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Baby Chat....take 2
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 1mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 2mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 3mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 4mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 5mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 6mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 7mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 8mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 9mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 10mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 11mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 12mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 15mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 18mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 21mo |
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| 16lb (7.25 kg) at 24mo |
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| My baby hasn't hit that weight yet. |
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 8:52:34 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Yup. Shocking, isn't it? 
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 9:03:44 PM
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mad means crazy and angry here.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 9:07:52 PM
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PrincessDonna
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I'm still cosleeping at nap times, with my 3 year old. Of course, now she's such a go-go-goer, that it's nice to just snuggle that warm little body and enjoy her. There was a time that it aggravated me greatly that I had to lay down with her to get her to sleep. I had things I needed to get DONE, as every wife and mom does, and nap time seemed the perfect time to get those things done! That time really did pass quickly and I know the time of daytime naps and snuggles in Mommy's bed will not last forever. Now I just try to make sure I get stuff done in the morning and not stress when we snuggle the afternoon away.
That wasn't directed at Jae or anyone else...just thinking out loud. 
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 9:16:44 PM
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nicole6598
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LOL Sandy.
Oh last night we were getting into the shower so I weighed myself, then Grace hopped on and asked me what I weigh. I said 81 and she said WOOOOOWWWW!!! Like it was really huge or something. Little poo bum
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 9:17:54 PM
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Jenny-Fair
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Ohmygosh, Nicole, before I remembered that you mean kilos I was about to have a heart attack!
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 9:23:11 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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My SIL co-slept with all 4 of hers. In fact, they haven't had the bed to themselves in 13 years and they aren't warped. Wait..maybe they are, but I am too.
My parents coslept with us until toddlerhood for the first 4 kids, after that the younger siblings just slept with an older one. My youngest brother(now 12) slept with me off and on until I moved out when he was 7. I have lots of sweet memories of that time.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 9:32:19 PM
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manda59
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I never co-slept with my ds, day or night (I would have got no sleep - would have felt too claustrophobic); with my dd, I never co-slept with her at night, but I had one nap every afternoon with me sat in a reclining chair with her on my chest, up till the time when she dropped all daytime naps (which was at around 14 months old).
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 9:38:46 PM
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nicole6598
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LOL sorry Jenny, yeah Kilo's :)
Yuck a cockroach just crawled across my bed side table!!!! ARRGHHHH what if it had crawled on my bed while we were sleeping?! Why is it even in my bedroom?!! YUCK
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 10:07:45 PM
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paulsbride
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Breastfed babies especially need sunlight (well, all babies do, but sunlight does provide vitamins our milk does not). And the exercise is good for you, too. Even if you are tired, you'll still feel tons better after a little walk.
That's SOOOO true!! I use to go to a track on base to walk with Judah starting at about 4 or 5 weeks till 5 months. I went 2-4 times a week and I loved it! I would listen to music and walk or jog a few miles. It was a great time for my mind to wander, I felt healthy, and Judah stayed quiet. But really - *I* felt so good about myself doing that.
Is there somewhere (even just an indoor mall) that you can go to walk a few times a week?
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 10:19:44 PM
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Krislynx
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Jae, we did the 30 minute nap thing for almost 7 months. Will Jadon (adorable!) take several of them? Bug would take a lot of naps and it all added up to enough time so that he was not tired and upset. I know it is hard to get things done that way or get a minute to catch your breath. Is he ok when he wakes up and for awhile afterwards or is he immediately cranky etc. Assuming he is clean, dry and fed and still cranky then maybe a fan running on low (cheaper than a white noise machine and useful later as well/point it away from him) would help him stay asleep longer. If he wakes up happy then like someone else said that might just be the way he naps for a while. If that is the case then maybe try getting him to sleep after every feeding. Now, on to "mommy confessions" - Bug now naps with me 2x a day for 1-2 hours each time. After about 7 months it was the best way to get him the naps he needed. One thing I have done to help have less "stuff" to do during the week: plan meals out in advance and build them around things that can be cooked on the weekend. I cook almost all of our meats and things like ziti or chili on Sundays and then I just need to get a veggie and starch together for a meal. I use frozen veggies and throw them in the microwave. All of that adds up to lunch (Mark works from home) and dinner on the table reasonably quickly with fewer dishes and a lot less stress. Yes, that means I serve "leftovers" more often than fresh-cooked meals but it is healthier and cheaper then take-out and it is what works for us during this time. I take 30-60 minutes after Bug goes to bed and start the laundry, pick up etc. And Mark helps me catch up on the weekends. Just do what you can when you can and you will begin to develop your own methods of getting things done.
