June 05 Mommies - Walking our way to our first birthdays!!!

[june05Mommies]

Hi and welcome to our thread. It has been mentioned by some of the June mommies on the other site to start a new thread. So here goes.

June 05 Mommies

CC Name
Me: Name, age
DH: Name, age
Married: Date
TTC: Date
BFP: Date
EDD: Date
Gender Prediction:
DD or DS: Name
DOB: Date
Time:
Weight:
Length:

Feel free to include pictures. If you have other children, please post that. Include what ever stats you want.

Please post stats and changes in RED. Thanks.

[june05Mommies]

A list of our members

allyray231
Me: Allyson, 31
DH: Brad, 30
Married: 11/23/02
TT: 7/04
BFP: 10/9/04
EDD: 6/19/05
Gender Prediction: Boy
DS: Aiden Harrison
DOB: 6/10/05
Time: 8:34
Weight: 7 lbs, 10 oz.
Length: 19 1/2 inches

BAM 9-21-02
Me: Beth, 26
DH: Matt, 26
Married: 9-21-02
TTC: 7/04
BFP: 10/8/04
EDD: 6/18/05
Gender Prediction: IT'S A GIRL!
DD: Emma Mary
DOB: 6/12/05
Time: 7:49pm
Weight: 7lbs, 6oz
Length: 20 3/4 inches

December27JJB
Me: Jessica
DH: Josh
Married: 12/27/03
TTC: 10/2004
BFP: 10/25/2004
EDD: 7/5/2005
DD: Parker Alexandria
DOB: 6/13/2005
Time: 5:53 am
Weight: 6 lbs, 6.2 oz
Length: 19 inches

Dreshny
Me: Roseanne, 31
DH: Daniel, 31
BFP: 9/20/04
DS: Asher Isaiah
DOB: 6/1/05
Weight: 7 lbs, 2 oz
Length: 20 inches

Ferris
Me: Kim, 28
DH: Brian, 29
Married: 7/13/02
DS: Douglas
DOB: 5/21/05
Weight: 5 lbs, 5 oz.
Length: 17.5 inches

golfer_girl
Me: 36
DH: 35
Married: 3/17/05
DS: Ethan
DOB: 6/09/05
Weight: 6 lbs, 12 oz.
Length: 19.5 inches

HedgeGirl
Me: Shann, 30
DH: 33
Married: 8/17/02
Gender Prediction: Boy
DS: Brady
DOB: 6/22/05
Time: 9:03 pm
Weight: 6 lbs, 15 oz.
Length: 20 inches

Hub1176
Me: Kate, 29
DH: Bruce, 34
Married 7/20/02
DD: Rhiley
DOB: 6/1/05

Jessiesmama
Me: Jodie, 32
DH: Lenny, 34
Married: 6/8/03
TTC: Weren't TTC
BFP: 6/11/04
Gender Prediction: Boy - but had a girl
Jessica Alexa
DOB: 6/8/05
Time: 8:29 pm
Weight: 8 lbs, 3 oz.
Length: 21 1/2 inches

jmvan74
Me: Jmvan74 (Julie)
Married: 7/24/04
TTC: September 04
DS: Collin
DOB: 6/13/05

kelseyledare
Me: 27
DH: 36
EDC: 6/16/05
DD: Ava Victoria
DOB: 6/10/05
Time: 10:59 am
Weight: 6 lbs, 6 oz
Length: 20 inches

kimthebride
Me: Kim, 30
DH: Tom, 30
Married: 10/18/04
TTC: 4/04-9/04
EDD: 6/3/05
Gender Prediction: Male
DS:Thomas Ryan
DOB: 6/3/05
Time: 1:13 pm
Weight: 7 lbs, 4 oz
Length: 20 1/4 inches

leela13
Me: Lisa, 33
DH: Michael, 29
Married: 8/9/03
TTC: Not really trying we just stopped preventing
BFP: 9/25/05
EDD: 6/2/05
Gender Prediction: Girl
DD : Sophia Natasha
DOB: 6/2/05
Time: 5:11 am
Weight: 6lbs 12oz
Length: 18 3/4 inches

LIZNKEITH
Me: Liz, 27
DH: Keith, 35
Married: 7/28/01
DD: Caroline
DOB: 6/15/05
Weight: 6 lbs, 13 oz.
Length: 20 inches

Megande
Me: Megan, 25
DH: Derek, 25
Married: 6/15/02
TTC: 10/04
BFP: 10/18/04
EDD: 6/25/05
DS: Dean Andrew
DOB: 6/27/05
Time: 12:16 pm
Weight: 9 lbs, 9oz
Length: 23 inches

Mrs.Chappy
Me: 29
DH: 29
Married: 8/3/02
DS: Benjamin
DOB: 6/8/05
Time: 11:18 am
Weight: 7 lbs, 15 oz
Length: 20.5 inches

Natrat80
Me: Natalie, 26
DH: Keri, 27
Married: 5/25/02
TTC: 3/04
BFP: October 2004
EDD: 6/15/05
Gender Prediction: Girl
Addison Grace (Addie)
DOB: 6/14/05
Time: 9:49 am
Weight: 6 lbs, 6 oz
Length: 18.5 inches

someday soon
Me: 29
DH: 33
Married: 4/12/03
TTC: 8/04
BFP: 10/12/04
EDD: 6/24/05
Gender Prediction: I predicted boy, and it was!
DS: Liam Seamus
DOB: 6/20/05
Time: 6:12 a.m.
Weight: 8 lbs, 4oz
Length: 21 3/4 inches

sophiapb
Me: 38
DH: 31
Married: 5/18/02
TTC: 5/18/02
BFP: 10/6/04
EDD: 6/17/05
DD: Alexandra Hope (Alexa)
DOB: 5/26/05
Time: 8:02 pm
Weight: 7 lbs, 4oz
Length: 19 inches
DS: Alexander John (stillborn) http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/engel/angel-smiley-002.gif
Time: 8:04 pm
Weight: 4 lbs, 1oz

spps
Me: Sara, 25
DH: Sam, 26
Married: 8/5/01
DS: Avi
DOB: 6/8/05
Time: 1:54 pm
Weight: 7 lbs, 2 oz
Length: 19.5 inches

tgr68
Me: 25
DH: 26
Married: 6/1/02
BFP: 10/4/04
EDD: 6/11/05
Gender Prediction: Girl
DD: Shylah Ryann
DOB: 6/18/05
Time: 10:44 am
Weight: 8 lbs, 0.8oz
Length: 19 inches

usafwife
Me: 28
DH: 39
Married:
EDD: 6/23/05
Gender Prediction: GIRL!
DD: S
DOB: 6/05
Weight: 8lbs, 7oz
Length: 20 inches

vegasgirl
Me: Heather, 31
DH: 33
EDD: 6/30/05
Ellie Judith
DOB: 6/21/05
Weight: 8 lbs
Length: 19 3/4 inches

wendstress
DS: James Jack
DOB: 5/10/05
Weight: 6 lbs, 1oz
Length: 18 inches

Winterbride1253
Me: Daria, 32
DH: Ron, 31
Married: 12/6/03
DS: Cole Robert
DOB: 6/15/2005
Time: 4:17 PM
Weight: 7lbs. 6oz.
Length: 20.5"

[june05Mommies]

A list of our babies by their birthdays

14 boys and 12 girls



5/10/05
James Jack....wendstress
Weight: 6lbs, 1oz
Length: 18 inches


5/21/05
Douglas...Ferris
Weight: 5lbs, 5oz
Length: 17 1/2 inches


5/26/05
Alexandra Hope (Alexa)...sophiapb
Time: 8:02 pm
Weight: 7lbs, 4oz
Length: 19 inches

Alexander John (stillborn)http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/engel/angel-smiley-002.gif...sophiapb
Time: 8:04 pm
Weight: 4lbs, 1oz


5/31/05
Asher Isaiah...Dreshny
Weight: 7lbs, 2oz
Length: 20 inches


6/1/05
Rhiley...Hub1176


6/2/05
Sophia Natasha...leela13
Time: 5:11 am
Weight: 6lbs 12oz
Length: 18 3/4 inches


6/3/05
Thomas Ryan...kimthebride
Time: 1:13 pm
Weight: 7lbs, 4oz
Length: 20 1/4 inches


6/8/05
Benjamin...Mrs.Chappy
Time: 11:18 am
Weight: 7lbs, 15 oz
Length: 20 1/2 inches

Avi...spps
Time: 1:54 pm
Weight: 7lbs, 2 oz
Length: 19 1/2 inches

Jessica Alexa...Jessiesmama
Time: 8:29 pm
Weight: 8lbs, 3 oz
Length: 21 1/2 inches


6/9/05
Ethan...golfer_girl
Weight: 6lbs, 12oz
Length: 19 1/2 inches


6/10/05
Aiden Harrison...allyray231
Time: 8:34
Weight: 7lbs, 1oz
Length: 19 1/2 inches

Ava Victoria...kelseyledare
Time: 10:49 am
Weight: 6lbs, 6oz
Length: 20 inches


6/12/05
Emma Mary...BAM 9-21-02
Time: 7:49 pm
Weight: 7lbs, 6oz
Length: 20 3/4 inches


6/13/05
Collin....jmvan74

Parker Alexandria...December27JJB
Time: 5:33 am
Weight: 6lbs, 6.2oz
Length: 19 inches


6/14/05
Addison Grace...Natrat80
Time: 9:49 am
Weight: 6 lbs, 6 oz
Length: 18.5 inches


6/15/05
Caroline...LIZNKEITH
Weight: 6lbs, 13 oz
Length: 20 inches

Cole Robert...Winterbride1253
Time: 4:17 PM
Weight: 7lbs. 6oz.
Length: 20.5 inches


6/18/05
Shylah Ryann...tgr68
Time: 10:44 am
Weight: 8lbs, 0.8oz
Length: 19 inches


6/20/05
Liam Seamus....someday soon
Time: 6:12 am
Weight: 8lbs, 4oz
Length: 21 3/4 inches


6/21/05
Ellie Judith...vegasgirl
Weight: 8lbs
Length: 19 3/4 inches


6/22/05
Brady...HedgeGirl
Time: 9:03 pm
Weight: 6lbs, 15 oz
Length: 20 inches


6/27/05
Dean Andrew...Megande
Time: 12:16 pm
Weight: 9lbs, 9oz
Length: 23 inches


6/05
S...usafwife
Weight: 8lbs, 7oz
Length: 20 inches

[june05Mommies]

Pictures of our little ones

Caroline
http://images.snapfish.com/3448664323232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E234%3C%3D965%3D%3B89 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A776%3A%3B463ot1lsi

[june05Mommies]

More pictures of our little ones

[june05Mommies]

9 month well baby stats

Douglas...Ferris
born 5/21/05
Weight: 17 lbs, 7 oz
Length: 29 inches
HC: 18 inches

Asher...Dreshny
born 5/31/05
Weight: 19 lbs, 9 oz
Length: 28 inches
HC: 45 cm = 17.7 inches

Rhiley...hub1176
born 6/1/05
Weight: 18 lbs, 1 oz
Length: 28 3/4 inches
HC: 17 1/2

Thomas...kimthebride
born 6/3/05
Weight: 20 lbs, 6 oz (about 50%)
Length: 29 3/4 inches (about 91%) though I say 30 inches since he was smooched up

Ben...Mrs.Chappy
born 6/8/05
Weight: 21.7 lbs
Length: 28 inches

Ethan...golfer_girl
born 6/9/05
Weight: 18 lbs 8 oz. (20th%)
Length: 28 inches (40th%)
HC: 18 inches (50th%)

Aiden...allyray231
born 6/10/05
Weight: 19 lbs, 3 oz
Length: 29 1/4 inches

Ava...kelseyledare
born 6/10/05
Weight: 17 lbs, 3 oz
Length: 28 3/4 inches
HC: 16 1/2 inches

Collin...jmvan74
born 6/13/05
Weight: 20 lbs, 5 oz (50%)
Length: 29 1/4 inches (50%)
HC: 17 inches (20%)

Caroline...LIZNKEITH
born 6/15/05
Weight: 18 lbs, 1.6 oz
Length: 28 inches
HC: 44.5 cm

Shylah...tgr68
born 6/18/05
Weight: 16 lbs, 4 oz
Length: 26 inches
HC: 18 inches

S...usafwife
born 6/05
Weight: 18 lbs
Length: 28 inches

[june05Mommies]

Links to our Previous Threads

First Trimester: Junebugs: The Next Generation! *32* due June 2005! (http://boards.weddingchannel.com/thread.jspa?threadID=471862&tstart=165)

Second Trimester: Junebugs: The Next Generation! The 2nd Tri...12 Boys, 13 Girls, 8 Surprises (http://boards.weddingchannel.com/thread.jspa?threadID=477403&tstart=120)

Third Trimester: Junebugs 2005: WELCOME SIERRA; MATTHEW, LIAM, PARKER, SARAH, DEAN, & KEVIN! (http://boards.weddingchannel.com/thread.jspa?threadID=486105&tstart=0)

[june05Mommies]

Repeat Offenders

hub1176
EDD: August 7, 2006

sophiapb
EDD: December 24, 2006

[june05Mommies]

Saved another one.

