~*~*~May PAL Check in~*~*~

Gregermis

We'll see how many of us survived the new bump.  If I only get one or two responses, I may not continue this check in.  It's honestly the only reason I haven't left the bump.  I'm NOT happy with the newest version

This is a check-in for our May 2013 PAL mommas

2nd monthly check in!  I’m still missing some info as DD has been keeping me super busy.  Help me out ladies with the info I’m missing.

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Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

QOTW – What color were LO's eyes when he/she/they were born?  Still the same color now?
QOTW(2) - how are we doing with tummy time?  Love it?  Hate it?  Rolling over yet?

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AlishaPreggo2012 – current EDD 5/14/2013  (Blue)

Besoul – current EDD 5/15/2013

WAis4Ris – current EDD 5/18/2013 (Blue)

Cdnbird11 – current EDD 5/29/2013  (Pink)

JenJen2209 – current EDD 5/31/2013 (Blue)

 

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Labor Buddies!
BekW2009 - Annarussell05
Dmbabe67 - April
Bananers – Pnutg
KLJ3 – Wais4Ris
AudUy - Albah
Gregermis – PetraStoneGirl
Nola78 – Delino
Wmorgan003  - HimandMeplus3 - HoolahZinger
Dillngr9 – Lavril
Rachel Goldstein – krwact
Tuffytiff - Cdnbird11
AlishaPreggo2012 - Cgiles1208
Besoul - JenJen2209

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New Mommies!
Rachel Goldstein – 2 boys born 3/29
Krwact – baby boy born 4/8
Dillngr9 – baby boy born 4/11
BekW2009 – ??
Wmorgan003 – twin girls born 4/26??
PetraStoneGirl – baby girl born 4/29
Nola78 – baby girl born 5/2

Tuffytiff – baby girl born 5/7

KLJ3 – baby boy born 5/8
Bananers – baby boy born 5/9

Dmbabe67 – baby boy born 5/9
Gregermis – baby girl born 5/10

HimandMeplus3 – baby boy born 5/12

Lavril – baby boy born 5/15

Delino – baby girl born 5/18

AudUy – baby boy born 5/19

Cgiles1208 – baby girl born 5/19

Pnutg – baby boy born 5/22

Albah – baby boy born 5/23

Annarussell05 – baby girl born 5/23
HoolahZinger – baby boy born 5/26

April – baby boy born ?

 

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New Additions

Dmalone1024 – baby girl born 5/11

Minicheezburg – baby girl born 5/26

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Gregermis

M will be 3 months next Saturday!!!!!!  We survived the 2 month shots, but it was kind of brutal for both of us. 

Hers were blue when she was born and still are... though I think they are starting to lighten up a bit.  I've got brown and DH is hazel... so we're still waiting to see if they'll change

We're getting better with tummy time, but still not enjoying it.  We finally get 5+ min a day in now, and no rolling yet!  Though she's come close a few times, but more on accident rather than an on purpose attempt

c-elizabethf

Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?
DD is 11 weeks (3 months on august 19th) and finally has been sttn for 3 days (: her next appointment is in September.

QOTW – What color were LO's eyes when he/she/they were born? Still the same color now? Blue and they are still blue.
QOTW(2) - how are we doing with tummy time? Love it? Hate it? Rolling over yet? Depends on her mood
She has rolled over but when I'm not looking, haven't seen her do it anymore.

delino

DD is doing well. She smiles and laughs all day long, sttn and is generally content. She had her shots last Friday and screamed for 2hrs later that day. It broke my heart. One more week till she starts daycare and I go back to work. Trying to keep positive about it all.

Her eyes were dark blue/slate and have lightened a little bit. Not sure what direction they'll take.

She isn't a big fan of tummy time and doesn't roll yet. She does hold her head up like a champ though.

PumpkinAndThePeanut

My girls were born April 25th. I was so looking forward to "it getting easier" after the 3 month mark, but I've had a really rough time since last Thursday and things seem to be getting harder.

No appointments until our 4 month checkup next month. Both girls started Zantac last Friday, although with E, we are just trying it to see if her nursing issues are a result of silent reflux. So far, no improvement.

They're still waking to eat every 3-4 hours, although E has STTN several times lately, but V insists on spending most of the night in my arms.

E has a crazy temper but is a total delight when she is happy. V is a mommy's girl, wanting to spend every moment on my boob or in my arms, making it hard to meet E's needs too.

QoTW: both girls' eyes were blue and still are, although they're starting to take on different shades (they're fraternal). I have blue eyes and H's are green so I don't think their eyes will change much from the colors they are now.

QoTW 2: Just ok. they can both hold their heads up using their arms now but it took a while. They can only do about 5 minutes before they've had enough. But both have daddy's big head so it must get heavy.

krwact

Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

Hard to believe my guy will be 4 months old this week.  I swear he was just born yesterday.  He'll have his 4 month appointment and shots next week and I'm hoping he's still increasing his weight percentile.  He was in the 23rd percentile at the last appointment and that was for term babies!  Such a proud mama!  We have a chiropractic appt tomorrow to see if they can help with his reflux and torticollis/plagiocephaly.  I'm optimistic and excited!

