@jodi1980 and @mldutton you ladies are not alone! AJ had bronchiolitis several weeks ago. His wheeze hasn't quite gone away and I have to use the nebulizer for another month with a heavier duty steroid in it. Having a baby in daycare sucks. But it does help their future immune system and their social development.
I vaguely remember someone a while back stating that they do or are familiar with physical therapy on infants...it may have been around a discussion on bumbo seats and such?
I just came across this article on "w sitting". I remember getting "scolded" for this as a child. Does anyone have thoughts/info/opinions on this as it will be in all of our near futures...
@mldutton@FTM53 I hope you LO are feeling better soon! We've been using the saline mist and vicks baby rub and its been helping. A warm bath also helps open him up right before bedtime! Just gotta get through it! We went for Christmas pictures on Saturday and he kept sneezing and coughing and his eyes were watery but through it all he kept smiling and was still happy. My heart broke for him. Amazingly the pictures turned out so good!
Any interest in a specific thread for those of us who are doing, or considering, Baby Led Weaning (BLW). Come to ask your questions, share stories or recipes, and navigate through the mess? I'll post this on the feeding baby thread.
Turns out E has a horribly stubborn yeast infection. That is why none of the creams were working and nothing was getting better. They gave us an even stronger cream. I can't wait for this to go away!
@LDSJM123 that would be great! I was thinking the same think earlier this week as I was working through the BLW book. It would be nice to have a separate thread
TL;DR: dogs are fighting and it's escalating, feeling really guilty about likely rehoming our new rescue.
We have an older dog who's about 10, and we rescued an approx 2 year old pup in April. She has dog aggression issues outside of the home but she and our dogs (we had another one that passed away in June) have always been fine. Seemingly out of the blue, our older dog started growling and snapping at the rescue last week and it began escalating to the point where she is now fighting back and drawing blood. Obviously this is terrible for all involved, especially with a baby around.
My husband has had the older dog since a puppy and has no intentions of letting him go somewhere else (his dad offered). The younger one is super rambunctious and we hired a trainer for her but never really followed through because of baby craziness so she still needs some manners work. We rescued her from a shelter where she was dumped (twice!) so I feel so guilty about not doing everything to make it work with her. My husband is becoming pretty set on rehoming her, but I'm worried they won't be able to handle her and she'll end up in the shelter again. Plus, it feels unfair since the other dog is the instigator. We have another trainer coming tomorrow to help us assess the situation, but I think MH has pretty much made up his mind.
I love this dog and have lost two(!) other dogs in the past year, both of whom I carry a lot of guilt about. I just feel like we failed our duty to this poor dog, though if I'm being honest, our crazy current life would be a lot easier without her. Sigh.
@mnkenned I'm SO sorry to hear about your dog trouble. I can understand feeling guilty for the rescue, especially since it sounds like you've bonded with her. But the chaos and fear that it'll spill over to the baby. Honestly, I'm more afraid that the older dog will be Baby aggressive if he can't handle the puppyish behavior. I really hope the trainer can help!!
@mnkenned we had a similar situation but we ended up having our older pup go stay with friends. He is much happier there and has a much better life, and my life is WAY less stressful. I was miserable when my puppy (1 year old golden) and my oldest dog (12 year old Yorkie) would fight all day. It was so hard for me to deal with abd I was stressed and crying about it all the time. And if I put my yorkie in his kennel for a little break he would whine until I let him out. My best friend offered to take him and it has been a life changer. I know he is happier and I am much much happier.
I hope you guys figure out a solution. This is such a hard thing to deal with, especially when you have a baby to think about.
Thanks guys. @FTM53 I actually brought that up too - especially as his arthritis gets worse. I feel like a cozy New York apt with grandpa sounds perfect for a grumpy old man...
@shaylalr - poor lil baby but at least you know what is wrong and why it wouldn't go away!
@mnkenned - you mentioned your older one has arthritis...has he been to the vet lately? A lot of dogs will start to show aggression if they are experiencing pain. Maybe he needs some pain management? Also, with the passing of your other dog (so sorry to hear that ) the hierarchy of the remaining two has changed and they may be fighting (literally and figuratively) for the alpha spot. I have a bit of dog training experience and am very good friends with many trainers and this isn't uncommon. Maybe bring that up to the new trainer and even your vet.
@Kmurdoch - thanks for the insights. I was actually worried about that so I took him to the vet on Monday. Everything looked ok aside from some hindleg arthritis. We have him on some anti-inflammatory meds to see if that helps his mood, haha.
