August 2012 Moms — The Bump

KTFU!

VeniVidiScripsi — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:18:48 +0000

Some of you already know from us talking on FB, or if you saw it on the TTGP board. But I thought I'd announce it here!
I'm KTFU!!! Due June 2 (according to O date), May 30 (according to LMP)

H2O

britvahok — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:21:35 +0000

How much water is your LO drinking? DS rarely wants water, I usually try to offer it at least 3 times a day most of the time he throws his sippy cup and screams until I give him milk. He would drink milk all day everyday if I let him.

What do you do with your kid while you shower?

shakinros — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 17:39:34 +0000

I've been trying to shower when she sleeps. But she never sleeps these days and I don't want to keep giving up showers. How do you keep yours safe & entertained?

Loose stools

stlmomma27 — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:26:27 +0000

Okay, so I need some advice on loose stools!

Since Thursday, ds has had loose stools, not runny, but very soft. He keeps pooping in the middle of the night, which never happens. He is also pooping right before he wakes for the day, which also never happens.

He is eating, playing, no fever, but he is getting at least three molars. I've read that the extra drool can cause loose stools, but the pedi said no it won't. Which is it?

We've tried the BRAT diet and if not that, then he is getting very bland foods. What foods can I give to firm the stools? The nurse said we could try a probiotic, she said that yogurt has it.

Breaking Bad series finale!!!

zbeesma86 — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:56:53 +0000

What did you think?!

Sicky sick

piphigirl — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:19:22 +0000

DD had a 104 degree temp and threw up twice at daycare today, so I got her early and made a trip to the doctor. Throat and lungs look good and it's probably just a virus. She was a sad sack all afternoon but kept down a squash and banana pouch and a lot of water. She went down for her nap a half hour early after actually letting me hold and read three books and falling asleep during the third... This never happens! I feel bad for her, but with all this sleep and all the fluids she is drinking, hopefully she will be on the mend soon!

DH is going to stay home with her tomorrow.

The cat must know she is sick because he sat in the chair with us before her nap and actually let her pet him! So that was a special treat.

Any other LOs getting their back-to-school or daycare viruses?

Christmas trees and curious toddlers

piphigirl — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:28:37 +0000

We did not get a tree last year because we were simply too busy. This year, want to go all out for Charlotte's first Christmas as a toddler who is actually participatory. We definitely want a tree! In an ideal world, I could teach her to leave it alone. This won't happen.

What are your creative solutions for keeping a busy little explorer from the ornaments, water, and presents?

Right now, I am thinking of putting the tree against a wall and surrounding it on three sides with a play yard baby gate.

my 5 year olds description of the tooth fairy

gollywollypog — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:46:25 +0000

"A ghost that flies who is pretty". Lol. Carry on!

Mouth injury.

rp-chicago-mom — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 17:36:43 +0000

So Howell fell while carrying my camelback water bottle and the gums between his front two teeth are bleeding. The teeth aren't loose or chipped, he cried maybe fifteen seconds and the bleeding has stopped. I called the pedi and am waiting on a call back but is there anything else I should look for? Mouth wounds always look so much worse than they are and it doesn't help I am wearing a pale colored shirt.

That's It (brand of fruit bars)

piphigirl — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:31:21 +0000

Has anyone tried these? The only ingredients are the two fruits in the bar. DD and I each had one as a treat while out walking last week and they are delicious! My mom has been buying her these Gerber toddler cereal bars but I like the idea of just fruit in a bar much better. I am going to buy a case online if I can.

Pretzelchick and rMe

sdlaura — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:57:20 +0000

I saw in the crib post that you're both planning to transition your LOs out of the crib so you can use it for your new babies. Our baby #2 is due the first week of February, but I was just planning to get another crib since DD will be under 18 months. Now I'm rethinking that. How did you decide to move your LOs? Was it a cost or space issue, or do you think your LOs are ready to move?

