May 09 Mamas - Hopping closer and closer to one year old! - Page 3

[Blessed_Mom]

Ouch Katie - that must have been an ordeal. ER visits are scary.

Sorry about your camera Auraji. Waiting for the dry-out.

No teeth here either. Not even a sign yet. She has just gotten clingier than normal. Also - she has regressed on the few solids she used to eat. Either her allergies have gotten worse or my milk has gotten better but it is stressful. Le sigh!

[kdtmom2be]

Originally Posted by Novus

He slept for the first two hours, which was great, except he's in a convertible seat (rear-facing, of course) and his head flops forward while he sleeps, so I was holding it back the whole time.

Sounds like it's not quite installed properly. Have you tried the pool noodle trick to get it to recline back further? He should be reclined at a 45 degree angle.

DS is a trooper in the car on long trips. DD did ok driving to Oregon a few weeks ago, our first trip where she didn't freak out all the way there and back, about 5-6hrs each way. She's nearly 3 and is JUST starting to tolerate the car.

Only 5 teeth here still. DD had 16 teeth by her first birthday. We'll be lucky if DS has 6!

[Kelly1101]

Still 6 teeth here, two on the bottom and the front four up top. Hopefully she'll stop there for a bit, that last month-long intense teething session with all the top ones coming in one after the other... I need a break.

As far as swimwear, I'm probably just going to go with a swim diaper this year... anyone here used cloth swim diapers, what kind do you like? I am a big fan of nickisdiapers.com and they have this other site: http://www.myswimbaby.com/catalog.php?category=1 Anyone used any of those brands?

[lil_miss_understood]

Originally Posted by kdtmom2be

Sounds like it's not quite installed properly. Have you tried the pool noodle trick to get it to recline back further? He should be reclined at a 45 degree angle.

DS is a trooper in the car on long trips. DD did ok driving to Oregon a few weeks ago, our first trip where she didn't freak out all the way there and back, about 5-6hrs each way. She's nearly 3 and is JUST starting to tolerate the car.

Only 5 teeth here still. DD had 16 teeth by her first birthday. We'll be lucky if DS has 6!

You came to Oregon and didn't even tell me? *pout*

[OceansEve]

we have a swim cd, can't remember the brand tho. This will be our first year using it got it for a good price end of last season let you know how it goes

[Auraji]

Punchy Kaby- I wanted to do a Bday brunch, but I dont know. I've been thinking it might be fun to go to this park Peace Valley and have an outside bday, mostly because DD will be the happiest baby if she's outside, no matter if there's a lot of people or what, but we dont have a car so it might be easier to just invite a few people over here. I SUCK so much at planning things.

And what is with doctor prescribing antibiotics for EVERYTHING? I was watching House one night and they made a joke about that. It made me laugh because it's so true.

I got DD a swimsuit on Ebay. It was like 5$ with shipping. My MIL has a pool at her house and she always tells me to come so her kids can swim without she having to be there. Ebay is great, I've been selling everything there and using the money to get DD the things she needs.

I've been reading a lot here and the resources posted on Frugality and Finances. I feel like I know how to be frugal, but the hardest part is getting DP to be on the same page as I am, for the most part I handle the finances, because he's really bad with money, but I find myself always having to explain why we cant buy this or why we can only spend X amount on groceries and if you get a million drinks that leaves no money for food, etc, etc. I applied for foodstamps and energy assistance and it appears we might be able to get it. I need a letter from dss' mom saying that he comes here from Thursday to Sunday and that she receives 600$ a month from DP. In the online application said we might be approved for 400$ a month of food stamps and if that happens, that might mean we will actually be able to pay our bills on time and even get Sophia the things she needs without having to first sell a million things and eat as healthy as I'd like us to eat. People might talk a lot of bad things about the USA, but it certainly feels great to know that for the people in need there is help, I just hate when people abuse what is there for people who really need it.