QOTW – What color were LO's eyes when he/she/they were born?  Still the same color now?

They're a lighter blue now than when he was born.  At first I couldn't tell if they were a very dark blue or brown and they're now closer to my shade - a slate blue.

QOTW(2) - how are we doing with tummy time?  Love it?  Hate it?  Rolling over yet?

He HATES tummy time.  I have to trick him into it by having him on my chest/belly while I'm on my stability ball.  He's definitely getting stronger as a result and will tolerate it longer than on the floor.  He started rolling over from belly to back on July 4th.  I remember because we kept making jokes that he was declaring independence from tummy time.  

Rachel Goldstein

Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

The boys just turned 4 months! The pediatrician says they are on track for their age. I didn't ask if he meants actual or adjusted because they're only 2.5 months old adjusted. They seem to be behind as far as development goes, to me at least. Sawyer can now grab things and put them in his mouth and he can stand up as long as I'm there for balance. Silas is taking his time. We've found the jumperoo is actually really great at giving them balance and core strength so we've been getting lots of jumping time in lately.

QOTW – What color were LO's eyes when he/she/they were born?  Still the same color now?

Both boys were born with slate colored eyes. A very deep blue. They've since both lightened up to a beautiful bright blue just like their daddy.

QOTW(2) - how are we doing with tummy time?  Love it?  Hate it?  Rolling over yet?

They don't love it or hate it. They are tummy sleepers and have been since they were just over 2 months old so by no means to they dislike SLEEPING on their tums but playing is a completely different story. Only recently would I say that they've stopped complaining the WHOLE time and only complain when they get pooped from holding up their chests and giant noggins full of brains.

Sawyer rolled over twice in one day when he was around 2 months old and hasn't done it since. Silas has never rolled over and doesn't seem remotely interested in doing so.

KLJ3

DS will be 3 months on Thursday. The last few days has really seen a big change in him: holding his head up more during tummy time, trying to roll, and playing with toys. He continues to be the most pleasant-natured baby ever!

His eyes were a very dark gray-blue at birth and they don't seem to be changing.

As far as tummy time is concerned, I've been a slacker. When I do make him do it, he normally just chews and sucks on the blanket. Why bother picking one's head up when the tasty stuff is on the ground? But lately, he's been popping that head up.

Albah

Hi Ladies!! 

Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)? Baby E is simply amazing! He is such a well behaved little guy! He doesn't come close to STTN but that's ok! He had his 2 month shots about 10 days ago...took them well but he did end up developing a fever about 4 days after the shots. Poor little guy was not a happy camper. He is quite the smiler and loves to "baby talk" with his brothers. And he is a chunkster and nursing like he has never had milk in his life! He was weighing 14 lb 1 oz at his 2 month appointment. 

QOTW – What color were LO's eyes when he/she/they were born?  Still the same color now?

Blue when born and still blue now, but lighter. So far he has the same color as his brothers. 

QOTW(2) - how are we doing with tummy time?  Love it?  Hate it?  Rolling over yet? He likes tummy time for the most part as long as we don't over do it. No rolling over yet but you can tell he tries. 

HimandMeplus3

Hi ladies! Hope everyone is well.

Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

Right now we're dealing with J's silent reflux. He goes between gulping bottles, barely eating half an oz, and then eating fine. The worst part is waking up screaming in pain or because he scared himself because he couldn't swallow or breathe. He'll be 3 months old next week and just hit 14 lbs!!

QOTW – What color were LO's eyes when he/she/they were born?  Still the same color now?

They were dark blue when he was born, but are getting lighter in the middle like mine. Mine are actually almost green in the middle, so we'll see how light his get.

QOTW(2) - how are we doing with tummy time?  Love it?  Hate it?  Rolling over yet?

He is getting better at tummy time, but still basically hates it. He'll lay on daddy's chest and lift his head up just fine. He'll also lay on the boppy for about 10 mins. Sometimes I think he's close to rolling over, other times not so much. He's recently started spending time in his bouncy activity seat propped up with blankets and loves it!

Gregermis

Yay!!  So happy so many of you checked in!  Sounds like lots of head holding and hand discovery going on for all our LOs!  Can't wait to hear updates from everyone in September!!

MauLoaM0M

DS will be 3 months old on Friday! Time is flying by! He was 12 lbs 8 oz at his 2 month check up. He did great with his shots but ended up with a fever the following day ( DS is smiling and giggling always. He is a great sleeper & eater! We love him so much!!! LO's eyes were blue but look like they are changing to hazel, just like DH & I. DS doesn't love tummy time but doesn't hate it. I really need to get better with it! He hold his head up like a champ though! He rolls to his side but not completely over yet.