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[glassesgirlnj]

I've gotten a lot of organic things cheaper at the Babies R Us website - my coworkers gave me a gift card, and after that I kept coming back).  I have never been to the physical store, though...

A also hates naps, but if Daddy or Mommy lies on the bed with her quietly, she will fall asleep after a while.  Same thing for bedtime, though at least she doesn't insist that we remain in bed with her once she's actually asleep! (At least one parent stays in the same room, though, and our futon is on the floor, so if she rolled off, she would only fall about 8 inches.) 
 

Ash, I hope you start getting more sleep soon!!

Joanie, I'm glad that Sora is getting more extroverted! Enjoy your trip - we are also going out of town next weekend.  I haven't packed any puffs or melts (don't want to give her too many new foods while we're traveling), but I am taking Sara's suggestion to make sure that A gets lots of water and fruit on the road. 

She *just* started taking straight water from a sippy cup, which probably makes me more excited than it ought to.  Any other sippy users here?

[seraf]

Shay drinks from a regular cup. He will take a sippy if we offer it, too. We keep one in the car.

Anyone been camping with these little crawlers? We are going in a few weeks.

[KaliShanti]

Noch is now semi crawling. He pushes with his feet and pulls with his arms. It's really funny and cute.

He eats maybe once or twice a day, usually once. He loves straw cups.

Next week we should get his cranial helmet off. After 2.5 months of wear. I am so excited, I miss cuddling his head!

[LunaLady]

Sara, we've been camping once since R started crawling... we'll be going again this weekend! Lots of grass/clover/dirt eating... I'm worried about this weekend as there won't be grass, just dirt/gravel. I don't mind grass eating, but gravel??? Eh. There will be a river to play in this weekend, though!! 

[Becky Wheeler]

We're going camping from Wednesday-Friday. I'm not sure what we're going to do about the dirt and gravel. I think I'll be doing alot of wearing him for 3 days. We'll bring the pack'n'play too.

I have great news about Levi, regarding what happened when his foreskin was retracted! I have been in contact with the director of the hospital and she said the concern was addressed with staff, but is NOT going to stop there. It's going to be taken to the head of hospital and they're going to be in contact with people that can provide proper education of care for intact boys! They're changing hospital policy as well! I'll be updated regularly about it and I'm so excited that they are taking these steps! I'm still a little sad that it took a baby getting hurt for them to change policy and education of their nurses, but I'm glad it won't happen to any other little boys at this hospital. 

[TalkToMeNow]

I have a job interview tomorrow for a part-time job. We could really use the money. It's a pretty decent position. But I am freaking out about putting Jasper in daycare. I've been crying on and off all evening. I have never put a baby in daycare before. I just keep thinking that he will be so confused! He will think I am abandoning him. I don't know what to do. Also, what if the provider just lets him cry?? We never let him cry. Never. He is so happy and easy going... what if going to daycare changes him?? Am I totally crazy here? Yes, probably. 

He'll have to go to an in-home daycare on a part-time basis. I can't afford to have someone come to my place to watch him... I think nannies go for $14-18 an hour here, which would take most/ all of my salary. 

Anyway... aren't there a few of you who work? Anyone have any experience? I just need someone to tell me that Jasper will be okay... 

I think I'm kind of hoping I don't get the job or any job... then, I tried my best but still get to stay home. For now. 

[Becky Wheeler]

Originally Posted by TalkToMeNow 

I have a job interview tomorrow for a part-time job. We could really use the money. It's a pretty decent position. But I am freaking out about putting Jasper in daycare. I've been crying on and off all evening. I have never put a baby in daycare before. I just keep thinking that he will be so confused! He will think I am abandoning him. I don't know what to do. Also, what if the provider just lets him cry?? We never let him cry. Never. He is so happy and easy going... what if going to daycare changes him?? Am I totally crazy here? Yes, probably. 

He'll have to go to an in-home daycare on a part-time basis. I can't afford to have someone come to my place to watch him... I think nannies go for $14-18 an hour here, which would take most/ all of my salary. 

Anyway... aren't there a few of you who work? Anyone have any experience? I just need someone to tell me that Jasper will be okay... 

I think I'm kind of hoping I don't get the job or any job... then, I tried my best but still get to stay home. For now. 

Maybe you could find an in-home daycare that the provider practices Attachment Parenting? I would go nuts if I had to put Levi in daycare without knowing he was in good hands. It never bothered me, putting Michael in daycare, but I have never had Casey in daycare. She hasn't even spent the night away from me, anywhere.

[seraf]

Amanda, he will be ok.

Ask the care providers how they respond to crying babies. If he's chill now, he will likely be chill there. You will tell him that you're leaving and coming back later. If he doesn't understand that the first day, he will the second.  Use the language at home before you do it, and he will understand sooner.  The first couple of weeks is the hardest, Shay just hit the separation anxiety stage and 2 weeks ago was the worst week we've had. He came out on the other side. It was hard for all of us, but it's getting easier again. 

