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Post by notmoose on Jun 12, 2019 9:14:57 GMT -6
He has a double ear infection. Poor baby. Poor guy! |
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Post by notmoose on Jun 12, 2019 9:18:20 GMT -6
So L will be taking her 3rd plane trip for the 4th of July. She was pretty much ok the first 2 trips, unfortunately, I find this age to be the absolute worst age for air travel and still have nightmares about a flight I took with my middle daughter when she turned one. Its only a ~2.5 hour flight, any ideas as to how to keep her busy? She has her own seat (although I think that might induce more screaming). I'll raise you a 17 hour (before stops) car trip 😬. I'm going to try some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on the tablet and some yogurt melts. I...really don't have a plan other than that. Just hoping for some napping. We're not too far behind you with a 14 hour car ride. Anyone have an opinion on whether the infant seat or convertible seat will be more comfy for the baby for that long? I'm worried the convertible will have him too upright for sleeping but also think he might like it better while awake. |
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Post by potatocakes on Jun 12, 2019 9:33:28 GMT -6
I'll raise you a 17 hour (before stops) car trip 😬. I'm going to try some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on the tablet and some yogurt melts. I...really don't have a plan other than that. Just hoping for some napping. We're not too far behind you with a 14 hour car ride. Anyone have an opinion on whether the infant seat or convertible seat will be more comfy for the baby for that long? I'm worried the convertible will have him too upright for sleeping but also think he might like it better while awake. I think that the infant seat is a little more comfy for sleeping - I feel like in the convertible DS still slumps to the side sometimes (but he's too big for the infant bucket, so, it is what it is) |
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Post by notmoose on Jun 12, 2019 9:53:34 GMT -6
We're not too far behind you with a 14 hour car ride. Anyone have an opinion on whether the infant seat or convertible seat will be more comfy for the baby for that long? I'm worried the convertible will have him too upright for sleeping but also think he might like it better while awake. I think that the infant seat is a little more comfy for sleeping - I feel like in the convertible DS still slumps to the side sometimes (but he's too big for the infant bucket, so, it is what it is) That's what I was thinking but wasnt sure. We haven't used the convertible yet. So idk how he'd be in it. I'm hoping he will sleep a lot of the ride (we're leaving motn) |
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Post by PennyCandy on Jun 12, 2019 10:48:38 GMT -6
Active shooter training at work today.....it's intense.
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Post by kam3100 on Jun 12, 2019 11:03:35 GMT -6
My emotions are a little all over the place right now. My daughters daycare teacher pulled me aside when I dropped the kids off. Apparently my 4 year old and her friend were bullying a special needs girl in her class and my daughter kicked her. I’m very upset. It’s unreal to me that kids this young so that.
The special needs student is non-verbal and kicks other kids so it might have been retaliation but it’s still unacceptable. I don’t know how to get through to my kid.
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Post by klw on Jun 12, 2019 12:42:29 GMT -6
I am looking over unemployment information and am getting overwhelmed.
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Post by klw on Jun 12, 2019 12:43:08 GMT -6
kam3100 Has she ever done anything like that before?
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Post by kam3100 on Jun 12, 2019 13:12:22 GMT -6
kam3100 Has she ever done anything like that before? She has gotten into spats with hitting and biting with other kids that she plays with. Yesterday they were apparently playing and her friend told her to go kick the girl, so she did. The teacher stopped it and they were talked to. Both were crying after the teacher explained they were being bullies. My daughter even told me last night that she kicked a kid because her friend told her to and I asked her if she liked to be kicked, and explained why we are nice to our friends. But when the teacher told me this morning that it was a new student with special needs I just feel horrified. I ordered an anti bullying book from amazon that I will just read to her every night. |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 12, 2019 15:37:06 GMT -6
We have a four hour (before stops) drive tomorrow. I've got toys, snacks, and I can put something on my phone if I need to. I'm riding in the back with him. FX.
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 12, 2019 15:37:46 GMT -6
kam3100 I'm sorry. I don't have any advice but a book sounds like a good start.