I also made an appt. on Sat to go to a psychologist. I've been postponing it, like I was with the dentist, but I think it might be REALLY good for me to see someone. I dont know for the past 3 years of my life I've felt rather crazy and Im not all about taking medication to feel "good", but I think just talking to somebody about a lot of past issues might help me clear my head. I also feel that I need to first "organize" my mind, before I can organize my life. The next doctor Im seeing is an ophtalmologist, my vision is so bad. I've always had problem with my eyes, from allergies and at 15 I had a cornea trasplant on my right eye, but I still varely see from that eye. A couple of years ago I took an attitude of "I give up and I dont care". I just always went to the doctor like a million times for my eyes and my allergies, so I kinda grew sick of them, but I shouldnt ignore the problems that are there.

Oh and I have the 30 day shred I should try doing that during dd's naptime. Im so happy the weather is nice though, we've been having our meals outside and just playing a lot. It's funny DD cares more about big kids than babies. With babies she's all like "meh, I can do what you do", but with kids she goes crazy, screams, giggles and waves and dances.

[kdtmom2be]

Originally Posted by Kelly1101

As far as swimwear, I'm probably just going to go with a swim diaper this year... anyone here used cloth swim diapers, what kind do you like? I am a big fan of nickisdiapers.com and they have this other site: http://www.myswimbaby.com/catalog.php?category=1 Anyone used any of those brands?

We have the I Play ones I think? The sizing is really odd... my skinny little guy, very long and skinny, is wearing thier XLarge size and they are almost too tight around the waist. Toys R Us used to sell them and I caught them on sale for $2 each and bought 2 Xlarge and 2 XXLarge for DD. They work really well and wear well, we swim a lot, it was just the weird sizing that I didn't like.

Originally Posted by JacquelineR

You came to Oregon and didn't even tell me? *pout*

Sorry, I thought about PMing you but it was a last minute trip and we went to Seaside, via Lacey, WA and Longview, not Portland. Maybe next time, we're hoping to go again around the end of May for a few days. (and maybe the weather will be better this time!!!)

[Novus]

Originally Posted by kdtmom2be

Sounds like it's not quite installed properly. Have you tried the pool noodle trick to get it to recline back further? He should be reclined at a 45 degree angle.

Hmm...I was worried of that. All the little indicators show that it's installed at the right angle and it's reclined to the RF position, but it just looks weird to me. Maybe I'll try taking it in to the inspection center this week.

[~Katie~]

I haven't figured out a swim diaper set-up for Laine yet, though I probably should since we go to the pool a lot in the summer.

So far Laine does well with roadtrips. It's pretty much a necessity that the kids handle car trips well since we travel so much. I don't like staying in the house longer than a day so we're on the go a lot.

I am procrastinating on folding the mountain of laundry that awaits me so I should probably get started on that

[OceansEve]

Originally Posted by KatieJD

I don't like staying in the house longer than a day so we're on the go a lot.

that is so me. I am in the process of learning it's okay to stay home cause I have always been a get up and go kind of person. It's hard to change, but I'm getting wayyyyy better (most weeks )

Oh yeah, and lets not talk about laundry

Auraji - a lot of what you've talked about tho is similar to how I feel a lot. I was surprised when I found out my thyroid was out of wack, maybe its the same for you? Might be worth a shot.

[lil_miss_understood]

Peppermint Poppies,
I'm not stalking you, I swear but..
really? vegemite?
I've never actually had it but can you tell me the difference between vegemite and marmite?

[Blessed_Mom]

I don't understand where Jacqueline's comment came from

[lil_miss_understood]

Originally Posted by Blessed_Mom

I don't understand where Jacqueline's comment came from

Yeah, sorry.
I was reading threads in Nutrition and Good Eating and came across one discussing after school snacks in which Peppermint Poppies was saying that in Australia they eat Vegemite sandwiches. I've looked for Vegemite in stores here in the US but can only find Marmite, which someone I used to know told me was terrible, horrible stuff but Vegemite is completely different. I never got the chance to ask what the difference was so I'm taking the opportunity now, while it's been presented.
Sorry for the confusion.