[june05Mommies]

Just in case we need another one.

[BAM 9-21-02]

BAM 9-21-02
Me: Beth, 26
DH: Matt, 26
Married: 9-21-02
TTC: 7/04
BFP: 10/8/04
EDD: 6/18/05
Gender Prediction: IT'S A GIRL!
ADD: 6/12/05
DD: Emma Mary
Time: 7:49pm
Weight: 7lbs 6oz
Length: 20 3/4 inches

[someday soon]

I'm giving in and setting up an account over here! I miss the old WC.

WC Name: someday soon
Me: 29
DH: 33
Married: 4/12/03
TTC: 8/04
BFP: 10/12/04
EDD: 6/24/05
Gender Prediction: I predicted boy, and it was!
ADD: 6/20/05
DS: Liam Seamus
Time: 6:12 a.m.
Weight: 8bs 4oz
Length: 21 3/4 inches

[sophiapb]

WC Name: sophiapb
Me: 38 (Eeek!)
DH: 31
Married: 5/18/02
TTC: 5/18/02
BFP: 10/6/04
EDD: 6/17/05
ADD: 5/26/05
DD: Alexandra Hope (Alexa)
Time: 8:02 pm
Weight: 7 lbs 4oz
Length: 19 inches
DS: Alexander John (stillborn)
Time: 8:04 pm
Weight: 4 lbs 1oz


Hey all, I debated about whether or not to include Alexander but since the majority of you were with me through the whole twin pregnancy as well as the live and still birth, I do want him listed. Hope it's okay.
I'm still accessing the WC boards but they are such a pain in the patootie to figure out that I spend more time on CC. However, I know some of the girls are sticking with the WC due to time constraints so I'll be going back and forth between both.
Thanks for setting this up, Meri. :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

Me: 29
DH: 29
Married: 8-3-02
DS: BENJAMIN
DOB 6-8-05
Time:11:18 am
7 pounds 15 oz
20.5 inches
http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1385/1/72/73/79/60/9/960797372106_0_ALB.jpg

[jmvan74]

Thanks Meri!

Me: Jmvan74 (Julie)
Married: 7/24/04
TTC: September 04
DS: Collin
Born: 6/13/05

[usafwife]

Me: 27
DH: 37
Gender Prediction: GIRL!
DD: S
Weight: 8lbs, 7oz
Length: 20 inches

sophia ~ I think that it's perfectly fine to include Alexander's status. I'll see if I can find the angel image we used on the other board or another one.

Everyone ~ You are welcome! There is a group email that I set up. If you would like to have the email addy send me a PM or post that you would like it and I'll send it to you.

Pictures ~ Feel free to include any pictures that you would like to include on the first page.

[LIZNKEITH]

Thanks, Meri! If you need any help with the thread, let me know!

LIZNKEITH
Me: Liz, 26
DH: Keith, 34
Married: 7/28/01
DD: Caroline
DOB: 6/15/05
Weight: 6 lb, 13 oz.
Length: 20 inches

Here is a pic of Caroline and I taken this past weekend:
http://images.snapfish.com/3448664323232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E234%3C%3D965%3D%3B89 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A776%3A%3B463ot1lsi

And with her Daddy:
http://images.snapfish.com/3448664323232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E234%3C%3D965%3D%3B89 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A6%3B6%3A9%3A%3C2ot1lsi


I'm so glad to see so many of us over here. So many I haven't "seen" in a while. I try to keep up in the May/June thread, but it moves fast and I feel like everyone is so far ahead of DD.

[jmvan74]

Liz, Sophia and Mrs. Chappy: The babies are adorable! I can't beleive how big they are all getting.

I forget who asked about napping...I think it was over at WC. DS has decided he only needs 10-20 minute naps. It is making me crazy. I get so tired and run out of things to do with him? What kinds of things does everyone do with thier little ones?
I read with him, play on the floor with him, sing, play tickle games, let him play on his playmat or in the bouncy seat. I'm at a loss....

http://images.snapfish.com/34486%3C5523232%7Ffp47%3Dwp%3E2329%3D75%3C%3D994%3 DXROQDF%3E2323%3A365642%3C4wp1lsi

[Ferris]

I was supposed to be a June mommy (but my little guy came early) and posted with most of you over at WC so I hope it's okay if I join this thread!
Ferris
Me: Kim, 28
DH: Brian, 29
Married: 7/13/02
DS: Douglas
DOB: 5/21/05
Weight: 5 lb, 5 oz.
Length: 17.5 inches

http://www.picturepeople.com/getpicture.aspx?PictureKey=20050825-0042-218156_04&PictureSize=M
http://www.picturepeople.com/getpicture.aspx?PictureKey=20050825-0042-218156_05&PictureSize=M

[LIZNKEITH]

Eeek! I just LOVE seeing pics of our babies. More, more!

He's just adorable, Ferris! Such a little man!

[golfer_girl]

golfer_girl
Me: Diane, 36
DH: 35
Married: 3/17/05
DS: Ethan
DOB: 6/09/05
Weight: 6 lb, 12 oz.
Length: 19.5 inches

[golfer_girl]

Here's a pic of my little guy at 2 months old.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d610b3127cce939110a4413200000016108AYtWzdo4ct4

sophiapb - I think adding Alexander's stats are great. I don't think we should not include him just cause he's in heaven.

ps, I'm eeek right up there with you at 36. :eek: and also thanks for the input on the naps. yes, DS sleeps WELL through the night with the first feeding now about 6-7 hours in. the next is 2-3 hours later then again 2-3 hours later for a total of 11-12 hours of "night-time" sleep. I feel LUCKY I have a sleeper at night. It sucks during the day cause the naps are short but I'd rather have the good night's sleep.

DS also is now on his 2nd cold! I don't think I'm over exposing him anywhere nor letting strangers touch or breathe on him but he's managed to get another cold before his 3rd month bday. :( I took him to the ped today and said his lungs were clear, just to watch to make sure he didn't get worse.

I love all the new pics moms! All the babies are soooooooooo cute.

[LIZNKEITH]

GG,
Your son is too adorable! Look at all that hair!!

Sophia,
I agree with all the other ladies. Alexander is one of ours...always and forever.

Sleeping
Usually goes to bed around 10 or 11 and then sleeps until 5 or 6. She'll stay awke for an hour, go back to sleep and sleep until 9 or 10. She usually takes 1 2.5 hour nap during the day and a couple of shorter naps (about 45 min. to an hour).

[golfer_girl]

Liz - do you swaddle for all the naps and at night? what's your trick to get the big 2.5 hour daytime nap?

[usafwife]

I hope to get to post and do the updates tomorrow. We are trying to find out where our close friend and her children are after the hurricane. They are in Gulfport. We used to live down there and know a good number of people. Now if only we could hear from them. At least those that lived on base are okay. Now they may not have a home on base though. But they do have their lives so that is something to be thankful for. DH and I have talked several times about moving back down there. Our families wouldn't like it (they didn't like us being down there the last time but we had to be down there for DH's job/training).

Anyway, I thought I'd just let you all know why I hadn't been doing any updates. Hope you all understand.

[Mrs.Chappy]

where is the BF support thread? i'm still figuring out this website. DS gets so sleepy at night that he does not feed well on the breast..so i just give hima bottle. its upsetting to me b/c i used to give him the breast and then bottle..in the morning our feedings are going well..but after 3, when i start giving him formula after the breast..i feel like he still doesn't get enough but hesitate to increase the formula b/c i want him to get breast milk. AM thinking of just pumping in the afternoons...

[Mrs.Chappy]

Liz: how do you get your daughter to nap..in a swing? crib? carseat..just curious..my little guy will not nap in his crib...and now the swing isn't working so well..so then he is cranky b/c doesn't get in good naps. The carseat in the car or st roller works well but only when i am running around.

[LIZNKEITH]

Naps
My secret is swaddling. She still loves it. As soon as she starts showing signs of fatigue, I swaddle her up, give her a pacifier, and hold her until the pacifier drops out of her mouth. LOL! Then I ever-so-carefully walk her upstairs and lay her down in her crib. She sleeps a lot better since we've bought the crib wedge for the crib, as we always had her bassinet mattress elevated. If I let her sleep in her swing (which I usually try not to) she'll sleep for 3 or 4 hours! :eek: She wasn't good at napping in her crib at first. She'd only nap for 45 minutes to an hour at a time. But the more and more we do it, I guess she's getting used to it.

Meri,
Of course we understand! I hope you are able to get news from your friends soon!

[LIZNKEITH]

Mrs. Chappy,
To get to the BF support thread, click on "All Things Family" above in the breadcrumb trail and the "Parenting". It's in there.

[golfer_girl]

Mrs. Chappy - sometimes my DS still is too sleepy in the night to feed, so I tickle/rub his ear, pat his butt, rub his head, etc. anything to get him to stir enough to eat a decent feeding. When he was just born, I resorted to the cold washcloth on his face and body. That worked plenty to get him to stay awake just enough to eat.

Liz - I always swaddle at night which is great and didn't always swaddle in the day. I think the inconsistency in my daytime nap routine isn't helping. I'm trying to now stick to swaddling for every nap in the day. Going back to basics...

Meri - Hope you hear from your friends. Its sad to hear about all the loss in the south.

[golfer_girl]

sorry, testing my signature... I'm not sure where it shows up...

anyone able to figure out the tickers? can we use them?

[LIZNKEITH]

I will say that she's only been sleeping in her crib for a few days and we are not doing as well. For instance, she went down, slept for 45 minutes, woke up for a quick snack and is now back down. I think It's being in a different place. Also, where the crib is positioned in the room, it is a lot brighter than where the bassinet was. As much as I love the curtins I have in to room right now, the do nothing to block the sunlight. The blinds under them help minimally. I'm thinking about getting these from PBK. They have canvas that blocks the sunlight from entering the room. They are designed for naptimes:
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200534/0005/img27m.jpg
Create a designer look at a fraction of the cost with our Roman shade. Its soft, fluid folds create a casual window treatment with a tailored effect. Made from durable cotton canvas, the shade features a special lining to darken the room at naptime. Available in a choice of widths to fit a variety of windows. Dry-clean. Sold individually. Available colors shown below. Catalog/Internet Exclusive.

