December already! Sept 04 Mamas - Page 7

[lynchmon]

Originally Posted by MamaAcorn

Jackson has discovered that he enjoys sucking on his hands. Now if only he can figure out how to do it without poking himself in the eye, he'll be set. He's around 14 pounds now and has pretty much outgrown his newborn/small diapers. I've been scurrying about trying to get mediums for him. He's also a professional spitter-upper. I never considered reflux because he never cries or seems to be in pain when he's spitting up. I think I'm another one that's destined to change his and my own clothes at least twice a day. He's definately not one of the babies that let's the spit up roll down his chin. He's a power spitter and oh so silent about it. I'll be carrying him up by my shoulder walking through the house when I hear "splat!" or the dog grumble because he's been splattered again.

Everything you wrote could be us exactly! With the exception of the dog grumbling. She'd lick it up! She's alway stealing the burp clothes and bibs to lick off whatever is on them.........YUCK!

[lynchmon]

Originally Posted by punkymonkeymom

Hi everyone! Im new to MDC. Just wanted to join the sept 04 group. Makynzi was born 9/15/04 7lbs 7.7 oz

Welcome punkymonkeymom! Love the name!

[Mom2baldie]

Welcome Mandy Ill add your DDs info to the list tonight when all the kids are in bed.

Wow Chris, no one will be mistaking Naiya for a 1 year old any time soon! Everyone tells me constantly "shes so small." Im thinking "she was almost 10 lbs at birth, she shouldnt be looking so small to everyone"

Leomom, I would let Naiya sleep in the swing if thats where she fell asleep. Usually she sleeps on my bed though. I know you said that after an hour she wakes up fussy, but I think 1 hour is a really good nap... Sometimes Naiya wakes up fussy too, but I dont think its cause shes still tired... Usually shes just trying to get my attention.

Maybe Kate can sense that you are really stressed about her sleeping habits? I dont know, but I know that Naiya and I are exhausted by the end of the day whether she has had several great naps or not.

[SamanthaJ]

Welcome Mandy! I'm pretty new here myself


Well Julian had a much better night. He went down at midnight, woke up at 4:30 to eat and then didn't wake up for the day until 9:30. He is also napping a lot better. I think it is because I've been trying not to let him stay up longer than two hours straight. Thanks for the advice Mamas!

[punkymonkeymom]

Thanks for the welcome everyone! Mel, Punky Monkey is my oldest dd's nickname. Does anyone know a way to prevent frequent ear infections? Makynzi is on her 3rd and doc says 1 more before 6 mos means a referral to an E.N.T. doc for tubes. She is bf and no one smokes.

[sistermama]

Lynsey - everyone says Lucy is tiny, too. Maybe because they both have such petite features?

[chrissy]

sharing more pics!
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Welcome Mandy! Poor Makynzi. Does she use a pacifier? I have heard that can increase the odds for ear infections, though my older child used a pac and didn't have many.

Leomom, I agree with Lynsey that an hour nap sounds good. I'd try different things, like you have been, but maybe that's just what she likes.

Boy needs a banana,

[mum2tori]

Welcome Mandy! You are the second person I know how goes by Mandy. That was my nickname when I was little. Started going by my first name when I was in high school. Did anyone ever "sing" the Barry Manilow song to you when you were growing up? (maybe I just showed my age there :LOL)

Sorry no advice on the ear infections. We've been lucky to not have that problem here.

Every so often someone mentions "how tiny he is" about Aidan. The boy is pushing 14+ pounds at least at 10 weeks. I haven't weight him since we moved. I just spotted the box that my "antique" baby scale is in last night. It was my Dad's when he was a baby. I think for most people that are just amazed at how "little" babies are relative to people and children. Not so much that really think that particular baby is really "tiny" for their age. Just that wow babies are so small. Does that make sense?

Kind of like how everyone asks "is he a good baby?" Like I'm really going to say, "No, he's the Spawn of Satan". Its more of a conversation starter than anything.

The house is sooo quiet right now. All three are asleep.



Of course I've probably just jinxed myself. :LOL :LOL Got to go and tell the dog to stop barking before he wakes Jack up.

[leomom]

I need some support, Mamas!

DD just called me to tell me he has a job interview 7 hours away!! I am so sad. All my close friends are here and my entire family. And I've also made some new friends since Kate was born. Now we may have to move to the middle of nowhere where I know no one.

I know I need to be supportive. This would be so good for his career and it's a job he's always wanted to do. I'm so mad at myself for the way I reacted. I tried to be encouraging, but he could tell I was upset, and he kept asking me what I thought. Finally I said something like it didn't matter because I didn't have a choice, etc. I'm so mad that I took some of the excitement away from him.

But by the same token, I feel like throwing a fit and bawling. I don't want to move!!!

