's so I guess she figured desperate time call for desperate measures.

Strangers always try to take her binki and ask for it all of the time. We usually get the “ohh…you are to old for that, let me have it!” followed by them physically trying to take it. Then Katie screams in fear of having a stranger try to touch her. It is horrible. I know she is too old for it, leave her alone. I used to say nicely “she won’t take it to kindergarten” I have since changed it to college

Just wanted to second what someone said about swaddling. I thought my babies didn't like swaddling, until I got the "miracle blanket", it really was a miracle! Helped my son sleep better instantly!! It was great!

We had a miracle blanket for Katie. We called it her straight jacket. She would literally be screaming her head off and as soon as she saw that green blanket she would just sigh with relief. We had to cut the feet out of when she was about 8 months old since she used it for so long. It is really a MIRACLE blanket.

I have been sewing all day. My friend hauled all of her sewing gear over and we had a "sewing day". We had 6 kids here, but believe it or not I got a ton done. I can't wait to share the pics. I also wanted to say God Bless Carla C for her patterns and her free ruffle foot e-book.

I love all of the new stuff. The Alice in Wonderland dress is beautiful. I also love the towel pants. I may have to give them a try.

 

[LouiesMama]

Here is Louie's nursery - I didn't really use any patterns, just lots of paint, fabric, and love

http://www.dressydolly.com/CarlaC/nursery.html

We moved out of that house just before his first birthday. Supposedly, the new owners were going to keep the mural. We still have most of the crib bedding and pillows on his big boy bed. .

I did not multi quote because so many weighed in lol. Did not expect that much positive response! The stuff about SIDS definately won me over though because since Princess A quit breathing on us it is absolutely my worst nightmare. So we are going to buy pacis in the morning. We are HUGE swaddlers. DH was actually getting griped at tonight about how I needed my sewing room at least workable by Monday because of it. Little D wieghed in at 9lbs 4 oz today! And even my BIG baby blankets are getting to small for me to swaddle him closely in!

OK now someone made the nursery set a while back? I had to get up and the kids got on and I lost my plpace and cannot find it again lol. What pattern did you use? Is there any simple thing I can do to make them? I have very little sewing experience but I can sew as long as I do not have to follow a pattern lol. I am getting better at patterns I lmade it through a pair of pj pants recently lol. I am pretty sure I can fake my way through most of it the only thing that is scaring me is the diaper stacker. The babies are sleeping a bit better praying they stay that way tonight. And I am hoping to have them on a real schedule next week especially if Little D stays after the court hearing. Thinking there might be a chance that I could get some sewing done next weekend. I am excited lol.

 

[sheridee32]

twob4him your pictures were great your daughters remind me of mine when they were little they look like they are about the same years apart as mine.
my girls are grownand have little girls of their own, except for my baby and she works for disney world and loves it.
Sheri

 

[Stephres]

Miss Katie is paci baby er.... toddler I feel like I need to hide my head in a paper bag when people see my non potty trained 3.5 year old with a binki in her mouth.

I had one of those non potty trained 3.5 year olds with a binki in her mouth and I just want to tell you that she successfully navigated through kindergarten without the pacifier and with only two potty accidents!

We moms are too hard on ourselves: we do the best we can.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

For those of you that have dress forms: What is the best size to buy for designing kids clothes? Also does anyone have any tips on where I could find a less expensive one? I can't spend a ton on one at this time but really would like to get one. I am thinking of redoing my scrapbook room into more of a sewing studio with some scrapping supplies. I just don't have the time to scrap the way I used to. I have so much scrapping stuff it is disgusting! I need to purge the stash I think.

 

[adoptionmomma4]

I had one of those non potty trained 3.5 year olds with a binki in her mouth and I just want to tell you that she successfully navigated through kindergarten without the pacifier and with only two potty accidents!

We moms are too hard on ourselves: we do the best we can.

Thank you for the encouraging words. I think Megan is a sweetie so I can't be doing to much damage to Katie right?

At the rate we are going I don't even think Katie is going to go to school. My goal was for this to be our last year homeschooling and we were going to put the kids in private school. I keep trying to talk to Katie about pre-school and she says, "I will be so sad if you leave me there.... You left me once and I did cry for you!" The girl is good when it comes to making me feel guilty.

Well I think I am going to go to bed. Katie is in my bed waiting for me. I will go hide in my paper bag now. I think I am the one with the issues

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Love your fabrics. I haven't seen most of them. I stopped at JoAnn's today. They got a Wallee flannel in today. Don't they get the cotton? I hate JoAnn's. It might be a superstore, but it's dumpy. Too bad we don't have anything else nearby.

The Joann's by me used to have lots of Disney cotton fabric selection but the last few times I went there, all they had were flannels.

Since we're sharing, here's some pictures of our house. Don't pay attention to the landscaping - we're adding just a little at a time because it's so dry here right now.

I love your house. It is beautiful...and soooo clean!

Great pictures.

Hi all!
I finally had a few minutes to upload our vacation pics from Lancaster. I put titles on everything too so you can kinda follow along. We have done more "tour-esty" things on other trips cause there is so much to see and do there! This time we mainly did Hershey park, a pretzel factory tour, visited a couple of fabric and quilt shops and hit a few tourist traps for fun! So click below if you want to see the fun!

Hershey Park - Lancaster Vacation

Looks like such a fun vacation! Dh and I got married in Bethlehem, PA just about an hour away from Lancaster, PA yet we have never been there!

I love this cupcake fabric. I haven't seen any of it around here just yet. I would love to make Jenna a fall shirt out of fabric like that. I picked her up a pair of pink cordurouy pants from Gymboree and they have sprinkles on the bottom of them. I want a top to match it.

Jenna has also told me that she doesn't want anymore pants or capris. She wants skirts, skorts and dresses. Her reason is because pants and capris make her legs sweat.

I plan on going back to the quilt store on Tuesday and if you would like some of the cupcake fabric, I can see if they still have them. It was on clearance for $5/yard when I was there last week. Just let me know.

I second swaddling. We had to swaddle Katie until she was almost 9 months old. The girl has security issues J/K I think it was because she was a preemie.

Miss Katie is paci baby er.... toddler I feel like I need to hide my head in a paper bag when people see my non potty trained 3.5 year old with a binki in her mouth. What can I say the girl likes her binki! I have tried taking it and I think I will go hard core on her and just take them all before she starts pre-school. I don't want the little princess to get made fun of. She is my last baby and I admit I am codependent on her being a baby. I did try cutting one last week and she took it out of her mouth and said "this binki has a hole in it" popped it back in her mouth and sucked it. It is one of our last binki's so I guess she figured desperate time call for desperate measures.

We use the Miracle blanket as well..love that thing! My ds was also swaddled till he was about 9 month old...the miracle blanket barely fit him then.

My dd was potty trained really late...older than 3.5 and other parents always said to her "don't you want to be like those big kid - they don't wear diapers anymore!". I don't regret it since it didn't take long once she was ready...and I didn't have to deal with too many accidents.

Here is Louie's nursery - I didn't really use any patterns, just lots of paint, fabric, and love

http://www.dressydolly.com/CarlaC/nursery.html

We moved out of that house just before his first birthday. Supposedly, the new owners were going to keep the mural. We still have most of the crib bedding and pillows on his big boy bed. .

WOW....that mural is impressive! I wish I am that artistic and talented.