June 2006 Mamas- New Year! New thread! Let the chat begin!!! - Page 8

[papayapetunia]

I have a Babyhawk mei tai, and I love it for the back carry, which I pretty much only do around the house. It really evens out the weight. My back appreciates it very much. The problem is that the tying can be a bitch when you're out. The ties are really long. I'd love an Ergo for easy out-of-the-house back carrying. Hey, my bday's coming up. Is it dumb to ask for an Ergo for my bday?

[chiromama]

Originally Posted by Marlow's mom

I ordered way too many xmas photos Marlow and a new sheet just arrived. Does anyone want one? I know I sent 3 non-tomato shots out and I would love to send you guys the real photo but I don't remember who got them.

Please???

i got the bath photo. would love a tomato!

Originally Posted by Paddington

I am have so much trouble avoiding dairy. I just, um, LOVE IT We have the eczema patches as well, but as dh has them, I'm chalking it up to his skin issues... He had them before he started solids and even during times when I was avoiding dairy. It has gotten better though, with concentrated lotioning... Now, if I can just convince dh to do the same... Maybe if I volunteer to do it for him it will work....

Is there a good cheese substitute? Or sour cream? I can avoid milk, but hard to avoid those ones sometimes...

i am so thankful that ruby isn't showing any eczema yet. it has plagued me my whole life, and i dont wish it on anyone!

Originally Posted by The4OfUs

DH has had a goatee since we met, and I heart it.
Oh wait - there was that brief time span when he was clinically depressed and unemployed, and decided a good project to occupy his time would be to shave the goatee and grow a handlebar moustache...

YES, I'm serious. I've tried to block it out, but it's burned in my visual memory forever.

I lurve DH with his goatee.

handlebar...

Originally Posted by papayapetunia

Oh, Ange, you would love Oregon. The rain can be a bit much, but it's not as horrible as people say it is. But there's sooooo much to do and see that's family friendly, and people here really care about the environment and social issues.

Have a great day!

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Originally Posted by mommitola

Dairy substitutes can be kind of gross, so keep trying if you don't like the first one you taste. Haven't found a good soy cheese that's also casein-free. I mean I've found them, but they all taste like butt.

i didn't know you had eaten butt. not your thing, eh?

[Paddington]

Originally Posted by mommitola

i already can't keep up. This is nap number 4. She's acting tired all day.

Dairy substitutes can be kind of gross, so keep trying if you don't like the first one you taste. Haven't found a good soy cheese that's also casein-free. I mean I've found them, but they all taste like butt. I like Silk's soy creamer. Tofutti cream cheese and sour cream is actually decent. We use Earth Balance instead of butter, and it melts well and is good for cooking/searing. I can't tell the difference, actually, and neither can my husband the butter hound. I like Soy Decadence brand for "ice cream," and Tofutti cuties ain't half bad ice cream sandwiches. I like making a smoothie with rice or almond milk and banana and cocoa powder. Put that in a chilled glass, and it's like a milkshake. Sunspire makes chocolate in a totally dairy-free factory, and it's delicious. It has some soy flour and soy lethicin in it to make it creamy like milk chocolate. I'm freaking glad we don't have a soy allergy. There's a lot of info in the health & healing forum for people avoiding dairy.

As far as avoiding dairy, I certainly do want cheese or something sometimes, but I think "If I put this in my mouth, it literally hurts my child." She gets uncomfortable, spits up, breaks out, won't sleep, and will get blood in the stool if it's a full exposure and not just a trace. That is enough to put me off. Plus the ped said each exposure hurts the chances of growing out of it. Of all the things we do for them, not stuffing pizza in my mouth is probably one of the easiest. Although I did have a dream about fondue recently.

Thank you! That actually helps alot. And I really need to make sure I am stopping the cheese. J is not as severe as your babe's, he actually doesn't even show signs of discomfort (though I am sure it is not the best) only the increased spit up. I didn't even realize what it was for a while until I noticed the trend with me eating ice cream.... Oy! Didn't realize there was dairy in everything : :

[mamamilkbar]

I love my kozy carrier or babyhawk for back carry. or double slingin.. DD1 who is 27 months stil goes in it on my back... But like candice said. I only do it around the house, or well I guess indoors. hehe

So we've had thrush FOREVER now. I can't seem to get rid of it. I don't know what else to do. No sugar, don't eat bread hardly at all anymore or things with yeast. Takin acidophilus (sp?) tried everything and we cannot get rid of it. I remember with Haleigh when we got it it was gone in like a week. I cut everything out I did with Haleigh but still no luck.. I feel terrible for Hannahs pour mouth But i am not sure what to do anymore.....

