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[december]

Lucas is in 4s! Katie is still in 3s!

She still goes pretty regularly-at least once a day. The only difference now that she is eating is the smell! BF babies don't have the *aromatic* bms! Now she will run you out of the house.

She is so close to walking-she just needs to let go! She cruises all over the house, and they told me she has been pushing a wagon all over the daycare. She was 9mos Sun, so she would be my earliest walker if she would let go!

 

[Piecey]

Wow!! According to my mother I walked at 9 months but I thought she was lying to scare me

Yeah, he's been in 4's for about a month now. 3's just weren't cutting it anymore. Big butt kid.

 

[viviensmama]

Poor Vivien hasn't had a soft bm since starting solids. Her pedi does't seem too worried but it still bothers me to find little.....nuggets (sorry, I really can't think of any other way to describe them!!) in her diaper. So weird to go from almost completely liquidy diapers to that.

I'm hoping to get us up, dressed, and out of the house for mass in the morning. Might be a minor miracle. I have a feeling we will be going to afternoon mass instead. Not looking forward to Lent as I decided to give up cokes. We might actually make some nice money for our disney fund as I end up driving through for one wayyy too often!

 

[staley7580]

I hope Staley is having a great time in Disneyland!

Yep... it POURED the whole time... but I still had an amazing time!!!

I think there were 13 babies born the night Katie was born! I didn't get into a room until late that night because they couldn't clean them fast enough. But it is called Woman's Hospital, and that is mainly what they do. Local hospitals here don't do babies-too many lawsuits in MS. All 3 of mine were delivered there, an hour from home.

I kept her in the room with me during the day, but sent her to the nursery at night. They called when she was hungry and brought her to me, then I'd call when we were done.

What is this nursery you speak of???? I didnt even know you could DO that! I had to room in with all four of mine.. Oh, wait! I mean... I had the wonderful experiance...

hi ladies! i just reset my password ... its been so long since I had time to hop on here that I forgot it!!

tessa skipped her morning nap today ... uh oh! Does anyone remember when their older kids went to one nap a day?

tomorrow is the SPArty for a bunch of 5 year olds at our house. I don't think I knew what a spa day WAS when I was five, but this was Annabel's request!
I am off to buy the ingredients for pumpkin pie facials...figured at that age, the "treatments" better be edible, right???

Hope you are all staying warm, or better yet live somewhere where it is not so stinkin' cold. Our eldest daughter has had inside recess at school this week b/c it is below zero...not fun when they come home w/ sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much extra energy!

The twins are down to one nap a day... not sure when it happened.. when we moved maybe??But in the past week or so.

Amen sister!!!!!!Never has a more truthful statement been spoken!

Right!!! All four of mine are SOOOO dif. The biggest was when I went from angelic Alex.... to Miserable Mikalah. Oy... she gives me gray hair!! But seriously... when I was gone, I messed her the most of everyone! Its like crazy kid crack or something!!

Nothing got soaked last night... so far so good. They're a little pricey (I've never seen them included in sales!) but I'll pay for it if it keeps me from changing his sheets and washing his blankets and stuff constantly.

He just PASSED OUT in his pack-n-play. I'm afraid to move him to his crib.

Anyone else let them have blankets now? I gave him one a few months ago and he curls up with it.

I do... the sleep better all snuggled up with the blankets.




OKay.. we have moved into our new place!!! Love it!! The best part?? Oh yeah.. you girls are going to be SO jealous!!! BOTH my babies are sleeping through the night!!!In fact, all four of my kids leave us alone now!!! I love our new place, it is AMAZING. So big... so much room.. My older kids kept getting turned around when we first moved in. All four of them woud roam in a pack, not knowing whos room to play in first. Alex's?? Kaylees?? The twins?? NOT MINE!!Anyways... I am so happy. Now if only we could get everything put away!

 

[jaleaton]

So I had to come here to talk out my feelings where other moms would understand me...

For the sake of Isabelle's (lack of) weight gain, DH and I have decided that it is probably in her best interest to go to bottle feeding instead of BF'ing so we know exactly how much she is getting on any given day (and we're also hoping the AR formula will lessen the spit up). At her 6 month check up she was only 12.12, so we go back in a week for a weight check up. Granted, she has essentially doubled her birth weight (6.10), but the doctor isn't pleased with how little she is growing; she's on the very bottom curve (3rd percentile) of the growth charts now, whereas before, she was at least like on the 10th or 15th percentile.

