March 2006 Babies cont...... - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

amlve · 05-08-2006, 09:35 AM

Hi ladies.... where is everyone? Hope everyone is ok. I thought I would start a new thread since its been so long and its soooooooooo far back. LOL.

Ds is doing really good. We're trying to get him on a schedule. Last night he fell asleep at 930, woke up at 330, asleep at 4, and then woke up at 7. YES!!!!!!!!!! Im sooooooooooo excited.

Hes done that a few times now. But seems to get all screwed up if hes kept up during is late evening nap. We were having problems with the inlaws just showing up when they wanted, expecting to play with DS. They would show up at 830 at night.

So DH laid down the law, no more visitors after 6 pm. And if its a full day visit, DS still goes down for his nap. Im tired of the inlaws trying to be in control of everything. Especially my MIL. Im 28, DH is 31....... we are adults. But I dont think shes figured that one out yet.

Its like she thinks we cant make up our own minds or make decisions on our own. I swear. They had a family reunion this past weekend that we didnt go to.My MIL kept saying, "Youre gonna go." And we cant kept saying, "No were not." Well we went to DHs Gramas on Sat. to see some of the family. DHs Grama asked if we were going. I said,"No. We cant make it." And she said,"Really? Karen (MIL) said you were gonna go. She was making you." Oh really? The nerve that woman has....... And the real kicker: When we got home there was a message on our answering machine that said," Hi its Mom. Just seeing if you made it over to Gramas yet." I dont need someone telling me what to do. And then in 2 weeks its the fair. Thats a big deal here in this one horse town. LMAO. Well I have some friends coming from Fresno to go with us. My MIL is going to watch DS (BLESS ME LORD

). She wants me to leave him with her over night so that I can have fun with my friends. I dont think she would wake up to take care of him. Besides she would probably be outside smoking the whole time. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Well enough of that. Thanks guys.

Soooooooooooooo. How are the babies doing? How have they all been after the shots? DS was fussy for about 3-4 days. But hes good as new now. Im sooooooooo sad that hes growing up so fast. In size 2 diapers and 3-6 mon. clothes. Makes me want to cry. Well I better go. I need to put him in his crib. Im doing that for his morning naps. Still dont want him outta my room. But I know that I have to someday.

Take care ladies. (((((HHHHHUUUUUGGGGGSSSSS))))) to all the babies.

Heather

skeetersquirt · 05-08-2006, 12:38 PM

Hi There! My computer has been down, but I am up and running now so I am HAPPY!

DS is doing great! I am strictly feeding him breastmilk and he is now over 14 pounds! He was 7 pounds 5 ounces when he came home from the hospital. They are shocked at his gain since he is only eating breastmilk. He is my little piggy! He eats around 5-7 ounces at each feeding!

He does not cry a lot at all. We are also trying to get him on a schedule, but he is doing well at night. I feed him for the last feeding at 11:00..then he wakes at around 2am to eat and them goes until around 7:30am. DH and I have shifts worked out so I have been getting plenty of sleep.

He is wearing size 1 diapers and 3-6 month clothes! He is officially 7 weeks old today...growing up WAY to fast for mommy!

It seems like just yesterday we were all talking about how far off our deliveries were!

Other then this we are doing very well. I have been out and about. He goes for his 2 month shots on May 28th...any suggestions with that one? I am scared to death!

skeetersquirt · 05-08-2006, 12:38 PM

duplicate...sorry

weepyone · 05-08-2006, 02:36 PM

hi ladies
amber
i know the agony of having a mil mine babysat for us on saturday night i was so uptight but at least she did the routine i asked her to thank god. sam is sleeping real well from about 8/9pm through till 3/4 am for a feed then through to 6/7/8 am. tonight i am going to try and set his clock a bit better by waking him at 1130 for a feed hoping he will then go all the way through if it does not work i on't wake him again as it is not something i really want to do but my mom suggested doing it the once may set his clock so i will try it. he is having 6 ounce bottles. last week he was 12 pound 2.

skeeter
sam had his injections last tuesday he cried for a short while and so i gave him some calpol (baby paracetamol) and he was fine he did sleep a lot for the next few days but since yesterday he is straight back to his usual alert self. it was not nice to see his little face go purple from crying at the second injection the one for meningitis c, but i know i am protecting him in the long run.

anyone scared of sids? i have this fleeting worry about sids as sam is so precious and i am so scared of anything happening to him i read as well it is more likely to happen between 2 and 3 months right where sam is now i pray my little one is safe forever.

i am taking sam to baby massage tomorrow i will let you know if it is any good.
also are any of you going to start weaning at 4 months?

debating · 05-08-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by amberlove220199

We were having problems with the inlaws just showing up when they wanted, expecting to play with DS. They would show up at 830 at night.

I hear you on that one!! People don't realize that bed time STARTS at 7 around here (bath time, feeding, rocking, etc) and that she usually goes down at 9:30, at which time I don't want people here. I want to enjoy my evening (wash bottles, do laundry, oh happy joy

) not entertain!

The other night we were supposed to have an afternoon cookout. Well, they didn't even SHOW UP till 7pm! They then proceeded to cook ribs, which takes 2 hours. We didn't eat till 9:30, they left at 10:30, and left ME with the mess!! At one point I thought I had got DD to sleep but she started fussing, everyone jumped at the opportunity to go get her, thinking that if she woke up it must be Ok to socialize. Um, NO. I don't want her out in the noise and the lights getting passed around like a hot potato. Can we say over stimulating? I said no one was allowed to go get her, and next time, they better come over earlier if they want to see her. Dinner time is at 6, bed time is at 7. My house, my rules. I'm sure I'll never hear the end of that one.

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also are any of you going to start weaning at 4 months?

Nope. Before I had to start supplementing I had planned on breastfeeding exlusively (no solids, as per the American Acadamy of Pediatrics) until 6 months, and then on to 12 months. Now I'm just struggling to get by after having started to supplement. I know a lot of women, who once they start supplementing, end up quitting all together because of supply issues, so I've been pumping and nursing like a mad woman. It's exhausting, but I hope it pays off!

But other then that, she seems to be doing better. We had weight gain issues, but with the few ounces of preemie formula that she's getting she seems to be taking off. We have another weight check on Wed, and I see the lactation consultant tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed.