Dumb Questions: March

SandNStarsNJ

Ladybug2821 said:

Will my boobs ever go back somewhat to normal when I'm finished nursing? 

Mine did. It was relief for me and a little sad for DH. 

Ladybug2821

SandNStarsNJ said:

Ladybug2821 said:

Will my boobs ever go back somewhat to normal when I'm finished nursing? 

Mine did. It was relief for me and a little sad for DH. 

I'm worried about the sagginess. They were already big and not perky at all and got worse with nursing. 

SandNStarsNJ

Ladybug2821 said:

SandNStarsNJ said:

Ladybug2821 said:

Will my boobs ever go back somewhat to normal when I'm finished nursing? 

Mine did. It was relief for me and a little sad for DH. 

I'm worried about the sagginess. They were already big and not perky at all and got worse with nursing. 

I'm not going to lie, I have stretch marks from getting higher and smaller repeatedly but they aren't saggy. A supportive bra and a good lotion have helped. 

Ladybug2821

@SandNStarsNJ I used to apply lotion but stopped because of BFing. I guess it should be ok as long as I make sure I avoid the nipples. 

SandNStarsNJ

Ladybug2821 said:

@SandNStarsNJ I used to apply lotion but stopped because of BFing. I guess it should be ok as long as I make sure I avoid the nipples. 

Absolutely!

mrsmoose5

I was still nursing DS when I got pregnant with this LO, so I have no idea what my post-pregnant/nursing breasts will look like and I'm a little terrified; they've been through a lot lol 

MrsMaryK2016

I already told my husband that when we are done having our 3-4 kids and the youngest is in school I'm going on a "retreat" and coming home with a new set of boobs lol

leighry

MrsMaryK2016 said:

I already told my husband that when we are done having our 3-4 kids and the youngest is in school I'm going on a "retreat" and coming home with a new set of boobs lol

Ugh stuck in a box. But yes! I want a reduction and can't wait. Plus I was in and car wreck a few years ago and the seat belt bruised the hell out of my right breast and I have some lumpy aftermath that I'd love to resolve.

SandNStarsNJ

mrsmoose5 said:

I was still nursing DS when I got pregnant with this LO, so I have no idea what my post-pregnant/nursing breasts will look like and I'm a little terrified; they've been through a lot lol 

Out of curiosity and self interest, you obviously were ovulating because you got pregnant, but were you getting your period? 

mrsmoose5

@SandNStarsNJ Yes, I got my regular cycle back at 4 months post partum with DS and same thing now with this LO. EBF both times. 

SandNStarsNJ

mrsmoose5 said:

@SandNStarsNJ Yes, I got my regular cycle back at 4 months post partum with DS and same thing now with this LO. EBF both times. 

Thanks. Was curious as we operate on the NTNP plain but seem to not ovulate while BF. I don't know if that's really a thing. 

sarac986

So LO was recently sick, like vomiting and diarrhea. I think it was a 24hr bug. He is back to his normal amount of spit up and solid poops. But he isn't eating all of his bottle at one time. Still seems happy and pees. Could it be a growth spurt? I thought they eat more

SandNStarsNJ

sarac986 said:

So LO was recently sick, like vomiting and diarrhea. I think it was a 24hr bug. He is back to his normal amount of spit up and solid poops. But he isn't eating all of his bottle at one time. Still seems happy and pees. Could it be a growth spurt? I thought they eat more

He could just be recovering. If he's wetting diapers and happy I wouldn't worry too much. 

hoosiermama-2

Would you keep LO in these socks? I just bought them this weekend and washed them all already - ugh! I mean, my socks leave imprints sometimes. She doesn't seem bothered. I feel bad! Ugh. 

Ladybug2821

@hoosiermama I say no but only because I would want them to fit her for awhile. 

kvruns

Could formula make a baby poop more? I always thought a concern was it may constipate him. He pooped Tuesday at daycare (after not going for almost 4 days), pooped last night with me, and just got an update he pooped again. He hasn't pooped 3 days in a row in a few weeks at least.

He's getting 1-2 BM bottles and 1-2 formula bottles at daycare. The formula is Walmart brand of Enfamil; what little formula he gets at home is Enfamil name brand. 

SandNStarsNJ

@hoosiermama If you mean leave them on LO, yes, just roll them down a little. I have found non matter what the size, socks leave major indents on chubby legs. If you mean return them, sure, why not? Though having washed them, I can't imagine you can. 

hoosiermama-2

@SandNStarsNJ yes, I meant leave them on! My post was a bit hurried and frantic this morning. 

sarac986

What's the best way to help LO sit up on his own or at least good in something we can sit him in? He can hold his head up pretty good but still wobbly in the body. 

leighry

@sarac986 we use a "sit me up" seat or just try and prop him up with the boppy. Haven't taken our the bumbo seat with tray yet because I feel like he is still too small for it. 

rspalding001

I stick James in the Jumperoo to sit up but I guess it's more like standing 

Ladybug2821

leighry said:

@sarac986 we use a "sit me up" seat or just try and prop him up with the boppy. Haven't taken our the bumbo seat with tray yet because I feel like he is still too small for it. 

I second this. We also use this when we are giving S solids. 