What to sleep on?

shakinros — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:54:22 +0000

We're going away in two weeks on vacation. DD will stay with H's parents for three nights while H and I are visiting friends. The fear I have about leaving her is a whole nother post, but to a practical question... What should she sleep on at their house? They don't have a crib. They do have a pack n play but the last time we used one if those (late July), she slept terribly. I think it's just not big enough any more. Girl likes her space. Is a nap mat possible for overnight? Would you try to make do with the pnp? (After all, we won't be there! Zing!)

Meal plans?

rp-chicago-mom — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:56:10 +0000

What are you having for dinner this week? We are going to shop after the nap and I have no idea. I just know tonight will star an apple pie since we picked apples yesterday.

Religion

brandyleighxx — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:17:14 +0000

Is it too early in the week to start a discussion on religion?

I am not religious. At all. I am interested in it, however.

I was born into a southern baptist family. I went to church with my family for many years. Around 8 or 9 or so, my parents stopped going but I kept going with other family members or church members until I was about 12. I'm not sure why I quit, just kind of grew out of it I guess.. parents weren't going, school friends didn't go, etc.

I went again when I was around 16 to a baptist church with a friend and didn't like the sermon given. I completely disagreed with the preacher's views on abortion and politics.

I haven't been back since. I have a hard time believing there's some man in the sky that takes care of everything. I believe you make your own destiny and you're responsible for yourself. I also don't believe you can pray your problems away. I don't believe God has a bigger plan for people that die.. like children with cancern or lives taken too soon. KWIM?

But I'm interested in learning more about religion. A lot of my family members are religious and seem much happier and peaceful. I also want to give DS the choice and he might be a little biased if he never steps foot in a church.

Talk to me about your choice to be religious... or not be religious... especially if you found religion later in life.

Britvahok

rp-chicago-mom — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:18:24 +0000

How is your loved one who was injured in the navy yard shooting? Sorry if you already gave an update.

Cutting LO's Hair

TechieGirl1 — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:04:34 +0000

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone had a great weekend. Currently our LO is starting to get a mullet (a cute curly one, but a mullet none the less), and needs a bit of a trim. I had a couple of questions about doing this:

1- When is the best time to do this? when he is sleepy, sleeping, or wide awake?

2- My DH thought about using a trimmer for his hair, his hair is really fine. Will it work or should i use scissors?

3- Should i put him in a high chair when i'm trimming his hair? or someplace else?

Any other suggestions, ideas, or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Wake time?

stlmomma27 — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 12:17:59 +0000

Ds has decided to wake up the past week anywhere from 6:30-6:50. I have no idea why he is doing this. His bedtime is usually around 7:00-7:15. Last night it was 7:45. I usually don't go and get ds up for the day, I let him play in his crib for a little bit.

What time does your LO wake up?

Santa- UO

Bemyselfandi — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:00:09 +0000

Ok so on my local mom's group someone brought up the fact they are not letting their kids believe in Santa. It's their choice. Nbd. My problem (which of course is miniscule compared to problems these days kids encounter) is how kids who didn't ever believe in Santa practically bullied me and any friends who believed. It was so so sad and I still feel hurt in a way thinking about how these kids were mean about it. One mom explained her kids aren't mean to other kids and they would never ruin it for others. But how often does a kid make fun of another and their parents would NEVER think their kid would have a mean spirit in their body??? I am probably rambling as I'm on my phone. I know this is not new. Kids grew up not believing in Santa when I grew up but this rubs the wrong way. I gotta just keep a positive perspective by believing my kids will believe in Santa and know that even if kids make fun of them for believing it's no big deal in the grand scheme of things. It'll probably be the least of their worries throughout life....why do I care so much??? It's just Santa....

food poll

rp-chicago-mom — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 20:03:52 +0000

What did someone used to make for you that no matter how hard you try, it just doesn't taste the same when you make it? Mine is my Dad's apple pie and his fudge, too. I think he's dishonest about how he makes them, though so no one gets his secrets.

I just made an apple pie for tonight and I can already tell it's wrong because it smells different. Oh well, it will still be good.

what's your lo sleeping in?

lady_tytah — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 02:24:13 +0000

I converted Amir's crib to a day bed. It's maybe 6in of the ground including mattress. He slept in the actual crib for maybe 5 times so I said whatever and called it a day. I'm curious about everyone else's lo

Britvahok

SJandVA — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 12:23:18 +0000

Let me know how pumpkinville is! I've been to the animal park in the spring but haven't done their fall festival. Have fun!

