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Post by laurensc927 on Aug 8, 2018 5:33:02 GMT -6
What's everyone up to?
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Post by laurensc927 on Aug 8, 2018 5:38:53 GMT -6
Good morning! Work has been busy so I haven't been around much. I have a few minutes while h eats breakfast to check in. Any tips on how to handle distracted bottle feeding? He will pull the bottle away from his face, grab the nipple and stick it back in his mouth, pull it out then chew on the nipple with the side if his mouth, and so on.
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Post by sarahandben108 on Aug 8, 2018 6:34:08 GMT -6
Good morning! Work has been busy so I haven't been around much. I have a few minutes while h eats breakfast to check in. Any tips on how to handle distracted bottle feeding? He will pull the bottle away from his face, grab the nipple and stick it back in his mouth, pull it out then chew on the nipple with the side if his mouth, and so on. Better the bottle nipple than your actual nipple. Lol Seriously though, E eats the same way. They are just easily distracted by their surroundings. I know it’s recommended for nursing to do it in a quiet place. I just feed him and if it takes E a little longer, than it takes longer. |
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Post by snuff9861 on Aug 8, 2018 6:43:17 GMT -6
Good morning! Work has been busy so I haven't been around much. I have a few minutes while h eats breakfast to check in. Any tips on how to handle distracted bottle feeding? He will pull the bottle away from his face, grab the nipple and stick it back in his mouth, pull it out then chew on the nipple with the side if his mouth, and so on. Oh hai we have the same baby. Once she starts getting too distracted I put her down and let her play for a bit. I keep offering every 5-10 minutes (until the hour of the bottle being good is up). Then I offer solids and let her chow down. SaveSave |
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Post by quinn on Aug 8, 2018 6:57:43 GMT -6
Good morning! Work has been busy so I haven't been around much. I have a few minutes while h eats breakfast to check in. Any tips on how to handle distracted bottle feeding? He will pull the bottle away from his face, grab the nipple and stick it back in his mouth, pull it out then chew on the nipple with the side if his mouth, and so on. oh same thing here. I just lay him on the floor and let him fuck around with the bottle for awhile. He usually finishes it on his own within 15 mins ETA if he doesnt finish I just offer more solids |
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Post by quinn on Aug 8, 2018 6:58:24 GMT -6
Today is the only day where nothing is on the schedule, so I'm cleaning and doing laundry
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Post by cakewench on Aug 8, 2018 7:13:48 GMT -6
N was up like 3 times last night. First two he was back asleep before I even sat down to rock him. Third time I got him back down, then put him back in his crib, where he woke up and started quietly whimpering. Then he'd stop, and I think he'd finally gotten back to sleep... and then he'd start again. This went on for a bit before I finally gave up on getting back to sleep and fed him.
I don't know if it's the leap, a regression, teething, or just getting overstimulated outside too soon before bed, but I'm hoping tonight is more normal, because it's just after 9 and I am already draaaaaaging. (And I have back-to-back meetings all afternoon. Blah.)
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Post by sarahandben108 on Aug 8, 2018 7:29:41 GMT -6
I dream of the day when my 4.5 learns how to play by himself....
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Post by jules1614 on Aug 8, 2018 7:36:15 GMT -6
DS2 has a cold but is in decent spirits. We did the fair last night and it was fun but I didn’t eat a ton because I felt worried about DS2s dairy allergy and cross contamination and also I had the irrational fear of people spilling stuff on him... I’m sure that will get better with time! H and I are going back alone Sunday and I will be trying some “French onion soup on a stick” and probably lots of other deep fried stuff! I started organizing for our trip up north since we leave tomorrow after work so I’ll do the actual packing tonight.
