post partum check in week of Feb 1

[FitNut]

Briee- yep, it was me that said my 1st son wasn't on antibiotics until he was a year old and he was formula fed. And nope, he didn't get ear infections. We also had probs with him being constipated with the iron in the formula. The doc finally had us start putting dark karo syrup in his bottles. It only takes a little bit (about 1/4-1/2 oz in a 6-9 oz bottle and it did wonders. Helped keep him regular until he was no longer taking bottles. Might want to mention it to your doc and see what he/she says?

Melanie - Tyler also gets fussy sometimes at night when we put him in the bassinet in our room. He sleeps just fine in the playpen (we use the bassinet portion of the playpen) that we have in the family room but for some reason he doesn't like sleeping upstairs in our room. Guess it is b/c he spends more time in the family room? So, usually we fall asleep on the couch until he wakes up at 1-2 a.m. and then I feed him and we go to bed. Need to get out of that habit I know! He has been getting better the past few nights though and now he is sleeping better in his bassinet.

I am also like you Briee. I cuddle my lil' guy to sleep when he gets fussy. Found it helps us ALL get the sleep we need. I have read you can't spoil them too much at this phase.

We also have one of those Fisher Price Baby Papason chairs! It is the greatest thing! It has a bouncer in it and the cutest softest music! It is soooooo soft I wish they made one for adults! Tyler just LOVES it! We always put him in it during dinner! We also use it during his really fussy times and it puts him right to sleep! They're a little pricey but worth every single penny!

All I know is I feel so blessed in my life right now! I am so thankful to our Lord above for my 2 pefect sons, my loving husband and friens like ya' all! Guess I am a little emotional.... ;(

Time for bed! Chat w/ya' in the morn'!

[emy]

Yes, FitNut, you need to go to bed! And so do I!

Just posting to see if you and briee have any pictures to email??

[melanalyus]

Maggie, late last night I was checking out some other forums and I noticed that one of your pet peeves is eating noises. Mine too! Oral noises irk me to no end, even if it's my dog licking his legs...it drives me nuts. When I was little my dad had something wrong with his nasal system and he had to eat with his mouth open. I would even cry sometimes b/c the noise bothered me so much. Just the thought of it makes me cringe! Just thought I'd share :-) :-D

Melanie
Baby Justin born 1/17/04

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"

[MSJ]

Oh boy! I thought I was the only one with that bizarre pet peeve:o :P. I wish I did not have it though, because it makes eating with others somewhat stressful. It's hard to enjoy a meal sometimes. Background music helps somewhat. And gum drives me purely insane--my kiddos think this is the forbidden fruit--it is a special treat they get to enjoy when they go out with dad.

I noticed that one other woman responded to that also--so you and I are not alone :+

thanks for letting me know

I am glad to hear the pumping is going well--keep it up!

Maggie

[melanalyus]

Maggie, the pet peeve does make dinner time stressful. I feel so bad. DH says that eating with me isn't even fun b/c he feels like he's too loud. I don't say anything, I just stare at him. I know it's mean, but I just can't help it. Gum isn't too bad, as long as people chew with their mouths closed. There's this one lady at church who smacks her gum throughout the whole service, every service. It drives me mad. I try not to sit next to her. If she sits next to me, I try to find another seat. Anyway, it's nice to know we're not alone.

Fitnut, how did your dinner date go? Was Grandma able to bottle feed little Tyler? How's the pumping going? Just curious, are you using both breasts when you pump? So was your total volume 1-oz between both breasts? Also, are you pumping past the point when your milk is being expressed? What kind of storage containers are you using?

Briee, I should have known that you'd be using some exotic kind of formula for Noah. ;-) You're such a nature nut! It's a good thing, and I'm impressed with your knowledge of such things. Whatever works for you and your little guy!!! I was hoping I'd be able to pass on these coupons to you. I have $10 off coupons, and I feel awful not using them. Oh, and your Fisher Price Pompous thing sounds really nice. I checked it out at Target.com --- we have a rocker bouncer that Justin just adores (and so do we). I bought a swing for him 2 days ago, but he doesn't seem to like it. I think I will return it. I got gift certificates for baby shower gifts & I just don't know what to get with them. I think I'll just save it till later. I could always get diapers and stuff, right?!?!?



Melanie
Baby Justin born 1/17/04

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"

[briee]

Too bad you can't get Cathe DVD's with your gift certificates ;) ;) . Don't they know what "us mom's" need the most?????

Fitnut...I'm curious too......about how it went with Tyler and the bottle feeding grandma.

Briee