May 2017 Moms — The Bump

Baby monitor suggestions

luckywife10 — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 16:39:33 +0000

First time mom here, what baby monitor(s) worked well for you or did not work well? Is yours smart phone compatible? Did you find that a video monitor was necessary? What's your favorite feature of your baby monitor? Anything to watch out for or specifically look for in a monitor?

Christmas treats recipe

melinalovessam — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:53:49 +0000

Hi everyone!

I decided to start preparing for the holidays, namely, I want to come up with and prepare some kind of festive unusual dishes

Maybe someone has recipes for unusual cookies or other sweets?

Christmas

melinalovessam — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:49:57 +0000

Can anyone share interesting Christmas ideas?

how are you going to celebrate, have any ideas?

Gifts are always a headache

melinalovessam — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:42:52 +0000

Hi there!

I have a complete dilemma right now!

At stake is my son's birthday, he will be 5 years old!

Then Christmas and New Year!

I love holidays, but during this period I always puzzle over gifts for my baby

My son is now at such an age that ordinary toys do not attract him, but for adult gifts, I think it's too early

Any ideas what you can give interesting and useful?

What rules do you break?

MollyandD — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:06:51 +0000

For those of us still here, what parenting "rules" do you break? Whether the rules come from experts, doctors, or family members, let's hear it.

I was set on never bedsharing and just using a bedside sleeper. My baby, since the hospital, would not sleep if not right next to someone or if not being held. It scared me to sleep with him, but I was in survival mode. If we sleep side by side, he sleeps all night, minus some sleepy nursing. Now, he's sleeping more soundly, and I can actually put him down to sleep, but when he was fresh out, it just didn't work.

It's not a rule, but my mom thinks it's weird that I refuse to give cereal. She's supportive of baby-led weaning aside from that though.

I've been told I spoil my baby by some people who believe in older parenting methods, because I hold him and don't let him cry it out ever.

Ramzi Theory

mchichmommy — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 00:51:30 +0000

Anyone try out Ramzi Theory for first ultrasounds?
At my 6 week ultrasound (transvaginal) I made sure to ask the position of the placenta.. it was anterior.

Any guesses?!

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in pregnancy

heath313 — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:40:14 +0000

Is anyone dealing with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in pregnancy? My pelvic area is killing me and I'm looking for some relief. I have an appt next Thursday, but figured I'd ask here in the mean time.

Happy Birthday May 2017 babies!

luckywife10 — Mon, 21 May 2018 01:21:49 +0000

Happy birthday (belated and early) to everyone's LO! It's crazy to think our LO are a year old already. How's everybody doing? Anything new/interesting/exciting to report? Hope everyone and their LO(s) are well

Diaper changing battle. Help!

zaraveen — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 01:30:11 +0000

Okay. So I'm a first time mom and my little guy is 7 months old and ever since he has learned how to roll over this has been an issue. (Although he has never been happy during changing time.) As soon as I go to even lay him on the changing pad the truouble begins. He will instantly try to stand or just sit, if I do get him to lay on his back he will roll and try and crawl away, usally crying/ screaming. It normally takes both me and my husband to change our wiggly boy. We have tried to make it fun for him talking, singing, playing music, toys, even his favorite thing, his daddy's phone. I would love some advice or suggestions on how to make diaper changes fun for us. I love him to bits but his diaper changing battles are driving me mad.

Anyone still here? 11/2

mcvgal — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:30:34 +0000

Just wondering how everything is going. Anything new?

Spitting up!!! Omg HELP!

readyt2bamommy1981 — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 00:45:40 +0000

My DD 6 mos old has just been diagnosed with reflux. She is a happy spitter but bc I’m a FTM I was worried about stomach acids they did prescribe a low dose of Zantac. I have switched her formula and wanted to know if there were any moms out there who used the Similac for Spit Up. Please share if this worked for you or not it’s my first day with her eating this. She was on Enfamil Gentlease since two weeks old. Tried the thickened feeds and it consitpated her so that was a no go!

How much do you pay your nanny?

jennycatears — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:55:07 +0000

I live in Oakland, California and wondering how much to offer for a nanny position for my 6 month old.

Weekly Everything 10/16-10/22

mrsrep123 — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 23:55:35 +0000

Where's 'everyone' at? :'(

Baby cries so hard during sleep training she stops breathing for a second

eaprice01 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 22:19:27 +0000

We just started the ferber method with my 4 month old and while she has fallen asleep right away with dad with minimal fussing, she literally screams bloody murder with me. Today I noticed on the monitor she kept on falling asleep then startling herself to wake and when I went in to check on her I realized she was waking up because she had stopped breathing for a second!!

Any advice?? Yes we're setting time limits and yes I'm going in to comfort her periodically. Also I asked my mom (a veteran mom of 8) and she said she's fine, it's normal for babies to do that when they're that upset and I should have left her in there and let her learn to comfort herself.

Also, I'm only interested in CIO or sleep training advice. If you're anti CIO our opinions differ so please don't comment.

Getting baby to feed only once at night???

readyt2bamommy1981 — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:27:37 +0000

can anyone share if they have been able to get their baby to feed only once through the night yet?

Healthy Eating/Exercise Check In 6/19

Jens_Hoes — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:16:45 +0000

How was last week?

What are your food and/or exercise goals this week?

What do you struggle the most with lately?

Questions/comments/concerns?

Weekly Everything 10/9-10/15

mrsrep123 — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:08:55 +0000

Hi, what's going on this week?

