November 2006 Babies - February Thread - Page 11

[MommyMichele]

Originally Posted by herwitsend

Here's a question for you all. Where do you live and do you know very many folks who share your parenting ideals? How geographical is AP?

I live in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area and I started a group of AP natural-minded homeschooling friends. So there are several of of us here.

[huskermommy]

Didn't even know about this thread!

Ethan was born on 11/12 at home!

[thepeach80]

Originally Posted by huskermommy

Didn't even know about this thread!

Ethan was born on 11/12 at home!

I don't know why this makes me laugh, but my cousin had an Ethan last year on 11/21! It definitely wasn't at home though.

[twogreencars]

Welcome baby Ethan.

We're at 68 babies - can we make 70 this week?

[babymakesthree]

OMG DD rolled over for the first time tonight! : How exciting! She has been rolling from her back to her side but tonight she kicked all the way over to her tummy and was like what just happened?! My dh even got it on video (Yay dh!) Oh my, she is on her way to mobility....

[angrypixiemama]

Good news!

I don't want to jinx this or anything, so I am hesitant to post it. But I am so excited. Some of you may know that Fiona has always needed a nipple shield to nurse. She nurses really well with it, and our LC said to leave well enough alone if she was gaining ok. However, it does make NIP and nursing overall more difficult.

I was reaching over to grab the shield for her, and she leaned over and latched on without it. I almost fell over from the shock!! And then I swear I held my breath for the whole first two minutes of her nursing without it. It is mostly the left side...she still wants the shield for the right. I am more flat/inverted on that side, though, so...

This is amazing progress though. I just always assumed that we would be using shields for the whole nursing relationship. This is so thrilling to me.

[ksera05]

Originally Posted by angrypixiemama

I don't want to jinx this or anything, so I am hesitant to post it. But I am so excited. Some of you may know that Fiona has always needed a nipple shield to nurse. She nurses really well with it, and our LC said to leave well enough alone if she was gaining ok. However, it does make NIP and nursing overall more difficult.

I was reaching over to grab the shield for her, and she leaned over and latched on without it. I almost fell over from the shock!! And then I swear I held my breath for the whole first two minutes of her nursing without it. It is mostly the left side...she still wants the shield for the right. I am more flat/inverted on that side, though, so...

This is amazing progress though. I just always assumed that we would be using shields for the whole nursing relationship. This is so thrilling to me.

YAY!!! Congrats!!!

I remember the first time DD latched on and actually nursed well without a nipple shield It's such a great feeling isn't it?!?

[twogreencars]

Originally Posted by angrypixiemama

I don't want to jinx this or anything, so I am hesitant to post it. But I am so excited. Some of you may know that Fiona has always needed a nipple shield to nurse. She nurses really well with it, and our LC said to leave well enough alone if she was gaining ok. However, it does make NIP and nursing overall more difficult.

I was reaching over to grab the shield for her, and she leaned over and latched on without it. I almost fell over from the shock!! And then I swear I held my breath for the whole first two minutes of her nursing without it. It is mostly the left side...she still wants the shield for the right. I am more flat/inverted on that side, though, so...

This is amazing progress though. I just always assumed that we would be using shields for the whole nursing relationship. This is so thrilling to me.

Jill - THAT'S TERRIFIC!!! WOW!

[angrypixiemama]

Thanks! It really is amazing.

Oh, I also wanted to let you all know...

I am not affiliated with this site or anything, but www.tinyride.com
is having a really good sale on Britax this week. I just picked up a new carseat for Fiona.

Have a great week.

[katiedidbug]

Jill, I am happy for you and Fiona. I hope it continues to go well. Congrats to the mama whose baby rolled over back to front; I'm still waiting on that one.

[earthgirl]

Originally Posted by CableGirl

I find my anxiety is entirely car related these days. I'm such a paranoid passenger. I find myself begging DH to drive more slowly or to look out for the other cars.. and it's not that he's a bad driver, I'm just ridiculously nervous that we will get into a car accident with dd in the car. That started back when I was PG though.

Same here. I keep having dreams that we find ourselves driving and forgot to put DD in the carseat! I think I'm worried b/c our carseat is 3 years old and it was my SIL's. I know that it was not in a wreck, but it is not the carseat I would have picked. I actually talked DH into getting a Britax so we're going this weekend to shop for one!

[Dov'sMom]

Jill, congratulations!

[aniT]

Originally Posted by earthgirl

Same here. I keep having dreams that we find ourselves driving and forgot to put DD in the carseat! I think I'm worried b/c our carseat is 3 years old and it was my SIL's. I know that it was not in a wreck, but it is not the carseat I would have picked. I actually talked DH into getting a Britax so we're going this weekend to shop for one!

