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[kcw81]

Ummm yeah. Even tho I am reducing pump times Jimmy is still all bm. My output still is large. I will let u know when I finally do reduce output. I went down to 57 oz now with 4 pumps . When I go to 3 then it will prob go down more. I just bought baby mum mums those rice rusk crackers and Jimmy can practice eating those.

 

[SBB]

Is he still having banana and carrot and stuff?

X x x

 

[Onelildream]

thanks ladies. see u in a few days.

 

[kcw81]

have fun chell!

no suz I sort of took a break from that. I just tried bananas and applesauce and then stopped for a couple weeks. then I just bought the mum mums for him to learn on as I thought that might be the easiest way for him to get used to eating with his hands without a mess and without me making anything!! I suck.

 

[lisaf]

loved the Ben eating pic

That house is awesome Chell! I can't believe they didn't even organize that linen closet before taking a picture, lol! Sorry you didn't get it Love the stuff you made, and the kids all dressed up are adorable!
I agree with waiting a cycle to let your body normalize a bit.

DH won't sing in front of me either... he admitted he was shy about reading to Daniel but he got over that. I keep trying to get him to get over his singing shyness! Daniel loves being sung to so much I think he needs to relax.
Suz, your song was GREAT LOVED Ste's too!

When should I stop swaddling Daniel? I figure he'll either tell me himself by hating it, or maybe he'll outgrow his wrap and I'll just have to stop, lol. I have sleep bags ready to go for when he's ready though.

Casey - I forgot to tell you, I bought some big bottles for my morning pump so I don't have to switch mid-pump. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it... I just got some gerber bottles from the grocery store for $2 each. I don't know if you're interested, but they fit just perfect on the medela parts...

Not much going on with me... got some new tasks at work, I'm going to be doing some technical writing, documenting procedures. Not something I've done before, but it will be a great skill to put on my resume!

 

[kcw81]

Cool Lisa about work! Yeah you know I forgot to mention I now use the dr browns large bottles attached to the medela pump so I can pump over 8 oz per boob and not switch! It has helped sooooo much! I think switching reduces supply. Weird how dr browns fits the medela but I love it!

They say stop swaddling by 6-7 months or when they start escaping it whichever comes first. I of course am dragging ass about it what else is new.

 

[SBB]

Casey!!! Why are you putting it off? I know you don't like change, but feeding is fun! Yeh they make a mess, but chompy will clean up and you just feed jimmy before bath time!

Making stuff isn't that hard either. You can make a batch of purees and freeze it in those things you bought for milk but don't like.

OR just do BLW and make jimmy some of what you're having. You can start out with super simple stuff like banana, cooked veg, toast etc.

Honestly it doesn't have to be hard. is he not going crazy every time you eat?!

Lisa I'm glad your brain is being challenged at work!!

X x x

 

[kcw81]

Hey suz he is napping when I eat breakfast but for dinner he watches and he gets bored sitting there unless I give him toys. What's wrong with just starting with the rice cracker? He can hold it himself and learn to eat and swallow and there's no mess! He doesn't need the calories or nutrition from solids yet. It's just a hassle to feed him other stuff ! And a mess! He only takes a bath late at night before bed so I hate getting him messy during the day. I dont know I guess I felt the applesauce and bananas were not that fun for him and it seemed pointless! I don't find it fun either - it takes time. It might be because I spend extra time everyday pumping and freezing milk and making his bottles and preparing them nice and sterile that I think making foods for him and feeding him sound tiresome! When i stop pumping as much maybe then I will be ready,

 

[babyloulou]

I use big all in one bibs Casey- there're great and cover his arms and everything- I just chuck them in the wash and then only have to wipe his hands and face xx

Well I've just officially told work I'm not going back!! I'm now officially a SAHM!!!

 

[kcw81]

High five Lou! Sahm! Yay.

All in one bib? Hmm lemme go check on amazon for that!

 

[babyloulou]

Like this Casey...

https://www.goochicoo.com/sites/goochicoo.com/files/imagecache/product_main/scribble-bib.jpg

They are usually called Smock Bibs. Mine were from Ikea- £2.49 for a pack of two xx

 

[Peach Blossom]

Yay Lou!! Wish I could do that! Ah the life of a SAHM!

Lili is being a complete nightmare... not eating or taking bottles... I practically have to force her! Man its depressing. She will only eat finger food, but most of that ends up on the floor... Plus she hasn't done her usual 2 hour nap in the afternoon for the past few days.... I know that they say it's the parents that create these problems, but I just don't understand what I'm doing differently or wrong....

 

[lisaf]

I don't think its always the parents Jess! Is she in a wonder weeks stage?

Just had to share here even though I put it on facebook too, lol..this cracked me up!
https://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/bethijimika/img_2210a.jpg

 

[Rudeollie]

Hi girls just a quick hello...........Got mad weekend starting from tomorrow. BIG family do with Pauls lots all saturday and then my lot over sunday. Wish Id not planned it this way but hey ho what can I do now eh?

Pauls working from home tomorrow cos of the train strikes..............but actually he will be cleaning or watching Pearl while I do! Shes a super grump at the mo and Ive not been able to do much at all, hence the brief post!

Yay Lou for SAHM ville.............Did u have to pay anything back?? I only had to pay £200 back.........expected a LOT more so have a nice kitty banked up for christmas stuff!

Oh and casey the bibs Lous on about are a godsend for sure! That and a plactic sheet under neath means hardly any excessive cleaning hun xxx

Cant remember much else! oooops!

 

[Rudeollie]

Love the pic Lisa.............

And SNAP Jess! These girls are such copy cats! x

 

[kcw81]

Lisa great pic! I love the sad face- for a few minutes at least!

Jess sorry bout lilli! What could it be? Stomach trouble? That's no fun tho. It will pass in a day or two hopefully.

Ellen sounds like u are busy! Will be fun tho!

 

[lisaf]

I love the face that I'm making in that picture... I just look like motherhood comes so naturally, don't I? hehe

 

[Peach Blossom]

I love that photo Lisa! So cute!

Ellen, is Pearl being difficult too? Lili will eat say a small piece of banana I put in her mouth or a bit of biscuit, but nothing off a spoon and she pushes the bottle away when I try to get her to have some milk...

 

[Rudeollie]

Yeah same Jess. If I spoon her a yoghurt in she opens her mouth and lets it pour out. LMAO! Same with porridge this morning and both she adores!

Shes also REFUSING to let me put her down. If I do she scream blue murder and goes bananas............But I just have to leave her cos Im not having her stuck on me all day and night.

Not sure if maybe some bigger teeth are coming through tho cos Im gettin 3 soft poos a day when I normally get 1 HUGE one.

 

[kcw81]

Jess I read that if she isn't sick and it's not teeth - some babies go thru a fasting period where they are trying to take control. It might be that- just a phase where she is taking over. Just keep offering finger foods and stuff you know she might have a bit of and it should pass- she will get hungry! But tell yr doc to let them know.