[Megande]

Oh, I am so glad that you guys have started this over here! I can't stand the WC, and the May/June thread moved too fast for me and Dean was so young compared to the other babies.


Megande
WC name: MeganLeonard
Me: Megan, 25
DH: Derek, 25
Married: 6/15/02
TTC: 10/04
BFP: 10/18/04
EDD: 6/25/05
ADD: 6/27/05
DS: Dean Andrew
Time: 12:16 pm
Weight: 9 lbs 9oz!!
Length: 23 inches

[Mrs.Chappy]

DS has been using me to pacify himself into a nap. he was so worked up i thought maybe he was hungry..put him on the breast then he fell asleep and i transferred him to the crib. if its not in his carseat or swing, its the only way i can get him to nap. i don't want this to become habit. About swaddling, I think he is getting too big for a swaddle. i need bigger receiving blankets then! plus, he kicks...hopefully a long walk after his next feeding will help him doze.

[Megande]

Mrs.Chappy-Swaddling is the only way that we can keep Dean asleep when we put him down in his crib. If we don't swaddle him, he only sleeps for 45 minutes at a time. He is really big (he weighs 14 lbs 5 oz and is almost 25 inches long). We bought the Amazing Miracle Blanket and it is plenty big enough and it has a foot pouch to keep them from kicking it off. When we got it, he went from sleeping an average of 2 to 3 hours to sleeping 6.5 to 8 hours at a stretch at night! It is awesome! Dr. Karp (from Happiest Baby on the Block) says that it is fine to swaddle them for the first 4 to 6 months, so I am sticking with what works now!

[LIZNKEITH]

Swaddling
We have The Miracle Blanket also. It's nice and roomy and stretchy. DH prefers to use one of two receiving blankets we have though. They are 40x40 and certainly big enough. I know in the May/June thread KimtheBride recommended Koala Bear blankets from BRU. They are 40x30 and come four to a pack at BRU. If that isn't big enough, you can always go to a fabric store and purchase some fabric. I've thought about doing that myself but I don't sew, nor do i have anyone close by who does. If you do though, it would be so easy to make your own...

[jmvan74]

Napping: DS has decided he doesn't need them! It is usually a struggle. I now wait until he is starting to get fussy and then swaddle him, sit by the fan and sway with him. If I turn on the water that usually helps, too. I have a sling and he always falls asleep in there, too.

night feeding: DS doesn't eat much at night, but the lactation consultant says that is normal at this age. She said he'll eat when he needs to. He still wakes up twice, but it is more of a snack.

swaddling: It is a must. I just ordered the miracle blanket, too. I have some of the BRU blankets, but they don't stay tight.

[Ferris]

Napping We follow E.A.S.Y. So DH eats, activity, then he sleeps. (the y is you time!!) So usually every 2 hours DH takes a nap. Some times they only last 30-45 minutes and we have 1 long one that lasts 2-3 hours. I just look for his sleepy cues (his are fussiness and hiccups) and I swaddle him up for his naps.

Swaddle It's a must. He would only sleep 10 minutes without it!! Dr. Karp says to see if there are ready not to be swaddle anymore by leaving 1 arm unswaddled, we have tried it a few times but DS isn't quite ready.

Night Feeding DS is in the habit of waking up at 3-4 every morning. He only nurses for 3-6 minutes, so I going to try what the lady from Baby Whisperer says to try. When he wakes, I will rock him with a paci for a few minutes till he goes back to sleep, the next night just give him is paci and by the 3rd night he won't wake. He'll see if that works!!

FIL and girlfriend are visiting and I am so annoyed!! We only just meet this lady 3 days ago and FIL is already calling her my DS grandma! To top it off they only meet a few months ago online and have only seen each other for the last 2 weeks!! Everytime DS cries or fusses she's in my face telling me what to do! I keep telling her to put him down to sleep, but she keeps walking him around and rocking him!! :( Why don't people respect a mothers wish even if they don't believe what she is doing is right!! Can you tell I am bothered by her?

[December27JJB]

I was supposed to be a July Mommy but DD decided to come early. I hope its ok for me to join in?

Me: Jessica
DH: Josh
Married: 12/27/03
TTC: 10/2004
BFP: 10/25/2004
EDD: 7/5/2005
ADD: 6/13/2005
DD: Parker Alexandria
Time: 5:53 am
6 lbs 6.2 oz 19 inches

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d720b3127cce93a6a7bef46d00000015108EbNXLdoxam

[jmvan74]

Ferris: Sorry FIL and "guest" are being so obnoxious. I can't beleive this woman who doesn't even know you has such nerve! :eek:
My IL are coming tomorrow for brunch. I use to really like them, but now MIL annoys me most of the time. She always offers to come down and help me and never shows! grrr.


I tried DS in the exersaucer this week. He is a bit small for it, but he loves to stand....http://images.snapfish.com/3448898323232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2329%3D75%3C%3D994%3DX ROQDF%3E2323%3A7%3A93985%3Aot1lsi

[Mrs.Chappy]

it think its time to bust out my exersaucer too then!! at least its something fun to look at an more clutter for out house!:)

[june05Mommies]

The first two posts are updated. If you have a specific picture you want included please post it. If you do not want a picture posted on the first page please let me know. Hopefully I'll get the pictures updated by the first part of next week. Please check to make sure your stats are correct. Thanks.

[jmvan74]

Meri: I'd rather not have a picture posted in the beginning. Thanks. DH doesn't want me posting any pics....but hey...I have to show off my cutie pie. ;)


DS had to have more blood work today. His eyes still have a tinge of yellow from the jaundice. It's breast milk jaundice, but it is hanging on. I was going to try and supplement with formula to get rid of it, but DS still will not take a bottle. I've tried several bottles and nipples, different times of day, different people... any suggestions? Help!

MrsChappy: I reccomend the exersaucer. He loves to just chill and look around...of course, he usually turns toward the TV!!

[Megande]

jmvan74 - Your son is so cute!!! Dean won't take a bottle either. I need to go back to school ocasionally this year and I don't know what we are going to do. He started refusing it at around 1 month. I've been trying a little each day to re-introduce the bottle, so we will see how that goes. Let me know if something ends up working for you!

December27JJB -Welcome! Parker is adorable! Those are some really wonderful cheeks :)

Our family
http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/8039/familyaugust203jc.jpg

I love babies in hats!
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For now, I don't want a picture on the front page. Thanks!

[Megande]

Question for you guys: What activities do you do with your baby during the day? Sometimes after a long day I just look at Dean and think "what am I supposed to do now?!" I'd love some more ideas.

Things we do: I will prop him up on my knees and sing to him. He particularly loves "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes".
We go for walks (when it isn't too hot).
If I have to do a chore or cook dinner, I try to tell him everything I am doing. We occasionally run errands, but it is so hard to do this on a regular basis. It seems like once he wakes up and I get him fed and changed it isn't long before he is fussy and ready for a nap again.
I read to him occasionally, but he doesn't focus on the book, so its just like I am talking to him while holding something!
I'm sure I am forgetting something, but I'd love to hear about other people's activities.

[LIZNKEITH]

Ferris,
Ugh! Sorry for the annoying houseguests. :mad:

December,
Welcome! I remember you from the July Mommy's thread. Glad to see you have found your way over here. :) You daughter is too cute! I love her chubby little cheeks!

Julie,
I was going to suggest having someone else offer him a bottle, but that didn't work? Were you in the room? If so, maybe have someone offer it when you are not around...? He's such a cutie pie!

Megan,
Love the family pic! Your son is adorable!

Meri,
Thanks for updating! You can add the pic of Caroline & I on the previous page to the first page if you like. I have no shame! :D

QOTD: Activities:
Pretty much the same as you. She also hangs out in her bouncer a good bit. She loves it! She'll also do about 5 minutes on her Baby Einstein mat, but doesn't like to lie down too much. She'd rather be sitting up, so I've just ordered a Bumbo seat so she can do so more independently. We also have baby exercise time. I lean her up against my knees and she'll do little crunches. Then, I move her arms like she's doing jumping jacks, etc. She gets such a kick out of doing it.
It seems like once he wakes up and I get him fed and changed it isn't long before he is fussy and ready for a nap again.
So true! Caroline is usually awake for an hour. Feeding takes about 15 minutes, and about 15 minutes before she goes down for her nap she starts to get fussy so we start to swaddle her, etc. in preparation for her next nap. She really only does about 30 minutes of real stimulation time. I think it's completely normal. They take is so much during that time that it wipes them out.

[jmvan74]

Megan: We keep trying the bottle with no luck. He still eats every 2 hours during the day, so it is a bit exhausting. If I find something that works, I will certainly share it. ;) I love the hat! :D

Liz: Yeah, we've tried with me not being here. He has actually taken an ounce from me, but then the next day it's back to square one. Boo hoo for me. :p We do baby exercise, too. Collin loves for me to sing to him when we do it. (of course, he has no idea that his mommy can not carry a tune!)

[sophiapb]

JMVan and Megan-A friend of mine had the "No to bottles" problem and was told to have her son suck on a pacifier than do a quick, smooth switch to a bottle. She said it took a couple of days but her son got that hang of it. I guess this only works though if you are currently using pacifiers.

Ferris-That woman is totally obnoxious. She probably thinks she's endearing herself to her new "grandchild" but instead she's making a nuisance of herself.

QOTD-Activities-Alexa LOVES her Baby Einstein gym and it will keep her busy for a good 20-30 minutes. She kicks like a madwoman under it! I put her under it once in the morning and once in the evening.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000936LR.01._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
She also likes to be outside so I will put her in her bouncy seat and take her out on the deck. She will just look around and smile at moving leaves and such.
I also do what Megande does and narrate whatever activity I am doing. I pop her in her bouncy seat (love that bouncy seat) and take her in the laundry room to fold clothes or the kitchen to make dinner or whatever. Alexa seems to like my babbling and I know it's helping her language skills. Plus she enjoys different locales, even if it is just the dining room as I'm sorting linens!

New QOTD-Are your baby's eyes set in their color yet? Several baby books state that a baby's eyes can take up to a year to reach their color. Alexa's eyes seem to change everyday! They look green, grey, hazel, etc. I have green eyes and DH has brown eyes. Alexa is over three months now so I was hoping for some sort of hint of what her eye color will be. Her eyes are darker than mine but they are not brown like DH's. Any insite?

Edited to ask Megande about the bouncy seat that Dean is sitting in for the hat photo. Is that the bouncy seat that has flashing lights and sounds that are activated by the baby's feet kicking? Alexa has that one and it seems to scare the crap out of her. She usually only lasts a minute or two in it. Does Dean like it?

Edited again to thank everyone for their understanding about Alexander. I cried when Liz called him "one of ours".

