Moms that Rock! March 7-14

Melanie-sounds like you had a great conversation with your LC. That's such good news that you are still producing enough milk for them. Hopefully, those tips she gave will work. I wish so much I could get Reese to take the pacifier. She does the bottle fine, but when I give her a pacifier (and I've tried several types), she gives this look of "get that disgusting thing out of my mouth!"

Reese had a fabulous night of sleeping...too bad I can't say the same for her brother, who has been up in his crib since at least 5:30 (I have this rule that I won't get him until 6, unless he sounds like something is really wrong). She slept from 8:30-2:30, 3-?. It's 6 now, so I suspect I'll hear her soon.

It's a cardio day, but only about 20-30min since DH gets a little weird about his ability to watch 2 kids for any length of time. I'll run my little heart out!

I made it through my second night of bedtimes with the kids. DH is working one night/week. It's a good prep for the summer, when he also has softball and might be working more. Last night went as well as it could with the 2---thanks in part to his Boz video, which I just discovered he LOVES, so I'll need to get more. :)

Time for some coffee and to let the big boy out of his crib before he finds a way out on his own.
 
Susan, OC has been a project....but well worth it. As I"ve been previewing them I am getting so excited! I really like Charlene as an instructor & these videos look top notch.

Lisa, yeah on your Reese sleeping well. How much does she weigh? My girls must have gotten up 3 times each last night to nurse. None of my kids have been great sleepers, and I've always encouraged them to nurse throughout the night to keep my milk supply up. They feel warm b/c of their shots yesterday. I have them both in dresses & have given them Tylenol every 4 hours....

Okay ladies. I am up to 140.2 pounds today & NOT happy at all. :mad::mad: I am going to have to tighten up on my eating more & write everything down. I must be eating more than I think I am. Urgh. :mad: I have been slacking on my 2nd workout (the walk on elliptical) in the evening b/c I've "hit" goal...but I'm going to have to add that back on too. Urgh.

I forgot to tell you guys that the other day I ended up taking a bath with four kids!!! :eek::eek: The boys were watching (helping me) get the girls ready for their bath. I had the bounce seats really close to the bath tub & climbed in. Then I took Myranda and put her in the tub with me, cleaned her...and the boys were getting wiggly & watching. Then Jadon decided he need to get in too...to help. So he climbed in. I had Jadon hold Myranda in the tub as I prepared Madalynn to get in....well Justin decided that Jadon needed help holding Myranda, so he hopped in! So by the time I got Madalynn in, Justin was also in!! :eek::eek::eek: Oh man! It was amazing & hilarious.
 
Lisa-horray for Reese sleeping! K slept from 715-11, then up at 3..its nearly 7 now and shes still asleep.
Melanie-your community bath sounds like a riot!! How sweet of your boys for wanting to help. The pictures of them from the shower are sooo cute! Don't fret too much about your weight..you know how to tweak things..and remember all the milk you are making!
I hear k stirring..bb
 
Thanks Susan. I do believe that the amount of calories that are "burned" while making milk is overestimated! Everyone is different, but there's noway that I"m burning an extra 1000 calories/day breastfeeding. Too bad, b/c that'd be awesome!

Christine, thanks for the coffee idea with running/pooping. I often feel like I have to poop while I run. I'd hate to have that feeling during the long race. Urgh. It is really uncomfortable.

A llllllooooonnnnggggg run is on table today. I just need to feel like I w/o'd really hard today. :)
 
Morning ladies! Sounds like everyone's babies were up at 3am. I think DH decided to stay home with J today. I love that he loves spending time with him. Plus I get another workout in tonight!! WOOHOO!

Melanie- Thank you so much for taking on operation OC! I can't believe you have finished it this quickly! YOU REALLY ROCK! Thanks for posting how you take a bath with the girls cause I was wondering how I could do it with James if DH isn't home and now you gave me a great idea with the bouncy seat! I can't believe you are making THAT much milk! :eek: That is awesome and you are doing such a wonderful thing for your girls!

Susan- I was told BF babies can go up to 10 days without pooping. As long as K doesn't seem uncomfortable she should be fine. J went 48 hrs a few times when I was exclusively BF and he seemed just fine. I wouldn't give her anything unless she really looks like she's in pain.