@mnkenned no problem! Hopefully the meds help him feel better! Surprisingly it is usually the smaller ones that are the alphas! Feisty little boogers! We were fostering a 150 lb great dane, male, in 2015 and out of the 3 dogs that were in the house at the time, he was by far the biggest (my biggest is +/- 50 lbs) he was the absolute most submissive
So we are officially in leap 5 and I am SO not ready. I am still recovering from leap 4! Why don't these tiny humans give us a few months break before they shit all over our good mood parade? Hopefully this one isn't as terrible as leap 4. I didn't think that one was ever going to end and Q and I would be crying messes for life! This one is scheduled to end right before Christmas. I don't think I've ever been more excited for Christmas in my life!
@mnkenned have you considered formal training? Our dog is currently in boarding school and seems to be doing really well. If you absolutely must rehome them, maybe a neighbor or family member will take them.
@mnkenned Oh man that's a tough position to be in. And definitely magnified when you add a new baby to the mix. I honestly don't know what I'd do!! We too lost our older pup in September, and we've already discussed getting another, possibly rescue, in the spring time. We're thinking our Boston Terrier needs a buddy of his own kind. But reading this is making me thinking twice. I'd hate to get super attached to having dog #2, only to have it be a bad fit for our family. Ugh!!
@KASG - yes! We hired a trainer and met with her yesterday. She's hopeful, which makes me hopeful. Our first task is to set boundaries for our spoiled dogs, which is a lot of extra energy in an already-crazy day, but I keep telling myself that it's worth it if we can solve our fighting problem. And yes, if we have to rehome I really want to find someone we know or who's at least local. His family is pushing him to put her in a shelter but I'll never agree to that.
So now I'm waiting 48 to 72 hours for test results to see if LO has pertussis Was at work yesterday and got a phone call from daycare saying LO was having trouble breathing and vomitting his formula. He also has a rash all over his body. I called his dr. and the nurse thought it would be best if I brought him to the ER. The dr. there thought it would be best to test him for pertussis just in case. Now I already had him vaccinated as a newborn for pertussis but he was sick at his past week 4 month appt.(last thursday) with bronchiolitis so they didnt give him his second set and now here we are. Doc said he shouldn't go to daycare today in case he did have it. For the sake of complaining as much as I love his daycare, I know that's where he got it since he spends more time there than anywhere else during the week. Some of those babies are always sick it just makes me sad and frustrated. I don't have anymore time off from work so I had to take an unpaid day today. If this test comes back positive, I will have to continue to stay with him until he is well which I love doing but with bills and Christmas, it couldnt have come at a worse time! I pray it's just a cough and nothing more....hope other mamas that have LO dealing with bronchiolitis are on the mend! This is NO walk in the park and I'd wish I could take LO pain away
@Jodi1980 - fingers crossed! If it makes you feel any better, pertussis usually doesn't come with a rash, so hopefully it's another viral syndrome that will pass quickly
Well I had been feeling off these past few days. I had my annual at my doctors office yesterday and I mentioned it. Well to my surprise turns out I'm pregnant. I don't think it's really sunk in.
Lo doctor's office called to tell me the pertussis test was negative! We are so elated! Just a viral infection...what a relief! Hydrocortisone cream and aquaphor and his saline is making small strides and he seems a lot happier today! Its gonna be a good day! Have a great weekend bumpies xo
@babycakesday congrats!! I can imagine it hasn't sunk in yet! Everything I've hear from people with children close together says they love it. The kids are close and best friends, you are dealing with similar stages of life and they help each other learn new things. I want to try again soon! But I'm sure if it were a surprise it would take a while to sink in.
Thanks ladies! She estimated august 8th making them about 12 months and a week apart. It sounds so scary, but I'm sure that I'll figure it out. My sister and I are 10 months apart. Different moms but she was definitely was my best friend. I was hoping it would be a good two years, but life happens. So far my mom and best friend know and they are excited. My husband I think is in shock also.
@Jodi1980 So glad it wasn't anything more serious. Hope LO recovers soon!
Is anybody else's babe not even remotely interested in rolling on his own? Elijah can do it and does do it when he's looking for boob but there's really no other scenario that he will roll on his own. He likes when I roll him but doesn't do it on his own..... Should I be worried?
What's everyone's schedule like? Nap times, ect. How long do your LOs stay up between naps? And also, what kind of activities do you all do to entertain baby during the day? I need more ideas!
@tennisbabymama- DD2 is up about 2 1/2 hours between naps. Naps often are around 10, 1, 4 and 7. Unfortunately she wakes up at 8 PM and is up for 2 more hours I don't know how to quit this. Night time is 10-8 with 2-3 wake ups.