[Ferris]

Eye Color Both DH and I have blue eyes so DS eyes are blue, but they are changing in shade. He is starting to get the dark ring around the outside like I have and the inside is changing to a lighter blue. My nephews eye color is still changing and he's 18 months!!

annoying house guests They finally are gone, but not until after they took a shower together!! :eek: My DH called to talk to his dad and I couldn't find him anywhere and then I heard a couple of thumps in the shower and heard them talking!!! I am sorry but I think that is just gross. You just don't take a shower together at your son and DIL's house!! Then he kept making comments about wheither or not she had a short shirt at home and made gross noises when she said she did! Hello, do you not see me sitting next to you? We also got pictures done and she was in them! I didn't have the nerve to tell my FIL that we didn't want her in the pics, so we just ordered the ones without her!! While we were at the photo studio Dougie was crying (we had to wake him from his nap) and DH and I were trying to calm him, she came over and was trying to take him from DH! That got me super pissed off! But l said before, they are gone. However, they are talking about moving up here! If they do I don't know what I will do!

Activities -We play on my lap, actually DS loves to just stand and stare out at the world.
-He's finally liking some toys, so he sits on his mat and plays with them for sometimes an hour!
-I sing and we dance
-bouncy seat
-swing
-walks
-We just introduced the jumparoo(sp?)and he only likes it if I am holding his feet and bouncing him, if I let go he freaks out!

I actually wanted to go buy him some new toys, but decided that DS was enjoying the ones we have, it was me that was getting bored with them!

Walking Fussiness My DS has started getting super fussy when we go for walks. I am not sure of the reason, we usually go right after he's been fed. I was thinking that he doesn't like not being able to see me or it makes him sleepy and he doesn't want to go to sleep? Does anyone else have a fussy baby when they walk?

[jmvan74]

Sophia: Thanks for the pacifier suggestions. I'll have to give that a shot. I have the baby Einstien playmat, too. Collin loves to bat the toys around and amconstantly changing them around.

eye color DS still has blue eyes. My mom has blue eyes, but no one else in my family. DH and I both have hazel eyes. I don't think we'll know for sure for a while.

activities: It seems like we are all doing pretty much the same things, so we must be doing something right. ;)

Question: Is anyone else dealing with possible teething already? DS is constantly gnawing on his hands, drooling, and pushing on his cheeks. Plus he'll fuss out of no where.

[Mrs.Chappy]

question: How many feedings does your baby get per day? On most days mine gets six..is that enough? he is gaining weight..but maybe i should try for 8
i try to have him eat, play and nap then thecycyle starts over again..so it works out being 6 feedings. if he doesn't nap, then he falls asleep at the breast..he is sleeping 6-8 hrs at night too. clearly sleep is more imptnt to him than eating.

[Megande]

Thanks for your responses! I'm glad to see that I'm not missing some really important or fantastic activity :). I have been thinking about getting Dean a gym mat, and I think I'll go ahead and do it now.

jmvan74 - Dean took a bottle last night!! I was SO excited! Every day this week, I practiced with him. He wouldn't suck on it, but he would allow it to be in his mouth, and he would chew on it a little. I found it worked better if I put him in his bouncy seat when I tried it. Last night I left the house for an hour and a half. DH tried the bottle when Dean woke up from his nap, and he refused it. Later, I guess he got a little hungrier, and he took it! I think the key is that they need to be hungry, but not starving. If they are too hungry, they get too frustrated. I heard it likened to being starving and having to try to eat a meal with chopsticks. When you are that hungry, you don't want to learn a new skill. I am going to have DH try again tommorow. I'm hoping it sticks!

sophiapb - Yes, we have the Kick and Play bouncer. If Dean isn't already fussy, he seems to enjoy the lights and music for about 5 minutes. After that, I think he gets overstimulated. We have the toy bar off of it about 95% of the time.

Ferris-Dean still loves to go for walks because he likes looking around at everything. But he used to love it when I bounced him on our exercise ball. If he was fussy, it calmed him down, and we used it to get him to go to sleep. Now that he is fighting sleep because he wants to hang out with us, he often starts crying and fussing as soon as I sit down on it. I think he knows it means naptime, and he wants nothing to do with that! I had a friend who had a similar issue with the swing. So maybe he doesn't want to go to sleep and that is why he is fussy...?

Mrs.Chappy I haven't ever really counted!! I would say that he gets about 8. I often nurse him just for comfort, though, so sometimes there are a lot more. I think if your son is gaining weight and doesn't seem discontent that 6 should be fine. Some babies are more efficient than others and prefer to get all their eating done in one sitting.

Eyes I have blue eyes and DH has green. His eyes were blue until he hit puberty, though, so I am expecting Dean's eyes to stay blue for now at least.

[golfer_girl]

I seem to be so stressed trying to manage time... I don't have enough to do some simple things. I feel like I'm on the brink of going nuts. My DH doesn't get it sometimes. I'm really distraught about it, then I feel bad that I even do feel bad cause I have a wonderful little boy, then I feel bad again that I can't get some things done. I wish I didn't have to work, do bills or paperwork (some way overdue thank you notes), household chores, blah, blah, blah. I feel guilty I'm spending a few minutes even writing this - it's 2:30am. I just finished some work. Anyone else agonizing out there? I just need a little comradery or at least a sympathetic ear. Is it this way for most of you ladies too? Stretched to your limits? It doesn't help we just moved last month to our new house.

[Mrs.Chappy]

golfer: yes yes yes.. i'm not even back to work yet and i totally know what you are saying. DH's dont get it. My mom can sympathize with us too. My little boy is wonderfl too.. but sometimes there just isn't time to throw in a laundry or prepare dinner. What our sign.others don't understand is how much time little ones take up. Its most important to TAKE time for yourself (not at 2:30 am). try to go to sleep when your little one does at night this way you can get some rest so you don't have to stay up at 2:30. Also, what about having DH take responsibility for the bills.

[jmvan74]

Golfer: sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed. I can't imagine being back to work and trying to manage a home. Moving is a huge stress. DH and I really try to work together. We take an hour or 2 on Sat. morning and clean the house, so it is not all on me. DS either naps or I put him in a front carrier. I can usually get a load of laundry in, if I put DS in the carrier,too. If things don't get done, so be it! ;)

Megan I'll have to try the bouncy seat. I hope Dean keeps taking the bottle for you.

Mrschappy DS eats between 7-9 times a day. If your little guy is gaining weight, I wouldn't worry about it. The bigger they get, the more efficient they get.

[usafwife]

I'm sorry that I haven't been here in a while. It just seems as though I never have enough time to get everything done that needs to be done. Plus we were worried about our friends. We finally heard from them last night. They are fine but have lost pretty much everything they owned. Part of the house is still standing by some miracle. They really only have what they took with them when they headed to the shelter. We are so thankful that they are okay. We told her that they could replace things but not their lives. And she agreed.

DD went yesterday for the 2 month appt. Got the 2 month injections. Didn't like it one little bit either. She cried like we had never seen or heard before. We both felt so bad. Thankfully it's over with and we don't have to go through it again for a couple of months. Hopefully it will have been forgotten by then.

Question ~ Have any of you have a christening/dedication for your DC? ~ Did you decide to have godparents for your child? We are going to be having DD's soon and have thought about doing godparents but wasn't sure if it was just for a specific religions only.

We had family over for the weekend for cookouts. Can't believe that's it is already September. That doesn't seem possible. Pretty soon we will be seeing a June06 thread popping up. I went in by accident to the May06 thread and was like :eek:. I couldn't figure out why I didn't recognize any names. And then I saw the 4w and whatever day at the top of the post and figured out I was in the wrong thread. It doesn't seem like we all started on this journey a year ago.

Another question ~ Did you do birth announcements for your DC?.....I feel so bad that we haven't gotten ours out yet. We want to do picture ones for immediate family but DH hasn't told me which pictures he wants to use yet. I have the others filled out but haven't gotten around to getting them addressed just yet. I just can't find the time to get everythig done that needs to be done and find myself staying up late most nights. And I know that isn't a good thing for me.

[sophiapb]

Golfer-I had a couple of breakdowns while out on maternity leave because I felt like someone ALWAYS needed me, whether it was DD, DH or my mom (DM?). I actually feel like I am taking a bit of a break now that I have returned to work full-time. My commute in is an hour bus ride each way so it's like forced relaxation time. I can read without feeling like I should be doing laundry or writing Thank You notes. Once I get home it's a different story but at least I had some "me" time. That makes all the difference in the world.

Meri-Glad to hear your friends are okay. Scary!
We are trying to do a Christening for DD and have already postponed the date twice because of the paperwork we need to get together for the church. Godparents will be DH's brother and my sister who are both the same religion but the logistics are killing us!
We did send out announcements but more because DH fell in love with a vellum photo one we received from a friend. We ordered 50 of them and sent them to out of town friends and family. Anyone who had already met the baby or whom we had already spoken to did not get one. What's the point? Ultimately, I'm glad we did it so that when Alexa is older she can see that we did celebrate her birth (I'm still feeling guilty that I didn't hold her until 12 hours after her birth) although I didn't like the photo we used. *shrug*

[jmvan74]

Megan: DS took 2 ounces from the bottle in his bouncy seat! I hope it wasn't a fluke.

Meri: I'm glad your friends are okay. We are not doing a christening, so I can't help you out there. We did send out announcements. I think I finally sent them out when Collin was 7 weeks old.

[Mrs.Chappy]

checking in. I negotiated part time work today with my boss. I won't go back until Dec 7th..so, i'm trying to not feel like i should always be doing something around the house when DS is napping. i am looking for a playgroup. Some adult contact can do me good!!! DH is working all the time (tax deadlines). Here is a recent pic of Benjamin

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1352/1/92/5/19/88/8/888190592106_0_ALB.jpg

[LIZNKEITH]

Teething
I'm so glad you posted this, Julie. I was just about to do the same. Caroline has been drooling like crazy and nawing on her little fists all week. Not to mention, she is pooping like crazy! She's having about 5 BM's a day again. I really think she is beginning to teethe. My nephew began at 3 months also, so it's not out of the realm of possibility.

Christening
Ugh! Don't get me started! We are Catholic and as part of the process, we have to take a baptismal class before we can schedule the baptism. Well, the class is only offered the first Sunday of the month. They didn't have it in July because of 4th of July weekend, in August we were at our family reunion, in Septemeber it was cancelled because of Labor Day, and in October we'll be in Vegas. I'm so disappointed! We're trying to work with the church to see if they'll let us do a private class, but so far no word. Looks like we'll have to wait until November at the earliest. Godparents are another issue. We really want good, practicing young Catholics...but can't find any. LOL! We really can't decide. We'll end up hurting someone's feelings regardless.

Announcements
Sent them out when she was about 7 weeks old. Totally worth it, too. We got tons of presents for her in the mail! :D Just go ahead and do them. Sending them now is better than never sending them at all.

Feedings
DD is down to 6 as well. She still takes the same amount over the course of the day (24 ounces), just more at each feeding than she did in the early days. As long as DS is gaining, you shouldn't be concerned. I've read at this age 6-8 feedings a day is within the normal range.

Eyes
Blue, and will probably stay blue. If not, I'm going to have some seriousl answering to do. Both DH and I have blue eyes, as did both of our parents. ;)

Meri,
Glad to hear you friends are okay!

Sophia,
All I can say is....(((HUGS)))!

[Ferris]

Feeding Between 6-8 a day! So I guess we are all doing it right.

Mrs Chappy Yeah for working part time! :)

Sleep DS had been sleeping until between 4:30-6 for the last month and then last week after my FIL and his girlfriend watched him he has been sleeping terrible! Last night he woke up at 1:30 and again at 4!! Ugghhh! I am so frustrated! We had gotten him on a great bedtime routine and I think they messed it up! Why couldn't they just do what I asked them to do!! :(

Accouncements We sent them out when DS was about 6 weeks. But unlike Liz we didn't get any more gifts or even phone calls! :rolleyes: My MOH still hasn't even called me or written to me since his birth!