Lisa- I know what you mean about pain from the episiotomy! I couldn't even THINK of sex at that point. Even after my 6 wk check up and DH was rearing to go, it made me so nervous. It really wasn't THAT bad at first, just a little awkward and uncomfortable but it did get better. You made me giggle with your description of DH being a priest with his sex drive. :D

Christine- I am interested to see what you run to also. I like really fast rock/metal type music cause it makes me pick up my pace. Plus it helps if I had a bad day at work.

Hi Allison and Priscila! I'll check back later, off to "work". ;)
 
Morning Jen-K woke up and pooped for a good 15 min lol..so we're good to go! I didnt realize that bf babies sometimes go that long without pooping. Yayyy for getting to workout tonight! Yes, the bouncy seat is perfect for bathing alone with baby..I have had to do that a couple time myself.
Melanie-yes it would rock to burn that many calories bfing! Have a great run!

Cardio for me today..not sure what I am in the mood fore.
 
Susan, I forgot to comment on the constipation thing. My girls were never constipated....even when the pooped just once a week. Their stools were always super soft (bf watery yellow). I did give them some juice though...it really concerned DH that they weren't going (he has since then gotten over it). Like Jen said, I would say if there isn't a BM in 10 days (or if weeone seemed uncomfortable) I would give juice & consider 1/2 of a infant glycerin suppository. Another trick is putting a rectal thermometer in their tush...sometimes that will cause a reflex BM.
 
Whew, I will get to personals after I take MIL to airport later. I will try to post my whole running list for you all to get you going. I know it is weird but all the songs make me go fast!
Think - Aretha Franklin
Girlfriend- Avril Lavigne
Boom Boom- Big Head Todd
Beauty Queen- Big Head Todd
I'm Not a Player - Big Punisher
Let's Get it Started- Black Eyed PEas
Pump It- Black Eyed Peas
Don't Phunk with My Heart- Black Eyed PEas
My Humps - Black Eyed Peas
1985- Bowling for Soup
Gimme More- Britney Spears
Mustang Sally - Buddy Guy
Lovefool - CArdigans
Kung Fu Fighting- Carl Douglas
Before He Cheats -Carrie Underwood
Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
One Two Step - Ciara
Butterfly - Crazytown
Shake Shake Shake Your Booty - d'Macy
Groove is in the HEart - DeeLite
Nine to Five _ Dolly Parton
Free - Donavan Frankenreiter
I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbit
Lose Yourself - Eminiem
I See you Baby - Groove Armada
Sweet Child O Mine _ GNR
Paradise City - GNR
Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
Jump Around - House of Pain
Big Pimpin- Jay Z
Queen of Hearts - Juice Newton
I Feel Lucky - Mary Chapin Carpenter
Dont Cha- Pussycat Dolla
Hit Me With your best Shot - Pat Benetar
Pon De Replay - Rihanna
Umbrella- Rihanna
Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
Yeah - Usher
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)- Beyonce
Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed PEas
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Run THis Town - Jay Z
Who Says- JOhn Mayer
Say Hey (I love you) - Michael Franti and Spearhead
Hey Baby - No Doubt
So What - Pink
Hey Soul Sister - Train
Poker Face - Lady Ga Ga
You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
So, I know it is all over the place, but it has a lot of variety.

Susan- my ped says the same thing about brown sugar water when they are not pooping. It works! Glad Kara left you a nice deposit this morning! I think I will bathe with both the boys tonight!
Jen- Yay on the workout tonight! !
Melanie- You are the most stinkin' efficeient perosn I have ever met. How far are you going today? I do not get to run, hav to do swim lesson and airport. I might put the kids down for nap early and take an evening run. I am such a sweat junkie!
Lisa- glad that at least one kid is sleeping!
Okay, I will be back later with good personals ,have to get my son fed...
:)
 
We tried the therm. trick too and I think it worked. The only way a BF baby is constipated is if their stools are hard and pellet like. As long as her stools are soft and watery and look normal, she's not constipated. :)
 
Oh Christine, you snuck in! Thanks for the playlist. It IS all over the place but there are some good songs in there! ;)
 
Hi everyone

Holy Cow Melanie, never thought someone can pump 40 oz in a day. I bet you are very proud of your body. Everytime I hear how much fun you guys have with your kids, makes me want to have another one pretty soon. I have been thinking about it but when I snap back to reality, I really would like to wait 2 more years.