On Mondays we go to storytime at the library which involves songs, stories, looking at the fish tank and checking out books. On Thursdays I have bible study for 2 hours. DD2 sometimes goes with me and sometimes stays with her grandparents. Everyday we take the dog on 1-3 walks, read books, have tummy time 3-5 times (I sometimes do push ups or planks next to her), sing songs, DD2 plays with toys in the highchair while I cook or do dishes, she plays in the exersaucer for about 5 minutes a couple times per day, we do sensory activities (play with textured balls, scarves, splash feet in water, touch and feel books, etc). We go to the store 1-2 times per week and usually get together with a friend 1 time per week.
7:00am-Wake and feed 8:30am- Nap 10:30am- Wake and feed 12:00pm- Nap 2:00pm-Wake and feed 3:30pm- Nap 5:30pm-Wake and feed 6:30pm- Bedtime routine 7pm- Asleep 10:00-10:30pm- Dreamfeed
Usually has one motn feeding around 3-4am.
I am testing this week if we need to extend her wake time, but this works for right now!
I have a mini routine I do with her. -Eat -change diaper -practice sitting up (she refuses to do tummy time. She just rolls right over every single time. She will roll off of the boppy even. So I just have her sit up and try to grab toys from different angles? Not sure if that helps build her muscles properly or not. I will take any suggestions!) - Read books - Play with toys - Listen to music/ sing songs
On Monday's we run errands. I am hoping to start story time soon with her on tuesdays. She has a viral infection of diarrhea so I'm waiting for that to pass. In the mornings we take a walk and in the afternoon we usually FaceTime with grandma for 15 minutes.
@babycakesday Congratulations!!! That is wonderful news! I can understand the shock for sure. You will do great!
@shaylalr WOW! You are lucky she takes 3 2hour naps! Im lucky if Q takes an hour long nap.
Our schedule: 7:00 wake and feed 9:00 "nap" - I try to put him down but it usually takes 20-30 min before he is actually asleep 10:00 wake/feed 12:00 "nap" 1:00 wake/feed 3:00 "nap" 4:00 wake/feed 6:30-7:00 feed then bed time routine and sleep 10:00 dream feed
I think if it were up to him he would go to bed much earlier than 6:30-7 because he starts getting SUPER fussy around 6 and it's a struggle to keep him awake, but I don't want him waking up at 6am. I need that time for myself every morning. His naps have been getting better since I have been putting him in his crib at the same times every day.
Duribg wake times, we usually spend15-20 min snuggling after I nurse him (this kid LOVES to snuggle and I eat it up) then I change his diaper, play on the floor with either his play mat or toys until he gets bored, practice sitting up, and at this point he wants to be held so I usually wear him and work or do chores then put him down for his nap.
Re: December randoms
I just came across this article on "w sitting". I remember getting "scolded" for this as a child. Does anyone have thoughts/info/opinions on this as it will be in all of our near futures...
https://www.popsugar.com/moms/Why-W-Sitting-Bad-Kids-39699549
We went for Christmas pictures on Saturday and he kept sneezing and coughing and his eyes were watery but through it all he kept smiling and was still happy. My heart broke for him. Amazingly the pictures turned out so good!
TL;DR: dogs are fighting and it's escalating, feeling really guilty about likely rehoming our new rescue.
We have an older dog who's about 10, and we rescued an approx 2 year old pup in April. She has dog aggression issues outside of the home but she and our dogs (we had another one that passed away in June) have always been fine.
Seemingly out of the blue, our older dog started growling and snapping at the rescue last week and it began escalating to the point where she is now fighting back and drawing blood. Obviously this is terrible for all involved, especially with a baby around.
My husband has had the older dog since a puppy and has no intentions of letting him go somewhere else (his dad offered). The younger one is super rambunctious and we hired a trainer for her but never really followed through because of baby craziness so she still needs some manners work. We rescued her from a shelter where she was dumped (twice!) so I feel so guilty about not doing everything to make it work with her. My husband is becoming pretty set on rehoming her, but I'm worried they won't be able to handle her and she'll end up in the shelter again. Plus, it feels unfair since the other dog is the instigator. We have another trainer coming tomorrow to help us assess the situation, but I think MH has pretty much made up his mind.
I love this dog and have lost two(!) other dogs in the past year, both of whom I carry a lot of guilt about. I just feel like we failed our duty to this poor dog, though if I'm being honest, our crazy current life would be a lot easier without her. Sigh.
I hope you guys figure out a solution. This is such a hard thing to deal with, especially when you have a baby to think about.