Teething My DS is only beginning to drool, and not very much yet either. With I am glad for since I am still Bfing. My sis and I didn't get our first tooth until we were 9 months, so let's hope that's the case with my little guy!

[allyray231]

Hi Ladies!

[jmvan74]

Liz: Now that you mention it...collin has started pooping more again, too. Is that another sign? I finally got him to chew on a cool teething ring and that seemed to help.

MrsChappy: Benjamin is adorable! :D

Ferris: I'm still b/fing, too and I am scared of that first tooth. :( I know I had teeth by 4 months, soo...yikes! DS won't take a bottle, so I can't even wean.

Hi Ally!

[Megande]

Overwhelmed-School has started back again. I have a fellowship this year, so I don't have to teach, but just knowing that summer is over has put pressure on me to get back to working on my dissertation. So far I am working at home while Dean naps, and it is going ok. Some days, though, when I think about trying to write, to take care of DS, our house, and myself, I don't know how it is ever going to work. I just try to take it day by day, and take a day off if I am really getting overwhelmed.

Julie- I'm so glad to hear that Collin took a bottle for you!! We haven't tried it again since last time (I really hate to pump), but we need to practice again soon so that Dean doesn't forget how to do it!

Meri-We didn't do birth announcements. I wanted to and meant to, but I just never got around to it. Everyone in my family who would have cared already knew the news and had seen pictures, so I tried not to beat myself up over it.

We haven't thought about the details of christening either. DH is Catholic and I'm not. Currently we attend my non-denominational church and haven't been to mass in almost 2 years, but I don't know if he would feel comfortable having DS christened there. It is so complicated!

[LIZNKEITH]

Julie,
I heard somewhere that it was a sign of teething. Perhaps because they are swallowing so much drool? I don't know. All I know is we went from 1 poopy diaper a day to 5! :eek:

[kelseyledare]

Hi guys, I'd love to join your thread since I am a June mommy as well. I enjoy the May-June thread, but most of those babies are way ahead of my DD in terms of development. ;) It will be nice to have some babies closer in stages with my DD. I must admit to being a lucker on the old WC Junebugs thread during my pregnancy. Here are our stats:
Me: 27
DH: 38
DD: Ava Victoria
June 10, 2005 10:59 AM
6 lb 6 oz, 20 in

[allyray231]

Hey kel-our kids share a bday!

[jmvan74]

Megan The bottle didnt last. My MIL got him to take about an ounce a few days later, but thats all. He wouldnt take bm in a bottle. When he has taken a bottle it has been formula. :rolleyes:

Liz I did read the diarreah thing in What to Exect. Hmmm.

Welcome, Kelsey . I like to lurk in the May/June thread, but it moves so quickly. ;)

[LIZNKEITH]

Hey, Kelsey! *waves* :D

Julie,
Ah. Now we've got documented evidence. It makes sense when you think about it. Especially when her little mouth is pouring like a fountain. The funny thing is, she doesn't seem overly cranky...yet. Does your son?


Caroline and I had our mother/daughter pictures this week and they are finally up on the internet. If you'd like to see them, follow the link from my journal. I would post it here, but it contains priviledged information that I only feel comfortable posting behind the security of my journal. ;)

Keith and I finally got the letters hung up in her room today. Procrastinators? Yes! They look beautiful. My aunt matched the design from one of her coordinating blankets to them and I must say, they look divine. :D

While Keith was working on that, I decided to try Caroline out in her christening gown. Oh.My.Gosh! She looked like a little doll. So beautiful. I really hope we can get in this class and have her baptized soon. She still has a little bit of growing room in her gown, but not much. :(

[kelseyledare]

Hi Ally, I remember thinking our kids would share a b-day when you posted about scheduling your c/s and I had scheduled my induction for the same day. I have always preferred even vs. odd days so I think 6/10 is a great b-day!

My DD seems to have conjunctivitis in her right eye <again>. Sigh. I've started erythromycin ointment, but just hope the daycare doesn't freak out tomorrow. :( It definitely isn't contagious pink eye, but I think they hear "conjunctivitis" and balk.

Liz, that is great news about Caroline in her gown! We put Ava's name on her wall as well, and it looks really good. Of course, it was my sister and me painting the letters (both of whom have no real artistic talent), but I think the name letter really add a personal touch!

Well, time to head to our final feeding of the evening and off to bed. Hope everyone's work week passes quickly!

[sophiapb]

Liz-LOVE the pictures! They turned out great. I love #11 because Caroline is looking coy. :)

Hey Kelsey. Welcome to the Junebugs. Why were you just lurking before ? We won't bite!

[tgr68]

Hey girls. :o I'm not sure how well I can keep up here, but I'll try. I had nearly forgotten all the support I was missing until ferris dropped by my WC journal, which I still have. I have really been able to figure stuff out over there, including things like posting in color! I have some dear friends over there and won't be leaving, but I have really missed all of you who have moved here!

Here are my stats:
Me: 24
DH: 25
DD: Shylah Ryann
June 18, 2005/10:44am
8lbs 0.8oz/19 in

Hope you are all doing well. I love all the pictures as I skimmed this thread! I can't believe how everyone is growing.

Here's a pic of DD. I'll have a more recent one soon, so don't pu this one on the first page.
*Photo removed*
This was taken at 8wks. She is now 12 weeks!!

[jmvan74]

Liz: Documentation is always good. I saw the rolling stones on TV and thought about you and Keith Richards, of course! LOL! Collin has some extra fussiness. It's not constant though. He's starting to like his cold teething ring. He also has a little cough. I read that was another sign b/c of all the spit. :D

Hi Naamah. I finally stopped going over to WC. This board is much more managable for me. It's good to see familiar "faces".

question: Does anyone know when "Winterbride" from WC is going to be on TLC? I hope I didn't miss it.

[Ferris]

tgr68Glad to see you stop bye over here!

jmvan74 I was wondering the same thing!

[kelseyledare]

sophiapb, I had no good reason to lurk rather than post, other than I didn't find the thread until almost 2nd trimester and felt shy. ;) Once I figure out how to post a photo, I will show off my DD. It is amazing how quickly she changes. By the time we get a photo developed, she looks different.

We went to a church picnic yesterday evening at the local zoo and they have a carousel. DD and I rode on a cheetah, and DH got some cute photos. We also got a cute photo of her in her stroller at the information booth, parked under a sign that read "Lost Parents." We were noticing that a year membership costs $60/person :eek: which seemed a little pricey to us. Guess we will need to take advantage of free events when we can...

[Ferris]

kelseyledare :eek: The cost of a membership at your Zoo is expensive! We only paid 80 that includes 2 adults, kids under 4 are free and each time we go we can bring 3 adults free with us! So my sis and I got the membership together so we can each go with our husbands and kids seperatly.

[LIZNKEITH]

I wished I lived in a city with a cool Zoo. Our Zoo is crap. The only thing it has going for it is the gorilla habitat.

Kelsey,
I'm sure they look just as beautiful. It's the loving touch that makes the differene.

Sophia,
Thank you! Don't let her fool you though...she's not all that coy!

Naamah,
Shylah is adorable! She looks so much like you!! You really should try to hang around here a little bit. I find it's very similar to the WC. The old WC at least...I like the journals better here beacuse they can only be accessed by registered users. Not just any old Joe like on the WC.

Julie,
ROTFL!! Funny you say that. Everytime I see Tony Little on that Geico commercial I think of you. LOL!!!

Milestones
What's everbody's babes doing these days? Caroline's latest trick is blowing raspberries. It's uber-cute!

[Mrs.Chappy]

my baby ben just learned how to grab his feet. have a great day
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d732b3127cce947a2a8cfd3f00000016108AZNmjNm3YtB

[jmvan74]

zoo: I think the closest one is Baltimore which is about a half an hour away. It's decent, but i haven't even thought about a membership. What a good idea.

Liz: LOL! I'm going to try and see those pics again.

MrsChappy: Ben is so freaking cute!

newest feat: Collin is working on taking his pacifier out and putting it back in. He's also working on pulling a 180 in the crib. :D

Anyone else experiencing a 3 month growth spurt? DS has reverted back to eating every 2 hours at night! ahhhh. :eek: I hope it only lasts a few days.

[tgr68]

Thanks everybody for the (second) welcome to the group! ;)

LIZ~I'm still over at WC with my journal. I've got a couple of close friends over there still, so I just can't see myself leaving just yet.

Milestones~Shylah will blow rasberries in response to me if I blow one. She's got 90-degree turns down, so I imagine if we left her down for any longer, she'd be doing 180's! Still not rolling over, but we're so close, it's nerve-wracking!!

Mrs.Chappy~Ben is way too cute!

Well, gotta get going. We're eating dinner at a friend's house tonight, and must get going!

[Ferris]

Milestones Dougie has been turning 180 since last week and has been rolling from his back to his side, but just doesn't know what to do with his arm!

blow rasberries OMG how cute is that!

Finding voice DS has been cooing/talking for awhile, but the last few days he's really been discovering his voice. It's so cute and loud! :)

List of Milestones Does anyone know of a website that has a list of milestones? I had one on paper and can't seem to find it! (My DH like to throw everything away!!)

MrsChappy I agree with jmvan74, Ben is so freaking cute!

trg68 your DD is so cute, and has so much hair!!

jmvan74 My DS had a 3 months growth spurt as well! He was feeding every 1 1/2 to 2 hours! I felt like I didn't have any milk left to feed him in the afternoons! So I kept squeezing my boobs to make sure I had milk left. :p

[usafwife]

Rolling over from tummy to back ~ DD did this for the first time on Saturday evening. I couldn't believe it. It's happened everyday since.

Standing up with assistance ~ Has anyone else's DC done this yet? DD loves to stand up. She did her first full laugh the other day while she was standing up and we were talking.

Cooing/Talking ~ DD loves to talk and coo. Sunday afternoon that's pretty much all she did. It was so cute to hear her talking while I was driving. We think that she is discovering her own voice more and more. It is so cute!

Liz ~ I didn't realize that journals were not accessible to anyone that wasn't a registered member. I think that feature. I always wished that WC was that way. I'll have to check out the pictures soon.

ally ~ Nice to see you. Would you like your stats on page 1?

kesleyledare ~ I'll get your stats posted soon. That's one of the reasons that I wanted to start this thread. I felt the same way and so do many of the other ladies. And I just didn't feel as welcome in the July thread. It just wasn't the same. After all we all had went through our entire pregnancies together and we all knew each other. We shared in each others joys, concerns, worries, scared times, happy times, etc. That zoo membership is rather high for just one person.

tgr68 ~ Hi. It's so nice to see you over here. I'm glad that you decided to join us. I'll get your stats posted on page 1 soon. Would you like the picture posted on page 1 as well? Little Shylah is growing so well. And look at all that hair!! My little one doesn't half that much.

TLC episode ~ No, I've been trying to watch them during the day but sometimes it's not possible. I haven't seen it yet. I don't know if she is on this site or not. Have to check the May/June roster.

Zoo memberships ~ We had one but it's expired now. DH asked me about renewing it and I said that I'd rather wait until next spring (i.e. May) to renew it. I don't really want to go to the zoo when it's getting chilly out. And I'm sure not going to go during the winter months. We had what was called a single plus. It let me (or DH) in and one guest each visit. Not sure if we are going to do that again or go with the household option. It includes two named adults and their children under age 21 in for free. But no guest privileges. Or there is a household plus option. It's the same as the household option but allows each guest to bring another person. The differences in prices are single plus for $49, household for $69, and household plus of $89. We are also entitled to go to other zoos that have an agreement with the local zoo for free.