Jeanie, we use the gdiapers. Check the flushable part for a blue line - tear it there! You would not believe the mess I made with those things before Mark gave me that little tidbit. I have also noticed that some of them tear easier then others so you might have gotten a 'bad batch'. I like them but I am not really sure about the way they fit newborns, we had problems with them fitting Bug at first and he was not a little guy like Adam (such a cutie BTW). Oh, did you check that the flushable part was totally inside the waterproof part? It is really easy for it to poke out and then it gets ugly. I have to pull up the cloth part and double check around the legs and the back, normally the front is ok. Glad you like your cloth diapers. I think if we were going to have another one I would just do cloth but we have already invested in the gs so I think we will stick with it.
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ETA: I am with everybody else on the walks. I felt so much better once I started walking some with Bug. It was really good for both of us.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 10:33:34 PM
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IAMJulie
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Janine, my DD seems like she was a lot like your baby. My first was a great night sleeper and he got the hang of napping in his crib pretty quickly so he spoiled me pretty good. I knew that my second child would probably be different and BOY was she! It took a minimum of 20 minutes AFTER getting her to sleep (usually a lot more) of continued bouncing and patting and what not to get her to stay asleep at night and then she would sleep for such a short time. Then she was a terrible nurser, she hated it! So middle of the night nursing sessions were horrible, I was SO sleep deprived and hurting and she was always screaming and combative and there were many nights when it took every ounce of my strength to not throw her across the room amidst my tears and agony and then when she was done nursing the bouncing and patting thing had to be repeated all over again. Then during the days she would absolutely not nap at all unless I was holding her. She could be dead to the world asleep in my arms and I would ever so gently ease her off me to the couch next to me and have her all nestled in blankets just as cuddled as she was in my arms and within 20 seconds she'd be awake and screaming again. Sometimes I would get her asleep in her bouncy seat but then I still needed to be sitting there keeping it bouncing with my foot so getting up to pee or get a drink or eat was out of the question (God forbid I manage to eke out time for my most basic needs). She was equally impatient and horrible at nursing during the day too. She would nurse for 45 minutes and fight it the whole time and then ten minutes after finishing want to start again. It was hard to not be crying all the time or resentful at not getting even a moments break from her. Oh yeah, and this little stinker hated the car. From the moment she was put in her carseat until the moment she got out she screamed herself purple. My best friend lived a half an hour away and my sister an hour so I couldn't even go visit someone whose arms might give mine a break.
She continued this for months and months. I don't say that to discourage you at all. But there IS light at the end of the tunnel. Keep trying different things (not all at once or too quickly) to see what is going to work but also just wait, remind yourself that "this too shall pass". Things will not remain the same. Whether it's a phase or personality or whatever sooner or later your baby's needs will change and in this regard it means that your baby will be sleeping on their own and in their own bed if that's what you want. You will get time to meet your own needs again whether that is cleaning the house, making a phone call, getting lunch or whatever - it will happen!
And I have to add that the most "difficult" babies that I have known have turned out to have the brightest personalities. My niece (who honestly screamed her way through her first TWO years!) is the funniest, most charming, most brilliant teens I know and my own little girl who careens through life and makes everything fun and funny. I can't leave the house without someone telling me that they love her personality and how much she makes them laugh and she's not even 1 1/2 yet.
So remember, you're doing great, you're little one thinks you're perfect and this part of babyhood will eventually pass. THE DAYS ARE LONG BUT THE YEARS ARE SHORT! God bless!
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 10:42:17 PM
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Flintejae
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Okay so the short naps are normal! Good to know. I guess with him having his nights/days in order it's just another adjustment. I can handle normal. :) I just wasn't sure if there was something I could do 'more' of or if this was 'normal'. I love Jadon and I love snuggling him. I just wasn't sure if there was something I 'could do' to help him sleep in his bed better and not need to be in my arms 24-7. I am looking into slings to see if that will help too. However, it seems everyone has a favorite and I'm not sure what 'my' favorite is since I can't try it before I buy it.
The swing didn't work at all, but he does seem to appreciate his binky more tonight. :) Jason has him now for a half hour before he gets a bath, snuggle time, and then sleep land. He'll be up around 11 or 12, I feed him, and then we sleep together. :)
Jason has taken a month sabbatical from the computer and I think I may follow his lead. I don't plan on having it be that long, but maybe I need to take a step back myself. So, if you don't see me for a few days it isn't because I'm pouting, the victim, or upset - it's simply for a break. :)
I truly do appreciate all of your thoughts, encouragements, and perspectives! I hope you know that. His mom, Jason all ask what my cw lady friends think now.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 11:54:02 PM
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Flintejae
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You didn't offend me. I just think all of us, including myself, need to take a step back and evaluate what we type, how we type, and why we are typing it. I know that I have frustrated and exhausted several ladies on the forums and I apologize for that.