Update: Off to the er...

rMe6411 — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:15:44 +0000

Update: The er ran some blood work, and did an ultrasound. My betas are where they should be and the baby was there and had a strong heartbeat of 173. They didn't do a pelvic exam since everything seemed normal. The doctor put me on bedrest just for caution for a few days. I will get more bloodwork and another ultrasound at the end of the week. He had to diagnose it as a "threatened miscarriage" but says he really doesn't think that's the case for the spotting. So here's to hoping and praying everything will be just fine!!! I was measuring 8 days earlier than what my lmp says though so my due date will be pushed back to May 17th from May 9th. For me. As many of you know, we are expecting baby #2. The last few days I've been having spotting that is getting worse and is now accompanied by mild cramping. I'm so scared. I've been a mess all morning. My midwife suggested going to the er to either calm my nerves or hear the worst. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. :(

Rachael vs Guy

rMe6411 — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:44:30 +0000

Is anyone else watching this show? These little chefs are amazing!!!!!!! I'm starving now! My cinnamon buns just didn't cut it after drooling over that chicken stuffed with crab and mac n cheese stuffed poblano peppers.

Pictures -PumpkinPatch,CornMaze & Hayride-

DoctorsWifey — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:37:41 +0000

We went and picked A. out a pumpkin, went through the cornmaze, on a hayride and to the raspberry patch where she ate about 30 berries.

Diaper rash / teething

Msbean22 — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 02:27:57 +0000

Alright ladies, are diaper rash and teething related?

Evie has never had any rash problems until she started to cut teeth. Her first one came through a week before her first birthday, joined with diarrhea and rash central. We did our best to keep her clean and dry and Destin'd up, and it cleared in a few days.

Midway through my trip home to Canada, teeth 2, 3, and 4 began to come in, all at once. Since then, we've been plagued with wet and messy diapers, and the worst bum rash I've ever seen, no matter how vigilant we are on what's going on in the diaper zone. One spot is so raw, I'm afraid it's going to actually bleed. I am at a loss for what to do. It seems to start to clear up, then we miss a smell-free poop for an hour that comes seemingly right after a change, and we're at square one. She seems to be in so much pain, it kills me.

Any other suggestions here? A better ointment? We did switch to Walmart brand wipes about a month before we were in rash central - they seemed too perfumed to me. Could that be making things worse? I'm at a loss here, I hate my poor little dove being in pain.

One nappers

Maizey06 — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:46:09 +0000

How did you decide your LO was ready for 1 nap? Our nanny started the transition this week and DD is a total crab by the time I come home from work. I hate it since I only get an hour with her and she is cranky now. I am wondering if it is too soon.

Lock down drill

SJandVA — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:06:40 +0000

My Kindergartner had to do this today. She told me how they put black paper on windows, closed and locked the doors. The boys went to one area of the room and the girls another. She said "we had a lock down practice mommy, in case a bad guy comes into the school" I think it's a good thing to be prepared, but man the world we live in today. Luckily she didn't seem scared by it. I know she doesn't know how bad people can really be.

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned....(FFFC)

alrighthamilton — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:59:10 +0000

Alright, let's have some good ones. I rarely have time to be on here and I don't want to read something lame. So go ahead, admit to us where you dumped the body.....

Annoying family

fastcarsandfreedom3319 — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 02:52:29 +0000

So we've been back in CT for a mere 4 days and we have not stopped bouncing from place to place. I'm exhausted. It's hard enough to facilitate a cross country move, but to have to visit with every family member in the tri state area in our first week is way worse. We're not going anywhere, people, I'll see you when I see you.

Ugh. Tonight, we were at a birthday party, and one of H's uncles was trying to give T a balloon, which I said firmly, several times, that I don't want him playing with the balloons. Well, he was forcing it on the kid and poor T doesn't even know the guy because we haven't been living here, so in trying to get away from him, he falls FLAT on his face, on the sidewalk. For the second time this week. Maybe it's a language barrier, but I'm pretty sure my body language alone was clear when I picked him up immediately and pried his hand off T's arm. Yes, I know he's fine, but he would have been better if you didn't make him fall on his face. Thanks.

