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

[DobbyForever]

Yeah like all my friends laughed and cracked jokes about how I should have gone out with them (blew them off last minute for family dinner) and I'm like too soon and if I had then I wouldn't have been there for my son/to make sure the guy was arrested and charged for exposure and child annoyance

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Holy crap dobby.. that's insane!!!

AFM, I called the on call Pediatrician today as P still has runny green stool since Tuesday and now she has a rash in between her butt cheeks. Doc said it's probably a yeast infection because of the poop so they gave us Nystatin and I was told to use it every diaper change. Also no more wipes during diaper changes.. I'm to use a warm washcloth until this yeaat is clear. Thankfully P is such a wonderful baby that it doesn't really bothering her and she still grins, babbles, and giggles during diaper changes.

 

[DobbyForever]

Nystatin is such a joke. I've had A on it for two weeks and his mild thrush is exactly the same despite mine clearing up and boiling everything. Hope it works better for you!

 

[Weebles]

When d came home from the NICU she had a little yeast diaper rash and nothing was working. That's when I switched to water wipes (because everything else hurt her). It didn't clear up the rash but I like them a lot for her sensitive skin and still use them. What helped the most was drying her out fully before putting her diaper back on. Diaperless babies are a hazard waiting to happen so I just fan her dry first. I've read that breastmik is really good for helping to clear it up too so if your pumping still it's worth a shot.

afm, d is so friendly, I loooove it. She initiates smiles when someone makes eye contact with her. I'm not as worried about her eyes now (the epicanthal folds) and it's probably just a normal variation. Friggin cute either way. She seems to be hitting all her milestones for her adjusted age. Well, she still hasn't rolled over but I think that's more because she's not a tummy time fan. She looks soooo close though I'm surprised she hasn't.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Jeez, Dobby. That's crazy. At least A is way too young to remember any of that.

Hope P's rash gets better soon, Gag.

AFM, Alex is still so close to rolling over. He has the right leg movements and momentum, but his arm gets in the way and prevents him from making the full roll. Any day now though. And I'm really doing my best to get out for walks with him. Partly for him to get some fresh air and for me to get some exercise. Now I just need to get my eating in order and I'll hopefully start losing my pregnancy weight.

 

[thexfadingpat]

That sucks Dobby.
Elliot has thrush right now too and the nystatin is working great for us so far. My pain is pretty much gone and the spots in his mouth are disappearing.
Are you using liquid or cream? And is it flavoured? I've heard that for some the flavoring can help feed the yeast because its added sugar.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Pretty, I love taking walks. Good luck with the weight loss.

Afm, Ps rash is getting better but tonight she had a screaming fit with DH for thirty minutes as I was at a mops meeting and drove home.. took me fifteen minutes and she finally calmed down once I got home.. I rocked her and finally got her to sleep and hopefully she will wake up all good tomorrow. I think she's either going through a mental leap or a growth spurt Which are both common at three months.

I am down to pre pregnancy weight and I'm so excited about that. I have another 100lbs to go but I'm so excited that since I've been on this eating plan in two weeks I lost 7lbs... Now I just need to keep going.

 

[lesondemavie]

Wow sorry about all the thrush/yeast infections. C gets a few green, frothy poops a day, but they seem to more related to foremilk/hindmilk imbalance. Dobby wow! Poor little A. Glad you could do something about it.

First day of work went well today. C took the bottle just fine. DH just needs to warm the milk first. She sucked dowm 12 oz from the bottle during the day. When I arrived home I was talking to DH and she just looked up at me staring at me from her bouncer and flashed the biggest smile when I looked back at her. Melted my heart. After giving me some smiles and laughs and a poopy diaper, she sucked on my boobs the rest of the evening (yay cluster-feeding) until she passed out early for the night . I enjoyed being back in the office, and DH is taking such good care of her. He sent me pics and videos and ideas that he was looking up to help foster her development. Things couldn’t have started off better!

She definitely just went through a growth spurt. We have a little mat to measure her and she seems to have gained half an inch over the weekend! Also same story here with the rolling over. She’s nearly there. Just has to figure out what to do with her arms. Her toy manipulation is getting so good though! She is so determined to get everything into her mouth

 

[second.time]

Lesonde, my little guy is the same ... he's always grabbing things and guiding them into his mouth. He concentrates so hard it cracks me up.

Hope everyone's doing well! What kind of Halloween costumes are people going for? A.'s going to be a little Yoda to match my older son's Jedi.