Weekly Everything 10/2-10/8

mrsrep123 — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:16:07 +0000

My condolences to anyone affected by the Las Vegas shooting. Totally disgusting!

Weekly Everything 9/21 - 9/30

OmegaRose3 — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:52:21 +0000

What's new? How is the end of September treating you?

Weekly everything 9/11-9/17

mcvgal — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:33:53 +0000

What's new?

Weekly Everything... 9/4-9/10

mrsrep123 — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:45:51 +0000

Let's hear it!

Introduction and EDD!

feelinchubby824 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:52:36 +0000

So you're going to have a May baby! Congrats on your BFP and welcome to the May 2017 BMB!

Please introduce yourself here in order to help keep the board clutter-free. Include your estimated due date, BFP date, and any other information about yourself that you'd like.

**totally copied this from the April board, I take no credit, thank you to whoever wrote it

Baby cries so hard during sleep training she stops breathing for a second

eaprice01 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 22:18:41 +0000

Weekly Everything (lol) 8.21--8.27

mrsrep123 — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:18:17 +0000

Happy Total Solar Eclipse!

Introducing the bottle

melissa11015 — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:23:26 +0000

My DD is 8 weeks today and for the last week we have been trying to introduce the bottle. I go back to work at the end of August and we were going to have her start day care about a week or two earlier than that so I can go get my classroom set up. It's not going so well. She will only take anywhere from a 1/2oz-1oz. I've tried giving it to her and I've had DH do it (more often than me) but she fights it and just cries. How long does it take, on average, for babies to get used to breast milk from a bottle and do you have any suggestions to help her get used to it?? Thanks for your help!!

Swimming lessons?

Kateriee — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:58:36 +0000

My daughter is 3 months old and I was thinking for a fun activity to sign up for weekly swimming lessons. I know it will help her developmental skills and water safety.

Does anyone have any recommendations or advice that has helped them with an activity like this?

I'm also looking for other things we could do that she and I would enjoy while not being too expensive. She loved the aquarium.

NORETHINDRONE BIRTH CONTROL... HELP?

xxmandamareexx — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:52:40 +0000

Is anyone else taking birthstone (nor q d) birth control while breastfeeding? Has anyone had any problems or side effects? I also have hypothyroidism but levels are normal but having stomach aches, nausea, head aches, like hot flashes while sweating even when not hot??

Randoms 8/14-8/20

mcvgal — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:24:58 +0000

My autocorrect wanted to change randoms to ransoms. I hope to not have to use ransoms often enough to have it be a suggested word.

What do you have going on this week?

Weekly Randoms 8/7-8/13

mrsrep123 — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:15:40 +0000

What's going on this week?

Weekly Randoms 7/31-8/6

mrsrep123 — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 02:19:37 +0000

Hey ladies... what's going on this week?

Shaving baby's head

pscohen86 — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:33:58 +0000

Hello ladies, I was wondering if any of have or plan to shave baby's birth hair. And if so when is the best time to do it? 1 month or 2 month? I found an earlier thread but it was so I couldn't ask and it didn't say when to shave it. DD#2 has it really thing not a whole lot and is already falling on the top, she is 4 weeks today. Thank you in advanced for any comments:)

Weekly Randoms 7.24-7.30

mrsrep123 — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:19:45 +0000

Didn't see this started yet... how's it going?

Roll Call & GTKY Summer Edition

mrsrep123 — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 22:53:49 +0000

1. How many weeks postpartum are you?

2. If returning to work, are you back to work? If staying home, is your SO back to work? Any issues/concerns?

3. Has your family gone on a trip this summer or planning on one? Details please plus include any travel advice.

4. What was your favorite place to go to during the summer and why?

5. Any new summer recipes to share? Dishes and drinks...

6. Favorite brand of kid clothing so far?

7. Add anything here...

Daycare / nanny / babysitter thread

mrsrep123 — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 03:51:40 +0000

Reposting from the randoms thread

wondering how to involve a stranger to care for my toddler and newborn in my own home? So far, our schedules have allowed us to be the only caregivers for DS. Things may be changing with our move - our mothers may be able to help but if not, or not enough, we have been toying with the idea of getting a part time nanny/babysitter. This makes me super nervous even though I know people do it everyday. Any and all perspectives welcomed, please and thank you in advance.

Tingling sensation

mamatowildones — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:07:42 +0000

anyone have tingling arms and legs since baby?

~ * May 2017 Birth Announcement Thread * ~

RainyDays86 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:02:41 +0000

STOP & READ BELOW***
***Please do not comment on this thread unless it is your birth announcement***

Please use this thread to share baby's name, birth date, pictures, and any other details you would like to share as well as a link to your individual announcement thread.

"Love Its" are welcome and appreciated on this thread, but please refrain from commenting with anything other than your own baby's details.
If you'd like to comment, please follow the link to the individual's announcement thread and comment there.

Wishing everyone short, healthy, and happy births!!

@BumpAdmin please sticky

Weekly Randoms: 7/17-7/23

mrsrep123 — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:56:40 +0000

How's it going?

Monday B!tchfest 7/17

mrsrep123 — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:14:21 +0000

I miss this show, hahahaha!

Baby Supplies Review

chailife34 — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:57:54 +0000

Now that we have had time to practice with all of the baby gear we acquired, let's hear how you like or dislike, want or never use certain items. What can you not live without? What do you wish never existed? What does every parent need in their "toolbox"?

UO 7.13

psherman42wwsa — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:39:36 +0000

Anyone have anything good?