As a former childcare provider, I am always happy to tell parents that kids just cry less around people other than mom in general.  He may cry when he sees you leave and as soon as you arrive, but that doesn't mean he cried while you were gone.  They know that mom can fix things, so they save complaints a lot of the time.

[Jaimee]

We're back!  The trip was mostly good. The car ride up was pretty easy, the beach and water were lovely, we enjoyed a lot of family time and ice cream, and the weather was great.  But we also dealt with a lot of fighting between Avalon and Austin and crying, screaming, etc. from over tiredness (Austin didn't nap while we were at the beach).  We also visited friends in Grand Rapids and that was definitely not a win in my book.  Shoving three kids into someone else's house was difficult, not terribly comfortable, and resulted in our last two days of vacation basically being me watching my kids at their house while dh helped cook, go to the store, etc., not to mention hardly any sleep, and to cap it all off, Avalon got food poisoning or something and spent the last night vomiting.  Then we got to drive home for 5 hours.  Yay!  I hate the end of vacations with all the let down and realizing that you won't be enjoying that again for another year.  Sigh...

What did I miss here? 

[CDsMom1031]

I work. I went back when Conner was 8 weeks old. There's never been an issue at all. Everything will be fine, I promise. If anything, it's good socialization! Just drill them with questions to see if they fit your lifestyle at all, if they don't, move on!

Welcome back, Jaimee!!!

We started painting our house last night. Yay for making this place our home! Boo for how expensive paint/paint supplies are.

[dashley111]

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

What did I miss here? 

Haha.  Not much, but for a small recap-  none of our babies sleep, and they are starting to crawl everywhere.  Everyone is exhausted.  Except Sara.  The end. 

[MrsKatie]

Jaimee, UGH, that sounds rough! I am on vacation with my family right now and it's great but also tough. I'm not sleeping at all and it's not even KJ's fault. I was up last night till 5:30 am (just good old-fashioned insomnia) and as usual KJ was up for the day at 6:15. I feel roughly 85% dead. I'm glad you're back and the beach was lovely! KJ is loving the beach too, I've taken her swimming 5 times and she laughs and laughs.

Amanda, that's a super tough situation. I'm sure Jasper will be fine in day care, others have brought up great points. Also, if it's not working out, you do not have to keep doing it, kwim? I have lots of thoughts but I'm on my iPad and going on roughly an hour of sleep so I'm kind of useless right now... Keep us updated, good luck today at your interview, I know they will love you!

[MrsKatie]

Originally Posted by dashley111 


Haha.  Not much, but for a small recap-  none of our babies sleep, and they are starting to crawl everywhere.  Everyone is exhausted.  Except Sara.  The end. 

YES! Hahaha!

[birdhappy85]

Just as one behavior improves, another gets worse.  *sigh* I've been listening to endless whining today from Sora. Like straight up whining. I'm about to put earplugs in. She's been changed, fed, played with, napped, everything I can think of. I think she's just bored, and I have no energy to take her out and about ATM. Ugh

[dashley111]

Originally Posted by birdhappy85 

Just as one behavior improves, another gets worse.  *sigh* I've been listening to endless whining today from Sora. Like straight up whining. I'm about to put earplugs in. She's been changed, fed, played with, napped, everything I can think of. I think she's just bored, and I have no energy to take her out and about ATM. Ugh

Someday she will be 5.  And you will think back on this time...and laugh at yourself for thinking it was irritating.  Haha.

Ok but seriously-  maybe try new/different play items?  Put the toys away and give her all of your cookie cutters or your spatulas.  Take her to play in a room she doesn't usually play in.  Put her in her high chair and fill the tray full of water so she can splash?

[seraf]

Lol, I get home from work at 11, bed around midnight, Shay's up at 4 to nurse and 6 or 7 for the day. I'm still tired. I even drank coffee yesterday!

Glad you had fun for some parts of the trip.

Shay gets very cranky when bored. Baths help or even walking around the block. I agree that as soon as you get used to one stage, they change.

[jbk21]

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[Becky Wheeler]

Originally Posted by birdhappy85 

Just as one behavior improves, another gets worse.  *sigh* I've been listening to endless whining today from Sora. Like straight up whining. I'm about to put earplugs in. She's been changed, fed, played with, napped, everything I can think of. I think she's just bored, and I have no energy to take her out and about ATM. Ugh

Teething? 

[Jaimee]

Agreed... teething... have you tried teething tablets or a dose of Motrin?

[Becky Wheeler]

Oh, Amanda! Sara mentioned something about telling him you're leaving and will be back later. You can work with him on that through play. Just small increments of separation in the house. Playing peekaboo helps. Hide behind the couch and poke your head out. Say "where's mommy?" Poke out your head "There she is!" Object permanence is a big thing for babies this age, so teaching him that you WILL be back soon will help. Go on small grocery trips without him. Tell him "I love you! Mommy will be back later." Do this until he's completely comfortable or until he can cope.