Me thinking about taking a break has more to do with how I handle things, time constraints, and the simple fact that I see how much quality time Jason has for the house with this sabbatical he's taking. Plus, he's seen how engrossed I get on these forums - emotions and all - and he quietly told me this evening, "Janine, I think you need to consider taking a sabbatical from crosswalk and the internet too." I've learned that I need to listen to him when he makes suggestions so I am thinking about it.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/14/2008 11:58:58 PM
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One thing I don't recall seeing posted as an idea for naptime ... what is the general temperature in your house?? I found if I put any of the babes down for naps after having them in my arms, they would either wake immediately or shorten naptime dramatically because the bed was much cooler than my arms ... this was solved by warming the crib ahead of time with a heating pad and/or letting the babe sleep with a warm water bottle (hot water bottle in a stuffed toy-type cover)
Was a lifesaver for me for those times where I just wanted to be alone for a few moments (like to enjoy a cup of tea)
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/15/2008 4:38:39 AM
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manda59
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There is nothing wrong with him holding the baby while you shower, make dinner, tidy up, etc...
Nothing wrong? I'd say that's exactly how it is supposed to be!
Every day for the first 6-7 months at least, I'd be waiting by the back door as soon as I heard Dave's car pull up in the drive, and would hand my ds over to him, and sigh with relief. I'd then either take the dog out on my own (to give myself a break from ds's crying) or wash my hair or put dinner on.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/15/2008 7:20:39 AM
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firefightermama
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I still wait for hubby to get home every day, then he's "on"...I either have a shower or cook dinner (which is enjoyment for me)
Janine, Chase really wasn't much of a napper when he was younger either. He's 7 months now, and he's just starting to get into a nap routine. He also ate ALL the time, but that's starting to level off too.
When he was young, I would put him anywhere to nap, on the couch with pillows all around (if I was nearby), in the swing, car seat, even on the floor on a blanket. But when he was young, we rarely put him in the crib for naps, it just didn't seem to work.
I had a wrap that I put him in...not so that I could get things done around the house, but just because it was so nice to have 2 hands to do things (like type, or open mail, or brush my hair...etc)
I will also tell you why I liked the wrap instead of the sling, because i have both. When I wore the sling, first of all, he hated it, and I didn't feel that it was secure enough, I always felt like I needed to always have one hand on him. With the wrap, he felt secure, I didn't feel like I needed to hold him in there, and he seemed to like it a lot more. He usually went right to sleep.
Hope you find some sort of nap "routine" (i use that term loosely ) soon!!
I'm off for a walk with my little one (who started crawling on hands and knees last night!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/15/2008 8:10:34 AM
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Georgia-Peach
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When you children have colds do you take them to the pediatrician or let it run its course? Do you give them over the counter cough syrups, etc.? Hunter was back to his normal self yesterday for the most part, but at night time he got to coughing. Once I was able to get him to sleep he was up at around 2:45 and I didn't get back to bed till 4:00 in the morning. He sounded congested and was coughing some. My hubby thinks he should be in the doctor's office, but I think its just a cold that will run its course. I really struggle about when to call the doctor and when not too. I just don't want to be overreacting and the pediatrician tell me "its a cold, nothing we can do, but let it run its course". He hasn't ran fever since Sunday.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/15/2008 8:24:03 AM
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PrincessDonna
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Chelle, night time is prime time for symptoms to act up again, especially a cough or fever. Sounds like he is recovering from whatever it was, since he doesn't have a fever anymore. I personally don't bring my kids to the doctor unless I'm pretty sure they need an antibiotic and they aren't going to kick it on their own. It is good for their immune systems to beat things on their own when they can...it's how they get stronger. Another consideration is how many MORE germs are you going to expose him to by going to the doctor's with an already compromised immune system. I can't tell you how many times my kids have come down with pink eye the day after we go to the doctor. 
Yes, I do give them OTC cold and cough medicines. Just be sure to adjust the dose by weight and not age. If you're not sure how much to give him or what kind your doctor recommends, call the doctor and ask them. They should tell you that without having you bring him in. I do try to limit the meds to night time only if they don't really need them during the day.
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/15/2008 8:58:55 AM
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manda59
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Hunter was back to his normal self yesterday for the most part, but at night time he got to coughing.
What's the cough like? Is it dry or "wet"? Is he at all wheezy?
Does he "bark" at all when he coughs, or is there any "afternoise" after he has coughed?
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RE: Baby Chat....take 2 - 4/15/2008 9:03:54 AM
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Georgia-Peach
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No, he definitely doesn't have the "bark" sounding cough. He had that one a couple of months ago in the middle of the night and scared me silly. I guess it sounds wet, like there is mucous trying to break up when he coughs. No, he is not wheezy. He is having to breath with his mouth open though because of his congestion.
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But you know, their life is SO short and already at 7.5 months she is not wanting to snuggle, she just wants to get on the floor and go. 
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