Wednesday Randoms

howin23

@danigirl830 I am so jealous! I had a chocolate lab growing up and desperately want one but we just don't have the necessary time or predictability of life right now. Yours is adorable! As an aside, have you seen the book Underwater Puppies? I'm obsessed .

kjmommy1214

H knows that I am not too impressed with him. He hasn't said much today and even put DD1 down for her nap during his lunch hour. That had never happened. Suck up!

MissN06

DH is sick and that means its all on me tonight, he was kind enough to clean up DD's blow out last night so I'm thinking he gets a nap when he gets home from work.

DH and I had the conversation last night about why Hs can't say they are tired, since they don't get up at night with the baby. H said they can say they are tired but agreed that he can't use it as an excuse to not help. I felt we needed to this convo. to prevent throat punching in the future, after reading several daily randoms. So now he says "I'm tired but not as tired as you are dear." 

After not feeling well yesterday and not sleeping well last night DD has spend much of her day asleep.  At some point I'm going to need to wake her up so we can sleep through tonight.

smboswell1

I agree it's the wider hips! My waist is tiny but my hips are wide. So skirts fit around my waist, but not my hips!

MrsC430

@danigirl830‌ Aww I'm sure she's great w/ your LO! Labs are so sweet.

@NunyaBennis‌ I hear you! Last night, DH played the "I'm just going to stare at my phone and not move, even though both babies are screaming" game. Makes my blood boil when he does that!

sweetbabyrahe

Tried that baby yoga that was posted on Eli when he was gassy and fussy this afternoon. Immediately after he had a poop a plooza! Success!

BridgetThoams

H left this morning for his military orders! He was saying goodbye to LO and started crying! Completely broke my heart to watch him say bye to his son.  Its only for a month or so but it was so sad.  I was already a mess and when he started crying saying bye to LO I completely lost it.  He is madly in love with LO and it brings me so much joy to see him interacting with him.

On a side note LO always licks my nipple and smiles before he starts to eat!

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oklahomamom09

FI came home to take me and LO to get his foot pricked at the hospital

MissN06

@BridgetThoams I hope your separation is as short as possible. Sending you hugs and strength during this time. I've watched my cousin go through deployment with a newborn and it broke my heart to watch, thankfully he hasn't had to go back again.  

AnnieRoo13

sweetbabyrahe said:

Tried that baby yoga that was posted on Eli when he was gassy and fussy this afternoon. Immediately after he had a poop a plooza! Success!

Isn't it great? I've done it a few times now and it always seems to help!

songbirdsinging55

targetpopcornmomma said:

Does this look ok for the party? ?

Love the sweater!

songbirdsinging55

My little bear must have sensed my blues, he has been giving me the biggest happiest smiles. How can I stay upset with all the cuteness? My heart is melting :-)

abbyful

sweetbabyrahe said:

Tried that baby yoga that was posted on Eli when he was gassy and fussy this afternoon. Immediately after he had a poop a plooza! Success!

Where is this baby yoga post? I must know!

MmmPopcorn

Econosaurus said:

Am I the only one that refuses to read the "sleeping victory" thread because it might intiate crying and insane jealousy? Oh child, I never thought I would miss the nights where you only slept 2 hours at a time. This 40-60 minute at a time night sleeping thing is horrific. Daddy will be at work from 6a-9p today so I REALLY need you to figure out sleep.

For real. We had an emotional breakdown last night and a worse one this afternoon caused by sleep deprivation.

Speaking of which, how much nursing is normal during the 3 week growth spurt? We had a 2 hour session today (punctuated by burp breaks and a diaper change), and DS was STILL hungry. My boobs are in rough shape. I cried a lot and told H that I'm not fit to be a parent. On the plus side, we got DS to take a bottle of breastmilk for the first time, so... small victory?

smboswell1

Parkers mom just said we were raising a monster because we hold Beckham too much... K.

songbirdsinging55

smboswell1 said:

Parkers mom just said we were raising a monster because we hold Beckham too much... K.

