PAIF Graduates - New Mommies - June 2018

mbradfo2

@cashewchicken I couldn't believe it when I saw it happen! The paci popped out of her mouth, rolled down towards her fist and she awkwardly put her fingers around it and pushed it back into her mouth. She was half laying down so gravity help alot but I was shocked! She had been placing her fists on the paci in her mouth since week 1 but this was the first time that I saw her fingers go around it.

Holls214

I’m going to be looking at CRV’s or something like it soon. I recently bought an Acura TSX from my uncle (it was a great deal with low miles) which I love but the backseat is surprisingly small. So time to get something different. My husband has a new 4Runner which is amazing but I’m not spending that much on another car... no way. 

JWatt5

@MMD1986 - my dad was confused with the sound that was happening somewhere in the house haha. My nephew (2) still calls me Auntie EeOoh 


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mtpbadger

@holls214 the crvs are awesome and a lot of “bells and whistles” actually come standard which is nice. The backseat is pretty roomy. At Christmas me and DH get the back seat to drive to my sisters 3 hours away and he’s 6’1 and isn’t cramped. We also looked at the rav4 which was slightly cramped and the Hyundai Tuscan was too. We tried to look at the Nissan Rogue but the dealership sucked and couldn’t find us a car to test drive. Guess they didn’t want the sale

MMD1986

@Holls214 My husband has a 4runner as well.  I love it, but they are pricey.  I upgraded from a small car to the Mazda CX-5 and I really like it.  It is a great size and really good on gas mileage.

@mbradfo2 Brooks will put his hand and toys in his mouth, but cannot figure out how to get his pacifier back in once he spits it out.  I swear sometimes he will spit it out just so I have to come put it back in his mouth.  Like its a game to him or something.

@JWatt5 Aunt EeOoh, that's too funny.  Luckily the pump I was using is super quiet.

JWatt5

Parker and I are headed to the cottage for the week (DH and Finn, our dog, will come up later on the weekend) and packing this summer vs last summer with a newborn...way more stuff to take haha

Any fun plans for July 4th (or Canada Day but I think I may be the only Canadian??). 

Polythene Pam

I LOVED my CRV. With 2 kids we upgraded (I lease my car) and got a Toyota Highlander, if anyone needs extra space. It’s got pilot seats with a third row. If we have a third kid I have to give in to the mini van though... the Highlander would be tough to fit stroller etc with the third row in use, right now the third row is if I’m driving one extra kid or family or something. So for now I’m enjoying my days before giving in to the minivan

cashewchicken

@JWatt5 Parker is adorable! And I love his pants!

@omarismyhomeboy I owned a Civic for 13 years!  I loved that car but it was getting old and didn't feel comfortable driving a kiddo around in it so ended up getting an RDX last year.  Like all the ladies mentioned, CRV is nice and I was leaning towards getting it but my husband fell in love with RDX (so did I), so we went for it.  It's nice but I got to say wish the cargo area was a bit bigger... The stroller takes up most of the room.

Congrats on graduating from pumping!  Must feel so nice to not have to deal with engorgement, clogged ducts and round the clock pumping!

@MMD1986 Yikes.  Not sure what I'll do if a coworker walked in on me.  I think a coworker will be more weirded out than I will be, I guess.  After having my baby,  no fewer than 30 people saw my boobs at the hospital, including some random visitors to the NICU.  I couldn't care.  I needed to feed my baby!

@Polythene Pam  If we are ever lucky to have #2, we may upgrade to a minivan (my preference).  Or a large SUV (my husband's preference).  We recently bought a sedan to replace my husband's old compact sedan as it was a total money pit.  It was costing us several thousand dollars a year for maintenance when the car was only worth about $3K. We are going to try for #2 next year so it sucks to have to replace a car so soon but... oh well.

mbradfo2

We had a CRV growing up; it was a great car then and still is! I like big cars but my husband prefers sporty. Oddly enough, right before my egg retrieval, my old car (2010 Fit) started having some major issues and my husband decided it was time to trade it in before it lost too much value....for a new car for him! So, I got his old Focus hatchback and he got the turbo-charged sporty Civic SI. In red, nonetheless. He quickly realized once baby arrived though, that his car wasn't well suited to carting her around (he actually was worried that the drive was too rough for her!) and we've been using the Focus. Seems good enough for now, I guess.

My sister got a minivan last year before her 2nd arrived and she's very happy with it. My mom got herself another minivan type car since she realized she would need 3 rows of seats in the back to fit 2 booster carseats and an infant one for when she's watching all three girls (my sister's 2 and my little girl). We probably won't get a minivan - or a new car any time soon! That was really stressful to have the car basically die DURING the IVF cycle (freeze all cycle for my FET in August). I remember sitting in the dealership and answering the update call from my nurse regarding the progress of our embryos haha. 

What are your guys' opinions on tv/movie watching for the kiddos in the backseat since so many cars now have screens and such back there? I know as a kid I would have loved it, but now I'm just thinking that car time is a good way to get away from the screens for a time. I would probably allow it for long road trips though. For my sanity.

