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Name: wv_red | Date: Jul 14th, 2008 4:35 AM
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Name: wv_red | Date: Aug 22nd, 2008 12:19 PM
Hey ladies! How is everyone?? Renee, how are you holding up? Cg, I dont blame you one bit for just laying on the couch. Its exhausting I am sure. Let us know what your pedi says! Well I am off to the beach for the weekend with the in laws. I really hope I dont kill someone or end up starting a family fued, not the game show. lol. I will let them knopw I dont want their fingers anywhere near her mouth and they better wash their damn hands! Ugh!!! Ok I am stressing out already. A 5 hour drive then a weekend in the same house as them! Can you say HELL!!!Ok I need to go before I get in a pissy mood before we even leave. Have a good weekend ladies! TTYL!  

Name: ChattyKathy | Date: Aug 23rd, 2008 11:13 PM
lol Red, good luck. CG you are not alone! I haven't gotten to update on the cosleeping thing because my little man has been a MONSTER. He's doing just what your Victoria is doing. In the mornings he's always a nice, happy baby. He loves to play and laugh as soon as he wakes up but MY GOD after a little bit of playtime he is just exhausting. I haven't been letting him comfort nurse for a couple of weeks now and all of a sudden thats all he wants to do, he does NOT want me to put him down for one moment and even when he's with me he isn't happy unless I'm playing a game to try to distract him from how grumpy he is! He has been doing really well with the bassinet training. He hardly wakes up when I put him down now and if he does wake up he usually puts himself right back to sleep, but then today was one of those days he wouldn't let me put him down at all. I ended up cosleeping with him during his afternoon nap because he stayed up until 11pm crying and NOT sleeping last night. He's out by himself right now and I was going to just go to bed but I decided I deserved to enjoy the silence! Phew. Hopefully this phase passes soon. What did the Pedi say about Victoria? Teething? Growth spurt? Whatever this is I hope it passes soon! 

Name: CgGirl | Date: Aug 24th, 2008 9:14 PM
Hey guys, I think we'll need a new thread soon! Anyway, went to the pedi and Victoria is fine. She gained about 1 1/2 pounds in 5 weeks and grew by 3 cm (about 1 1/4 inch)But she is still the same, although once or twice a week, we have a good day. I'm freaking out today. She has been so fussy I don't know what to do anymore. She calms down when I take her on me, face out and walk. But I can't do that all day!!! Obviously, there is nothing wrong with her except that she is bored with me! Maybe I don't stimulate her enough??? In the morning, just like you Chatty, she is usually good for about 30 minutes of swing with some toys, while I have breakfast. After, I try to put her on her gym and after on her bumbo seat. And then, we go for a walk once a day (if weather permits) and I start the cycle over again. What else should I do??? Also, I'm just exhausted. But why? She sleeps until 5 AM every day so what's the matter?????????????????????? 

Name: ChattyKathy | Date: Aug 25th, 2008 12:00 AM
I really don't know the answer. The only thing that pops into my head is maybe giving her more quiet time, like let her sit on your lap and watch tv (I know it sounds bad to start such a habbit so early!) Maybe she is being overstimulated? But thats probably not the answer at all. Most of Gavins playtime consists of me playing with him and he also has quiet time once I'm exhausted and lately all he wants to do is have me carry him... or let him stand on my lap, which can be exhausting after doing it all day, too, since I have to hold him when he does that. and he still fusses but I think sometimes he just wants to make noise without anything being wrong. and WOW at 5 am. No wonder you're exhausted! Gavin goes to bed usually at 9 but he's been fighting it and then wakes up at 8am. I read a book that says sometimes when babies don't get enough sleep their brains create a chemical that helps them fight fatigue. It sounds redundant but it emphasized that if you give baby more sleep, they'll sleep more. And babies at this age are supposed to be awake a max of 2 hours at a time. Gavins pretty good at sticking to that schedule all on his own. Maybe she's tired? Again, probably not the case but its the only other thing that pops into my mind. 