I have heard the marathon is on sale at Target for $219 but I don't know if that is a regional thing or not.

[twogreencars]

Originally Posted by aniT

I have heard the marathon is on sale at Target for $219 but I don't know if that is a regional thing or not.

Try online for the Marathon - it's $229 online at Target! (most colours, but not all)

[Bethkm]

I've been reading daily but hardly posting...

Location: northern IN. There are a few like-minded Mamas here, but most moms I know from church or my old job do some form of CIO, schedling and early weaning. Our hospital is baby-friendly though and there is a wonderful local LC who is AP-minded. I get lots of positive comments about NIP and babywearing, but I don't see others doing it that much!

Anxiety: I had more worry last time as a ftm, but I do worry about something happening to me. Neither of my kids took a bottle, we're just starting to try with dd and it's not looking hopeful. My good apish friend is nursing her 5 month old dd and I should tell dh to have her nurse Mara if anything happens, at least in the short term.

Us: Mara is 10# 10oz and 23 inches as of this morning at her wbv. Not bad for starting at 5# 12oz! SHe is smiling a lot and cooing, not reaching or rolling over at all. She'll roll from her back to side but not to her tummy. We are still battling yeast. Dr thinks she is clear but it's still on my nipples. Not sure what we'll do as we've both been on Diflucan for a month! I've got a call into my LC who has been great, but I think she's gonna be out of suggestions.

Jill: COngrats on ditching the nipple shield. Even if it's only on one side! You will be able to really experience the convenience of nursing without having to keep track of something extra.

I'm also planning on moving dd to a convertible seat when the weather warms up. For now the bucket is nice for warmness in and out of the car. I can't wait to ditch it though! For one thing, she hates it!

I think I've said this here before, but I hate our family doctor! Today she said she suggests getting a babysitter so we can have some adult time and be careful not to spoil the baby by going to her and picking her up every time she cries! Picking her up from where? SHe's with me all the time! She really thinks I could spoil her! Whether of not we get a babysitter will not be impacted by what she suggests. I just don't get why physicians think they should be giving out parenting advice, especially since I've done this before and I'm obviously gonna do whatever I did before. I jsut smile and nod. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do, at this point I feel good about her medical care enough to stick it out for a few more visits or until someone better comes along.

[Carinthia]

Waking up screaming!!!

Hi! I would really like to know if other babies do this as well:
My little ds sometimes (2 times today!) wakes up (often there is no noise, etc..) and just screams and cries with such intensity - he never cries like that otherwise. Nothing I do or say seems to reach him and it lasts up to a minute. Often he will fall back asleep afterwards. I do wonder if he doesn't really wake up all the way when he cries like that. It's so upsetting to me to see him like that. :
Does anybody have the same experience? What causes it? Is there anything I can do? Thanks!

[angrypixiemama]

Originally Posted by Bethkm

I've been reading daily but hardly posting...

I think I've said this here before, but I hate our family doctor! Today she said she suggests getting a babysitter so we can have some adult time and be careful not to spoil the baby by going to her and picking her up every time she cries! Picking her up from where? SHe's with me all the time! She really thinks I could spoil her! Whether of not we get a babysitter will not be impacted by what she suggests. I just don't get why physicians think they should be giving out parenting advice, especially since I've done this before and I'm obviously gonna do whatever I did before. I jsut smile and nod. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do, at this point I feel good about her medical care enough to stick it out for a few more visits or until someone better comes along.

That is such a tough call. I am in a similar boat, except that it is the NURSES who say things like bottlefeeding will help her reflux, don't spoil her, etc. My doctor is good about things like that. But to get to him, you have to go through them on the phone, etc. So it frustrates me. I feel like he is an excellent technician, medically speaking, so I stick it out.

I suppose you could try saying something to the effect of, "She's tiny now. SHe is not trying to manipulate me or anyone else - she is just asking for what she needs. And as her mother, I am more than happy to give it to her." I don't know how much it would help, but I do know it has silenced some of our CIO family members.

Good luck with that...maybe the universe will send you a fabulous pediatrician soon.

[midwestmeg]

First off, congrats Jill on the nursing! Good for you two.

Then, a big ugggg : to your unfriendly ped, Beth! What a jerk. I'd be tempted to skip Well Baby visits if I had to go see someone who wasn't positive with me. I sure do hope you can find someone better soon.