[hallesmom]

Hey-don't worry about it Stacey! Don't feel bad for the way you reacted, but know that whatever is meant to be will be. Honestly!! You never know what is in store for you.....s

[lynchmon]

Stacey - I would of reacted the same way. Maybe after you have time to digest the idea you'll be more supportive. I'm sure if you end up moving you will meet some awesome people! No matter where you go, you'll always have us!

Mandy - Not sure about how to prevent ear infections. I think it's just one of those things. I use to get them all the time when I was little and finally had to have my tonsils taken out. I've never had any problems since. Never had any issues with the throat either. I'm not much help, sorry!

[hjohnson]

Hi Mandy! I would recommend taking Makynzi to see a Chiropractor. Having her adjusted regularly should keep the ears clear. It made a big difference in my 2 year old.

[Mom2baldie]

Hallesmom, Where in North Texas are you? I am in the Ft Worth area. Do you post on APConnect?

Chrissy those pictures are great! Lilah looks SO sweet sleeping (and awake!!!)

Mandy, I 2nd Heathers advice about using a chiro! Also you might want to think about using a different treatment method when/if your DD gets another infection. With my son (who is almost 7), I found that once I stopped giving him antibiotics and started using something as simple as garlic - mullein oil - or even breastmilk - in his ears, as well as probiotics, the infections stopped. Constant antibiotics are very hard on little bodies... There is a lot of VERY good info in the Health and Healing forum. If you type ear infections into the search you should find tons of threads. Good luck!

[lynchmon]

I heard BM is good for a lot of other things too.....amazing!

[punkymonkeymom]

thanks for all of your suggestions. I had not even thought about a chiropractor. Although I would probably have to drive to Atlanta to find one that does infants. I will check into that and also the other suggestions. I hate her being on antibiotics when she is so little!

[msrog]

Hi, Mandy - probably any chiropractor is trained for infants... my chiro adjusts his own babies. Your girls have cute names. Shat would you name a third? How about Malyssa? Did you have a similar boy's name picked out?

Chrissy, your family is so beautiful. I just love that first picture of Lilah, she's like pointing at herself, saying, "I'm the cutest baby ever!" :LOL

Well, my twins are sleeping, so I'd better grab my shower while I can.

We bought our Christmas tree last night and the boys put it up. Yay! I couldn't believe how quickly they did it, and how great it looks. Now I've just got to vacuum up the pine needles and broken ornaments scattered under the tree...

[leomom]

Hi guys! Feeling better this morning. What's meant to be will be with my husband's job. Thanks for the encouragement Hallesmom and Mel!

There was a Mama at my LLL meeting that squirted bm into her son's eye when he had an eye infection (they were camping, so medicine wasn't an option) and it cleared it up before they got back to civilization for medicine!

You guys were SO right about Kate's naps. First of all, once I stopped STRESSING and went with the flow, she stopped waking up crying from her one hour naps. I think she was probably crying because she knew that mommy was going to make her sleep for another hour even though she wasn't tired! :LOL

Welcome punkeymonkeymom! :

Lynsey, Hallesmom is in Plano. She has a 16 month old. We should get together!

Have a great day everyone!

[hallesmom]

Originally Posted by leomom

Lynsey, Hallesmom is in Plano. She has a 16 month old. We should get together!

I'm actually in Dallas!! :LOL But in a location that is very convient to plano/richardson/carrollton/lewisville/frisco/addison! It's pretty cool!
Yes, I sometimes post on apconnect.com-same user name, I usually just read over there though....

Ok, I didn't realize this was "Sept 04 mamas" thread and I am definatly out of place! :LOL I guess it was just happenstance when I logged on and clicked "new posts" that I saw your name, leomom, as the last poster on a thread!! I guess I just assumed it was diapering!!

[punkymonkeymom]

NAK
Stacey- thanks for the welcome.
Savannah-I wanted to name Makynzi Makenna but DH didnt go for it. I dont know if we will have a 3rd. Dh says we are done but we will see . It had to be an "m" name or she would have felt left out. We already had Matt, Mandy and Madyson. lol-wasnt planned that way, Madyson was the only name dh & I agreed on 1st time around. We spelled the names different so that even if the names were popular the girls could still be unique. (coming from 2 parents who spent their school life as 1 of many Matt's and Mandy's). A boy would have been Madox. Where are you in GA? Im sure you are far from me. Everything is.

[msrog]

Yes, Mandy, I'm on the south side, far from you. Check out our area tribe get togethers thread here: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...4&goto=newpost

I have only joined them once downtown, but you might have better opportunity to mingle...

BM in eye and ear is great I've heard, but remember not to do it if you have thrush. We still have it a little, so I am not using mine as "medicine" just now. Thankfully I haven't needed to.