Name: wv_red | Date: Aug 25th, 2008 11:46 AM
Cg, Chatty sorry you both are not having a very good time here recently. I hope Gavin and Victoria grow out of that soon before you loose what sanity you have left :-) Cg on baby center dot com they have different games and things that you can do with Victoria to break it up a bit if that is what you think it is. Its pretty neat. Well ladies I need to vent. I have had it with my MIL. Yeah its nice to know that you are not good enough for her son. It seems every single little move I made with my dd and with my dh it was being judged the whole time. My SIL is taking after her in that way too. You know I dont give 2 poops if you think I am not good enough you know. I had brought some pumped milk so she could watch her Like she wanted too! but yet I am the bad mom for having 3 freaking wine coolers! It seems everytime I did something she was whispering something to my SIL. I have had enough. You know they dont like you when you are intentionally cut out of pictures. She only wanted pics of dh and dd. Not me. I am so ready to get the hell out of this place. I am ready to move back and get away from their snobby asses. Oh yeah we are suppose to go to the lake next weekend and theya re going to be there. You know she had the balls to call and ask me if dh was able to get in the lake water cause she is going to buy her a floaty. Are you Fing serious lady, she is almost 3 months old not 3 years. UGH!!!! Wow. okay sorry. The only time I had fun at the beach is when we went out on the boat with out the MIL and SIL and the morning we left when dh and I took DD down to the beach. Yeah MIL was pissed off about that. Well I guess they should of got up before 9 o clock. Well Ladies thank you for letting me vent. I hope you all have a good day. Renee I hope you are going okay. BYE!!!  

Name: reneenay | Date: Aug 26th, 2008 1:58 AM
Hi ladies! Red, I'm so sorry. Why must we have monster-in-laws??? Well, just hang in there. I know it must be tough living away from your family and the only ones around are your in-laws. My DH isn't even on speaking terms with his Mom...a few days ago she decided to tell him off and call him every name in the book. He's such a stand-up guy too. SHE'S the one that should be called all those names, but anyway, I'm totally enjoying the break from her. I'm doing okay with my Grandpa's passing. A lot of strange things have happened this month...sometimes life just works like that. But DH, Steven and I are all doing great. I was just watching Steven sleep, thinking about how lucky I am, hoping that Steven will always feel close to DH and I even when he's a grown man. (Tear)! Oh, Red, I meant to tell you I loved that poem you wrote. It made me choke up! I love this job! Take care, ladies, and try to get some sleep. 

Name: CgGirl | Date: Aug 26th, 2008 9:01 PM
CHatty: thanks so much for your answer. Getting Victoria to sleep during the day is tricky. She usually sleeps not more than 30 minutes at a time, and I only discovered maybe 10 days ago that she should sleep after being awake for 2 hours (dough! How can I be so stupid??). Anyway, I wish there was a recipe book that would tell you what to do; I feel so inadequate sometimes. Yesterday was a very good day and today was 50/50. I really don't know what's bothering her. At least, she sleeps through the night. BUt not me! I'm the one who is stressed after a difficult day!!! And to top it off, this w-e is her baptism so guess who's in town??? The PILs! THank God they decided not to sleep at our place for a change, they are going to a b&b (their idea, not even ours!) and dh already told them that they had to be gone by 8pm on the day they come to dinner because Victoria needs her sleep... I'm sorry if I sound like such a whiner; I know there is plenty to be grateful for, starting with a very healthy and beautiful child! Thanks red for suggesting the baby center web site; I hadn't thought of checking it. 

