January JellyBean mummies

[Mom 2B]

Oh forget to mention I had Quinn weighed today and hes gained 11oz in a week. Up to 8lbs 10oz now!!!!!!!

 

[sar35]

wow all these Jellybeans are really packing on the weight,
Im taking Joe to baby massage tomorrow afternoon

 

[Jolene]

Some really interesting points about christenings. I am a christian and go to church but don't do religion or what I like to call churchianity which can be a little man made and caught up in tradition. Nothing much offends me really as people are free to have their own opinions and make decisions about what they see as true or the right thing to do. Michael won't be christened because we do something different at our church called a dedication. It's where you as a parent commit to bringing up the child as a christian and the church family welcome him into the community and promise to help watch over him. The child then makes their own decisions and can be baptised as an adult later - the one where the dunk you under water! Pictures of mine on FB in album called oldies if anyone is interested.

Susie, I like the way you explained that. We call it a christening and I would explain it the same way.

I think it's important for us to remember that we can't save our child's soul by having them christened and that having them christened doesn't make little christians. They will be responsible one day for making a commitment.

Loved sarahs facebook post this morning about breast milk ice-cream don't think I would like to try it but I will confess I have tasted my own has anyone else or am I just weird

I have been so tempted to try it (not the ice cream, my own milk ) but can't bring myself to it, lol

I agree with a lot of your points. I spent a lot of last weekend crying because the church I grew up in won't Christen Jennifer because we are out of area and I don't currently attend Church. Surely a Church should want to help me bring a child to God and give her the opportunnity to believe if she wants!!! Sometimes organised religon really shoots itself in the foot!

Hun, my church won't just christen a child for the sake of it being done. I think it's important for the parents to understand why they are christening their child - we have to go for 1-2 classes just to remind us what we'll be doing by having our LO's christened and the promise we'll be making on the day. I hope that helped??!! If not, just ignore, lol. I don't want to offend anyone and wouldn't want this thread to turn into a religion squabble. You ladies all mean so much to me.

Rachel, I can't believe your MIL. I would have probably been in tears and then phoned and said something I would never be able to take back!

 

[blessed]

Some really interesting points about christenings. I am a christian and go to church but don't do religion or what I like to call churchianity which can be a little man made and caught up in tradition. Nothing much offends me really as people are free to have their own opinions and make decisions about what they see as true or the right thing to do. Michael won't be christened because we do something different at our church called a dedication. It's where you as a parent commit to bringing up the child as a christian and the church family welcome him into the community and promise to help watch over him. The child then makes their own decisions and can be baptised as an adult later - the one where the dunk you under water! Pictures of mine on FB in album called oldies if anyone is interested.

A more contentious issue for me is circumcision - his Dad wants it and I really don't unless for medical reasons!

We do the same exact thing... baby dedication or baby blessing as some say. I personally dont believe in infant baptism, but that's not a matter of debate, just my own beliefs. I think we will have Sarai's baby dedication when she is 3 months!

On a down note.... I went to the hospital last night and found out I have mastitis! It's horrible ladies, just horrible. So I'm on antibiotics for the next few days How will these antibiotics affect baby??

 

[sar35]

blessed x

 

[jms895]

I want to get married NOW and have been picking dresses Just need to set a date but will be Sept next year as we been together 10 years. I need to lose abouit 100 stone first

Still no pooh from Alex dreading it when it does finally come out!!

 

[sar35]

poor alex, would he have cool boiled water, that helps Joe go sometimes

 

[Jolene]

What a twit she is! My Monster in law told me I'd have to put Fearne on a bottle because she was feeding too much. They don't move along with the times and the new research that gives us guidelines on what's normal and best. It's just ignorance hun, just swear under your breath and ignore her! How else can your milk increase to grow with your baby?

I went to bed with a princess and woke up with a spotty dotty, don't know why I don't use any new products or stuff in her bath?? Just have to leave the camera in a drawer for a few days lol x

Mackenzie had baby acne (as my doc called it) too. She said it would clear up by 8 weeks and it's 1000x better. She gave us a cleanser to use on her face called 'Cetaphil' which is ideal for babies and it's great. I don't know if they have it over there though

 

[Jolene]

Oh no Blessed I don't know anything about the antibiotics but don't think they would prescribe it if it would affect baby??

Jade

 

[jojo-m]

Think they may give baby runs and upset tummy that's all. I had 2 lots for awful UTI after the birth and she was fine! Mastitis-ouch! Hope it clears up soon!

Thanks jolene, not heard of that cleanser will have a look tho x

 

[Neko]

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I dont think anyone answerd my questinos a while back so im asking again. Do you babies coo and smile yet? Quinn does not yet and Im wondering if i should be concerned

Avery has been cooing for a couple of weeks, but she really just started smiling in the last few days.


Anyone else have issues with formula changes? We were on Enfamil, but WIC in this state only supplies Similac. She seems so much gassier and a bit more reluctant to eat.

 

[Lostunicorn]

I agree with a lot of your points. I spent a lot of last weekend crying because the church I grew up in won't Christen Jennifer because we are out of area and I don't currently attend Church. Surely a Church should want to help me bring a child to God and give her the opportunnity to believe if she wants!!! Sometimes organised religon really shoots itself in the foot!