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 12, 2019 15:38:52 GMT -6
Active shooter training at work today.....it's intense. It is horrible that this has to be a thing. 😭 |
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Post by bananas22 on Jun 12, 2019 15:44:11 GMT -6
So L will be taking her 3rd plane trip for the 4th of July. She was pretty much ok the first 2 trips, unfortunately, I find this age to be the absolute worst age for air travel and still have nightmares about a flight I took with my middle daughter when she turned one. Its only a ~2.5 hour flight, any ideas as to how to keep her busy? She has her own seat (although I think that might induce more screaming). After we got back from Spain in May (a 10 hour flight), I decided that was the last long flight for awhile. It’s so hard when they want to move. We have another flight coming up before the 4th but that one is only about 2 hours. My plan is puffs, paper for her to crush, and hope for a nap. She still nurses so that’s my go to when she gets fussy. |
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Post by bananas22 on Jun 12, 2019 15:51:14 GMT -6
kam3100, is she able to explain why they decided to kick the other student? I think at such a young age, it’s usually not as malicious as we might initially think. A book sounds like a good place to start as well as discussing what characters are feeling in other books just to help her develop that awareness and empathy.
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Post by doublestuf on Jun 12, 2019 16:46:18 GMT -6
kam3100 it's also not technically bullying if that makes you feel any better. She's not repeatedly targeting the kid. I think you're definitely right that it could be retaliatory. Your kid isn't destined to be horrible, she's making normal kid mistakes and you are nipping in the bud. Hugs.
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Post by kam3100 on Jun 12, 2019 17:10:14 GMT -6
kam3100, is she able to explain why they decided to kick the other student? I think at such a young age, it’s usually not as malicious as we might initially think. A book sounds like a good place to start as well as discussing what characters are feeling in other books just to help her develop that awareness and empathy. She said because her friend told her to do it. Of course I said ‘if your friend told you to jump off a bridge, would you?’ Her response: ‘they don’t have any bridges at school mommy’ I think buying the book is my best bet 🤦🏻♀️ |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 12, 2019 18:02:46 GMT -6
Ugh. The last week or so DS isn't going down as easy. I put him down drowsy as soon as his eyes close but he wakes and cries. I put him down right when I need to be going to bed so I can't sit there rocking him for 15 minutes letting him get into deep sleep. And I feel like doing so would just create more problems.
So MH ends up going in and rocking him more. But I'm wondering if we should try CIO.
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Post by pbandjelly on Jun 12, 2019 18:26:07 GMT -6
goldenbird does he do this for naps at home? I started CIO with DS at nap time and he started falling asleep on his own at bedtime. You could also try laying him down and patting his butt or rubbing his back/belly without picking him up.
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 12, 2019 18:38:52 GMT -6
goldenbird does he do this for naps at home? I started CIO with DS at nap time and he started falling asleep on his own at bedtime. You could also try laying him down and patting his butt or rubbing his back/belly without picking him up. MH thinks it might be because of the cold/EI he has going on. I hope he's right. It's only been this week but he's been on the abx since Friday. He usually goes down fine at naps too. So we'll see. I tried patting tonight and he wasn't having it. |
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Post by pbandjelly on Jun 12, 2019 18:41:05 GMT -6
goldenbird does he do this for naps at home? I started CIO with DS at nap time and he started falling asleep on his own at bedtime. You could also try laying him down and patting his butt or rubbing his back/belly without picking him up. MH thinks it might be because of the cold/EI he has going on. I hope he's right. It's only been this week but he's been on the abx since Friday. He usually goes down fine at naps too. So we'll see. I tried patting tonight and he wasn't having it. Laying flat could be making him uncomfortable if he's got a cold/EI. Poor guy. I hope it passes soon. |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 12, 2019 18:45:40 GMT -6
And the next four nights will be in a PnP in the same room as us 😭😭😭. So yay coffee and alcohol. I also am bringing sleeping pills and maybe earplugs.
Hopefully he is so tired from having fun he doesn't realize he's laying on a thin hard 'mattress' lol.
