November 2012 Moms
"For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him:"
-1 Samuel 1:27
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SAHM/WAHM Check-In
It's that time again ladies. Let us know how your week has been going 
What has been your biggest challenge this week? What has been your best accomplishment?
Have you made any changes to your family schedule or routines?
Any new tips or advice to share with the other moms?
Bonus: How do you do meals in your house? Do you meal plan, wing it, or have another system that works for your family? Who cooks most often? WFD tonight?
And, as always, feel free to share vents, ask questions, or share anything that's on your mind
"For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him:"
-1 Samuel 1:27
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Re: SAHM/WAHM Check-In
My biggest challenge has been naps. I've been trying to figure out what time M is showing me he needs a nap and finding the balance between putting him down before he is ready and before he gets overtired. I usually hold him for one nap a day because I love my snuggles and because he sleeps better that way. When I put him in his crib it usually takes him about a half hour to fall asleep. That includes me going in to help soothe him, give paci, etc. I think it's going to take a while for me to get this down, but he is still little and I'm still figuring out what his needs are concerning daily naps.
Best accomplishment? I don't know if I can call it an accomplishment, but M has started to laugh more this week. He gets that belly laugh with little squeals and a huge smile. It's awesome and I make a complete fool if myself just trying to see that laugh again.
Have you made any changes to your family schedule or routines?
Not really. As I mentioned before I'm still trying to figure out his naps. He eats about every 3 hours. I try to shower, clean and work on my graphic design job while he naps, but his naps are only about 30 to 45 min so I have to hurry!
Any new tips or advice to share with the other moms?
I did figure out a cool trick, not sure if everyone already knew his though lol. If M falls asleep in my arms and I need to put him in his crib, he will sometimes wake up when I put him down. But, if I put my hands on his shoulders right after I lay him down, he will usually stay asleep! It's like a temporary swaddle or something lol. But it really works!
Bonus: How do you do meals in your house? Do you meal plan, wing it, or have another system that works for your family? Who cooks most often? WFD tonight?
We meal plan. I use emeals.com. You have to pay for it, but it saves us grocery money in the long run. Great for budgeting and it takes the work out of meal planning for me. Sometimes I substitute other recipes that we like instead of the ones given.
I usually do the cooking. Tonight I'm going simple, but trying something a little new. Tomato, avocado grilled cheese sandwiches. Sounds yummy!
And, as always, feel free to share vents, ask questions, or share anything that's on your mind
I'm always looking for new games, songs, or outings to do with M. If anyone has some new ideas please share!
"For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him:"
-1 Samuel 1:27
What has been your biggest challenge this week? What has been your best accomplishment?
-Biggest: I'm actually trying to establish a nap time schedule for LO. Lets just say we are still working on it.
-Best: Getting lots of house work done yesterday while LO was asleep.
Have you made any changes to your family schedule or routines?
-Trying to make a nap time routine.
Any new tips or advice to share with the other moms?
-Nope
Bonus:
How do you do meals in your house?
-Since it's LO, the dog, and myself until 8 or 9 until DH gets home and because I am doing the whole 30 challenge I have been making all my meals. I give DH the option to eat at home, which he usually does want a home-cooked meal, but he can stop on the way home and grab something.
Do you meal plan, wing it, or have another system that works for your family?
-I meal plan most of the time but I def. wing it when groceries get low. Also, see above answer.
Who cooks most often?
-I do all the cooking.
WFD tonight?
- Baked salmon, roasted cauliflower w/ EVOO and S&P, and probably a salad or steamed baby carrots.
A is still having liquid poops, so trying to figure out the cause of that. She's also starting to get crabby, and since she's never been a fussy baby, I'm having a hard time with it.
What has been your best accomplishment?
We are getting back on track with naps. Had to take a 6km walk the other day just to get her to get some sleep, so the fact that she is sleeping without that much effort is awesome.
Have you made any changes to your family schedule or routines?
I have been giving her a bath almost every night just because of how often she is pooping.
Any new tips or advice to share with the other moms?
I've noticed on days we go for walks, A will fall asleep at bed time easier/sleep better. Don't know if it is just us, but I try to get some fresh air every day with her now.
Bonus: How do you do meals in your house? Do you meal plan, wing it, or have another system that works for your family? Who cooks most often? WFD tonight?
I usually wing it. I found that when I meal plan I don't always feel like having that for dinner or something comes up and I will want something quick and easy to make.
