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Post by sunfrogger on Feb 21, 2018 12:47:07 GMT -6
My DD1 did 👏🏻 not 👏🏻 like 👏🏻 the swaddle. I'll try it again but I'm not sure it'll go over well. I ended up using the love 2 sleep sacks and she loved them. We didn’t swaddle DD1 because she was in a hip brace but even for the few weeks before that she didn’t like it. DD2 is the same and didn’t like it. It’s obviously genetic 😂 same with a pacifier. My mom said me and my sister wouldn’t take one and my two girls didnt/won’t either. Maybe for a minute here or there but that’s it. Same on the paci. E never took it. I'm not bothering to try to introduce it this time around. 🤷♀️
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Post by sunfrogger on Feb 21, 2018 12:49:53 GMT -6
Ahhhhhhhhh. Dd1 is napping. The windows are open. This is bliss. benandjerrys my mom has a very similar sherpa rug. I use it for naked baby pics 😂 I can't believe I'm still pregnant and sarahh you are going back to work next week 😧 that is just crazy to me!
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Post by tiffrobot on Feb 21, 2018 13:08:36 GMT -6
Oh yea I was going to say we have those blue PJs with the flowers too amesie! I bought them when DD1 was born so both girls have used them
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Post by amesie on Feb 21, 2018 13:22:55 GMT -6
Oh yea I was going to say we have those blue PJs with the flowers too amesie! I bought them when DD1 was born so both girls have used them I used them for my DD1 too I love seeing her in some of her sisters clothes
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Post by hiimjamie on Feb 21, 2018 13:24:39 GMT -6
Hi ladies! I have been so awful at keeping up. N will be 6 weeks tomorrow the time is flying by. He so sweet. He only wakes up once overnight at around 3 which is amazing. He has teeth buds and is rolling from belly to back! What! He’s just the sweetest. J is so great with him. He always asks to hold him, kiss him, tells him he’s beautiful. We’re so lucky! I hope all of you are great! ❤️
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Post by ajetter on Feb 21, 2018 13:25:47 GMT -6
benandjerrys that mat looks so cozy!! ajetter adorable girls aside, I think that line up of chairs behind them is so cute lol!! It makes me happy too. I’m just bummed that there isn’t really room for a fourth! Plus DD1 is probably past the age of needing hers. 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 21, 2018 13:29:11 GMT -6
I am trying to meal plan for the next week... and I am drawing a blank. I hate meal planning.
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Post by amesie on Feb 21, 2018 13:31:25 GMT -6
benandjerrys that mat looks so cozy!! ajetter adorable girls aside, I think that line up of chairs behind them is so cute lol!! It makes me happy too. I’m just bummed that there isn’t really room for a fourth! Plus DD1 is probably past the age of needing hers. 🤷🏼♀️ I was looking at the lineup of chairs too and was wondering what color you would choose for LO! Haha
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Post by tiffrobot on Feb 21, 2018 13:32:33 GMT -6
hiimjamie!! Omg! Hi! I swear (not trying to be creepy) but I was thinking just today I should tag you in this thread to see if you were well and see if anyone has heard from you lately! Happy to see you and your boys!
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Post by ajetter on Feb 21, 2018 13:33:46 GMT -6
amesie now I have to go to the PB website and theoretically decide. Lol. ETA Aqua. That’s pretty much the only solid left! 😊
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Post by tiffrobot on Feb 21, 2018 13:36:58 GMT -6
If you guys can’t tell I’m taking advantage of my h being home and squeezing in extra cuddles and catching up on chatting haha
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 21, 2018 13:43:23 GMT -6
Random - does anyone have a crockpot mac and cheese recipe?