I know this is probably what's best for her, but I'm having a VERY hard time giving up the BF. I really didn't think I would be that way, and my DH doesn't understand at all. It is a very bittersweet thing for me. At first it was overwhelming having her latched on to me for what felt like all day, but now it's just something I'm used to, and I enjoy that time with her. I know giving her the bottles she's still up on me, and close, but it's just not the same. I guess on a positive note, at least I know she will take bottles (from me), as we've supplemented ~1 bottle a day all along.

Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest, and I know you other mamas will understand / appreciate where I'm coming from more than my DH does.

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

So I had to come here to talk out my feelings where other moms would understand me...

For the sake of Isabelle's (lack of) weight gain, DH and I have decided that it is probably in her best interest to go to bottle feeding instead of BF'ing so we know exactly how much she is getting on any given day (and we're also hoping the AR formula will lessen the spit up). At her 6 month check up she was only 12.12, so we go back in a week for a weight check up. Granted, she has essentially doubled her birth weight (6.10), but the doctor isn't pleased with how little she is growing; she's on the very bottom curve (3rd percentile) of the growth charts now, whereas before, she was at least like on the 10th or 15th percentile.

I know this is probably what's best for her, but I'm having a VERY hard time giving up the BF. I really didn't think I would be that way, and my DH doesn't understand at all. It is a very bittersweet thing for me. At first it was overwhelming having her latched on to me for what felt like all day, but now it's just something I'm used to, and I enjoy that time with her. I know giving her the bottles she's still up on me, and close, but it's just not the same. I guess on a positive note, at least I know she will take bottles (from me), as we've supplemented ~1 bottle a day all along.

Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest, and I know you other mamas will understand / appreciate where I'm coming from more than my DH does.

Just remember that when circumstances like this happen, it isn't your fault!!! The best and only choice we can make for our kids is doing the right thing for them. If you need to go to formula to help your baby thrive, then that's what you need to do! If you want to keep that bf closeness, you could always flip your supplementing to one bf a day instead of one bottle a day. Your body will sustain enough milk for one feeding.



Giving up bf'ing is one of the hardest things in the world...the men just can't understand. It sucks when we're not the ones who choose when to quit, but these kidlets know what's best for them, I guess.

 

[jaleaton]

If you want to keep that bf closeness, you could always flip your supplementing to one bf a day instead of one bottle a day. Your body will sustain enough milk for one feeding.

Thanks for the words of support. This is exactly how today has already panned out. I'm thinking I will bf her when she first wakes up, and then proceed to give bottles the rest of the day. That worked in my favor since I was very full and aching this morning.

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Thanks for the words of support. This is exactly how today has already panned out. I'm thinking I will bf her when she first wakes up, and then proceed to give bottles the rest of the day. That worked in my favor since I was very full and aching this morning.

Sounds like a good way to start the day!

I really wish Luca had continued.....I keep thinking what if I just put him on and tried, but then I get kind-of grossed out as they are no longer "mommy bbs"

 

[yellowfish78]

Thanks for the words of support. This is exactly how today has already panned out. I'm thinking I will bf her when she first wakes up, and then proceed to give bottles the rest of the day. That worked in my favor since I was very full and aching this morning.

I was going to say the same thing - keep at least one session for the two of you.

 

[Piecey]

Staley, glad to see you back! How exciting about the new apartment!!!!!


Sorry, I don't have much words on breastfeeding. I think I'm the only one on here who didn't even attempt. I can offer a hug, though.

 

[BabyTigger99]

Does anyone have a little one that fights sleep? E has been doing this the past week or so. It is really starting to get old!!

 

[yellowfish78]

Did he learn something new? That's when Alex would fight sleep. Lately he's been wanting to stay awake and roll...

 

[Maggimus]

I'm not sure about everyone else, but I didn't think anyone here jumped on anyone else. Maggie and I stood up for ourselves and defended ourselves but we didn't throw Sarah or anyone else under the bus. I think we did pretty well.

Like Sarah said, I'm amazed it took us this long to have a disagreement! We've been together through some very hormonal things!