[Peppermint Poppies]

Originally Posted by JacquelineR

Peppermint Poppies,
I'm not stalking you, I swear but..
really? vegemite?
I've never actually had it but can you tell me the difference between vegemite and marmite?

Vegemite mmmmmm
It's really salty and yeasty. You don't use much of it ... just a light scraping on toast, sandwhiches or crackers. I think it's probably an acquired taste, but here in Australia, kids are raised on it Darcy already eats vegemite toast for brekkie. It's really high in B-vitamins.

I've only had Marmite a few times (I think it's more of a New Zealand thing) but from memory it's sweeter - kind of sweet and salty at the same time. I think it's weird and yucky

I don't know if there are any laws preventing it, but I'm happy to post you some vegemite if you want to try some. Just promise me you'll give it more than one try

[Kelly1101]

Hehehe, all I've ever heard about vegemite is "it's some weird thing Australians eat"

[j_p_i]

Originally Posted by Kelly1101

Hehehe, all I've ever heard about vegemite is "it's some weird thing Australians eat"

me too!

[~Katie~]

I've seen it in stores a while ago. My DH works with lots of Australian's and he's eaten it several times and likes it. I've never had it.

[Auraji]

Originally Posted by OceansEve

Oh yeah, and lets not talk about laundry

Auraji - a lot of what you've talked about tho is similar to how I feel a lot. I was surprised when I found out my thyroid was out of wack, maybe its the same for you? Might be worth a shot.

Yeah, no mentions of laundry! lol

I actually thought it could be my thyroid too, both my mom and dad have thyroid problems. I forget which one of the two , but my doctor ordered for some tests and it all came back normal.

[desertgirl01]

I always feel a little weird posting here since y'all have known each other since pregnancy days, and I'm just barrelling into the circle...forgive the intrusion, but it is really nice to hear about other babes born in may 09.

Anyway, about swim diapers....I refuse to buy a swim diaper since I have a gazillion cloth diapers and I'm sure I can use one of them as a swim dipe. The first one I tried was a failure (the Thirsties DuoDiaper in a hideous color--hate the diaper and the cover didn't work as a swim diaper--the water collected and wouldn't drain out). But last week for our swim lesson, I used a FuzziBunz OS cover and it worked! It fit perfectly and didn't hold water in like the DuoDiaper, but she didn't poo so I have no idea if it really "worked".

Roadtrips, eh. The first few months SUCKED in the car. DD would last about 2 hours, and then spend the rest of the time screaming. We go camping and traveling often, so that was a drag. Then, we got the super cush Radian (at least, way cush compared to the thinly padded graco bucket we had), and wow, what a difference. Car trips are not something to be dreaded anymore.

DD is officially walking as of this past weekend. For weeks she'd take a few steps, maybe cover a couple of feet, but suddenly Saturday night, she was walking across the room. By Sunday, she was walking everywhere, and by last night, she's walking more than crawling. Crazy.

Is anyone else working and pumping? What are your plans for weaning off the pump? I'm counting down the days till the 1 year b-day and plan to stop pumping then. We'll continue to breastfeed, but I just can't pump at work much longer. My body barely responds to pumping anymore, it takes 3 30 minute sessions just to get 10oz. My huge freezer stash is almost out too...I still don't know what we're going to wean to--milk, rice milk, hemp, coconut, maybe a mixture????

[Kelly1101]

Originally Posted by desertgirl01

Anyway, about swim diapers....I refuse to buy a swim diaper since I have a gazillion cloth diapers and I'm sure I can use one of them as a swim dipe. The first one I tried was a failure (the Thirsties DuoDiaper in a hideous color--hate the diaper and the cover didn't work as a swim diaper--the water collected and wouldn't drain out). But last week for our swim lesson, I used a FuzziBunz OS cover and it worked! It fit perfectly and didn't hold water in like the DuoDiaper, but she didn't poo so I have no idea if it really "worked".

I just used a cloth diaper last summer, but this summer we'll be in the water a LOT, so I need something that will really work. I'd probably just use a cloth diaper cover if we were only going swimming occasionally.