SandNStarsNJ

sarac986 said:

What's the best way to help LO sit up on his own or at least good in something we can sit him in? He can hold his head up pretty good but still wobbly in the body. 

If you have a Brest Friend, they are a good support when you pop LO into the center when they are a little stronger. 

sarac986

I was thinking about a jump a roo. Wasn't sure if it was too soon. That sit me up looks awesome. I might have to try it

hoosiermama-2

@sarac986 My jumparoo booklet says their toes should touch the ground. I was so excited to put it together the other day... but her toes are still a couple of inches away!

Ordered a sit me up this afternoon. Yay!

MrsMaryK2016

@hoosiermama M was just a little too short when my SIL lent me her jumparoo so I just put a tray under him so he could reach. Same difference!

MrsBigTime

Ladybug2821 said:

Will my boobs ever go back somewhat to normal when I'm finished nursing? 

Nope! Haha

hoosiermama-2

Anyone else have a finger/hand chomper? I mean it is incessant. Sophie, Nuby, a plain ol tether--nothing else will do. And now her little hands are starting to get raw around her thumb and forefinger.

SandNStarsNJ

hoosiermama said:

Anyone else have a finger/hand chomper? I mean it is incessant. Sophie, Nuby, a plain ol tether--nothing else will do. And now her little hands are starting to get raw around her thumb and forefinger.

Yes! I substitute my fingers sometimes and otherwise hold the teether in his mouth. 

jsmai

hoosiermama said:

Anyone else have a finger/hand chomper? I mean it is incessant. Sophie, Nuby, a plain ol tether--nothing else will do. And now her little hands are starting to get raw around her thumb and forefinger.

Yes! 

SandNStarsNJ

How do I get my 2 year old to eat dinner?!? I'm on my last nerve here. It's all power related and I feel like I've tried everything in my wheelhouse. 

And I know it's not a babe question but we've all been there, right? Either the one refusing to eat or watching someone refuse to eat?

leighry

@SandNStarsNJ I went through this with one of my daughters. I first cut snacks after like 230 so I knew she wasn't refusing because she was just full from eating earlier. And then I just finally said "Fine don't eat." She would then try later to ask for a snack and I would say she could have the dinner she was supposed to eat or nothing. The first night she refused and went to bed without dinner. Oh well. The next couple of nights she ate her dinner late, but ate it.. and then she just started eating when it was first offered. But that's what we do in our house now. Dinner is dinner. Eat it or don't. You can't refuse it and ask for something else later.. but we will allow them to eat what was originally offered later.. Otherwise bed with an empty tummy. Won't kill them.

MrsMaryK2016

leighry said:

@SandNStarsNJ I went through this with one of my daughters. I first cut snacks after like 230 so I knew she wasn't refusing because she was just full from eating earlier. And then I just finally said "Fine don't eat." She would then try later to ask for a snack and I would say she could have the dinner she was supposed to eat or nothing. The first night she refused and went to bed without dinner. Oh well. The next couple of nights she ate her dinner late, but ate it.. and then she just started eating when it was first offered. But that's what we do in our house now. Dinner is dinner. Eat it or don't. You can't refuse it and ask for something else later.. but we will allow them to eat what was originally offered later.. Otherwise bed with an empty tummy. Won't kill them.

This was always the policy at my house growing up and will be with M when we get to this point. 

SandNStarsNJ

Thanks @leighry. I guess I'm going to have to save her dinner. When we say, "then don't eat", she will tell us she is hungry at bedtime. Our solution is often dry cereal but that's clearly not helping the situation. 

Her desperate jockeying for power is really taking a toll on me. I hate being the mean one for following through on my threats. 

MrsMaryK2016

SandNStarsNJ said:

Thanks @leighry. I guess I'm going to have to save her dinner. When we say, "then don't eat", she will tell us she is hungry at bedtime. Our solution is often dry cereal but that's clearly not helping the situation. 

Her desperate jockeying for power is really taking a toll on me. I hate being the mean one for following through on my threats. 

I'm sure it's hard to be "mean mommy" but following through on the threats is so important so she knows who is boss. Which you obviously know already. The only thing I can say is that it's just a phase and that you're doing a good job mommy!

rspalding001

@sandnstarsnj I'm not a good example but I fork food into DD's mouth until I think she's had enough. It's not like she hates the food but she will literally just sit there not eating and then want to go play. I don't have the energy to fight so I shovel food into her mouth. It needs to stop I know. She can totally feed herself she just won't if she doesn't want to be at the table. Arrrgggg three year olds!

hoosiermama-2

Has anyone used diaper cream in the neck roll area? 
I've been dabbing powder up in there as someone else suggested some days ago, but man, her little bumps are driving me crazy. My poor slobbery baby 

hoosiermama-2

Just consulted Dr. Google and it seems to be acceptable. But have any of you tried it?

We use Burt's so it should be friendly enough to use. Then again, her neck isn't raw.. just bumpy. 

SandNStarsNJ

@hoosiermama I vaguely remember doing it with our first. 

sarac986

Mine got bumpy neck and chest too. Along with a super raw bottom. Suddenly turned to open sores over the weekend despite our constant creaming with maximum strength desitin. Hurts poor baby so bad. We are now on triple cream and a&d along with warm baths and air