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post #21 of 49
4/5/10 at 3:14pm
I'm anxious about vaccines too. I'm pretty much sold on Dtap, HIB, and PC (spread out). But rotavirus is really stumping me. I'm also upset about them sticking her, and possible side effects, even though the risk is really low.

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post #22 of 49
4/5/10 at 3:39pm
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Originally Posted by Ninetales View Post
I'm anxious about vaccines too. I'm pretty much sold on Dtap, HIB, and PC (spread out). But rotavirus is really stumping me. I'm also upset about them sticking her, and possible side effects, even though the risk is really low.
Oh, the great vaccine stress. We have it over here, too. We're not doing rota for sure (our ped actually doesn't recommend it unless you're baby is going to daycare). I'm manically obsessing over vaccine injury possibilities (I had a moderate reaction to DTP and individ. tetanus when younger). Otherwise, I would get the DTaP for sure. I go back and forth between devising the "perfect" selective/delayed schedule to saying forget it, let's just not do any.

I've refused vaccines for myself since I was 13 (no college boosters, flu, etc) and as a pagan holistic health practitioner, I'm wary of vaccines. Not to mention as a biologist, I know almost too much about microbes/immunology to not obsess. Oh well, I guess we'll decide soon enough. If all else fails, I'll just wait until we decide and not get any. We're low risk and he barely leaves the house anyway.
post #23 of 49
4/5/10 at 4:29pm
I've been reading everyone's posts, but am usually NAKing when I log in. Not much going on here anyway, I guess. I'm sick of strangers asking me if my baby can breathe (in the mei tai) and also of strangers asking my DD if she's a good big sister and if she gets to feed the baby his bottles. WTF? She just stares blankly, and depending on the mood I'm in I say the baby doesn't take a bottle. I guess I don't mind the big sister question as much, because I know they are just trying to make conversation with my cute DD, but it really is kind of an awkward question and puts her on the spot.

Still haven't sold our house and I'm waaaay sick of showing it. I can handle life with two kids, but not if I also have to regularly vacate a spotless house! Just wish we could move already. The house we want is still on the market, so we just keep hoping.

Baby's doing well, but he keeps getting a fever. Low-grade, just a degree or two elevated, and it's off and on, but it's been going on since last Thursday. He seems fine otherwise so I can't decide if I should worry or not. I think if I called the ped they'd just have me come in, and I don't really know what they could do, because (to me, at least) there are no other discernable symptoms. Debating.
post #24 of 49
4/5/10 at 5:54pm
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Originally Posted by Sri Radha View Post
It's nak=nursing at keyboard.
lol i've been wondering what this meant and why everone seems to have started saying it lately ha ha
post #25 of 49
4/6/10 at 5:28am
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Originally Posted by HappiLeigh View Post
I've been reading everyone's posts, but am usually NAKing when I log in. Not much going on here anyway, I guess. I'm sick of strangers asking me if my baby can breathe (in the mei tai) and also of strangers asking my DD if she's a good big sister and if she gets to feed the baby his bottles. WTF? She just stares blankly, and depending on the mood I'm in I say the baby doesn't take a bottle. I guess I don't mind the big sister question as much, because I know they are just trying to make conversation with my cute DD, but it really is kind of an awkward question and puts her on the spot.

Still haven't sold our house and I'm waaaay sick of showing it. I can handle life with two kids, but not if I also have to regularly vacate a spotless house! Just wish we could move already. The house we want is still on the market, so we just keep hoping.

Baby's doing well, but he keeps getting a fever. Low-grade, just a degree or two elevated, and it's off and on, but it's been going on since last Thursday. He seems fine otherwise so I can't decide if I should worry or not. I think if I called the ped they'd just have me come in, and I don't really know what they could do, because (to me, at least) there are no other discernable symptoms. Debating.
HappiLeigh, in your shoes I would go to the doctor for sure. I know you said it's a low fever, but fever in infants is dangerous. I learned this the hard way three weeks ago when Mazen had a very high fever. We went to the ER and were admitted for 3 days. It turned out he had a UTI, and waiting would to get treatment would have been very dangerous. Little babies get sick really fast-- we're lucky we caught the UTI before it reached his kidneys. I'm not trying to scare you, but I definitely think a fever is worth a call to the doctor.

Actually, the only reason I panicked (besides seeing that baby had a 103.5 fever ) was that the ped we saw right after DS was born reminded me that infants aren't "allowed" (in her words) to have fevers. I'm so glad she said that, otherwise I might have waited it out. Rereading this, I feel like I'm being alarmist, which is not my intent. It was a really scary experience, though.