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Post by doublestuf on Jun 12, 2019 20:37:58 GMT -6
goldenbird, they can still go through sleep regressions for quite a while. Good news is they are definitely old enough to put themselves to sleep. It just may take some tears. Charlie has off days and nights where he doesn't go down easy but then the next day he does-no rhyme or reason. Baby and unfortunately toddler sleep, at times, is anything but linear.
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Post by doublestuf on Jun 12, 2019 20:40:39 GMT -6
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Post by kam3100 on Jun 12, 2019 21:03:06 GMT -6
I have one similar to this and there aren’t gaps. Less than a crib mattress/crib mat. I think it helps her sleep. |
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Post by catspajamas2 on Jun 13, 2019 3:17:03 GMT -6
So L will be taking her 3rd plane trip for the 4th of July. She was pretty much ok the first 2 trips, unfortunately, I find this age to be the absolute worst age for air travel and still have nightmares about a flight I took with my middle daughter when she turned one. Its only a ~2.5 hour flight, any ideas as to how to keep her busy? She has her own seat (although I think that might induce more screaming). After we got back from Spain in May (a 10 hour flight), I decided that was the last long flight for awhile. It’s so hard when they want to move. We have another flight coming up before the 4th but that one is only about 2 hours. My plan is puffs, paper for her to crush, and hope for a nap. She still nurses so that’s my go to when she gets fussy. 10 hours! You deserve a medal. I have been googling ideas for the plane and a few people recommended a stack of post-it notes for her to pull off one at a time. That seems genius to me so I'm going to try it when we fly over the 4th. |
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Post by catspajamas2 on Jun 13, 2019 3:19:04 GMT -6
Ugh. The last week or so DS isn't going down as easy. I put him down drowsy as soon as his eyes close but he wakes and cries. I put him down right when I need to be going to bed so I can't sit there rocking him for 15 minutes letting him get into deep sleep. And I feel like doing so would just create more problems. So MH ends up going in and rocking him more. But I'm wondering if we should try CIO. I would try CIO. L doesn't settle if I'm in the room any more. I put her down sleepy and then leave. She cries and whines sometimes for like 5 minutes and then is out. If I stick around it takes a lot longer. |
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Post by catspajamas2 on Jun 13, 2019 3:27:51 GMT -6
My emotions are a little all over the place right now. My daughters daycare teacher pulled me aside when I dropped the kids off. Apparently my 4 year old and her friend were bullying a special needs girl in her class and my daughter kicked her. I’m very upset. It’s unreal to me that kids this young so that. The special needs student is non-verbal and kicks other kids so it might have been retaliation but it’s still unacceptable. I don’t know how to get through to my kid. I think you have a good plan to address it but I would also say that you shouldn't read too much into it. Your daughter is still a child and you will teach her why her behavior wasn't ok. My 4 year old bit a kid in her class this year as well and I think it was a little bit of testing the rules more than wanting to hurt someone. We talked about how serious it is to hurt people and explained that it wasn't acceptable and it didn't happen again. Maybe also explain to your daughter that how you act impacts how you feel. Hurting someone hurts them and you. Being a helper and a defender makes both parties feel better too. Maybe that's too hard for 4 years old... I'm rambling now! |
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Post by catspajamas2 on Jun 13, 2019 3:29:04 GMT -6
kam3100 it's also not technically bullying if that makes you feel any better. She's not repeatedly targeting the kid. I think you're definitely right that it could be retaliatory. Your kid isn't destined to be horrible, she's making normal kid mistakes and you are nipping in the bud. Hugs. This is actually what I was trying to get across, but much better than what I wrote! |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 13, 2019 4:58:12 GMT -6
Well we leave in a couple hours so no time to get a mattress lol, but thanks for the link doublestuf |
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Post by goldenbird on Jun 13, 2019 5:52:24 GMT -6
I almost forgot to pack my swimsuit. 😂 I was getting a pair of socks and saw it in my sock drawer lol. I've always kept them in my sock drawer for some reason.
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