Name: wv_red | Date: Aug 28th, 2008 10:26 AM
Yeah so i am liking the new layout of the threads. It finally looks like a forum! I just really wanted to stop in and say hi and see how everyone was doing? Chatty when do you start school? Good luck, how much longer do you have left? Renee how are you doing? Oh I didnt write that, it was done by an unknown artist. It is great. Made me cry. I still cry once in a while because I just cant believe this is real. I dont have PPD it is just cause I am so happy. Well ladies I have serious cleaning to do today so I suppose I should get started. BYE!!!! 

Name: wv_red | Date: Aug 29th, 2008 8:23 AM
Okay ladies I have a question for you. Well actually 2. First, does your l/o play around when eating or smack the hell out of you? Victoria I guess for the last week has been procrastinating big time on just one boob. She will latch on, suck a few and pull off and look at me or around and grin. She does this repeatedly but its only on the right boob she does this. Its cute as hell but stinks when we are somewhere besides home. Also since she has really discovered her hands and arms I am getting beat up, lol. She just waves it around smacking whatever she can. She can reach my face so she will grab ahold of my glasses and pull them off. You can see this little hand popping out of the cover reaching for whatever she can feel. Again this is cute as can be but embarrassing when she pulls the cover a little too much. No boob flashes yet but its been close. Ok so my other one is, now you dont have to answer but I am curious, do you ladies have one boob smaller then the other? Okay so my right is smaller then my left. Is it cause of milk production or the way I hold her when I feed. I can tell its smaller and if dh really looks he can tell too. I usually blame it on it being full but sometimes this is not the case. Will they go back to "normal" afyter breastfeeding. Now one has always been smaller then the other but not as noticeable. And my nips are different sizes too! OMG! Its like my body is gone!!! Ahhhh! For a good reason but still. Thanks ladies! TTY soon! 

Name: ChattyKathy | Date: Aug 29th, 2008 11:31 PM
CG, every baby is different. Yours seems like a little stinker that just wants to drive mommy crazy! I think all first time mommies feel a little inadequate at times, but I think you're doing a good job. Good luck with the PILs! RED, its normal for one breast to produce more milk than the other, so its probably that. One was always slightly smaller than the other for me, too, and luckily the smaller one happens to be the one that Gavin nurses from better so they seem to have evened out. But I don't think you'll have to worry about that once you're done breastfeeding. We'll probably all be flat chested by the end of it. lol --- Did I mention to you ladies that I began taking Zoloft for PPD? I am feeling so much better now, I really think its starting to work. Which is great because I'm having some stress with school and I'm not feeling overwhelmed like I would a month ago! Classes start next week. We met with the babysitter and Gavin really seems to like her which is great. I'm going to be so sad leaving him for the first time (I don't even want to think about it!) but I think its going to work out. 

Name: ChattyKathy | Date: Aug 29th, 2008 11:34 PM
Oh, forgot to mention, YES he has started playing around instead of eating. I go to lay him down and he gets so happy. He'll smile and laugh and then dive in, nurse for just a few seconds and then pop off and smile at me... then he repeats the process! It really makes me sore after a while because he doesn't open his mouth when he pops off, he just yanks his head away. Ouch! Luckily he hasn't gotten good use out of his arms just yet. He's trying and if my hair gets close to his hands he will NOT let go, but he can't quite figure out how to reach up for things just yet. Now I know what I have to look forward to! 

Name: wv_red | Date: Aug 31st, 2008 5:24 PM
hey Chicky's! Chatty you know that is great that Zoloft is working! I really wish my friend would talk to her doc about PPD. At one point she wished she could throw her baby out the window. I tried talking to her about it but she is stubborn. I hope it is easy for you going back to school. She just recently went back to work and is having a hard time adjusting. Oh yeah the whole lets see how far the nipple stretches seems like a game to her. Ouch is right!!!! Cg how did the baptism go?? How are you doing? Renee how are you? I know you have had alot going on. How is Mr Steven? Well Ladies I am getting ready to do my draft for fantasy football! TTYL!! have a great weekend or whats left of it. I prob sound like a big dork but ITS FOOTBALL!!! GO PATRIOTS!! hehehe
 