Mrs.Chappy ~ What a cutie!

[Ferris]

Standing with assistance My little guy has been doing this for about a month now. He's loves standing. Most of his activity time is spend with him standing!! I guess I need to give him more tummy time to roll over from tummy to back, he just freaks after about 3 minutes! :(

[sophiapb]

Alexa hates tummy time as well and as such, has not rolled over yet. When she was a few weeks old we would put her on her tummy and she did so well, raising up her little head and making some funny faces in the process. Now she doesn't have the patience and yells at us when we put her on her tummy. :rolleyes:
She likes to have us stand her up and her legs are flippin' strong. She's kicked me a couple of times when it hurt!
No raspberries yet but that would definitely be a video moment.
Alexa has definitely found her voice and will have entire conversations with people. I'm convinced that she thinks she's really saying something but the person talking back to her is just a babbling fool. ;)

[Ferris]

sophiapb
Now she doesn't have the patience and yells at us when we put her on her tummy.
My little guy does the exact same thing!

Kimthebride posted this in the May/June Mommies and said that her DS loves it!

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/343/201931343.jpg

I think she said it was only $20 at Target. I might have to get it!!

[sophiapb]

Ooooh, thanks for the reminder, Ferris. I have a water mat similiar to that. Dork that I am, I never thought to use it for tummy time. I'm going to get it out when I get home tonight.

[vegasgirl]

Hi - I haven't posted much but i have been following this thread forever. I had my DD Ellie on June 21, 2005. You guys are always so helpful and i do have a question.

Has anyone's DC developed a flat spot on their head. Ellie has below her ear on the right side. She has always favored turning her head that way. Looking at all my ultra sounds confirmed that she was lying on her right side in utero. I talked to the ped at her 2 month visit and she showed us the exercises to help her neck muscles and didn't seem to concerned. She has the ability to look both ways and often does but seems to turn her head right when sleeping on her back. I know they say to keep them out of the car seat and swing, bouncy etc as much as possible so now I feel guilty using any of these! But holding the baby all day is just not a reasonable option. Any tips to help her look to the left more easily? We are trying to do a lot more tummy time also, i am heading to Target today to try and find the play mat posted above.

Thanks in advance!

[tgr68]

Ferris~Thanks! I so need to get DD a playmat!

Meri~I have some updated pics I need to get onto the computer. I'll post one of those for the first page.

LIZ~I love the pictures!

DD loves tummy time. She always lifts her head and looks around trying to talk to us. The only time she doesn't like it are when her allergies are bothering her and she's congested. :(

vegas~I haven't noticed any flat spots. But we will sometimes put DD on her least favored side for naps.

Well, gotta get. I still have a ton of housework to get done. YUK!

[Mrs.Chappy]

hey everyone..still can't get Ben to nap in his crib..i have tried everything..for now its the swing.

for those bottlefeeding How many ounces of breast milk/formula is yours taking..i am BF and bottlefeeding..he must be 12 lbs already..we go back to the ped. next week so i will ask.

[jmvan74]

tummy time; DS isn't fond of tummy time, but I have a tummy time mat from "One Step Ahead" that makes it bearable.

Vegas: DS has a flat spot on his right side behind his ear, too. I have a little pillow on his playmat and I moved all of the toys to the opposite side to make him look that way. Same with the crib. All of the exciting stuff is on the side that makes him look to the left. The ped said we'd keep an eye on it, but wasn't worried. I'm still worried. I put him in all of his toys, but just make sure he isn't spending too much time looking to the right.

[LIZNKEITH]

Consumption
DD takes about 4 ounces (2 ounces BM, 2 ounces formula) per serving, and is eating about every 3.5-4 hours. I figure she eats about 24 ounces in a day. She's probably the same size as your son, Mrs. Chappy. She was 10 pounds, 13 ounces at her last appointment on August 24th or so.

Flat spot
Nope, but she does have a nice little ring around her head where she rubs the hair off in her sleep. Mom says it's where her halo rubs against her head. LOL! :D

Winterbride
Is on the May/June thread. She hasn't mentioned anything about it. Then again, she may still be recovering from her surgery. I haven't seen her around much.

Milestone List
Not sure of a website, but I go by my book by the AAP called "The Complete & Authoritative Guide Caring For Your Baby & Young Child". I got it free when I joined Publix's baby club. It's a great book. Carissa found it on Ebay for only $0.99. Something to think about...

Standing With Assistance
She loves it! She gets so excited that she goes in to a big, open-mouthed smile. It's too cute.

Thank you all for the compliments on the pictures!

[kimthebride]

Lol - I just found this thread, thought I'd join in since I'm already being quoted. ;)


kimthebride
Me: Kim,29
DH: Tom,30
Married: 10/18/03
TTC: 4/04-9/04
BFP: 9/04
EDD: 6/3/05
Gender Prediction: Male
ADD: 6/3/05
Time: 1:13pm
Weight: 7lb 4oz
Length: 20 1/4"


Here's my little guy (I also prefer no pic posted on 1st page)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/kimtomtom/trbstrolls.jpg

[Megande]

Count Dean among those that hate tummy time. No matter how good of a mood he is in, tummy time ruins it within a matter of moments. He did roll over once a few weeks ago, but I'm pretty sure he didn't mean to. He looked really surprised afterwards :). Toys don't seem to help his hatred of tummy time any, but I might look into a mat just in case. Its a good idea.

Standing with assistance is a really popular activity around here too. When he first started doing it, we could barely get him to sit because all he wanted to do was stand around.

I cannot believe how big my baby is!! At our two month appointment he was 14.5 pounds and 25 inches long! I am going to have to buy a new carseat this week because his head is at the top of the snugride.

Here is a recent picture (click on it to view it larger)
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/1994/sept7withboppy23fm.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sept7withboppy23fm.jpg)

[LIZNKEITH]

Hey, Kim! *waves*

Megan,
Wow! Dean is a big boy. I don't think Caroline has even broken 12 pounds yet. But then again, she's itty bitty.

[kimthebride]

LizNKeith
*waving back* ;)

Flat Spots
Ped noticed DS was favoring the right side at his 2 month appointment, so gave me some exercises to do to prevent the stiff neck. His head is more rounded on the right because of it, but I've been pretty good at doing the therapy and making changes in his crib & carseat to promote looking left more and he's so much better. I also have used the Pottery barn Kids head rest in his stroller (when he's not in the carseat clicked into it) to prevent flat head.

Milestones
I just get an idea of when to look out for things from the What To Expect book and the emails I get from BabyCenter. So far he's rolled over both ways, laughed, holds his head up, reaches for things, gets his thumb and fingers in his mouth, and chews darn near everything. When he does a 'milestone' I write it on the kitchen calendar so I don't forget it before eventually writing it in his baby book.

Bottles for Dad
Anyone else pumping for the sole purpose of letting DH feed baby some times? DH is so upset he doesn't get to feed DS (he doesn't have teats), that I'm literally pumping just to give him the chance. Silly, but it makes DH happy!

[vegasgirl]

For anyone dealing with flat spots and side favoring. I just picked up a sleep positioner with the memory foam pillow. It's called Sleep Right and is made by especially for baby. It helps flat spots. It was $15 and DD seems to enjoy lying on it. I put one in her pack and play and one in the crib. I am trying to keep her off her back as much as possible during the day but sometimes I need a break!! I actually find that the carseat I have keeps her head straight which is what I want, i don't want her favoring either side! I wish i had this sleep positioner from the start!!

The whole back to sleep campaign was drilled into us when we were PG but I really feel like no one or any book really talked about rotating the baby's position to prevent this. I know it is very common and will most likely resolve itself but I wish i had known more about it. Everytime i show someone they tell me they would never have known unless i told them but none the less it stresses me out! My DH is a Dr. and I have had him asking every pediatrician at the hospital about this and what to do to make it better!!

[Ferris]

On Kim's suggestion we bought the tummy time surf board. He lasted for about 5 minutes on it last night, and that was right before bedtime when he gets alittle fussy! Can't wait to try it again today during his actovity time.

Daylight Saving Time I don't know what I am going to do when the time changes! DS has been getting fussier and more tired earlier and earlier because it's getting dark sooner! Here in the pacific northwest it gets dark at about 4:30 in the winter! I can't have him being fussy for 5 hours before bedtime! I think I might go buy some of those natural light light bulbs and see if that helps. Is anyone's DC effected by the earlier darkness?

Mrs. Chappy I can't answer that question becuase I breastfeed as well. I also worry about my DS having enough food. But he's gaining weight and has plenty of wet diapers.

[jmvan74]

KIm and Vegas: Thanks for the additional info on flat spots. It is so nerve wracking. I think Collin's is getting better, but time will tell.

Ferris: I don't know if it's daylight savings or not, but I do notice that it is much easier to get DS to sleep in a dark room, so I am nervous about him wanting to go to sleep earlier when night comes sooner.

consumption: I don't know exactly what he takes b/c I bf,but I go to meetings and weigh him before he eats and after he eats. Depending on his mood he'll take between 2 and 5 ounces at a feeding.

Megan: I thought Collin was a big guy! LOL! He's 15.1 and 24 and a quarter inches at 3 months. Gotta love a big boy. ;)

[tgr68]

Not a lot of time to post. Cross-posted from my WC journal: Mommy Group~One of the girls in my Thursday morning bible study is wanting to get a mommies group together. She is pg with her first child (EDD 10/10/05) and planning on being a SAHM, but she doesn't know any other SAHM's other than myself. I know a few in the surrounding area, so we may try to start a playgroup with all of them. Everyone we are thinking of has a baby that has been born since April 05!Have any of you been in a mommy/play group? What do you like/dislike about them?

[LIZNKEITH]

Daylight Savings
Haven't really dealt with it yet as it's still staying light here. I've been thinking aboit it though. Don't know what we'll do next month.

Mommy Groups
Haven't been in one. I've had a couple of opportuniteis, but haven't made the leap. I think if I was going to do one, it would have been while I wasn't working. I craved adult interaction.

[Ferris]

Bottles for Dad I had been doing this before we had house guest for over a month and haven't started back up with it yet! DH needs special bonding time with our DS and I think that gave him an opportunity to do so. I plan on starting that again tonight.

Thank goddness I bought the Tummy Time Surf Board DS rolled over from tummy to back with it yesterday!! It wasn't the most graceful roll over, he had scooted up quite a ways and his face was hitting the fish (I made sure he could breathe!) and then he rolled over! I have noticed the last few time he's been on his stomach he has been scooting!

Mommy Group No, I haven't been in one. As of right now I don't know if I will. I just have this picture in my head of mommies says "yeah, well my son can do this" and "My daughter did that weeks ago". For some reason when mommies get around each other its like a competition!!

[kimthebride]

Have any of you been in a mommy/play group? What do you like/dislike about them?

I do a few things:
Baby music class (at a local kids art & activity store) - really cute & stimulating, about 8 moms and babies from 3 months to 8 months. I only went once, but the teacher said that if I go at the same time each week the moms end up being the same and it becomes its own little group...which can become social.

Baby yoga (at local yoga studio) - this is a 8 week series of the same moms and babies. I've been going for a few weeks and made 2 friends so far that I have done 'outside' things with. It's nice because I find other yoga moms are of similar mindsets to me in this environment. When the series is over I'm signing up for the next one as well, even if its a different group of women since DS seems to like the movements and I like meeting the yoga-ish moms.