So my period seemed to come back at about seven weeks, then vanished again. I was so nervous I might somehow be pregnant (even though it was VERY unlikely), but I took a test today and it was clearly negative. I was so relieved. I didn't realize until then how much I feel like our family is "complete." The four of us feel perfect and I'm really happy with how we are. I guess the next step is to finally find an IUD I'm happy with.

 

[DobbyForever]

Leson I swore I replied back when you posted I must not have hit send lol but glad your return to work was smooth!

Second Lil A is Baby groot. He has an I am groot onesie and a hand knit beanie, pants, and shoes . Gonna dress him up for daycare tomorrow hehe. I love that your kiddos have themed costumes! I wanted to be gamora and SO star lord but he wouldn’t play along and i’m Too broke to get a costume I like

Today was picture day at daycare and i’m Sooooo excited to see what his pics look like

 

[PrettyInInk42]

It would take too long to explain, but a few months ago, BD came up with an idea for a Halloween costume. Alex and I could've easily dressed up so that we'd all match, but of course, BD has now decided to not dress (yet again) this Halloween. So, I've been doing from brainstorming/googling. I could dress as little red riding hood and buy a baby wolf costume, or Alex could go as a cozy, little caterpillar and I'll be a butterfly. The least expensive option would be to dress in my Hogwarts uniform (cardigan, skirt, robe, etc), wear my redhead wig, wrap Alex in a blanket, and draw a lightning bolt on his forehead with eye liner. lol. Guess we'll see what I decide to go with.

In other news, there's so much coming up in the next couple months. After Halloween (which I usually go all out for), my friend's daughter is having her 5th BDay party on Nov 4, the weekend after that we have to go one province over (a 6+ hour drive) for BD's great aunt's funeral, the week after that we're off to Florida for a week, and a few days after we get back, my mom takes off to Australia for a month. Busy busy.

And tomorrow (the 27th) is my conceive-iversary. And what would've been my dad's 66th BDay. </3

 

[lesondemavie]

2nd week is turning out much rougher all. C is reverse cycling or going through her first sleep regression or both. She&#8217;s down to just 5 oz from the bottle over several fussy feeds with DH, crying herself to sleep with him, on me constantly + waking frequently to feed all night, falling asleep early and sleeping in (so 12 hours with several wakings). I&#8217;m hoping it&#8217;s a passing phase. Time will tell.

We are doing an HP costume.

 

[DobbyForever]

Pretty I like the hp but I love hp lol

Leson so sorry to hear sge&#8217;s Been fussy. A has been crying a lot at daycare this week and just wanting to be held as well and like only one way. It&#8217;s weird. He&#8217;s still sleeping well though 7:30-5:30/6:30 with about 4-6 20m-40m naps throughout the day

 

[PrettyInInk42]

BD's cousin's wife popped this morning. I've been watching FB like a hawk for updates. All I know is it was a boy, "everything happened really fast" , and he was born at like 3:55 or :56 am. It's nice to know Alex will have another little boy to grow up with.

In terms of sleep, he's still sleeping for a full 7-9 hours every night, but won't take proper naps unless he's laying on a human being. lol

Also, still haven't gotten my period yet.

 

[DobbyForever]

I thought I had my period but I think it was just a reaction to starting the pill because it was really weird and short and i&#8217;m 50 days later no period not gonna lie I know shedding the lining is good for your uterus but i&#8217;d Love to be that person who doesn&#8217;t get periods on depo

Pretty is that the woman who you posted a picture with before bump to bump? That&#8217;s so exciting for her and for you and Alex!

I get sad because yeah A goes to daycare but everyone is 3+ months older than him

Ugh my boobs are killing me today

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

I Just wrapped up my second period post partum...

Leson, check out something called the wonder weeks. Sounds like babe is going through leap 4.

As far as P goes, she and I flew down on Wednesday to Florida to hang with my parents as DH didn't have any more vacation after taking time off when P was born. She's only drinking between 19 and 23oz a day and the doctor has started her on cereal added to the formula to thicken it up to help with her reflux and she's still on zantac twice a day too.

I'm currently seeing a new chiropractor as my hips, back, and neck/shoulders have been a mess since delivery...

I'm down 32lbs from delivery and only gained 23 during pregnancy so I'm almost 10lbs less then pre pregnancy weight however things aren't in the same places anymore and I still have a wiggly stomach. I'm starting to work out again and will be swimming while here and once I get back home to try and tighten things back up.

I also just found out the majority of my family will be headed to Cancun Mexico on Ps first birthday so we have to do her party July 14 or none of my family will be there. I'm slightly upset as my sister planned the trip knowing full well that is her birthday. But it kind of works out well because our best friends middle childs birthday is the same day as P so that way we won't have to work around each other for parties.