@cashewchicken
I was just looking at your history in the sig and realized your BFP was the same day as my transfer! Funny how things go!

Anne in her new rocker ~~ gotta love how serious she is about those toys!

JWatt5

@mbradfo2 - I’m not against a bit of screen time with Parker. In the mornings since about 7months we’ve often watched a movie while he played with toys and I had my coffee and then we have breakfast together. Pretty much just watch Moana or Coco because he loved the music, only time he watches. So that being said, Ive made a few flights and long road trips and we have used our iPad mini on one flight and once drive home from the cottage. Both times Parker was getting pretty fussy or crying and being able to just watch some movie with music keeps him occupied. Right now, I keep a ziplock bag that I put the pegs of a headrest though to hold the iPad. Worked last time and plan to have it on hand incase he has another fit on the way to/from the cottage. If we get a van later, it’ll have a DVD/screens 

edit - so far when used these trips have been 3+ hours 

Polythene Pam

My husbands car actually has a dvd and my daughter doesn’t know about it. We save it for long car rides, otherwise it’s “broken” and she forgets. At age 4.5 though she needs set rules - if I get the tv today why not tomorrow? And if I put on a show, I NEED to finish it or I’ll have a tantrum. Nope not worth it ha. She has music and a book, my son just laughs at the ceiling so he’s fine For screen time she really did need rules or she’d want it all day, so she has a show first thing while I feed Graham and get ready, midday (she no longer naps or rests so it’s the only way she’ll sit still for 30 min) and before bed while I get graham to bed. So far it works for us, there’s actually great shows (Daniel tiger, now she’s on Super Why) so I don’t mind it. Graham just giggles so he seems to like the shows when he’s awake for them. Plus I can drink a coffee in semi peace

Hopeful_mom

Ladies thank u so much for the support!!! I'm trying so hard and thought I could BF I just wish it wouldn't hurt so much!!!  It's great hearing all of ur experiences and advice!! I truly appreciate it!!

baby is fed I just need to figure out some sleep!!  Her patterns of sleep are just off!  She slept over 3hrs today from a regular feeding, it's all so new and she's the boss!  Sleep deprivation sux but her crying is worse.  And she goes from 0-100 in seconds!!

I'm not against Similac at all I just want to make sure I've done and am doing all I can.

i can't remember everyone's names and it's not popping up on my screen to tag others.

Baby is 27 days old so almost 4weeks...she really is such a good baby! I just want her to feel satisfied!  I know I have a long way to go here!  I do need support thanks for the link there seems to be some in my area so I need to see if I can gain some extra insight.  I believe I have inverted nipples which might be making it tougher as well.  It's amazing how the amount I pump in a session can make my day!!  My boobs are just so sore that I can't imagine it's normal!!  

How do ppl nurse with teeth!!! 

Such cute cookies and and milk pjays!! 

Cute rocker and pnut Amy I believe I just got a similar gift. 

tinjp78

*lurking*

@Hopeful_mom I just want to say,Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you

mtpbadger

@hopeful_mom how has it been almost a month?! Crazy how time is flying by! Inverted nipples could make BF more difficult with latching. Hopefully you’ll get some support and answers to make it easier! But like others have said, fed is best no matter how that happens and there’s nothing wrong with doing a combo of both breastmilk and formula. 

Getting a new refridgerator delivered today and hoping nothing happens to all the frozen milk in the freezer. Fingers crossed it all stays frozen! DH is picking up a bunch of ice and we’ll throw everything in coolers for a few hours until the new one gets cold. 

Its crazy to think Abigail’s due date is next wed and she’ll be 7 weeks old then! My parents are coming next week and I’m so excited for them to finally meet her!

mbradfo2

Where does all the time go, right? I can't believe my little girl is already 3 months old o.o

MMD1986

Everyone always said the time flies when you have a child, and they aren't lying.

I can't believe Brooks is already 4 months.  He's already almost tripled his birth weight!

Here is his picture from earlier this week.

omarismyhomeboy

Ugh that sweet boy @MMD1986! I love seeing pictures of everyones babies. 

Holls214

Here is our 1 month pictures from the other day. Where does the time go really?! 

Holls214

Do you ladies belong to Facebook Mommy groups? I was looking for one in Portland where I live and maybe I’m an idiot but I can’t find one... 

MMD1986

@Holls214 He is adorable and those are some cute pjs!

I just joined a general Facebook mom group for babies born in April 2018.  There are so many members though (like 2,000+) and it's kind of taken over my newsfeed.  I don't know how much longer I'll stay in it.  Plus I feel like with Brooks being 6 weeks early he isn't really on the same pace as everyone in the group.