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Post by aprilz81 on Feb 21, 2018 13:52:31 GMT -6
aprilz81 I’ve bedshared with all 3 of mine as infants. I also was a hard no as a ftm with DS but around 2 months I was so tired I started accidentally doing it and realized how much better our sleep was, so I adjusted what I was doing too. And now it’s the only way I know to teach my babies nighttime is bedtime so I just kept rolling with it (N will actually occasionally spend sometime in the RNP too which is nice for a break) Is there anything specific you are wondering? We transferred the first two to their cribs around 6-8 months old which coincided with me ending bfing and switching to formula both times. We have a soft-ish bed (2 inch foam topper on top of a pillow top mattress)... The few times it has happened it was on accident, I was on my side nursing (so she was also on her side) and I fell asleep and she nursed herself to sleep. So far I've only pulled her into bed after DH is up, so I put her in the middle of the bed to make sure she doesn't squirm herself off the side. This morning after the 5:45 feed she was still fussy (this was at around 7:00 after I put her back in the RNP) so I pulled her into bed with me. I side-nursed her for a bit and we both fell asleep. When I woke up (at 10:30!!!!!) she was still asleep and on her stomach with her head to her side. My biggest concern is to make sure when we do this we are as safe as possible since I hear horror stories about SAFE sleep and co-sleeping breaks every one of those rules.
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Post by aprilz81 on Feb 21, 2018 13:54:43 GMT -6
Guys, we were charged $700 freaking dollars for a 5 minute tongue tie clipping while still in the hospital... I didn't expect it to be free but jeez...
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 21, 2018 14:07:30 GMT -6
And all of these pictures! Love them. I currently can’t put her down during the day without her waking up and crying within 3. Minutes so not a lot of pictures going on. Hopefully we turn a corner on this soon. watermelonseed love the one of your daughter on the computer! My kids totally play work with my old computer a couple paper clips postits and file folders. It’s cute until DS1 says something mimicking things I’ve said along the way that I’m not proud of like... not now I just need to finish this contract or one more email than I can help you! I cringe. rebeccabunch I can commiserate with you on barely being able to put the LO down without waking up and crying. I hope we both can turn a corner on it soon. I love cuddles with him but I want to be able to do somethings around my house!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Feb 21, 2018 14:08:46 GMT -6
Guys, we were charged $700 freaking dollars for a 5 minute tongue tie clipping while still in the hospital... I didn't expect it to be free but jeez... That epidural they told me not to get will cost us $900. The cost of it did not go through my mind at the time... it wouldn’t have made a difference though. I was not in sane mind!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Feb 21, 2018 14:11:03 GMT -6
And all of these pictures! Love them. I currently can’t put her down during the day without her waking up and crying within 3. Minutes so not a lot of pictures going on. Hopefully we turn a corner on this soon. watermelonseed love the one of your daughter on the computer! My kids totally play work with my old computer a couple paper clips postits and file folders. It’s cute until DS1 says something mimicking things I’ve said along the way that I’m not proud of like... not now I just need to finish this contract or one more email than I can help you! I cringe. rebeccabunch I can commiserate with you on barely being able to put the LO down without waking up and crying. I hope we both can turn a corner on it soon. I love cuddles with him but I want to be able to do somethings around my house! This is it exactly. If I could just get one chunk of time a day, like 1 hour it would be much improved. My DS1 was like this but my DS2 was great about napping by himself so I forgot this whole thing... comfort in numbers I guess! I saw your meal planning question and I’m like when would I MP and prep and cook these meals? ETA I hv tons of time to internet scroll and plan but not enough 2 handed time to execute!
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 21, 2018 14:12:11 GMT -6
Guys, we were charged $700 freaking dollars for a 5 minute tongue tie clipping while still in the hospital... I didn't expect it to be free but jeez... dang! hospital charges are crazy high. you reminded me to check the claims on our health insurance for the birth. I am scared.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Feb 21, 2018 14:14:45 GMT -6
hiimjamie glad things are going well! The onesie/t shirts your boys are wearing are adorable! Such a great picture. Can’t believe your babe is already rolling!
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Post by pippiann on Feb 21, 2018 14:15:11 GMT -6
Here’s my kiddos! L loves his lion 🦁😍 M being super cute at the park!