Don't you wish you could just be a bitch sometimes? Or maybe just pull a Scout and tell it like it really is?

What have you done for me lately?

jodegaard — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:00:44 +0000

What has your kid done lately that surprised you? J just threw a piece of trash in the trash can. I was like "I didn't know you knew how to do that!"

Weaning - which session to drop first?

Maizey06 — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 14:44:40 +0000

I only nurse DD in the morning and evening. I want to start the full weaning process but I wonder which one is better to drop for both her and my boobs. She is pretty equally attached to both sessions.

Any advice? Also, if I drop a session, do I need to pump a little bit to avoid a clogged duct?

Why am I a "member" now?

rp-chicago-mom — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:36:10 +0000

I didn't do anything to become one. Anyone know why?

A. wearing her costume

DoctorsWifey — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 02:22:04 +0000

Here is her costume, all completed and she is wearing it! Soo stinking cute!

I've been busy making costumes. Gotta increase my asking price, this I'm realizing.

bilingual childcare

amaite — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:08:25 +0000

It seems like the majority of childcare options in my area are bilingual. There are lots of bilingual families, but a lot of the childcare advertisements seem to be targeted at monolingual families. I've seen advertisements for big centers as well as small in home daycares that say your child will be bilingual within one year. When I go to the park or the library, most of the nannies are bilingual. In my neighborhood, even most of the monolingual families now have bilingual children. I think it's great and wonder if they will retain their ability to speak and understand both languages as they get older. With the public schools, there is a lot of variation, with some offering two way bilingual programs or second language instruction right from kindergarten and others not offering any kind of second language until high school. What about in your area? Does there seem to be a big push toward bilingualism for everyone,especially for toddlers?

is crossingfingers on FB? will someone send her on over? nft

gollywollypog — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:57:53 +0000

nft

Other kids being mean.

chefnicole22 — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:25:14 +0000

Are other people's kids ever mean to yours? I feel like Charlie gets picked on a lot by older kids when we go out. Is this common in your area? What do you do about it if it happens? Charlie got punched pretty hard by an older kid today. She didn't cry for long, but she looked like her feelings were so hurt by it! I didn't know what to do and I thought I might cry, so I just picked her up and left. The other kids dad didn't do anything! This is the second time something like this has happened in 3 months.

Daytime naps

Thai527 — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:03:01 +0000

How long is your LO napping during the day? Still multiple naps or an extended one? LO used to take a 2 hr nap mid day but has been waking up in 30-45 mins :( anyone else?

Shameless husband blog plug

Msbean22 — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:07:57 +0000

My husband has been writing again, and has a few blogs. This one is very general, with quick posts that are witty and clever, and he needs some lovin' from viewers (I mean, I'm only one girl...)

https://englishmajormalfunctions.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/the-best-part-of-waking-up-has-very-little-to-do-with-folgers-in-my-cup/

NBR: Sad day... :(

stlmomma27 — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:03:03 +0000

It is a sad day in our house, our 10 year old Great Dane passed away in the night. We had just recently moved states and I don't think she took it well. We also think that she developed bloat. We had her since she was 3 months old.

WDYT A12?

gollywollypog — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:32:56 +0000

My friend's little girl is a Kindergartener at a Magnet school. I found out yesterday they have to give oral presentations every Friday. They are graded on them. I think about that and I get anxiety. I have no trouble talking in front of people now, but as a kid I felt pretty traumatized by stuff like piano recitals, etc.

What are your thoughts on this? I feel like for the outgoing kids, the ones who have a natural tendancy to enjoy performing and entertaining, the extraverts, it's going to hone their skills and they'll profit from it. But for the shy kids, the ones for whom something like this can cause actual physical pain? I feel awful for them.

I don't see how a forced oral presentation in K can be a simplistically positive thing. Just curious on your thoughts. I was shocked. We homeschool, as most of you know, and I had actually never heard of this before so it's a new thnig to think about.