Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[DobbyForever]

Awww yeah that's rough. SO only gets to hold A a little bit each day because of how his work schedule is (he leaves as A settles and sleeps in the am then comes home right at bedtime). He's practically a stranger . I'm glad P is starting to smile for your hubby . It's really a shame how our maternity and paternity leave us set up

Yeah to top things off she didn't even use the right swaddle and he still slept 8.5 hours! Like seriously gg I give up lol

 

[DobbyForever]

Also I'm almost to my prepreggo weight and I was trying on clothes. I still have a muffin top with a side of love rolls like why is my body storing so much fat?! Ok I know why (assuming it's a bfing thing) but unamused. Especially with this whole my motorcycle jacket doesn't fit drama

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Also I'm almost to my prepreggo weight and I was trying on clothes. I still have a muffin top with a side of love rolls like why is my body storing so much fat?! Ok I know why (assuming it's a bfing thing) but unamused. Especially with this whole my motorcycle jacket doesn't fit drama

I'm about five pounds away from my pre pregnancy weight as well and I also have more of a muffin top then I did before.. kind of annoying but I'm really trying to watch what I eat and workout more which hasn't been easy as my MIL who was so excited to watch P before she was born is very busy now and doesn't have much time to watch her now... And DH works during the day and goes to the gym four days a week after work as he is trying to lose weight as well.. hopefully once P is a bit more awake during the day I'll be able to go for walks during the day...

 

[Girly922]

I'm trying to keep up but never seem to find the time to post. Life is manic with 2!
I've definitely found the transition from 1-2 harder than 0-1, not being able to sleep when A sleeps but DD1 needs me, and A waking for feeds two hourly through this wonder week is leaving me beyond exhausted!
DH has gone back to work and as he works away mon-fri, it's been hard getting into a new routine without him here. DD1 is back at nursery 2 days a week though so that's something. Although I'm currently viewing schools for her as she starts full time school next September, and childcare options for A for when I go back to work in May.

I'm sorry things aren't easy Dobby. I honestly wouldn't worry about the smiling. A will still only smile on her terms, although in the last 2 days this is becoming more often. She's just quite serious.

I'm glad everyone else is doing well.

It's our first wedding anniversary tomorrow so we're away for the weekend with the kids. I've managed to master feeding in the sling so will be able to run around with DD1 while A nurses which is a big help as A still wants to feed a lot! Bad news is I'm coming down with a cold and have lost my voice

 

[DobbyForever]

Sorry Gag! Can you guys split the time and you go two days and him two? Or he goes first then you? I'm not working out so that's shame on me. I'm hoping to start when A is in daycare. My job, the gym, and his daycare are all on the same street which are all less than ten mins from my house. I just have zero motivation.

Girly ditto on things not being easy. Hang in there. It'll be better, as you know from DD. I wish I had some sage advice but I don't. You're a rockstar.

I'm so sorry about your col and voice! I hope that doesn't stop you from enjoying your weekend away. Happy anniversary!

I guess the smile thing worries me most because we do have personality disorders on SO's side, and he looks so much like SO. But also I'm so tired I don't always smile or talk or play enough with him. SO commented a couple weeks back I have gone from resting nice face to resting b* face. Even when I do it's so hard to be animated like my mom. I just don't have the energy. She offered to take A tonight so I could sleep and I have no idea why I didn't take her up on it. Thankfully he is sleeping really well. I'm just not sleeping well lol.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Jeez, so much to catch up on with you ladies. So, I'll just say I'm sure we're all doing the best we can and I hope those of us having issues (whatever they may be), will have them resolved ASAP.

In terms of smiling/milestones, Alex will smile a bit here and there. Same with cooing, but we haven't really found a specific thing that will get the same response everytime. His neck and leg muscles are getting stronger, but he doesn't get much laying down time to work on rolling over. Everything in due time, I guess.