Aside from that, I've been lurking here, more than posting. Mazen is getting big-- he's at 16ish pounds (up from 10 at birth) and is not on the weight chart. He's wearing size 6 months clothes and is cooing and smiling, and he even says "hi"! We got it on video! Lol.

Recovery-wise I feel pretty much back to normal after the c-section. Just waiting to get AF back so I can go to the osteopath, because my back is killing me. Baby prefers to nap in the Beco, and like I said, he's a big boy!

Hope everyone is doing well.
post #26 of 49
4/6/10 at 9:56am
no vaxing, here. trying to cure babys pink eye w/ breastmilk eye flushes. got 1 stubborn eye, here. arg! we are solidly in 3-6 months clothes, Thank G-d!

nak, as usual.
post #27 of 49
4/6/10 at 10:18am
Thread Starter 
jul511riv I was wondering how things are going for you on the place to live thing, the support thing, and all that. I know just before you had the baby you had a lot of changes and stuff going on with looking for a place to live and stuff. How did that resolve and how are you doing emotionally? Care to update? I hope you are doing well.
post #28 of 49
4/6/10 at 4:49pm
Anyone exercising yet?
I started thinking of situps recently, but havent done any yet. I am almost ready to make it happen! I think I am waiting until I feel like I can do it every day as to make an impact. I am not quite ready for that yet, not sure where to fit it in. I do walk every day.
post #29 of 49
4/6/10 at 5:52pm
I just started my exercise regimine last night. For the next two weeks, I'm just going to do the elliptical machine, along with going for walks. Once DD is 6 weeks old, I will add some aerobics and weights (and sit ups) into the mix, unless I feel good enough to do it before then. My bleeding pretty much stopped last week, but today there is a little bit of spotting, I'm thinking from the exercise last night. If the bleeding doesn't get too bad, I will push myself a little more.
post #30 of 49
4/6/10 at 10:23pm
lots of walking here
post #31 of 49
4/6/10 at 10:33pm
Thread Starter 
Leaky breasts over here! I need to get an appropriate bra. Right now it is mostly no bra which means leaking on the bed! But the leakiness is increasing so time to get a bra. Tonight I put on the old bra with some cloths in them but that wasn't so comfy!
Baby is almost 3 weeks. I keep wanting to post over on the March ddc with the moms whose babies are the same age as mine, as I am on a different time frame than some here. But this is the ddc I spent my pregnancy on so I "know" you all which makes it more fun to chat.

Looking to get a bouncer chair. FOund one I like online but it is out of stock everywhere. Only similar one is a pink one- thinking of getting it anyway.
The one I wanted was the one at the bottom of this page

http://www.summerinfant.com/bouncers.htm
but it seems to be totally out of stock or discontinued at all the stores I looked at online.
The only one that looks as cozy is the pink one on this page- not sure why they don't make it in a more "boy suitalble" color, but I may get it anyway! (actually I am looking to see if some of the others on that page are the same type)

One adjustment to nursing is I get so HUNGRY! And not much is appealing to me foodwise. Still not totally cooking and cleaning, though more than before- and needing good food. DH brought me a great roast beef sandwich tonight. I feel hungry again right now! And I think my baby is going to wake up and feed really soon.
post #32 of 49
4/7/10 at 12:19am
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Originally Posted by Katie34 View Post
Leaky breasts over here! I need to get an appropriate bra. Right now it is mostly no bra which means leaking on the bed! But the leakiness is increasing so time to get a bra. Tonight I put on the old bra with some cloths in them but that wasn't so comfy!
Baby is almost 3 weeks. I keep wanting to post over on the March ddc with the moms whose babies are the same age as mine, as I am on a different time frame than some here. But this is the ddc I spent my pregnancy on so I "know" you all which makes it more fun to chat.

Looking to get a bouncer chair. FOund one I like online but it is out of stock everywhere. Only similar one is a pink one- thinking of getting it anyway.
The one I wanted was the one at the bottom of this page

http://www.summerinfant.com/bouncers.htm
but it seems to be totally out of stock or discontinued at all the stores I looked at online.
The only one that looks as cozy is the pink one on this page- not sure why they don't make it in a more "boy suitalble" color, but I may get it anyway! (actually I am looking to see if some of the others on that page are the same type)

One adjustment to nursing is I get so HUNGRY! And not much is appealing to me foodwise. Still not totally cooking and cleaning, though more than before- and needing good food. DH brought me a great roast beef sandwich tonight. I feel hungry again right now! And I think my baby is going to wake up and feed really soon.
There's a few of us with tiny ones still, mine is only 4 weeks. I can't believe some of the other babies on here are over 2 months!