Carseats; albeebaby.com (I'm sure you've seen them recommended before in other threads) has great carseats at very good prices. I'm still deep into stroller research (by the time I make a decision, I probably won't need one anymore) and I haven't found better prices or gear than albeebaby, although I'll probably buy used from ebay.

We will be out of the infant seat in a few months, I think and I'm looking forward to easier slinging in the spring/summer months. I love slinging (good thing, since Carl hates his bucket) but in the winter it's hard b/c how do you keep them warm enough? I've been using the Urban JJ Cole (I know you shouldn't have anything in your carseat...) and it keeps him very warm; it's been a lifesaver. Much easier with a newborn than a snowsuit, imho.

Anxiety; I have that for the first few months (and years, I guess, who am I kidding....) I mainly get very anxious as I'm nursing the baby and getting ready to go. I always feel like 'I shouldn't be doing this, this is too much, etc. etc.' I also feel that way about pumping. BUT I don't think Carl is going to be the type to take a bottle anyway. Instead I have a little breast milk for an eyedropper thingie. I'm doing an exercise class once a week for two hours for my sanity!

I have just survived a two week cold and two sick kids. We are all looking up and I feel human again- yea! The cold combined with no dairy has also got me back into my pre-preg figure- double yea! It was a brutal way to do it, though. Friday I just cried and cried, I was so exhausted.

Okay, I'm off to our Holistic Moms meeting.... we have a great naturopath coming to speak tonight.

[gen_here]

Congrats, Jill!!!!!

Originally Posted by Bethkm

We are still battling yeast. Dr thinks she is clear but it's still on my nipples. Not sure what we'll do as we've both been on Diflucan for a month! I've got a call into my LC who has been great, but I think she's gonna be out of suggestions.

Have you tried gentian violet or grapefruit seed extract/distilled water? How about the candida diet?

Originally Posted by Dutchessofdoo

Hi! I would really like to know if other babies do this as well:
My little ds sometimes (2 times today!) wakes up (often there is no noise, etc..) and just screams and cries with such intensity - he never cries like that otherwise. Nothing I do or say seems to reach him and it lasts up to a minute. Often he will fall back asleep afterwards. I do wonder if he doesn't really wake up all the way when he cries like that. It's so upsetting to me to see him like that. :
Does anybody have the same experience? What causes it? Is there anything I can do? Thanks!

Both my kids did this - Mikki just today. My son is now 2, and he still will let out 1-3 blood-curdling screams at the top of his lungs (at 3 AM) a few times a week... and sleeps right through it.

Originally Posted by midwestmeg

We will be out of the infant seat in a few months, I think and I'm looking forward to easier slinging in the spring/summer months. I love slinging (good thing, since Carl hates his bucket) but in the winter it's hard b/c how do you keep them warm enough?

I wear my moby wrap under my winter coat - which is on the big side for me. I take her out of her convertible, cover her in a blanket, slip her into the moby and zip up my coat. If we're going into a store, I pull the blanket out. If we're going to be out for awhile (like when we were at the zoo on Saturday for my son's birthday and we were in single digits), then she wears a onesie. sweatsuit, hat, hood, in the moby, blanket tucked around her, and under my zipped coat. The other three of us were cold, but she was toasty and slept the whole time!

Us: Mikki rolled a couple times unattended at about 2.5 weeks. I put her down for a nap in the co-sleeper on her belly, I checked on her after awhile and she was on her side, checked again later and she was on her back. She also rolled herself off the couch a few weeks later. But we saw her roll over for the first time on Saturday! She just throws her "outside" arm and her momentum flings her over. It's hilarious! She has also started really kicking and splashing in her tub, and she held a twisty rattle yesterday and shook it and giggled for about 10 minutes.

She is still a great sleeper - so I feel like a sane human being this time around. This morning, she had slept 8 hours! I woke up with two boulders on my chest, she nursed on one side and fell back asleep! So I high tailed it to the pump... then she wouldn't take anything but fresh from the tap. So Robert got a nice treat (and begged for more... sorry kiddo!). They were both super sleepy today, so I hope it's just a random thing or a growth spurt thing... not a sick thing.

[huskermommy]

THANK YOU for the warm welcome!!

Originally Posted by thepeach80

I don't know why this makes me laugh, but my cousin had an Ethan last year on 11/21! It definitely wasn't at home though.

How weird is that?!

A gf of mine and I have this funny connection... Our first baby's were born 2 weeks apart and are both girls, our second pg's our due dates were 2 weeks apart and we ended up having our baby's 2 weeks apart... and they both just happened to be boys!!! Crazy!!

Another gf of mine that I met on here has the same birthday as me... So silly!