Tonight I will be making chicken stir fry for my husband and veggie stir fry for myself
And, as always, feel free to share vents, ask questions, or share anything that's on your mind :
Has teething changed the way your LO poops? Increased at all?
Friends are telling me that her diarrhea is teething but with the amount she's going, I think it's more than that.
I was wondering this too. A couple days ago M had 7 poopy diapers in one day. He was also gnawing on his hand the entire day. I could've sworn he was going to pop a tooth. The next day he was back to his normal self though and no tooth yet that I can see. I don't know what was up with that day so I'm not sure if there are changes in poop habits or not when teething.
"For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him:"
-1 Samuel 1:27
Lol. My guy has finally cut back to only 6 or 7 poops a day. They are still runny. He is completely healthy. He does suck his fingers (has since about 2weeks old and is now barely 3months). He does look like he's got a tooth about to pop through.
My DD only pooped twice a day by this age, and never had diarrhea while teething, but she didn't suck her fingers or anything either, so I don't know about that one.
Aw how fun! I did the same thing when M was about 6 weeks old. We took him to go see the Manchester monarchs, the AHL affiliate to the LA Kings, because I was singing the national anthem with some others in my church. He slept through most of it, but when he was awake he watched the players skating so closely. I'm a huge hockey fan as well. I've converted DH and we go skating out on the local public park pond and play hockey with some friends each winter. I will definitely be teaching little M how to skate as soon as possible!
By the way, we're Bruins fans lol. B's play the Leafs tonight! May the best team win! Oh and "Thank you Kessel." Sorry couldn't help myself. XD
"For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him:"
-1 Samuel 1:27
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Biggest challenge: We are still working on naps. M doesn't ever want to nap in her crib even though she sleeps in there at night no problem. I have decided I'm done rocking her to sleep for naps, which I was doing for awhile and then putting her down once she was asleep. So, lately I'll lay her down on my bed when she is tired and lay next to her. She almost immediately falls asleep. Baby steps I guess?
No changes to routine really. I start working a couple of shifts at work starting Sunday. Only 5-10 hours per week when DH is home. Looking forward to going back.
I meal plan Sunday before grocery shopping. I do all the cooking, DH is hopeless in the kitchen.
Also. visited a close friend who is a SAHM. She gave me some info on the play groups she goes to in our town. Thinking about trying that out.
What has been your biggest challenge this week? What has been your best accomplishment?
Challenge: H has been waking up about 6 times a night and has added an extra feeding before midnight so that has taken some adjusting and getting used to.
Accomplishment: H will roll onto his side when he is sleeping in his crib (but not when he is on the floor- strange little guy) so we have been doing arms out swaddle and it has been going surprisingly well. We just started two nights ago and he has slept that best in those two nights then he has in about a week and a half.
Have you made any changes to your family schedule or routines?
Not really. We did go to library story time lapsit on Wednesday so I think we will be adding that to our Wednesday routine. We have a routine but no schedule. I am more calm that way and plus, H never does anything at the same time two days in a row.
Any new tips or advice to share with the other moms?
Check out a story time. Even if all the other kids are older LO might have a blast watching them.
Bonus: How do you do meals in your house? Do you meal plan, wing it, or have another system that works for your family? Who cooks most often? WFD tonight?
We meal plan and go grocery shopping every other week. I cook every week night and DH will usually do weekends. Tonight we had breakfast for dinner. Pancakes, fruit, pork sausages.
And, as always, feel free to share vents, ask questions, or share anything that's on your mind
What has been your biggest challenge this week? What has been your best accomplishment?
Challenge: Working from home is proving to be more difficult than I imagined. It wouldn't be so bad if I could get B to nap during the day...
Accomplishment: His head control is getting better each day.
Have you made any changes to your family schedule or routines?
Just trying to figure out naps. As of right now the only thing guaranteed to put him to sleep is a car ride.
Any new tips or advice to share with the other moms?
B still doesn't love tummy time, but will tolerate it much longer if I lay next to him and we read a book.
Bonus: How do you do meals in your house? Do you meal plan, wing it, or have another system that works for your family? Who cooks most often? WFD tonight?
I meal plan a few meals and go grocery shopping once per week. I typically cook, unless DH wannts to grill, and we go out maybe 2x. Tonight we went out for burgers.
I love this idea! I will have to try reading a book during tummy time tomorrow.
"For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him:"
-1 Samuel 1:27