I haven't been able to find a local one I like, so I just pretty much stick to the bump.  

mbradfo2

Yeah, I'm in two mommy groups on facebook (one for under 1's, one more just general) but I like these forums better >.> 
I think we must be going thru a leap or something now since she's becoming very difficult with food. She usually takes 4-5 oz every 3.5 hrs, sometimes more. Now she wants no more than 4 oz at a feeding, but she wants to eat every 2 hours. I feel like we've regressed a bit.   She's not falling asleep or anything; she's actively refusing the food at that point. She's not sick and otherwise she is perfectly normal (playing, sleeping, interacting). She's just being difficult when it comes to her bottles!

Maybe it doesn't help that I'm home all day and -can- feed her every 2 hours if she's hungry? 

mtpbadger

We got our newborn photos back and I am in love with how they turned out! We will be making a Shutterfly book for all the grandparents and great grandparents of our faves but here are a few that I absolutely adore! Her hair has some red to it, which we have no idea where that came from! Both DH and I were so blonde as kids and are now both dirty blondes. My mom said her grandfather may have had reddish hair so maybe that’s where it came from?

mbradfo2

What a cutie!

Aera11

@Holls214 & @mtpbadger omg how adorable are they?! I seriously can't believe how quickly time flies, it's crazy.  I also feel like I need to hop on the CRV train 

MMD1986

Those are precious @mtpbadger! She is adorable. 

Holls214

@mtpbadger how adorable!!! My little man has some red in his hair as well. My husband as red head characteristics like freckles but not red hair. 
@Aera11 how’s your little one?! 

Polythene Pam

Oh those precious babies!! Is it weird to have baby fever when you have a baby?? Graham turns 8 months next week, he’ll still fall asleep on me at night, I tuck him under my chin and stare at him, I wish I could freeze time. Ugh I’m a sap.

im in a FB group for my daughters age, it started at thousands but a smaller group spun off, Iike 60 people. Why I stick around here for Graham, the huge groups get to be waaay too much. Lots of fights, I’m all for the supportive groups. ❤️

Aera11

Her hospital pic we used for her birth announcement.

I love his janmies @Holls214!  She's great, still not latching but I'm going to see a LC next week so I'm not going to stress it. She's eating/growing/healthy so that's all that matters.  Her sleep patterns are super random...anywhere from 2-5 hours at night, which makes it hard to keep up with pumping when she goes for a long stretch bc I don't just get up to pump if she's asleep. 

Holls214

@Aera11 she is so beautiful. Sorry she’s not latching. I hope your consultant goes well. My little guy sleeps from 2-3 hours. 5 sounds delightful. 
No I don’t think it’s weird to have baby fever lol. My hubs is already talking about the next baby as he dotes on this one.  

Hopeful_mom

@mtpbadger awwwwww how cute!!! How old is she there?

was up all night again and I think this time it was more due to gas then anything else.  My boob was her comfort.  She would sleep for 5 min and then bac up after I would take my boob out...it's amazing!!

@Holls214 omg adorable and great pjays!! 

@MMD1986 wow it's amazing how awake and bright eyed they are at 4months!! So cute!!

@mbradfo2 wow at 3months ur Lil one just wants 4oz and here mine is first gonna be one month and wants more then that.  I kno each baby is different and I'm finding it tough to keep up!!

@Aera11 awww how precious she looks so grown up in that pic!!  I'm with u my LO sleep patterns r all off!!! She just slept now for 4hrs and woke up screaming!! I pumped an hr prior to that and now I'm trying to breastfeed her so I shall see how that goes.  She literally kept me up all night eating....I guess to be continued for tonight....

mtpbadger

@aera11 beautiful!!! Hopefully the appt with the LC goes well! Glad you’re not stressing!

@Polythene Pam nope not weird to have any fever! I’m already thinking about when to start trying for the next one. My OB had the birth control talk with me at my postpartum appt and I declined bc hey, the odds of it happening naturally are slim and if it does, I’ll totally be okay with that! DH said he’d be okay with just the one and keeps reminding me that a second might not happen but I think he’ll get on board fully eventually. We still have two frosties and I’m totally okay with going thru another retrieval if necessary 

@hopeful_mom Abigail was 3.5 weeks or so at her pics. She had been out of then nicu for 6 days when we had them done. DH was hesitant about spending the money for newborn pics but as soon as the photographer swaddled her and starting snapping pics, he said it was worth every penny. 

Honestky, seeing DH with her makes me tear up multiple times a day....knowing that it was such a hard journey to get here and never knowing if I’d get to see him with our child. Ugh hormones!

mbradfo2

@Hopeful_mom
our doctor says he's concerned if he has parents say they sleep well at night! haha I think random sleeping is par for the course. We're at 3 mo here and still all over the place. She's up more during the day though, so she's getting to be a bit more fun than just a cute sleeping baby

@mtpbadger
I get so weepy at various times over just thinking about how blessed we are to be at this place, esp. when I get updates from forums where ladies are still hoping for their BFP. It was a long journey with an uncertain destination but she's here now. She's finally here! I had really given up all hope going into the transfer.

omarismyhomeboy

All your babies are just so beautiful. It brings joy to my heart