Hun, my church won't just christen a child for the sake of it being done. I think it's important for the parents to understand why they are christening their child - we have to go for 1-2 classes just to remind us what we'll be doing by having our LO's christened and the promise we'll be making on the day. I hope that helped??!! If not, just ignore, lol. I don't want to offend anyone and wouldn't want this thread to turn into a religion squabble. You ladies all mean so much to me.

*sigh* I know I'm just dissapointed I had attended the Church for over 20 years, was confirmed, married and worked there. My brother's funeral was held there. I know God is not a building but this Church holds a lot of memories and significance for my faith and I wanted Jennifer to be part of that. I agree that a child shouldn't be christened for the sake of it but I have many reasons for doing so and the vicar wouldn't even let me explain.
Just wanted to explain that there were reasons (was feeding earlier so couldn't type too much) but thank you for your comment I really appriciate it and value your friendship too I'm very sensitive about this atm so I'm sorry if this has come across as being rude or out of order it isn't meant to x

 

[jms895]

Alex has started cooing this week I wouldnt worry Laura, he will do it in his own time x

 

[blessed]

Sarai started cooing and smiling starting maybe a week and a half to 2 weeks ago. She doesnt do it often and would much rather be her grumpy self. LOL No real laughs yet

 

[Mom 2B]

Weel Quinn has been back to his usual grumpy, crying, screaming self for the past 5 nights. I just wish it would stop already. The only time I can get some "me"time is during Tessas nap and im just to tired to do anything other than nap myself. The house is a disaster and I just want to do some sewing and take a shower. Sewing is my new way to relax but I can't do it when i can still hear him screaming. OH has gone up to take care of him for a while a few times but i can still hear him screaming and it makes me feel ,like a horrible mom to just sit away from him and listen to it so i always end up giong back after 10-20 minutes.

 

[jojo-m]

Ah Laura was Quinn in the colic or reflux brigade? Is no medicines working? He will naturally start improving by 12 weeks which might seem way off but I'm sure your feeling the same about them growing so quick! You do right getting away from it for a bit, constant crying his hard and you need to feel able to cope with it so a tiny timeout at times is needed! Your doing fab you really are! X

 

[Mom 2B]

Ah Laura was Quinn in the colic or reflux brigade? Is no medicines working? He will naturally start improving by 12 weeks which might seem way off but I'm sure your feeling the same about them growing so quick! You do right getting away from it for a bit, constant crying his hard and you need to feel able to cope with it so a tiny timeout at times is needed! Your doing fab you really are! X

Thanks Jo.

I think (but not sure) im in both the colic and reflux brigade! LOL I have not tried reflux meds yet but going to ask dr about them again at our 8wk shots apptment. The colic meds are doing nothing. I can see that he kinda spits up a bit but he swallows it so it burns coming up and going down. he also frequently gags so im sure its because hes spitting up and swallowing it. And he also seems to scream for no reason (hence the colic) but he does have really bad gas at night and passes gas alot.

He only seems to have the reflux problem in the evenings so im not really sure if its considered reflux or if its caused by the gas/colic. I know it should get better at 3 months and OH keeps telling me just stick it out (like i have another option....lol) I honestly cant wait. I dont want him to grow up quickly but I do want to enjoy him more so if hes a happier baby I will be a happier mommy who will be glad taht hes not in pain anymore.

he did settle at 11pm tonight instead of midnight so I used that time to make a moby wrap out of the fabric I bought today. I will be trying it out tomorrow and hope it will help. he calmed down for about 20-30 minutes today when i was carrying him and pacing the livingroom and kitchen but my arms were killing me after that....if he likes the moby wrap then i will just have to wear him for the 4 hours he is screaming every night! LOL

 

[Jolene]

*sigh* I know I'm just dissapointed I had attended the Church for over 20 years, was confirmed, married and worked there. My brother's funeral was held there. I know God is not a building but this Church holds a lot of memories and significance for my faith and I wanted Jennifer to be part of that. I agree that a child shouldn't be christened for the sake of it but I have many reasons for doing so and the vicar wouldn't even let me explain.
Just wanted to explain that there were reasons (was feeding earlier so couldn't type too much) but thank you for your comment I really appriciate it and value your friendship too I'm very sensitive about this atm so I'm sorry if this has come across as being rude or out of order it isn't meant to x

No problem. The vicar should have listened, he is supposed to be someone approachable.

 

[Fraggles]

Morning all, well had an impromtu trip to the seaside with the kids yesterday. Both were worn out by the time we got home and I managed to get J fed and in his cot by 11pm then he woke for a feed at 5.15am I think im going to count that as sleeping through the night (makes up for all the previous bad nights!)

 

[jojo-m]

How mice fraggles, it was lovely and sunny yesterday too bet it was a lovely day out! I'm v. Jealous of this sleeping thru, Lisa yesterday and you today. I'll give it 2 weeks for the age difference then it's my turn or I'm sending her back ;-)

Laura good luck with the wrap, in theory the motion will soothe him, let's hope it does ((hugs)) x