P is literally on the cusp of rolling from back to front so she's no longer swaddled with the halo at night she is in a zippidee zip now for safety.

Other then that being down here alone has made me appreciate DH so much more and I miss him so much. Only three more sleeps until we get to see him.

 

[DobbyForever]

Has the cereal been helping with her reflux? Hugs. I hope the chiropractor helps. And i&#8217;mwith you it&#8217;s crazy how the weight can come off but things still cling to areas. Hugs. Kudos to you for working out. I barely pump enough so i&#8217;m Too scared and exhausted to work out.

Was the thinking just that because it&#8217;s a family trip that you all could celebrate in Cancun? I would have called her and everyone out hard but my family is very open when stuff bugs us. But I have issues from my dad passing so early in my life that memories like that, ESPECIALLY birthdays, are sacred to me.

Gag which halo are you using? I have A in a Halo swaddle stage 3 though cuz he likes the swaddle feel but needs hands free. He wasn&#8217;t quite ready for the blanket one. I believe the small is good up to 18lbs? Or 16

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Has the cereal been helping with her reflux? Hugs. I hope the chiropractor helps. And i’mwith you it’s crazy how the weight can come off but things still cling to areas. Hugs. Kudos to you for working out. I barely pump enough so i’m Too scared and exhausted to work out.

Was the thinking just that because it’s a family trip that you all could celebrate in Cancun? I would have called her and everyone out hard but my family is very open when stuff bugs us. But I have issues from my dad passing so early in my life that memories like that, ESPECIALLY birthdays, are sacred to me.

Gag which halo are you using? I have A in a Halo swaddle stage 3 though cuz he likes the swaddle feel but needs hands free. He wasn’t quite ready for the blanket one. I believe the small is good up to 18lbs? Or 16

P needs her arms still in some sort of boundary so the zippidee zip works great.

As far as the reflux we just started on cereal so I'm not sure how well it's helping yet...

As far as my family, according to my mom its the only time they can go. We are going with my parents in May as we cannot go in July. So my parents are going in May and July as they have a time share there and can go whenever they want. I just don't want my mom and step dad to miss her first birthday...

As far as working out that's one of the advantages of formula is being able to provide food whenever... I'm also so much less stressed about it now.

 

[DobbyForever]

Ooo yeah that transition to arms free was easy for him because he hated swaddles from day one. Always breaking out multiple times a night lol

Fxed it helps!!! People keep telling me to add cereal but he&#8217;s not spitting up badly enough for me to go there

That&#8217;s a bummer . Fun but a bummer. Have you told them how it makes you feel? I guess at this point it&#8217;s probably moot

Nice! Yeah I can&#8217;t do formula. He vomits it right back up when the bottle is even more than a quarter formula. But I get to pump in my room now so it helps me stay on track. Right now I&#8217;m up quite a few bottles and I constantly feel like I need to pump so i&#8217;m Curious if A is going to start eating more

 

[lesondemavie]

Oh I have the wonder weeks app and audiobook and she is in the middle of leap 4 (boy it&#8217;s a long one!), but it&#8217;s different than her typical leaps. She&#8217;s also showing all the signs of the 4 month sleep regression (which happens anywhere from 3-5 months). Poor thing. So much going on. Yesterday she still only ate 6 oz from the bottle but considering I breastfeed just before I leave and right when I get home that&#8217;s about an ounce an hour. She also had less fussy feeds, and more regular naps without crying herself to sleep. DH said the only thing he did different was feed her in her swing or bouncer (sometimes she likes me to stand and rock her while bfing so I had suggested trying something similar). There are definitely advantages to formula plus you get more iron and bit D! We&#8217;re being better about the vitamin D drops now that DH can just mix it into a bottle. I feel bad that we were so inconsistent with them before. Should have just put it on my nipple one feeding a day. Ah the mama guilt never goes away huh? Anyway yay for ending the week on a good note and fx for a better week next week.

Dobby I&#8217;m like you on the exercise front. I was running and tracking my calories while home and ebfing but now that I&#8217;m trying to boost my supply so we can freeze extra I&#8217;m starving and just letting myself eat away. Weight loss/getting back in shape is totally tabled for now. Ugh just realized with my goal of bfing until Jan and starting to ttc again in feb (or whenever my period returns looks like those symptoms I had before were just crazy po hormones), I won&#8217;t really feel comfortable with anything more than gentle exercise until after baby #2.