Oh, and I totally got 11/10 points on the assignment so there~!

I agree Patsy. I seriously just defended my stance as a mother and my parenting decisions. I never downed anyone elses decisions or told them how to parent-- i just made sure everyone knew why i chose the reason i did... and tried to wash out the misconceptions made by many people who havent experienced it themselves.

 

[Piecey]

I agree Patsy. I seriously just defended my stance as a mother and my parenting decisions. I never downed anyone elses decisions or told them how to parent-- i just made sure everyone knew why i chose the reason i did... and tried to wash out the misconceptions made by many people who havent experienced it themselves.

(can't help with the fighting sleep thing, didn't want anyone to think I'm ignoring them, just nothing helpful to say)

Lucas is KILLING ME. He's been awake < 3 hours and has had 3 bottles. Growth spurt anyone? As soon as he finished the one a minute ago he SCREAMED. And yep.. now he's done with the refill and screaming. Sorry, kid, you're not getting a 4th bottle!

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

(can't help with the fighting sleep thing, didn't want anyone to think I'm ignoring them, just nothing helpful to say)

Lucas is KILLING ME. He's been awake < 3 hours and has had 3 bottles. Growth spurt anyone? As soon as he finished the one a minute ago he SCREAMED. And yep.. now he's done with the refill and screaming. Sorry, kid, you're not getting a 4th bottle!

lol! Now imagine that happening to people who are breastfeeding! I always felt so "used" after....

 

[Maggimus]

Patsy, when do you find out? Another two months?

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For those of you that BF, Alex has been on cereal since Friday. He's got an appetite and eating, but we haven't had any pooping lately...I know BF babies don't go on a regular schedule, but I figured with cereal in him, he'd be more...active. He's not uncomfortable at all so I probably shouldn't worry...but still...I like to see some movement here! Any thoughts?

I feel like a pro when it comes to knowing about babies and poop... considering the first four months of Jakes life were spent with different doctors and trying different things bc Jake was completely constipated. Had I not given him a suppository EVERY DAY... it literally would have come up the other end.

If you feel uncomfortable about it-- you can give 1 tsp of Karo syrup (I used dark) for every 2oz of water given (I put in his formula bottles in the beginning). This is completely safe, i havent heard of a pediatrician or specialist or warns against it, and can be started as early as birth. It is moving and helps things pass along. This didn't phase Jake very much.... and he was put on laxitives, which still didn't help too much. Don't get scared, but if he is taking longer and longer to go every time you may want to make sure things arent backing up. Babies can get impacted, thats just the reality. Karo syrup isnt harmful and sure beats the alternitive which is a laxitive (which a lot of babies are on). Poop is very important... and i make sure Jake is regular now.




Since the "back to sleep" campaign, you see more and more reflux babies. Jake was a reflux baby- except he had silent reflux. The GI dr told us it had to do with his GI issues (cows milk allergy)--- and once we fixed the problem the reflux would go away. He was so right. Jake was taking zantac twice a day and on AR. The AR he was allergic to, but the zantac was stopped after we got on the right formula. It made a world of difference. Also- in severe cases they will recommend your baby go back to the belly to help with this, esp if there is a lot of pain. I know SIDS is so scary.... so i definitely wouldn't tell anyone how put their child to sleep. Jake also sleeps on his belly now, which he hasnt always done (he is 5 months though and has had good head strength since birth- literally)... and it helped a ton. I hated medicating Jake all the time... it was terrible. Im so glad we have things on track.

As far as cereals... Jake had rice cereal in the beginning of his life due to such bad reflux. Every pediatrician suggested it that we spoke to. I broke down bc he was in so much pain. Now he can't tollerate it.... the basis of it (that is swells in the stomach) gives him stomach pain and gas. It isnt worth it to us... so we skipped it and he now just does single ing. solids.


I do want to brag on an over-the-counter probiotic for babies that was suggested to us by Jakes GI Specialist. It is called BioGaia... and let me tell you- it is WONDERFUL. 5 drops daily... and it gets rid of gas. Jake is a very very gassy baby and has trouble clearing gas from the gut (I believe there is scarring and problems due to his allergy going 4 months without being detected-- we had to go through several pediatricians and different offices to get someone to help us. I am all for mother knows best-- we really do!). Anyway.... i think if I had baby with colic i would give it a try as well. It adds good bacteria to the body and is amazing. Anyone else heard of it?