Susan, I mostly work with teenagers even though you may be surprised how many adults come to the office to get braces themselves. So it's not uncommon to see young parents bring their teenagers to get braces and then get braces themselves. I'ts so much fun and since I enjoy doind it, it doesn't really feel like a job tome.

Lisa, I can't make Daniel to take his paci either. He pushes it out and gives me the ugly look too. I have even tried to keep my finger against it to kinda make him take and as soon as I release it, he pushes it out. Sounds like Reese is a good sleeper.

Hi Jen, Christine and Allison

Back later
 
thanks for the poop advice! her poop was nice, yellow and runny today!
Christine-thanks for posting your playlist! That will def keep me moving on the ellip!
 
Hi Pricilla-you snuck in on me! Kara wont take a paci either...she will chew on it but never sucks it. A few adult friends of mine have gotten braces later in life! I got mine in the 6th grade..never wore my retainer..and now my bottom teeth arent as straight as I would like them!
 
John takes the paci when forced and then spits it out like it is torture! He likes to suck on my pinky. I keep super short nails!!!!!!
 
OC is officially complete! I am so excited! I'll be going to post office tomorrow & sending out via priority mail......so hopefully Monday will be a happy day for many of us. :D

I'm trying to get some extra coffee in me so I can have a BM prior to my run. Anyone try Cardio Coach on the road? I've always used it on elliptical, not sure how well it'll work on the road? I'd like to do an interval workout today...and need to run. Maybe I'll do Cardio Coach 7....the hard part will be knowing the "half way mark" to turn around and head back home! lol

Susan, glad BM went well.

Precila, I considered getting braces when Jory had his! I was really disguisted though b/c 6 months after he had them removed I had a negative experience. I was bringing him in for follow-ups and a new orthodontist evaluated him......then she smiled really big and said, "Okay, he's all set to get his braces!". :mad::mad: I was really pisses. I said, "He already HAD his braces!"....I then grabbed Jory by his arm and left & never went back. His teeth look great (after the braces),...I just felt like she was trying to scam me. :mad::mad:

I think I'll run 7 miles or so today. Need to whip these three lbs back off!
 
Adorable pics Melanie!!! hope you poop! We owe you sooo much for OC! Im am beyond excited!

Christine-for a month or so Kara loved to suck on my pinkie..now that she has officially found her thumb she prefers that.
 
Susan, you silly goose. Ya'll dont owe me a darn thing. I"m so happy to do this for you girls. :) You gals are amongst my best pals in the whole wide world. :D

BBL
 
We still have to hold the paci in J's mouth most of the time but he spits it out when he's done. I ALWAYS take it out before I lay him in his crib cause if it falls out, it wakes him up and he is :mad: !!

Mel, you are the greatest! I never thought it would be this quick for operation OC! I agree, you guys are my greatest pals (besides my girls at work)!

I've never tried the CC's outside although I would like to. Its just so much easier and quicker to hop on my TM. And as always, the girls are just the cutest!!!

I did Meso 1 Disc 2 last night and I feeling slightly sore in my upper back. The tricep work didn't kill me like I thought it would. Maybe I need to increase my weight but I don't find these endurance workouts as difficult as some of Cathe's others. ????
 
Melanie, your girls are just beautiful!!! Is that a blanket with her name on?
So bad you had that experience with the ortho. I'd have felt the same way too.

Jen and Melanie, have you tried iTrain downloads? They have some for ellipticals, treadmils, bike etc.. They're pretty good, I think. I still prefer Coach Sean's voice whispering softly, but they get you pumped. I like them a lot.

Susan, maybe you are a candidate for Invisaling or lingual braces (on the inside of your teeth). If you just have minor crowding, you may want to check that option out. It may take less time than conventional braces if that's all the problem you have right now.
 
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