[fireant]

Originally Posted by The4OfUs

OK, help a mama out. I really need ot get on the good foot and get a carrier to get DD on my back, and my brain is just having a hard time deciding which one to get. I've read so many good things about the Ergo, but I've found that I really like the comfort of the unstructured-ness of my wrap (but am completely useless getting her secure on my back in that), so I'm leaning towards a MeiTei instead of an Ergo.

So, she's already 20 pounds. Will I be able to wear a 30-pound toddler on my back in a MeiTei?

Who here has an Ergo? What can you tell me about comfort regardin gthat waistband and clips?

I cannot make up my mind.

When Lisa is done testing out my ergo you can try it....but that may be a month or so away. I find it kind of bulky, the waistband is fine but the straps slide down.

It's the kind of carrier that I really think you should try before you invest in it. I kind feel like it's more for hiking than everyday wear but maybe others would feel differently. Now that we have the Moby I don't think we'll be using the Ergo.

[fireant]

Originally Posted by mommitola

I like Soy Decadence brand for "ice cream," and Tofutti cuties ain't half bad ice cream sandwiches.

I like the peanut butter ones!!!!!

[fireant]

Originally Posted by chiromama

i got the bath photo. would love a tomato!

Yay! Thank you!

[Megs_BK]

I'm liking my Kozy Carrier pretty well. Haven't had the guts to try the back carry yet... but I think Nevie would LOVE that. The entire time we were at the grocery store today (well, when she wasn't sleeping...) she kept craning her head around to see what was going on.

OK, she's asleep, so back to application crud.

[BundleFishMama]

Originally Posted by Megs_BK

So... nasty mom milestone yesterday: I was a DORK and laid Nevie on the bed at my parents' house to nap. She fell off the bed a while later. Ugh. Worst feeling EVER. She's totally fine and was smiling again within a couple minutes, but those horrible moments of wondering how she'd fallen and if she was hurt... never again. I now have the pack n' play from their house and she won't be napping on the bed anymore. She's more mobile than I gave her credit for.

Don't feel too bad - I have gotten the rotten-mama award once with each of my girls; I haven't done anything to Andrew yet but just wait! With DD1 I did the same exact thing as you - let her roll of the bed she was napping on, on to our hardwood floor. Felt SO awful about it. But we found a great solution - a video monitor. Love it - I can still put babies to sleep on our bed (with bed rails) which is where they want to be, even a baby and a toddler together, without worrying about anything dangerous since I can see them! It was expensive but SO worth it for peace of mind.

Oh and with DD2 my crappy-mom moment was this: When she was 4 months old, I shut the minivan door on my poor baby's foot It was so awful. (We have a 2001 model which was before most of them had the automatic doors that close slowly and sense if something/someone is in the way and stop! This is the old one where you have to slam the big, heavy door closed. I am counting down the months until our car loan is paid and we can get a new one, this being one of many reasons!!) So anyway, the doors were locked and DH came around to see what I was screaming inarticulately about and then had to run BACK around to unlock the doors with a key (no door-unlocker-keychain-thingie either) so poor Maddy's foot was in the door for like a full 15 seconds (which seemed like eternity) and after we finally got it out, it turned 97 different shades of blue and purple and swelled like crazy. I beat myself up real good for that one! She had to have x-rays and all....anyway as far as I can tell, she's forgiven me!

So - hope my pathetic-ness made you feel better!

Originally Posted by mommy2girlies

How funny is it that when you said "Max and Ruby" at first I thought you meant the show on Noggin, "Max and Ruby" the rabbits. I was very confused :

hey Bfm, Im having trouble staying on my dairy free diet. What kinds of foods do you eat. Plus, we got rid of the thrush (now Im not so sure it was, cuz it was gone the next day) but he has eczema around his left eye, a tiny patch on his forehead, and some on his upper lip. Could dairy sensitivity cause eczema? Plus we stopped giving him any solids. It seemed to start w/ the solids. We were only giving him sweet potatoes, pear, and avocado but then noticed the eczema, but I can't be sure a little wasn't there before kwim? Plus those foods don't seem like the normal allergy problems. We've given him either fresh mashed foods or if I do the jarred babyfood, its been either Earths Best Organic or Organic Naturally Preferred.

Haha - I immediately thought of the 'Max and Ruby' TV show too! :

Originally Posted by mommy2girlies

I forgot that J.C's also had rice cereal and Oatmeal. Now he's getting nothing and we're trying to get the eczema gone, then introduce things very slowly and see what triggers the eczema. It could be the food he's eaten or the food I've eaten. This is so overwhelming. I don't want my baby to hurt and I don't know how to fix it!

Eczema is definitely another classic dairy symptom, sorry to say Kelly! Especially if it spreads from the face to other parts of the body, and also cradle cap is the same thing.