My weight seems to have plateaued too, but I'm really not doing much in the way of exercise. And I haven't lost as much as you ladies. -.-

So, it seems as though Alex has been dealing with a blocked tear duct today. We haven't been to the Dr to confirm this, but based on his symptoms and a Google search, it seems to fit. He already has an appt scheduled for Wed to get his first shots, so I'll mention it then, unless it seems to be bothering him before then. But right now, he seems unaware and not fussy.

Omg, sometimes, I dunno how he sleeps through BD's sleep apnea snoring. I realize he has almost no control over it, but it can get so loud and annoying, I wanna force him outta bed. He's laying beside me right now, going at full volume. It usually doesn't affect my ability to fall and stay asleep, but God damn!

 

[DobbyForever]

Awww sorry to hear about the tear duct but I'm glad it's not causing him discomfort. sorry about the snoring! My only guess is that if it didn't keep you up before then it might be your inner worry it'll wake up Alex so you can't sleep. I get that sometimes. I can't sleep if I'm worry A night he woken up by something/wake up.

Afm on power pump day three and emailed his doctor. If I give him just formula he vomits so =\. I don't want to do anything herbal given how much tummy trouble we have had lately. Trying to figure how to get him to latch a few times a day without overfeeding him or taking away from his fortified milk diet. But he just suddenly wants 3oz every feeding and I'm not pumping enough to keep up

We also graduated to arms free swaddling. Second night and he doesn't seem phased by it. Takes a few extra minutes to fall asleep as he tries to find a spot for his arms but other than that no issues

He gets 5-10m of tummy time 2-4x a day and kid does not roll over so oh well it'll happen when it happens. I have to keep reminding myself I took him to his shots early and he isn't even 2 months yet lol

 

[second.time]

Pretty, I'm sure you've read about this, but have you tried the massage in the corner of the eye? My guy had a blocked tear duct and that really helped ...

Dobby, I also worry about engaging enough with my baby. It is hard to keep up that excitement and energy when you're drained. I try to make a point to smile/talk to him with undivided attention at intervals so I don't have this constant pressure. Otherwise I'm distracted and guilty all the time.

Not sure about you but I'm an introvert and having to be "on" all the time for my kids does make me tired sometimes. I try to take time alone when I can, it's a lifesaver.

Girly, the transition is hard. I keep thinking we're doing OK but DH is pretty drained and frustrated by the time crunch. Having your older DD out of the house will help, I think things have been easier for us since my older kid started pre-K. But it is rough. I hope things feel easier soon.

I also have more of a muffin top than before! With my oldest my stomach went back to being pretty flat ... I never had washboard abs, but pretty flat. Now I find I have this excess skin even though I've lost so much weight. It doesn't bother me too much but I'm surprised ... funny how your body changes shape.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

second - I was doing the tear duct massaging. Sorry, forgot to mention that. He seems pretty much back to normal today. I'll still mention it at his appt though. However, there's a chance that it was an allergic reaction to MIL's 2 dogs cuz we spent the weekend there. We'll see though.

Dobby - Oh, BD wasn't keeping me up. He just fell asleep before I did. But the snoring can be really annoying at times. lol. However, I'm also annoyed that he won't go get a sleep study done to confirm that that's actually what he has. He says he doesn't wanna be told to lose weight or that he needs a CPAP machine. And I keep telling him having an actual diagnosis will be helpful, and just cuz they may recommend those things, he doesn't have to do them. He's always complaining about how tired he is and I'm like "Ya, cuz every night your body is doing everything it can to keep you alive and breathing." He's a dad now. He needs to get it together cuz I don't wanna wake up next to a corpse one morning. Sorry if that's harsh, but it's also kinda true. Friggen men. -.-

 

[DobbyForever]

Awww yeah you're right just cuz they suggest it doesn't mean he has to do it. I'm with you on the dad thing but with motorcycles. We went riding on Saturday and he got baited into a pudding contest (no contest really the guy was on a touring and us in a sport) but SO hit 105 at night and as soon as we got off the bike I was like dumbass we have a kid you can't pull crap like that esp with us both on the bike. Granted we have signals so if he was weaving through traffic then I would have signaled to slow it down

Glad Alex is doing better today. Hope it's not an allergy or at least a mild one

Second I'm glad you find some you time . It is rough!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Quick update..