 

[harleyquinn]

So I had to come here to talk out my feelings where other moms would understand me...

For the sake of Isabelle's (lack of) weight gain, DH and I have decided that it is probably in her best interest to go to bottle feeding instead of BF'ing so we know exactly how much she is getting on any given day (and we're also hoping the AR formula will lessen the spit up). At her 6 month check up she was only 12.12, so we go back in a week for a weight check up. Granted, she has essentially doubled her birth weight (6.10), but the doctor isn't pleased with how little she is growing; she's on the very bottom curve (3rd percentile) of the growth charts now, whereas before, she was at least like on the 10th or 15th percentile.

I know this is probably what's best for her, but I'm having a VERY hard time giving up the BF. I really didn't think I would be that way, and my DH doesn't understand at all. It is a very bittersweet thing for me. At first it was overwhelming having her latched on to me for what felt like all day, but now it's just something I'm used to, and I enjoy that time with her. I know giving her the bottles she's still up on me, and close, but it's just not the same. I guess on a positive note, at least I know she will take bottles (from me), as we've supplemented ~1 bottle a day all along.

Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest, and I know you other mamas will understand / appreciate where I'm coming from more than my DH does.

I agree with the others, keep at least one session...

I know my DH would feel the same way as yours. I complained SO MUCH in the beginning. I had so many moments where I almost gave up because it was so hard, between that and my baby blues, I was hard to be around. But it gets so much easier and it's a wonderful experience...and you had 6 months of it so congrats on that!

Does anyone have a little one that fights sleep? E has been doing this the past week or so. It is really starting to get old!!

Lily pretty much fights it all the time. She just wants to play, play, play. She's always been super alert. I get home and she has to show me all the things she can do (click her tongue, wave, give me five, blow kisses). I think she's so proud of herself and excited to learn new things. Like someone else said, it's always at it's worse when she's learned something new. When she learned to click her tongue, she actually fell asleep doing it, cuz she didn't want to stop.

But I normally notice the biggest fights with a growth spurt. She'll be like that for days and then suddenly start sleeping a lot more.

I do want to brag on an over-the-counter probiotic for babies that was suggested to us by Jakes GI Specialist. It is called BioGaia... and let me tell you- it is WONDERFUL. 5 drops daily... and it gets rid of gas. Jake is a very very gassy baby and has trouble clearing gas from the gut (I believe there is scarring and problems due to his allergy going 4 months without being detected-- we had to go through several pediatricians and different offices to get someone to help us. I am all for mother knows best-- we really do!). Anyway.... i think if I had baby with colic i would give it a try as well. It adds good bacteria to the body and is amazing. Anyone else heard of it?

Sounds cool! Where do you get them?

 

[DannysMom]

I do want to brag on an over-the-counter probiotic for babies that was suggested to us by Jakes GI Specialist. It is called BioGaia... and let me tell you- it is WONDERFUL. 5 drops daily... and it gets rid of gas. Jake is a very very gassy baby and has trouble clearing gas from the gut (I believe there is scarring and problems due to his allergy going 4 months without being detected-- we had to go through several pediatricians and different offices to get someone to help us. I am all for mother knows best-- we really do!). Anyway.... i think if I had baby with colic i would give it a try as well. It adds good bacteria to the body and is amazing. Anyone else heard of it?

Yep, I was giving it to the twins a few months back. I think it helped Katie get over the worst of her colic.

I agree with the others, keep at least one session...

Yeah, keep at least one nursing session for you. You could also pump & give expressed breastmilk part of the time as well. I love that Dylan is nursing & if he wakes to feed overnight, so easy, no prep at all. So I'd say keep either an overnight or first thing in the AM feed.

Sounds cool! Where do you get them?

I ordered mine right on the internet. Lemme find the link: www.childrensprobiotics.com

 

[Piecey]

HEY! Look at this adorable sleeper: http://www.disneystore.com/item-of-...lanket-sleeper-for-infants/pdo/1236107/14496/


I still have some Disney Reward Dollars on a card so I was looking around. If I knew this was a girl I'd order that NOW!!