Did you see the link to the no-dairy site I posted in last month's thread? If not I can re-post - she has great ideas for non-dairy stuff and recipes and what to substitute, etc. Personally I have found that most dairy substitutes stink and I'd honestly rather just say, ok, for the time being I don't eat cheese, than have crappy cheese-subsitute that just makes me miss cheese more!

I sympathize though - it was SO tough at first, but it does get easier! And if you do it completely for a while and let his system desensitize to it, then eventually you can add back in a little bit (which is where I am now - Andrew does OK if I have a bit of dairy here and there, but I have to be really careful - and the funny thing is, I've noticed since I started "cheating" a little, MY digestive system reacts and I never knew it! I have had...ahem....um....a bit of a gas problem : ....and bloating, etc., since reintroducing a little dairy.)

Anyway Kelly, I would hold off on the solids if you suspect some food intolerance(s) - wait until you get that all figured out so you can see what's what. And delaying solids should help his system desensitize, too. Not that what you're giving him is normally allergenic, but you never know.

I've been lucky, I'm able to find decent brands of everything I normally like without milk ingredients (except of course, the actual milk products!) so check out stores like Wegmans, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods - hopefully you can find some things you'll like! I know it sucks....but he'll get over it!

Now on the nuts, though, I'm worried - Andrew had such a strong reaction last time I accidentally had some that I'm taking him for allergy testing in a couple of weeks - ped suggested that because if he shows a true allergy (not just a digestive intolerance) she wants us to have an Epi-pen just in case (is there a "worried" smilie??) That really scares me!

Originally Posted by Amys1st

Someone mentioned yogurt.... When can the babies have yogurt? I remember dd1 eating Yobaby and she loves eating yogurt now. Maggie keeps trying to eat our yogurt so I am thinking maybe she can try but.....

Liz alsohad milk around 12 mos, maybe I might do soymilk w Mags though. I drink soy myself.

I've heard 7-9 months if there are no dairy issues. The milk protein is broken down so much it should be fine.

Originally Posted by The4OfUs

Oh...and I was so inspired by you "primping" mamas, that not only did I shave in the shower today, I used the pumice stone on my gnarly feet, I put moisturizer on my face, AND I put gel in my hair! What a priss!

Well, you wild and crazy girl!!

Originally Posted by Marlow's mom

I ordered way too many xmas photos Marlow and a new sheet just arrived. Does anyone want one? I know I sent 3 non-tomato shots out and I would love to send you guys the real photo but I don't remember who got them.

Please???

I would love a tomato pic!

And speaking of Christmas cards, I fully intend to get OURS out by Christmas 2007!

Originally Posted by Amys1st

Speaking of beards: DH grew a go tee for me. very sexy His parents were over the other night and my MIL made a few comments and Bob had this smirk on his face. He told me later her couldnt tell his mother he kept the beard because his wife attacked him for days on end with it.

For an idea, here he is clean shaving like he normally is:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...152_110106.jpg

So now I have to take a pic w the beard. It has some gray in it, which I think is cool too...

DH had a goatee when we met, too!

Nice pic, your family is beautiful!

Originally Posted by papayapetunia

And BFM, I understand the health concerns. My dad is overweight in the belly, and his dad died of a heart attack at age 55. But my mom's nagging brings out the rebellious teenager in him. It really hurts his feelings.

Yeah, I'm gonna lay off I guess - thanks!

Originally Posted by sehbub

Sam weighs 18 pounds even as of today. I love how well she's catching up!

She's between the 50th and 75th percentiles for length, and the 25th and 50th for weight.

Oh, and we can see her second tooth, so it should start breaking through any day now.

Awesome! So cool how well she's done!

Originally Posted by mamamilkbar

So we've had thrush FOREVER now. I can't seem to get rid of it. I don't know what else to do. No sugar, don't eat bread hardly at all anymore or things with yeast. Takin acidophilus (sp?) tried everything and we cannot get rid of it. I remember with Haleigh when we got it it was gone in like a week. I cut everything out I did with Haleigh but still no luck.. I feel terrible for Hannahs pour mouth But i am not sure what to do anymore.....

I have a really good thrush link but I can't find it now!! Will try again later, gotta go make dinner first!!

[mcimom]

Originally Posted by chiromama

i didn't know you had eaten butt. not your thing, eh?

well, helen, i was going to agree with you that fake cheese tastes like butt, but i guess now i'll re-phrase myself to say that i concur fake cheese tastes about as well as i guess butt would taste lest i be mocked!

i agree that silk soy creamer is ok. but yeah, check out soy before you start overdoing it on that as your dairy-substitute, esp. if you have a boy. yoinks!

i tried like heck to get a pick of mikey's "fangs" the last few days...they are too cute! but i just can't get a photo. you can almost see it in a video on my blog, but not quite...ah well...

[Amys1st]

i am going to change to daily email updates to get rid of the 1000 emails I get now to remind me I spend way too much time on mdc...