Wtf? A monster? There is no such thing as holding an infant too much. She is crazy.

crizz13

@abbyful Google "baby yoga for gas" and I think it's the first YouTube video to come up.

smboswell1

I wish I was raised to talk back! I would love to bitch at her. Trying to find a ride home so I can leave!

oklahomamom09

I wish they wouldn't have had me stay in the room while they were taking LO's blood ): I cried right along with him cause I couldn't pick him up and make him stop crying.

sweetbabyrahe

@abbyful I don't know where it was originally discussed but @AnnieRoo13‌ linked it earlier in this thread

@smboswell1‌ I think Parkers mom is right. I read an article about the correlation between infants held too much and turning into monsters (specifically the kind that hide under your bed).

NunyaBennis

kegcrc said:

Becks517 said:

MmmPopcorn said:

Econosaurus said:

Am I the only one that refuses to read the "sleeping victory" thread because it might intiate crying and insane jealousy?

Oh child, I never thought I would miss the nights where you only slept 2 hours at a time. This 40-60 minute at a time night sleeping thing is horrific. Daddy will be at work from 6a-9p today so I REALLY need you to figure out sleep.

For real. We had an emotional breakdown last night and a worse one this afternoon caused by sleep deprivation.

Speaking of which, how much nursing is normal during the 3 week growth spurt? We had a 2 hour session today (punctuated by burp breaks and a diaper change), and DS was STILL hungry. My boobs are in rough shape. I cried a lot and told H that I'm not fit to be a parent. On the plus side, we got DS to take a bottle of breastmilk for the first time, so... small victory?

My LO has been nursing for the last 3 hours. He will seem like he fell asleep but then the second I pull my boob away he acts like he hasn't eaten in years. I've also cried a lot and my nipples are killing me. I hope we both get a break soon!

During my son's 3 week spurt I swear I sat in the recliner for close to 9 hours straight one day. Feed, burp, catnap and REPEAT. If you can get through that, you can get through anything. Hang tough.


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This growth spurt has lasted twice as long as the last one, and with her being much more cranky. Please please please please please let this be her 6 week one & peak fussiness for real and not some bullshit 1 wk + 3 wk simultaneous repeat preemie adjustment joke period something or other.
I can't do this again over xmas --- or my first week back to ::shudder:: work.

Ineedmorecoffee

Yall are scaring the shiiiiit outta me with this 3 week growth spurt stuff. She turns 3 weeks Saturday.

crizz13

I think we're starting the 4.5 week wonder week which is just as fun...

lizgrace03

DS has been sleeping for four hours. This is unprecedented. We cancelled our dinner plans (they were just to go to Whole Foods) to see how long we can ride this gravy train...

The Wonder Weeks app. Not sure who mentioned it but it explained some of Alistair's oddly fussy behavior over the past few days. That and the fact that infant fussiness supposedly peaks around 6-8 weeks. He's just been a lot needier.

I know it's normal for infants to not poop for awhile, but we're going on 4 days?!?

FishyMom

Man I was desperately in need of being pumped!! I decided to just pump for 10 minutes cause she ate 1.5 hours ago, but I got almost 4 oz total.. Holy crap I feel better!

scarlet3egonias

lizgrace03 said:

DS has been sleeping for four hours. This is unprecedented. We cancelled our dinner plans (they were just to go to Whole Foods) to see how long we can ride this gravy train... The Wonder Weeks app. Not sure who mentioned it but it explained some of Alistair's oddly fussy behavior over the past few days. That and the fact that infant fussiness supposedly peaks around 6-8 weeks. He's just been a lot needier. I know it's normal for infants to not poop for awhile, but we're going on 4 days?!?

My girl went 3 days and I called the pediatrician. They assured me that for BF babies they can go a long time - even sometimes up to 7-10 days. I wouldn't worry just yet. If he doesn't go for another day or two you may want to call just in case. Expect LOTS of poop when it does happen. We had 3 blowouts in 3 hours. Then nothing for another few days. We've regulated a bit since then. So fun!

lizgrace03

emw87 said:

I keep hearing about the wonder weeks app. Is it really that useful?

It's interesting. Provides a perspective on baby's changing moods and development. I enjoy it FWIW.

NunyaBennis

emw87 said:

I keep hearing about the wonder weeks app. Is it really that useful?