Playgroup (formed by the town's family alliance group) - About 30ish women or more are in this group that meets at the park on Fridays at a set time. I've so far made 1 friend, but the 2 yoga mom friends I made also started going as well as an old friend of mine, so we are all introducing each other to those we all meet - exponentially expanding our circle of SAHMs! Some days different moms invite everyone to lunch or coffee afterwards, since all we do is really chat and let the babies (birth-just crawling) 'play' with each other.

Mother's Group Series (private 'company') - I signed up for a 6 week series run by a SAHM. Each week is a differnt activity then lunch, and you get some sort of education or souvenier each week. It's about a dozen moms, and starts in October. Looking forward to this since it's a new activity each week.

I'm so glad to have all these different activities and groups of new moms & SAHMs to meet. I am making friends and getting out of the house, more social. Once the cold weather hits it's so much harder to get out with a new baby, so I'm thrilled to have the option of new friends to make home-visits to over the cold season. There is a domino effect of meeting all these moms - you make new friends and find out about new activities where you meet even more people at, etc. Highly recommend getting involved.

I have a handful of websites both that I found and was led to by other Moms (NJNYB is a pro at finding stuff like this!). Here's some in case anyone is looking for something to get them out of the house:

Mothers & More
http://www.mothersandmore.com/

For You Two (in New Jersey)
http://foryoutwo.com/main.html

International Moms Club
http://momsclub.org/index.html

Matching Moms
http://www.matchingmoms.org/

New Mommies' Network
http://www.newmommies.com/index.html

Strollercize
www.Strollercize.com

Lowes Reel Moms
http://www.enjoytheshow.com/reelmoms/

Urban Baby lists NYC activities
www.UrbanBaby.com

Call your local YMCA, library, maternity ward of the local hospital, and town clerk? They may know of a town family alliance your town has. There's swimming lessons, baby yoga, exercise groups, infant CPR classes, pottery, music classes, etc. Most are just an excuse for new moms to meet other moms and make friends.

Or you can always do what I did: post in the CC boards that you want to get a local moms group to meet up, and see you is interested in meeting you IRL. We had 5 moms come to ours in NJ/NYC, and the 6 or so who couldn't make it want us to do it again soon so they can join in.

[tgr68]

Amount of BM~I have no idea. I let her eat until she's full or until I get tired of the nursing session (about 20 min.)

Milestone List~There's one on Baby Center (http://www.babycenter.com) that I periodically check. I just use it as a guide, rather than freak out at what she is or isn't doing.

Standing~DD won't do this. When we try, she pulls her legs up. She loves to sit though (I sit behind her on the floor and hold her hands to stabilize her).

Kim~Welcome (back) to the group! What a cutie! Good idea about writing things on the calendar! I should probably do that, so when I get around to scrapbooking, I know when things occured! Thanks for all the Mommy/Play Group links!! :cool:

Megan~What a doll!

Bottles for Dad~I will periodically do this, especially if I've had a long day and need a break around feeding time. DH likes to feed herevery now and then. I make sure to give him his fair share of baby duties, so he doesn't feel left out. ;)

DST~Haven't noticed any changes in behavior with it getting darker earlier, so I haven't given it a whole lot of thought.

LIZ~Checked out your pics, and they are great! Still haven't gotten any with DD. I think we'll be settling for Walmart this time. :( That's the main reason I want to get involved in one, especially on DH's late nights when he doesn't come home until 7pm. By Friday, I am in so much need of adult interaction!!

Ferris~I'm kindo of worried about all the comparing, but most of the girls I know who we would ask (about 6 of us) aren't usually like that.

Well, gotta run get some housework done while DD is sleeping!

[kelseyledare]

Flat spots: Add us to the list of babies with flat spots. DDs was quite prominent, as she had torticollis and turned her head mostly to the right. She's gotten much better with her neck, but her head is still pretty flat on one side. I'm waiting to get her ped's opinion at four months - one of my main concerns. It also made her head measure small, percentile-wise.

Standing: We love to do this and sometimes bounce a little. DD doesn't blow bubbles or raspberries, though. Does love to talk. Will even talk to the other babies at daycare.

Photos: Took DD for 3 mos photos yesterday and was pretty pleased with the results. She smiles quite a lot and even posed on her tummy which was kinda surprising. Had some coupons so I was able to get a lot of photos in 4 poses for $16.

Tummy time: I'm so tempted to get that mat everyone post for DD. She really doesn't like tummy time too much, and hence, hasn't made much effort to roll over. She kicks her legs a lot so may roll back-front first.

Weekend plans: We are heading to Atlanta tomorrow to meet my parents at the World Congress Center for a trade show. We're spending the night in a hotel downtown. They are supposed to be providing us with a crib, but couldn't guarentee a non-smoking room :( I feel pretty comfortable it will work out. My parents are there already in a non-smoking room so worst case scenerio, DD could always move in with them for the night. My mother fell last week and broke her leg :( . She had surgery and is in a wheelchair and cast right now. She's young and normally very active so this is hard for her. She always loves to see DD, but I think she can especially use some time with her grandbaby to perk up her spirits. Tonight, I need to pack us up and choose DDs outfit.

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. I'm going to try to figure out how to post a photo of DD before she wakes up for dinner...

[kelseyledare]

Here is my DD as a newborn:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d804b3127cce922f464ab19900000036108Aas2TNm2cuF


And now at three months... nothing wrong with some BM!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d737b3127cce946b456be75b00000015108Aas2TNm2cuF

[golfer_girl]

Just wanted to pop in and say hello. The thread has gotten busy over here!

Milestones: DS is laughing like crazy. He started laughing about 2 weeks ago. He also smiles when I smile at him. I love that he recognizes me and reciprocates the smiles. ahhh. I just love it!

BTW, I had to share this cause I agonized for months with this: I figured out that Spray and Wash is useless. Shout works MUCH better to get rid of poopie blowout stains on clothing.

Have you all stopped using baby laundry soap (Dreft) that were using it? I just started using Tide Free and hope the little guy doesn't show any sensitivity at this point... nothing yet.

[tgr68]

Just dropping in for a quick "hi"!!

[tgr68]

We got so much work done today!!
~Picked up the dining
~Organized scrapbook stuff
~Vaccumed dining
~Vaccumed the dog's kennel out
~Swept the nursery
~Set up the crib
~Moved glider/ottoman/changing table into nursery
~Assembled mobile
~Assembled shelf
~Caulked along the nursery floor
~Rehung closet doors
~Got nursery clock ready to hang
~Swept utility
~Laundry
~Took out window a/c units
~Replaced window screens

I think that was all. We have a couple new pics of Shylah, and a new pic of the nursery.

ILs went shopping today, and came back with the cutest outfit and shoes for Shylah, plus a walker for her to play in since we didn't have any "stand up" toys.

If that wasn't a crazy enough day, Shylah decided that today would be her 3-month growth spurt day, so she was eating about every two hours.

Well, it's late here, and we have had a busy day. So, I should log off.

[jmvan74]

Mommy groups: I've been going to a b/fing support group at our local hospital, but havne't found another group yet. Some of the girls there have been talking about setting up our own group, so I hope something comes of that. I love being with other moms, but I'd like to get out and do something.

Naamah: I hear you on the growth spurt. We did that last week. So exhausting. Now DS has decided to change his whole eating schedule. I have no idea when he wants to eat now. He is spreading his feedings way out!

golfer: We use baby all and will probably use it until it's gone and then try using regular detergent. DS doesn't seem to have sensitive skin.

Kelsey: What a cutie! She has grown so much. I agree that BM does the trick! DS went from a birth weight of 6lbs to 15.6lbs at 14 weeks. Not bad. ;)

[Megande]

Tummy time- We got Dean the FP Kick'n crawl aquarium because he was starting to get interested in batting at toys. You can fold up the end and put the toys so that the kids can look at it during TT. Now he will happily lay on his tummy for at least 5 minutes, which is a huge improvement.

(click on the pic to see it bigger. I hope this works, ImageShack has been acting up for me today)
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6397/sept18gym22fh.th.jpg (http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sept18gym22fh.jpg)

Mom's group - I attend two La Leche League meetings every month, and thats a good way to get out and talk to some other mommies. I just found out that we have a MOMS club in my town, so I called to get some information about that. Hopefully I can get in a play group soon.

Julie - Wow! I am really impressed with Collin's weight gain!! What are you feeding that kid ;) ;) :D

Naamah - I'm impressed with your productivity! I wish some of that would rub off on me ;)

Diane - We never used Dreft, I have used All Free and Clear from the beginning and had no problems. DS doesn't seem to have sensitive skin, so now I just throw his clothes in with ours.

kelsey - Your DD is SO cute! Thanks for posting the pictures!

Kim- Congrats on the tummy to back roll over!

[LIZNKEITH]

Kelsey,
Ava is adorable! Look at that beautiful smile!!

Rolling Over
I think we had our first roll! I went in to get her Saturday morning and she was on her stomach (usually sleeps on side). I think it was a fluke though. Even so, I'm trying to work with her a little more. She hates tummy time! May have to look in to that mat as well.

Detergent
Still using Dreft. I just LOVE the smell of that stuff!!

Naamah,
Come on over...I've got some more chores for you to do. ;)

Megan,
I can't see the pic. :(



Bad weekend for milk. My Dr. didn't refill my rx of Reglan so my milk supply (what little supply I had) plummeted this morning. Turns out there was a mistake on my chart and they are calling it in today. Whew! Have I mentioned how much I HATE BFing? It's been riddled with problems for me. If it wasn't so darned good for her, I would have totally thrown in the towel already. I really hope I can make it to at least 6 months.

[tgr68]

Kelsey~What a cutie!! I love her big smile!

jmvan~DD has changed the fact that she isn't eating more often, but for longer periods! I can handle feeding her more times a day, but I get so restless after sitting there 20-30 minutes. I just keep telling myself that it's best for her. It's going to be hard keeping this up for another 9 months though!

Megan~I can't see the pic. Believe me, I don't get cleaning spurts like that often, so when they come, I have to take full advantage of them! ;)

LIZ~I'll be right over! :p Sorry you are having a rough time with BFing. Yeah for DD rolling over!! We still haven't done it yet. I think Shylah just likes to torment me! LOL. ;)

Is anybody NOT finished with their nursery yet? DH and I worked all weekend, and now I can use it to a point. She still can't sleep in her crib because we only have a mattress pad, but no sheets yet. (I still need to order them. :o ) Here's a couple of pics:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d738b3127cce947d2ff0a8f500000016108EatmLRo2Zq

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d738b3127cce947d2ff2a8f700000016108EatmLRo2Zq

Well, gotta get!

[Ferris]

tgr68 I just LOVE your nursery!! :) Dougie's room is mostly done, but we do have a few things that need to hang a few thing.

liz sorry to hear bfing sucks for you. Hopefully once you get you Rx, things will get better.

[LIZNKEITH]

Naamah,
Please do. My house looks like a tornado hit it! I LOVE your nursery! It's looking fabulous! We finally "officially" finished the nursery last weekend when we hung the letters up in her room. Other than that, it's been done since I was about 34 weeks pregnant.

Ferris,
The rx had helped a bit. I had been getting less than 1 oz per session and it bumped me up to 2 oz.'s. Still not enough to sustain her alone, but enough to where she is at least getting the benefits.

[tgr68]

Ferris~Thanks!

LIZ~Thanks! We are no where near done at the moment. I told DH that it has to be done by the time she starts crawling!

We still have so much left to do to get the nursery completed! We have to sand/refinish or paint the dresser, repair and paint the closet doors, finish the new woowork, lay carpet, and install a new door. Then we get to do the fun accessorizing part!