Name: reneenay | Date: Sep 2nd, 2008 2:20 AM
Hi ladies! I'm doing okay...to add to this very strange month, my DH's Grandfather passed away Sunday morning. He was sick for a long time and it was expected, but still! We've had so much to deal with lately. Well, Steven is great. He's growing, but I worry because he's always been thin. He's never even come close to being chubby and I haven't taken him to the Dr. lately but I feel like he is small for his age. Now, that being said, I'm very petite and DH isn't a big guy either. But I also think I might not produce enough milk. DH thinks I'm just paranoid but I think that's why Steven nurses so long. I also don't ever get that much when I pump...usually just 1.5 or 2 ounces at the most. I'm thinking of supplementing with some formula. So anyway, that's my latest concern. But all of that being said, he's definitely thriving, alert, and doing new things all the time. Chatty, I'm glad the zoloft is working...I feel like I might need something like that lately. I've just felt sort of down. Not tragically down, but down. It's not just all of the deaths in our families that we've experienced lately...it feels to me like how I feel mentally before my period. Everything sort of gets to me. We'll see if it lasts. So Red, it sounds like you have a live-wire on your hands! Steven is too. It's so funny, sometimes he caresses my boob when he's nursing. He's always very busy with his hands. He's starting to kick his legs a lot and lifts his feet towards his face. It's very cute! He's grabbed the my hair a few times lately too...I guess I'd better get used to that or start putting my hair in a pony every day! Take care! 

Name: CgGirl | Date: Sep 3rd, 2008 8:57 PM
HEy ladies! Victoria's baptism went fine. However, it didn't go so well with the PILs. A few weeks back, they had asked dh about the baptism candle, saying they could buy one for us at this special place, and they could get a discount, etc. We said " no thanks" cause we knew that if they did buy it, we would have to keep it forever and that they would also remind us forever that they had bought it for us. And truly, the church would give us one anyway, and it's not important enough for us (the candle) that we would want to keep it. So they bought one anyway and went to give it to the deacon before we even got to the church. During the ceremony, the deacon said:" well, this is a very special candle that comes from Toronto (where the PILs live)"... I was absolutely stunned and couldn't believe it. I am PISSED OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't even describe how much I am mad right now. It turned out that they did tell dh the night before and he wasn't happy but he forgot to tell me (which I believe is true cause we were really running like chickens with no heads). The day after the baptism, I left with Victoria to my parents place and just got back. I am still just as pissed off. I tried to talk to dh about it and he doesn't care. For him, a candle is not important enough to fight over it. I agree. But what I can't get over is the fact that they went behind our backs, not respecting our wishes. I don't like people like that and I don't hang out with people like that. What do you ladies think I should do??? Really, I'm obsessing over it and I still can't believe it! ARGH!!!!!!!! 

Name: CgGirl | Date: Sep 4th, 2008 9:05 PM
Reneenay: Sorry you have to deal with so much at the same time. I'm trying to send you lots of energy vibes; you need it. I also have the same concerns as you regarding the weight of Victoria. I'm seeing the pediatrician next week, so hopefully will get some answers and good news then. ChattyKathy: I'm glad you are feeling better. If you don't mind me asking: what made you think you had ppd? Anything in particular? 