Poof the cute kids
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Post by tiffbabey on Feb 21, 2018 14:27:08 GMT -6
Still waiting to go to the hospital to get induced! Was supposed to be 7 this morning and now have to call back at 6:30 and see what their plan is, could get pushed back until the morning and I’m not sure if the morning will be guaranteed or if I’ll have to keep calling. Ugh, it’s super frustrating and this has been the longest day ever. My DS keeps asking when his grandparents will be here, but they are only 20 minutes away and I didn’t want anyone here ahead of time. I am at least thankful I made that decision because between the two families they would have drove me nuts if they were here.
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 21, 2018 14:29:06 GMT -6
rebeccabunch I can commiserate with you on barely being able to put the LO down without waking up and crying. I hope we both can turn a corner on it soon. I love cuddles with him but I want to be able to do somethings around my house! This is it exactly. If I could just get one chunk of time a day, like 1 hour it would be much improved. My DS1 was like this but my DS2 was great about napping by himself so I forgot this whole thing... comfort in numbers I guess! I saw your meal planning question and I’m like when would I MP and prep and cook these meals? ETA I hv tons of time to internet scroll and plan but not enough 2 handed time to execute! STUCK IN A BOX... rebeccabunch, Exactly- I have all the time in the world to sit here and come up with meal ideas. But is it executing it. Unfortunately, I have been using a lot of the frozen meals our parents prepared us. I was hoping to spread those out more throughout my maternity leave. Or do really easy things out of a box or I just throw stuff in a crock pot and hope for the best. My 4 year old has been asking for homemade mac and cheese lately.... I am going to try a crock pot version and hope that turns out.
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Post by sunfrogger on Feb 21, 2018 14:32:57 GMT -6
I am trying to meal plan for the next week... and I am drawing a blank. I hate meal planning. Baked ziti? Sheet pan chicken & roasted veg? Pot roast?
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Post by sunfrogger on Feb 21, 2018 14:34:31 GMT -6
Random - does anyone have a crockpot mac and cheese recipe? No but I do have a really easy 30min one with cheese sauce that my H loves. pin.it/mwivevw5n64pbf
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Post by sunfrogger on Feb 21, 2018 14:37:00 GMT -6
yellow711 I really really love my instant pot for stuff like that. I get mh to pull meat and when we get home I toss it all together and cook it.
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 21, 2018 14:44:46 GMT -6
yellow711 I really really love my instant pot for stuff like that. I get mh to pull meat and when we get home I toss it all together and cook it. sunfrogger I have an IP but I am intimidated by it I have only used it a few times. I need to just get over whatever "fears" I have with it and just use it!
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Post by girlonabike on Feb 21, 2018 14:51:03 GMT -6
Hi!
Still pregnant (now 10 days overdue). No pic, sorry.
Sent kiddo to the babysitters today. Trying to get him back into a regular routine. It's been nice to have all this time with him, but I don't want him to be totally thrown when (if?!) the baby gets here.
Such a beautiful day out--really wish I could go out an enjoy it, but honestly all I want to do is sit/lie on the couch and not move.
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Post by sunfrogger on Feb 21, 2018 14:57:42 GMT -6
yellow711 I really really love my instant pot for stuff like that. I get mh to pull meat and when we get home I toss it all together and cook it. sunfrogger I have an IP but I am intimidated by it I have only used it a few times. I need to just get over whatever "fears" I have with it and just use it! Don't be scared!! I love it. Let me know if you want any recipes
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Post by tiffrobot on Feb 21, 2018 15:03:59 GMT -6
aprilz81 I sleep without a pillow and make sure to keep the blankets off her. I struggled with feeling like I was doing the wrong thing a lot with DS when I began bedsharing with him, and after talking with friends later made me realize how common it is, and also just more experience with parenting in general, I am confident the safest way to do anything is with a mama who is well rested. If this is whats going to do that right now, then you are doing the right thing for you.
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Post by yellow711 on Feb 21, 2018 15:53:49 GMT -6
sunfrogger I have an IP but I am intimidated by it I have only used it a few times. I need to just get over whatever "fears" I have with it and just use it! Don't be scared!! I love it. Let me know if you want any recipes sunfrogger I would love recipes! Thank you.
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