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Post by laurensc927 on Aug 8, 2018 7:48:48 GMT -6
Good morning! Work has been busy so I haven't been around much. I have a few minutes while h eats breakfast to check in. Any tips on how to handle distracted bottle feeding? He will pull the bottle away from his face, grab the nipple and stick it back in his mouth, pull it out then chew on the nipple with the side if his mouth, and so on. oh same thing here. I just lay him on the floor and let him fuck around with the bottle for awhile. He usually finishes it on his own within 15 mins ETA if he doesnt finish I just offer more solids Last night I put him in the crib an let him have at it while I put his clothes away lol |
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Post by laurensc927 on Aug 8, 2018 7:50:34 GMT -6
Good morning! Work has been busy so I haven't been around much. I have a few minutes while h eats breakfast to check in. Any tips on how to handle distracted bottle feeding? He will pull the bottle away from his face, grab the nipple and stick it back in his mouth, pull it out then chew on the nipple with the side if his mouth, and so on. Better the bottle nipple than your actual nipple. Lol Seriously though, E eats the same way. They are just easily distracted by their surroundings. I know it’s recommended for nursing to do it in a quiet place. I just feed him and if it takes E a little longer, than it takes longer. Agreed! Every time I watch him doing it I'm so happy he never latched and takes bottles lol. |
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Post by quinn on Aug 8, 2018 7:50:35 GMT -6
DS2 has a cold but is in decent spirits. We did the fair last night and it was fun but I didn’t eat a ton because I felt worried about DS2s dairy allergy and cross contamination and also I had the irrational fear of people spilling stuff on him... I’m sure that will get better with time! H and I are going back alone Sunday and I will be trying some “French onion soup on a stick” and probably lots of other deep fried stuff! I started organizing for our trip up north since we leave tomorrow after work so I’ll do the actual packing tonight. French onion soup on a stick actually sounds amazing! You need to tell me if it's good |
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Post by belle0720 on Aug 8, 2018 7:51:27 GMT -6
I forgot my pump parts at home. I'm so mad at myself. I also skipped pumping before bed last night because I was lazy, and now I'm going to have to skip my 8AM pump and then take an early lunch to go home (1/2 hr drive) to go get them. So that's two skipped pumps in 1/2 a day. Hopefully it doesn't affect my supply. I need to start going to sleep earlier so I'm not such a zombie in the morning. I was staying awake super late during maternity leave since it was the only time I got to myself.
Anyways, other than that today should be easy at work. I finally have access to all of our systems so it'll be the first day that I can actually get some work done. ANd then there's an event downtown tonight with wine, beer, food, music, and games that I'm hoping we'll make it to.
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Post by quinn on Aug 8, 2018 7:56:20 GMT -6
I'm trying to get rid of all my baby gadgets but no one is biting! I'm ready to just give it all away to make room in my basement
H asked if we could try for another baby last night 😒 uh no
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Post by jules1614 on Aug 8, 2018 8:04:45 GMT -6
I'm trying to get rid of all my baby gadgets but no one is biting! I'm ready to just give it all away to make room in my basement H asked if we could try for another baby last night 😒 uh no Omg! Ha! Did he actually want to try for another baby or just “practice” 😜 And I will definitely report back on the French onion soup in a stick! |
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Post by quinn on Aug 8, 2018 8:08:35 GMT -6
I'm trying to get rid of all my baby gadgets but no one is biting! I'm ready to just give it all away to make room in my basement H asked if we could try for another baby last night 😒 uh no Omg! Ha! Did he actually want to try for another baby or just “practice” 😜 And I will definitely report back on the French onion soup in a stick! he actually wants another baby! ... and I'm sure the "practice" part too lol |
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Post by grumpycat on Aug 8, 2018 9:06:57 GMT -6
I'm trying to get rid of all my baby gadgets but no one is biting! I'm ready to just give it all away to make room in my basement H asked if we could try for another baby last night 😒 uh no I'm giving all my stuff away. We don't have a basement and our attic is a pain in the ass to get stuff into. My mom jokingly asked me not to put my boys out with little post its on them for people to take. |
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Post by grumpycat on Aug 8, 2018 9:09:40 GMT -6
We have a heat advisory here today so ds2 and I will staying in. Ds1 woke ds2 up again this morning. Ughhhh. I'm so tired.
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Post by belle0720 on Aug 8, 2018 9:41:34 GMT -6
jules1614 Eat a funnel cake for me! No fruit toppings please, they mask the flavor of the sweet fried batter deliciousness. It was too hot for fried food when we went to our fair this summer so I didn't get one and now I'm going to be dreaming of funnel cake until the fair comes to town again next summer!