The amount of soymilk I drink is so little- in coffee. But I think too much of anything is bad -except breastmilk but then the baby just chucks it up anyhow....

So for fun should we all stalk Lisa to get her to come back??

[fireant]

Originally Posted by Amys1st

So for fun should we all stalk Lisa to get her to come back??

hmmm.... I could be up for that!

[BundleFishMama]

thrush links

Ok here's the one I was thinking of:

http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/bf/thrush.asp

And another one (a Mothering article so you may have already seen it!):

http://www.mothering.com/articles/ne...ed-thrush.html

Maybe there's something in one of those that you haven't tried yet? GL!

[medicmama]

I lost ya all on pg 1!!!!

Yay! lisa's back? cute babies I want to squish his cheeks!

On baby carriers-something something bay,has anna carrie baby mei tai carriers in such graet fabric I want one has anyone heard of them before? I have never ordered online before . yummy cocco/pink combos my new colors.

Lulu has more hair! it's kinda redish and I think teeth are soon to come.

Dairy free I may try again. ahhh! she calls.

[*guest]

Originally Posted by chiromama

i didn't know you had eaten butt. not your thing, eh?

Free range organic butt even! It still doesn't do it for me.

[chiromama]

Oh god helen, you crack my ass (ahem) butt up!

[*guest]

Originally Posted by mcimom

i agree that silk soy creamer is ok. but yeah, check out soy before you start overdoing it on that as your dairy-substitute, esp. if you have a boy. yoinks!

I totally worry about too much soy. Can't win. Ugh. I don't drink soy milk, and I try to mix it up and have rice milk or almond milk instead if I need a liquid for a recipe, and I parcel out the treats pretty sparingly and try to cook with olive oil mainly. I do have a teeny bit of creamer every morning. We eat mostly vegetarian, so it's really tough to not go soy crazy with tofu and stuff. We've been eating fish still, and now I probably also have mercury poisoning. But then you look at something like the Okinawa diet, and everyone's 102 from eating tons of soy and fish.

Oh, on husbands and eating habits: sometimes mine drives me crazy with what he will and won't eat. It can make it hard to plan meals. Mr. no eggplant, no orange vegetables (well, recently he consents to baked yams), no asparagus...I could go on. I haven't figured out the secret to helping him lose weight. He someone magically stays exactly the same 30 pounds over, no matter what I serve. He even walks to and from the train to the office. He has no concept of serving sizes. I'll measure my cereal with a scoop, and he'll just pour into a bowl and end up eating at least 2-3 servings. It drives me crazy. I don't discuss it anymore. I buy no snack food except for healthy stuff, but I know he must snack during the day. His father's even had heart attacks and bypass surgery. What more of an example do they need?

[medicmama]

Originally Posted by mommitola

Free range organic butt even! It still doesn't do it for me.

I had to look twice i thout you said orange butt! Hello Helen! I looked at your fake christmas pics and olivia yelled at harper! Olivia loves that doll with the yarn hair she will run her fingers over and over. Thanks again! Baby hawk I might just try yours if i don't get the one i'm looking at.

I'm thinking of gymboree baby signs.bbut boy are thay expensive: ,We did sign with the boys but I'm rusty.

No real food here but we are close.she gets pissed if you don't let her mix your food together for you. she then perfers it on the table insted of plate
She was stealing lettuce out of my plate at dinner tonight.

: I got a cute ducky oneie pic of marlow I think?

I broke my glasses need to get new ones,I can't wear contacts anymore I have ulcerated my cornia again.

Well off to clean the kitchen! Bye gals.

[medicmama]

Ok so I'm not cleaning yet but, my sil is a vegetarian and my son is into hippo's and we were talking about hippo's being vegetarians zoo vs. wild you get the picture, and he asked sil what type of grass she liked to eat. He thinks like hippo's that vegi's only eat grass! most hippo's only eat grass and roots no meat or fish. soo off topic!

[Amys1st]

Maggie had thrush for weeks. The best treatment was Grapefruit seed extract. I put in 4 oz of water about 12-15 drops of it. Then whenever we had a diaper change, I swabbed her mouth with it. Within 36 hours, it was gone from her mouth but I kept it up for 7 days. I also washed the diapers, nursing bras, linens in the grapefruit seed extract. I also treated my nipples and took it orally. I then avoided sugar for two very long weeks and took proboiotcs as well. HAvent see it since.

As far as diet. We are not picky eaters. Bob just said we dont like peas, lima beans, processed foods, diet drinks, and korean food. I cannot imagine having picky eaters as adults. One of my friends has a picky husband and now one of her kids is too. Another friend's husband wont eat any meat or fish. But he dosnet eat much veggies either so they eat too much pasta. As a result she has gained way too much weight.