[December27JJB]

Hello girls!

I can't believe our babies are getting so big! DD is now 3 months old (I stopped counting weeks) and much more active and much more fun now. I do miss my newborn but I love playing with her and seeing her smile. For the last week she's loving her play mat and all the links she can kick and pull. She never did that before. We did try putting her in her activity center, shes still too small for it. I wanted her to practice holding up her neck/back. Maybe I'll get the bumbo? Does anyone have the bumbo?

[Megande]

Naamah- Your nursery looks great! I love the peanuts! Did your husband do it? Am I thinking of the right nursery here? ;)

Question- What is everyone doing these days? Who is back at work and who is still at home? If you are at home, do you plan on going back to work? And any other question you might want to answer. BF, FF, co-sleeping, etc. :)

I am working on my dissertation from home these days. (My advisor is in India this month and I am waiting for her to get back. Can you tell that I'm really bored while DS is napping? :)). I pretty much just work when Dean naps, and DH watches him when I have to go up to school for a seminar or something. I can't leave for more than 2 hours, though, because DS is EBF, and he doesn't want to have anything to do with a bottle! I like working from home. When I get tired of working Dean is usually awake and ready to play, and when I need to think about "grown up things", I have something to work on. I don't think I'd want to do this forever, but I think it will be nice for the next few years.

[Mrs.Chappy]

today i got out of the house and went to a new mommies support group and i met other moms just like me!! it was wonderful to have a sense of purpose..it think it did wonders for my milk as i came home and pumped 4 oz (before i never pumped more than 2) AND my son is still asleep in his carseat from our trip. I'm searching for a playgroup in my area...I shouldn't get too used to this life b/c i have to go back to work at the beginning of Dec.

[tgr68]

Megan~My dad helped me with the nursery. He drew the characters, and I painted them!

MrsChappy~So glad you had such a great time with the mommy group!

I am pretty much still at home full-time. I do work at the library about 8 hrs a week, but I get to bring Shylah with me! I would like to be at home full-time, but we can't afford it right now. I really like what I do though, so it's not that bad!

We are also still exclusively BFing, for the most part. I will occasionaly pump to give DH a chance to feed her. BFing is still going great for us. I know how fortunate we are though. I hope this luck continues, so I can BF for a full year like I want.

We had planned on keeping DD in the same room as us, but after two nights of me not getting to bed until 5:00am, we decided to have her sleep in a different room. Since the nursery was not finished, and her pnp was already set up in our room, we took over the guest bed. DD and I will take naps together on the couch if I get really tired during the day!

I know this is a ways in the future, but is anyone planning on homeschooling? DH and I would really like to, and there is a great HS network in our area!

I think that's about it. Later!

[kimthebride]

What is everyone doing these days?
I'm officially a SAHM (very wierd, but fun!).
Solely BFing until January at the least.
DS still sleeping in a cradle next to the bed. When he can sit up on his own I will move him to his crib...at the other end of our room. :p Oooh! Big deal! lol

[allyray231]

Oh kim that is a good question I wanted to bring up--for all you moms who have 1 br apts or less-is you crib in your room? Right now DS is sleeping in the PNP in our room and his crib is in an area in the livingroom but I think I want to put it in our room

[tgr68]

DD has her own room, but I think if we only had 1 br, I would keep her in our room with us. Just my $.02 :)

[jmvan74]

Megan: I'm a SAHM and ebf, too. We have the same bottle trouble. I basically play with Collin all day and try to nap when he does. I try to get some laundry done and take a walk daily. We go to a bfing support group on Tuesdays and Thursdays and we usually hit the mall or a department store a few times a week and walk and window shop. Sometimes it gets monotonous, but for the most part I enjoy being with my son and can 't imagine leaving him.
DS sleeps in his crib in his own room (right next to ours). I've always had problems with insomnia and DS is not sleeping through the night, so that doesn't help me much.

Mrs.Chappy: Hooray for the mommies group and the good pump!

Naamah: The nursery is coming along nicely. It looks so cute. You did such a nice time on the walls.

Oh by the way...I was over at WC and Winterbride posted. Her babystory episode will be on October 5th at 2:00 on TLC! I can't wait to watch. There is a re-air on October 13 at 9 or 9:30. There is link on the wc thread.
Liz: Sorry you were having problems with your milk. Glad you got your RX. I have had so many issues bfing, too. If DS would take a bottle I probably would have given up weeks ago. I don't know what I'll do if I can't get him on a bottle. I only planned on bfing for 6 months.

December: I don't have the bumbo, but I want it. My friend has one and says her son loves to sit in. It provides good support.

[Ferris]

Originally Posted by Megande
What is everyone doing these days?

I am a SAHM this year. I teach Elementary School and just moved to a new city in April with DH so I had to quit my teaching job. I applied for jobs this year, but the job market up here isn't so good, so I didn't get a job. I am not to sad about that because I get to be with my DS, but I do plan on subbing in a few months for some extra cash. I plan on breastfeeding until at least December, but hopefully longer. I am also finishing up my Master's in Education online with the school I got my credentials with in Cali. I only have 3 classes left and will be finished with that in January so I might sign up for some classes at the community college for the spring to give me something to do.

jmvan74 Thanks for the info on winterbride! Now I just have to remember to watch!!

[kelseyledare]

Naamah: Your nursery looks great! We have finally finished most of our nursery. Bought some paintings at DD's daycare's silent auction that need frames to go up on her walls. DH is refinishing her dresser and still dragging that project along. Wish I had pushed him more to finish everything earlier. Yours really looks good ;)

Megan: I'm back at work full-time and doing EBM. Still haven't decided if we'll introduce any solids at 4 mos or wait until 6 mos. DD already gets 3 oz of baby juice a day to control constipation issues. She sleeps in the PNP in our bedroom and will stay there until she's sleeping longer stretches. Neither DH or I want to stumble upstairs half-asleep.

jmvan74: Thanks for the info on winter. I can't wait to see someone I "know" on that show. I watched all the time in college.

I am debating getting that tummy time mat for DD; it looked so good, but our Target is rather crummy. It has a smallish baby selection and I've never seen the mat there. Anyone find it a BabiesRUs or anywhere else?

Thanks everyone for all the compliments on Ava. :) She really does have this great smile that lights up her whole face. I am very excited about her 3 mos photos- the proofs looked so good.

[kimthebride]

I am debating getting that tummy time mat for DD; it looked so good, but our Target is rather crummy. It has a smallish baby selection and I've never seen the mat there. Anyone find it a BabiesRUs or anywhere else?

Did you try Target.com? It is $20 and made by Infantino

[golfer_girl]

Megan & jmvan74 - bottle troubles too? I slacked on giving DS a bottle at least once a day for a week or more and so now he seems to have forgotten how well he took to it (I've been doing exclusive BF). I have a screamer on my hands now that we're trying to re-introduce the bottle. The crying sessions are heartbreaking plus he won't eat more than a gulps worth. After trying all kinds of crazy things (you wouldn't believe all the things we're doing) to try and make it work, I went to target tonight and bought a different type of bottle/nipple. My sis noticed that although he hated the bottle, he was ok with his paci so she suggested I try a new bottle/nipple. I had been using Dr. Browns so I bought Playtex and Avent. So far, I tried the Playtex tonight and it actually went ok... (knock on wood!) he took in about 1.5 oz with far less screaming. I hope tomorrow goes even better. Cross your fingers for me! If you have any suggestions for a better bottle/nipple experience, let me know.
Also, Megan, I'm now a SAHM. Planning not to return to the workforce any time soon if we can juggle the $. I'm BFing and we have DS in a co-sleeper next to us in our room. When DS can sleep close to 8 hours fairly regularly, we'll move him to his room. Meanwhile, I just don't want to get up and get him in his own room to feed him. I'm finally comfortable nursing while laying down. When DS seems more finicky or I'm too lazy to put him back in his co-sleeper, I nurse him in our bed and let him sleep next to me after. We have an Eastern King bed so it's roomy, plus after, I put him high up by our pillows so there's no way I'll roll over him or pull the covers over him.

Liz, congrats on the roll! Caroline will be rolling more and more soon! Sorry to hear about the BF troubles. I tell ya, BFing is HARD! I still get clogged ducts once in a while! :(

kimthebride - thanks for the info on how to find other moms! I was just wondering how to do it!

[sophiapb]

Am I the only one who's back at work full-time? I thought there were others who had joined me but it sounds like it's just me and Kelsey. Did I miss someone?
Alexa is growing like a weed and it's hard to believe that it's all from breastmilk. Pumping is going well for me and I'm able to freeze about 8 oz. a day. I'm still sort of sad that I was never able to really breastfeed but Alexa is getting the benefits of the actual milk if not the benefits of the skin to skin contact. I'll take what I can get. I'm hoping to build up enough of a frozen stash where I can stop pumping around January or February. We'll probably start TTCing around that time so I need to get my hormones back in order.
Alexa has been in her full size crib since twelve weeks and began sleeping through the night a few days later. It was soooooooooo hard for me to switch her over. I liked having her in our room where I could hear every little sigh, whimper and breath and the first few nights, DH and I had our ears glued to the monitor (her room is only about 20 feet away :rolleyes: ). If I were in the city, I wouldn't hesitate to have her in our room in her full-size crib.

Here's Alexa's full size crib.......
http://images.snapfish.com/344%3A453523232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E574%3E2%3B6% 3EWSNRCG%3D3232%3B%3B3%3A%3C6%3C8%3Anu0mrj

http://images.snapfish.com/344%3A453523232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D665%3D3%3A7 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3C2%3C25252ot1lsi

and here's her little crib that we had in our room.
http://images.snapfish.com/344%3A453523232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D665%3D3%3A7 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3C2%3B%3B9659ot1lsi

Excuse the mess, this was right after our shower (which you would never be able to tell since DH had the European date stamp set on the camera :rolleyes: ).

Tgr-We will not be home schooling. I have so much respect for people that can home school but I just couldn't do it myself.

[allyray231]

sophi I go back to work Oct 18th-I am with ya

[tgr68]

jmvan~Thanks for all the compliments!

Ferris~Where are you getting your masters from? I have been tempted to get mine, but here in KS, they really try to srew teachers over IMO. So, I'm not sure if I will.

Kelsey~I know what you mean about pushing DH. Mine hates sanding, and I had to teach him how to do the paint technique because I was getting tired of standing on a chair while I was 6-7 months pg! :eek: We still have a ton of work to do in their, but I'm hoping to NOT be changing it for a long while!

sophia~I was rather intimidated when the thought of homeschooling first hit me (in HS). The more I've thought about it, though, and after getting my teaching degree, I really don't think it is going to be tough relaying the neccessary info to my daughter. What will be tough is trying to keep us both focused while at home!! ;) LOL.

Not much new here.

[LIZNKEITH]

Thank you all for your support. Seems like after I stopped taking the meds, not only the amount I produce suffered, but also the quality. It's been like water. Gross! Thankfully, it's starting to come back up. Thank you again for all the "good milk" thoughts. :)

These days...
I've been back at work since the Tuesday after Labor Day. It's been going pretty well. Some days are certainly harder than others. I can't get over how fast my little girl is growing up. She's been sleeping in her own room since she was about 5 days old. She never slept well with us. Lately, she has extended her night sleep to approximately 7-8 hours. Lucky Keith! She certainly wasn't doing that when I was home with her. She was 100% Breast/EBM fed until she was 7 weeks old and then I fell sick and my supply plummetted. Since then, I have been able to boost it a bit, but not enough to exclusively feed her