For your leaky breasts at night, I've been laying on a piece of fleece and flannel sewed together. So far it's kept the wetness off the bed. I will wear a tighter t-shirt with a prefold diaper stuck in there too, that works pretty well. During the day I mostly wear nursing tanks (from Target), but I also have a Medela bra I really like.

I know you probably hear this a bajillion times from people who already have had kids, but I'd just go with the least expensive bouncer you can find (that's still safe). They really only do last a few months and then get packed away. If I could go back and do it all again, I would buy all my baby equipment used...most everything is washable and it really isn't worth the money for new stuff.
post #33 of 49
4/7/10 at 9:59am
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Originally Posted by Nicole730 View Post
There's a few of us with tiny ones still, mine is only 4 weeks. I can't believe some of the other babies on here are over 2 months!

For your leaky breasts at night, I've been laying on a piece of fleece and flannel sewed together. So far it's kept the wetness off the bed. I will wear a tighter t-shirt with a prefold diaper stuck in there too, that works pretty well. During the day I mostly wear nursing tanks (from Target), but I also have a Medela bra I really like.

I know you probably hear this a bajillion times from people who already have had kids, but I'd just go with the least expensive bouncer you can find (that's still safe). They really only do last a few months and then get packed away. If I could go back and do it all again, I would buy all my baby equipment used...most everything is washable and it really isn't worth the money for new stuff.
That is a good point about the bouncer. I didn't even consider that it may only be used for a short while!
Totally leaked breats milk all over our nice mattress last night. they are only recently majorly leaky! Like- milk will start drip drip dripping out. I am truly grateful for the good milk! Just getting used to all this leakiness and these large breasts that my husband finds so enthralling. What is it with men and breasts anyway?!
post #34 of 49
4/7/10 at 10:20am
Yup, the bouncer is soo useful but just for a short time. Caleb has nearly outgrown his, though he had a bit of a head start.

BRU has this one, it looks kind of similar to the ones you were looking at to me. Or this one. The one we have is an older version of the second one, it had a bar across instead of the mobile though we never use that part. He loved the vibration when he was smaller.
post #35 of 49
4/7/10 at 10:22am
Oh, and on the bra....you might just want to get a cheap sports bra or sleep bra for the next couple of weeks, or even some nursing tanks. I personally found that my boobs went down some after 4-6 weeks when my milk evened out. So if you buy a bra now there's a chance you will have to buy another in a month.
post #36 of 49
4/7/10 at 10:36am
Target has some comfy and supportive nursing tanks for 15.00$ (found in the regular underware/bra dept).
post #37 of 49
4/7/10 at 11:24am
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Originally Posted by SunRise View Post
Anyone exercising yet?
I started thinking of situps recently, but havent done any yet. I am almost ready to make it happen! I think I am waiting until I feel like I can do it every day as to make an impact. I am not quite ready for that yet, not sure where to fit it in. I do walk every day.
We got a Wii fit....I've been using it for a few weeks now and it's the most consistently I've ever exercised in my life! More later...babe just woke up!!
post #38 of 49
4/7/10 at 12:05pm
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Originally Posted by SunRise View Post
Anyone exercising yet?
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NAK

I try to go to the gym and elliptical/weights every day at 6:15am. Baby has been sleeping till I get home around 7:30 so fingers crossed that keeps up!!!

I fell down the stairs and cracked my ankle today which sucks. I really wanted to go to Prague with the LO this weekend... I hope it feels better.
post #39 of 49
4/7/10 at 1:32pm
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Originally Posted by SunRise View Post
Anyone exercising yet?
I've been doing a variety of things for about a month now, but just recently started getting serious and consistent. I've been waking at 5am and doing the 30-day shred every other day. On the off days, I've been doing the P90X cardio portion. Keep in mind though that Evan is almost 9 weeks, so we're a ways out from his delivery!! We also started doing green smoothies in our house lately. I do one a day, either for lunch or breakfast and they're great! My toddler loves them too
post #40 of 49
4/7/10 at 2:04pm
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Originally Posted by Lauren31 View Post
I fell down the stairs and cracked my ankle today which sucks. I really wanted to go to Prague with the LO this weekend... I hope it feels better.
You poor thing!!
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