@mnkenned - you mentioned your older one has arthritis...has he been to the vet lately? A lot of dogs will start to show aggression if they are experiencing pain. Maybe he needs some pain management? Also, with the passing of your other dog (so sorry to hear that
And yes, if we have to rehome I really want to find someone we know or who's at least local. His family is pushing him to put her in a shelter but I'll never agree to that.
Was at work yesterday and got a phone call from daycare saying LO was having trouble breathing and vomitting his formula. He also has a rash all over his body. I called his dr. and the nurse thought it would be best if I brought him to the ER. The dr. there thought it would be best to test him for pertussis just in case. Now I already had him vaccinated as a newborn for pertussis but he was sick at his past week 4 month appt.(last thursday) with bronchiolitis so they didnt give him his second set and now here we are. Doc said he shouldn't go to daycare today in case he did have it. For the sake of complaining as much as I love his daycare, I know that's where he got it since he spends more time there than anywhere else during the week. Some of those babies are always sick it just makes me sad and frustrated. I don't have anymore time off from work so I had to take an unpaid day today. If this test comes back positive, I will have to continue to stay with him until he is well which I love doing but with bills and Christmas, it couldnt have come at a worse time! I pray it's just a cough and nothing more....hope other mamas that have LO dealing with bronchiolitis are on the mend! This is NO walk in the park and I'd wish I could take LO pain away
@babycakesday congratulations! I am sure you'll be feeling excited once the initial shock wears off!
Lo doctor's office called to tell me the pertussis test was negative! We are so elated! Just a viral infection...what a relief! Hydrocortisone cream and aquaphor and his saline is making small strides and he seems a lot happier today! Its gonna be a good day! Have a great weekend bumpies xo
When are you due?
@Jodi1980 So glad it wasn't anything more serious. Hope LO recovers soon!
@babycakesday Congratulations!!!!
@babycakesday Congrats!!
Is anybody else's babe not even remotely interested in rolling on his own? Elijah can do it and does do it when he's looking for boob but there's really no other scenario that he will roll on his own. He likes when I roll him but doesn't do it on his own..... Should I be worried?
@Jodi1980 so glad LO's pertussis test came back negative. Hope he gets to feeling better soon!
On Mondays we go to storytime at the library which involves songs, stories, looking at the fish tank and checking out books. On Thursdays I have bible study for 2 hours. DD2 sometimes goes with me and sometimes stays with her grandparents. Everyday we take the dog on 1-3 walks, read books, have tummy time 3-5 times (I sometimes do push ups or planks next to her), sing songs, DD2 plays with toys in the highchair while I cook or do dishes, she plays in the exersaucer for about 5 minutes a couple times per day, we do sensory activities (play with textured balls, scarves, splash feet in water, touch and feel books, etc). We go to the store 1-2 times per week and usually get together with a friend 1 time per week.
5 Month Schedule
7:00am-Wake and feed
8:30am- Nap
10:30am- Wake and feed
12:00pm- Nap
2:00pm-Wake and feed
3:30pm- Nap
5:30pm-Wake and feed
6:30pm- Bedtime routine
7pm- Asleep
10:00-10:30pm- Dreamfeed
I am testing this week if we need to extend her wake time, but this works for right now!
I have a mini routine I do with her.
-Eat
-change diaper
-practice sitting up (she refuses to do tummy time. She just rolls right over every single time. She will roll off of the boppy even. So I just have her sit up and try to grab toys from different angles? Not sure if that helps build her muscles properly or not. I will take any suggestions!)
- Read books
- Play with toys
- Listen to music/ sing songs
On Monday's we run errands. I am hoping to start story time soon with her on tuesdays. She has a viral infection of diarrhea so I'm waiting for that to pass. In the mornings we take a walk and in the afternoon we usually FaceTime with grandma for 15 minutes.
@babycakesday Congratulations!!! That is wonderful news! I can understand the shock for sure. You will do great!
Our schedule:
7:00 wake and feed
9:00 "nap" - I try to put him down but it usually takes 20-30 min before he is actually asleep
10:00 wake/feed
12:00 "nap"
1:00 wake/feed
3:00 "nap"
4:00 wake/feed
6:30-7:00 feed then bed time routine and sleep
10:00 dream feed
I think if it were up to him he would go to bed much earlier than 6:30-7 because he starts getting SUPER fussy around 6 and it's a struggle to keep him awake, but I don't want him waking up at 6am. I need that time for myself every morning. His naps have been getting better since I have been putting him in his crib at the same times every day.
Duribg wake times, we usually spend15-20 min snuggling after I nurse him (this kid LOVES to snuggle and I eat it up) then I change his diaper, play on the floor with either his play mat or toys until he gets bored, practice sitting up, and at this point he wants to be held so I usually wear him and work or do chores then put him down for his nap.