Meh. If you want to pay $2 to not find the info elsewhere... then, yes.

staugustinewedding

We have always just done a onesie and swaddled her in a blanket, then a very light blanket tucked around her lower half in the bassinet (we sleep with the fan on). Tonight we tried our halo sleep sack over the onesie and so far she loooooves it. I usually just change her when I feed her, so the Velcro shouldn't be an issue, but if it is, we will just have to use it during that day. I love how snug it is and she can't bust out of it. She sometimes will busy out of her swaddled blanket and wake herself up and it is super frustrating!

howin23

LO is stuck in our bedroom. It's a rented house and I shut the door, which somehow jammed / locked from the inside. The hinges are on the inside. Waiting for the locksmith while talking to her through the monitor while hubby tries various tools on the door. If necessary we are going to bust it down. She is freaking out. Poor thing.

scarlet3egonias

@howin23‌ Whoa! I bet that is stressful! Thankfully she can't walk or crawl to get herself in trouble - just keep talking to her so that she knows she's not alone in there. Let us know how it goes! Good luck!

jillybean7582

@emw87‌ there is a free wonder weeks app that will tell you enough about when and what leap they are at that you really don't need to buy the book or pay for an app.

I liked having it with my now 2.5yr old because it helped to have an understanding of why he was more fussy than usual or sleeping poorly. Even though there isn't much you can do to alleviate the fussiness or poor sleep at least you have a reason behind it and a rough idea of when it will end. For us the timeline was pretty right on track.

MissN06

Just realized I never saw a WTF Wednesday thread.

DD was almost asleep and now is awake so we are hanging in her room with nothing but the night light on. Hopefully, she'll fall back asleep. I taged in after DH spent 30 minutes with her and she cried the last 5-10. This weird since she normally instantly falls asleep with DH. Really hoping she sleeps tonight so I can sleep some tonight too.

howin23

Update: Got LO out. She is safe. Thank God.

sweetbabyrahe

Anyone else feel like things with sleep should be getting better? At nearly 6 weeks, most of the time I feel like I'm still at square one.

oklahomamom09

LO just ate from 8-10:15 and finally he didn't want either boob but was still poking around like a chicken so I gave him the pacifier and after 5 minutes he finally took it and calmed down.. Now he's just staring up at me not wanting to sleep.. ): I just wanna go to bed...

minibean16

@KUinCBUS‌ we're going to check in with you tomorrow to see how you're doing - "not feeling right" could have to do with birthing an immaculately dressed baby, but take no chances!

smboswell1

KUinCBUS said:

I don't feel right. I'm posting here to say that I'm going to call the doctor in the morning. If I'm not accountable to someone I may not do it.

@howin23‌ ...I'm so glad you got to your LO! We live in an old house and DD's door got stuck a few months ago. That was stressful enough with a 2 year old, I can't imagine it with an infant!. Also, I grew up in an old house and once (when I was very young) got stuck in the bathroom. The fire department was called, it's one of my earliest memories. (Who knew I had so much to say on the subject.)

ETA: DD also locked herself in a bedroom at my in-laws house. It has a button on the inside that depresses to lock the door. If you open the door forcefully enough for it to hit the wall, the button gets pushed in and the door locks. Fortunately it was a newer knob and we could use the small hole and a paper clip to unlock it.

What is wrong?!

Ineedmorecoffee

My whole family is asleep but me. H won't stop snoring!!!!!!

gldnbearz

AeandJb said:

gldnbearz said:

Talk to me about your swaddle and MOTN diaper changes.

We have used both a SwaddleMe swaddle and a Halo Sleepsack swaddle. DD sleeps in a onesie and sleep n play then the swaddle.

Diaper changes in the SwaddleMe are hard b/c there is loud Velcro that needs to be undone to access the diaper. I was hoping the Halo, as it has a zipper would be easier to change a diaper. Unfortunately, the sleeper zips up from feet to neck and the Halo zips in the opposite direction. Additionally, the wings in the Halo add so much more bulky material to the outfit.

What's your swaddle?

She doesn't overheat? We do a onesie or a sleeper, then a sleep sack or swaddle. He runs hot like me and was getting overheated, so we started not using anything besides the sleeper.

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We keep it 65-68 degrees around here. The sleeper is thin cotton. If she is in the swaddle, we don't worry about a blanket. The adults generally weat a sweatshirt in bed as well as blankets. We have been using the one more layer for baby than adult philosphy. Her neck doesn't feel too warm, not flushed, not sweaty.