P had her two month appointment yesterday.. we ended up going in because one of get big toes looked infected and they said it was probably just a hang nail so we got ointment for it.

She also got her first two shots; the rhotovirus and the dtap/ hep B/ and polio vaccine. So far she's done great, just a bit more sleepier then normal.

She is now 10lbs 4.5oz and 23 inches long. They said she dropped to 28% in her weight and said we need to feed her more but her height is 78%. The doctor says she is really strong and is already pushing up when on her tummy which the doctor said most kids don't do that until 4 months so she said don't be surprised if she is crawling by Christmas!!!! She said the little flat spot on the back of her head will fix itself as long as I do more tummy time with her and there was no flatness on either side. I was told were doing a great job with her and they will see us back in the end of October for he other shots!!!

 

[DobbyForever]

Awesome! Sorry about the nail. Hopefully the ointment works right away! 10lbs 4 sounds like a dream for me. I'm having him weighed on Thursday (2 months) and I would loooove him to be 10lbs, but realistically I'm expecting 9lbs 5 to 10oz, especially since I had to change his formula off neosure =\. Congrats on potentially crawling!!! I'm thinking I might get A a new tummy time mat. The one I have is too thick and soft. He did push himself totally arms extended this morning and help it for a bit. I was so impressed. We start PT today and we started using a memory form pillow a few days ago so fxed no helmet in two months. Sorry that turned into all about me lol

 

[DobbyForever]

Pt visit went well. His stiff neck and flat head are mild and becauseche is so young so is totally optimistic it can all be corrected without a helmet down the line. Had him weighed and he's now 9lbs 11.4oz! I'm really happy with that

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Good to hear things went well, Gag.

Alex had his 2 month appt today. According to the Dr, he only grew like half a centimetre, but he's now weighing 10lbs 2oz. He also got his shots. They made him pretty sleepy, so he spent most of the afternoon snoozing.

Still hard to believe it's already been 2 months.

 

[DobbyForever]

Seriously it's crazy how fast the time goes and how quickly they grow.

 

[Catalyst]

My girls were born so small, mostly Sólveig. They had their 3month check today and their first shots (thry get them at 3 month in Iceland not 2month).
Sólveig is now 23.4 in and 11lbs 10.96oz and Herdís 24.4in and 12lbs 14.54oz
They hate tummytime so I havent done that much. Will try harder from now on. They say they are doing well tho and are strong.

 

[lesondemavie]

Had C's 2 month today: 22.5 inches and 11lbs. Weight gain slowed, height sped up, but regardless growth is looking great so far. My milk supply seems to have settled as well. I don't gag her nearly as much. She turned bright red and screamed with her shots. Settled now. Preparing for a sleepy day, and hoping I don't have to deal with a fever.

 

[DobbyForever]

Cat that's awesome that they are growing well! Sorry they hate tummy time. I thought A was killing it (he'll tolerate a session for 5-10m and do three sessions a day), but his PT basically cool storied me and said do more. She said by 4 months the only time she wants him on his back is when he is asleep btw I looooove their names

Lesson fxed no fever! Crazy how they just skeep lol I was nervous because my friend's kid cried and comfort nurses for 48 hours and barely slept so I was expecting hell. I think 11lbs is great for 2 months

 

[Catalyst]

They have been fussy and felt warm. Gave them some paracetamol supp and they are sleeping now. Going to bed, hope the night aint to bad. Wake usualy 2x for both to nurse so 4x total each night.

 

[DobbyForever]

Sorry they are warm and fussy . Hope the medicine works and y'all get some sleep

A can roll off my tummy consistently. He still can't roll over on the floor but he got close a few times.