 

[december]

We just got back from Katie's 9 month checkup. She was 19 lbs 14 oz. No shots, just a finger prick, which she giggled through! The dr. said to keep doing whatever we are doing......I love him!

Yep... it POURED the whole time... but I still had an amazing time!!!

I think there were 13 babies born the night Katie was born! I didn't get into a room until late that night because they couldn't clean them fast enough. But it is called Woman's Hospital, and that is mainly what they do. Local hospitals here don't do babies-too many lawsuits in MS. All 3 of mine were delivered there, an hour from home.

I kept her in the room with me during the day, but sent her to the nursery at night. They called when she was hungry and brought her to me, then I'd call when we were done.

What is this nursery you speak of???? I didnt even know you could DO that! I had to room in with all four of mine.. Oh, wait! I mean... I had the wonderful experiance...


The twins are down to one nap a day... not sure when it happened.. when we moved maybe??But in the past week or so.







Right!!! All four of mine are SOOOO dif. The biggest was when I went from angelic Alex.... to Miserable Mikalah. Oy... she gives me gray hair!! But seriously... when I was gone, I messed her the most of everyone! Its like crazy kid crack or something!!


I do... the sleep better all snuggled up with the blankets.




OKay.. we have moved into our new place!!! Love it!! The best part?? Oh yeah.. you girls are going to be SO jealous!!! BOTH my babies are sleeping through the night!!!In fact, all four of my kids leave us alone now!!! I love our new place, it is AMAZING. So big... so much room.. My older kids kept getting turned around when we first moved in. All four of them woud roam in a pack, not knowing whos room to play in first. Alex's?? Kaylees?? The twins?? NOT MINE!!Anyways... I am so happy. Now if only we could get everything put away!

Congrats on the new place, and I'm glad DL was fun. Funny about your hospital experiences-I never would have known how different other places are without these boards!

Poor Vivien hasn't had a soft bm since starting solids. Her pedi does't seem too worried but it still bothers me to find little.....nuggets (sorry, I really can't think of any other way to describe them!!) in her diaper. So weird to go from almost completely liquidy diapers to that.

I'm hoping to get us up, dressed, and out of the house for mass in the morning. Might be a minor miracle. I have a feeling we will be going to afternoon mass instead. Not looking forward to Lent as I decided to give up cokes. We might actually make some nice money for our disney fund as I end up driving through for one wayyy too often!

I'm so glad I'm not Catholic-giving up (diet) Coke would NOT make me easy to be around! It would help my Disney fund, though!

So I had to come here to talk out my feelings where other moms would understand me...

For the sake of Isabelle's (lack of) weight gain, DH and I have decided that it is probably in her best interest to go to bottle feeding instead of BF'ing so we know exactly how much she is getting on any given day (and we're also hoping the AR formula will lessen the spit up). At her 6 month check up she was only 12.12, so we go back in a week for a weight check up. Granted, she has essentially doubled her birth weight (6.10), but the doctor isn't pleased with how little she is growing; she's on the very bottom curve (3rd percentile) of the growth charts now, whereas before, she was at least like on the 10th or 15th percentile.

I know this is probably what's best for her, but I'm having a VERY hard time giving up the BF. I really didn't think I would be that way, and my DH doesn't understand at all. It is a very bittersweet thing for me. At first it was overwhelming having her latched on to me for what felt like all day, but now it's just something I'm used to, and I enjoy that time with her. I know giving her the bottles she's still up on me, and close, but it's just not the same. I guess on a positive note, at least I know she will take bottles (from me), as we've supplemented ~1 bottle a day all along.

Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest, and I know you other mamas will understand / appreciate where I'm coming from more than my DH does.

I do understand, and it sucks. I nursed ds12 with no issues for 18 mos. I nursed dd10 for 4 days, before having seizures and going on powerful meds. 10 yrs later, I still have issues with that decision. Nursing is one of the things I looked forward to the most with Katie. I was having some seizure type issues (ended up being a really bad sinus infection) a few months ago, and refused to go to the dr. because I didn't want to be told to go back on meds and give up nursing!

I agree with the pp-I would also keep at least one session of nursing as long as I wanted-maybe bedtime, and any late night feedings, or first thing in the morning.