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Post by blabbermouth on Aug 8, 2018 9:46:15 GMT -6
Hmm jules1614, I'm interested in that French onion soup on a stick! haha. Sorry your day was a bit stressful though, glad you're getting another chance! Ugh, good luck today grumpycat, hope your day isn't too long. So far so good over here, DD was a happy baby this morning so I managed to organize her clothes drawer and sweep and mop the floors all while she was awake! She's been staying up for about 2 1/2 hours for her first stretch now. |
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Post by blabbermouth on Aug 8, 2018 9:48:03 GMT -6
jules1614 Eat a funnel cake for me! No fruit toppings please, they mask the flavor of the sweet fried batter deliciousness. It was too hot for fried food when we went to our fair this summer so I didn't get one and now I'm going to be dreaming of funnel cake until the fair comes to town again next summer! I just saw that Disneyland has churro funnel cakes, totally getting one next month 😁 |
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Post by pootsen on Aug 8, 2018 10:41:34 GMT -6
Hello! We went to the park and the library this morning. Now we are waiting for Ds1’s haircut and then I’m treating the boys to pizza for lunch. Ds1 has a basketball camp this afternoon but my dad offered to take him so I’m going to hopefully clean while C naps. I’ll probably be ready for a glass of wine once DH gets home lol. French onion soup on a stick sounds amazing jules1614! I’ll have to see if we can find that when we go. |
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Post by jules1614 on Aug 8, 2018 10:58:25 GMT -6
Hello! We went to the park and the library this morning. Now we are waiting for Ds1’s haircut and then I’m treating the boys to pizza for lunch. Ds1 has a basketball camp this afternoon but my dad offered to take him so I’m going to hopefully clean while C naps. I’ll probably be ready for a glass of wine once DH gets home lol. French onion soup on a stick sounds amazing jules1614! I’ll have to see if we can find that when we go. It’s at Slims PBR Park. When you go, stop at the info both, I think they have food maps 😂 |
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 8, 2018 10:58:34 GMT -6
I’ve dropped my morning pump this week (at least for work days). It feels so good to pump by 10 though. I’m getting 10 oz then, and then a sharp decrease the rest of the day to basically just cover his bottles. But at least I’m not tied to a pump with the kids in the am.
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Post by Waffle on Aug 8, 2018 11:01:48 GMT -6
Busy day at work today and we've just had a wee check up at the paediatrician, BabyWaffle is 8.260kgs and 72cm  She's also teething and about to start a leap so she's been really cuddly with me at bedtime then cries her eyes out when I put her in the cot  |
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Post by cdnfarmgirl on Aug 8, 2018 12:17:47 GMT -6
We hit up the splash park this morning. Now chilling st home for a bit. N fell asleep 5 minutes before home and usually I can transfer him but not today. So I’m Hoping he will go back down soon. sarahandben108 I’m with ya on dreaming the kids can play by themselves, my almost 6 year old still struggles. The 3 yo has her moments. N also is a super distracted eater. On the boob, pull off, look around, try to re-latch while twisted like a pretzel. 🙄 I basically have to nurse all by ourselves and constantly stroke his cheek and hum to him. #highmaintenance |
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 8, 2018 13:51:48 GMT -6
There is a pretty big fire that is near-ish to us.
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Post by spacecadet on Aug 8, 2018 14:13:42 GMT -6
There is a pretty big fire that is near-ish to us. That is so scary. I hope there is some containment soon. |
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Post by spacecadet on Aug 8, 2018 14:17:19 GMT -6
Hi all. I think I’m about done with BFing. I’ve been supplementing since 4 months and I am now down to one pump a day which is really just getting me about an ounce a session so I should probably just drop it all together. I am pretty ok with how long I’ve lasted so 🤷♀️.
I have to feed L his bottle while he is standing and holding onto something. It’s pretty comical to watch honestly.
Not much else going on here. I’ve just been pretty blah lately in general.
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Post by laurensc927 on Aug 8, 2018 14:29:47 GMT -6
Omg! Ha! Did he actually want to try for another baby or just “practice” 😜 And I will definitely report back on the French onion soup in a stick! he actually wants another baby! ... and I'm sure the "practice" part too lol 😮. I'm still working on convincing MH 2 is a good idea lol |
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