Name: wv_red | Date: Sep 5th, 2008 9:42 AM
Hi ladies! Renee I hope this month is alot better for you and your family. That is alot to deal with back to back.You said your feeling like you do before your period? You may be getting it. I got mine back 4 weeks after delivering and the moods with mine are starting about a week and a half before af finally shows up. It sucks. I know the week b4 I start it seems Victoria isnt getting enough to eat so it seems like I am feeding her more often, do you think that this may be whats going on? Also if and when I do pump I am not getting as much as I would before when I was pumping. I guess cause I am not pumping nearly as much as I was. Its funny that Steven caresses the boob!! Victoria hits it!! She hit it last night when I was full and it squirted her, I literally LMAO for a good 5 mins just because of the look on her face when it hit her. The things that amuse me :D...Cg I have been thinking about the candle thing. I actually talked to my mom yesterday about using my old baptism candle for Victoria when I do hers, later down the road, and you know it really made her happy. I wasnt baptized till I was almost 4 and my Grandmother, moms MIL, bought ours for us. I know you may not want to keep it but think about how much it will mean to Victoria later on in her life when she has a daughter and she is able to use her baptism candle for her little girl. Its a thought, I guess I am sentimental smuck when it comes to stuff like that. As for the PIl bringing it up just say thank you it was a nice gesture. I know it stinks about the way they did it and everything and you have every right to be pissed about it but its not really something worth going gray over. Just put it away and forget about it, hopefully they will never pull that crap on you again. I hope it works out! Chatty, hey woman, how is school treating you? Did you get everything settled into your new place? How is Gavin doing? Well ladies gotta run! Hope you all have a great weekend. BYE!! 

Name: wv_red | Date: Sep 8th, 2008 5:24 PM
Hi ladies! how is everyone doing? did everyone have a good weekend? Mine went good till Tom Brady got injured but thats a different forum. Got a question for you all. When do our little ones start on cereal? Victoria has been showing huge interest in food and sticking her hand in her mouth like she is mimicking us eating. Is it 4 months? I cant remember... anyways thanks and I hope everyone is doing ok. bye 

Name: ChattyKathy | Date: Sep 8th, 2008 8:17 PM
RENEE, for an exclusively breastfed baby, its totally normal to only be able to pump 2oz at a time. Infact, thats great! Even women with an AMAZING supply will get 3oz tops. I really don't think you need to supplement and if you do you could hurt your supply and eventually be forced to make the switch before the both of you are ready. Relax. My babys a little one too, but hes in the 50% for both weight and height. Its more important that they stay on the growth curve rather than where they are in the percentiles. CG, I always blamed it on stress but it just seemed like I felt so overwhelmed at even the little things. If Gavin was having a hard time going to sleep or if he woke up shortly after I put him down, if he was having a fussy day. I just felt so exhausted and I'd cry. I hate to admit it, but there were days where I was just so tired and upset that I would think maybe I couldn't handle having him and maybe we should give him up for adoption (totally crazy because we PLANNED this pregnancy!) and apparently imagining horrible things happening to your baby is a symptom too. I would always be so worried and think about all the little accidents he could have... like what if I was carrying him and I tripped and fell on him or what if I tripped going up the stairs and dropped him or what if I accidentally stood too close to the edge of the balcony and he were to fall. I'd always imagine these horrible things and they made me so worried something would happen to him. I think that bothered me the most. And now BF and I both can really tell a difference. I wish I had admitted I needed help sooner so I could have those first couple of months back to enjoy being a mother! But at least things are going well now. School is okay, we're having some money troubles right now but hopefully that will get taken care of soon. Right now Gavin is laying on the floor, watching TV and talking to it. lol He is learning how to scream. He already learned that he can yell but now he wants to do the high pitched SCREAM. But I think its pretty funny. I can't believe how much he's growing! 

Name: CgGirl | Date: Sep 10th, 2008 11:32 AM
Hello ladies! I hope everyone is doing OK. ChattyKathy: my dd does the same (the sounds). Funny to see that all our little ones are growing together! Mine is turning 4 months tomorrow. Wow. I'm getting ready for our first family vacation. We are leaving tomorrow and coming back Monday. We are going to Toronto, 5 hour drive. Can't wait! 

Name: wv_red | Date: Sep 11th, 2008 6:47 PM
Hi all, just wanted to stop in a say hi and see how you ladies were doing. How are the little ones doing? We have appointments coming up or passed so i was curious how the little ones were growing? Cg sounds like your l/o is long and lean! She takes after her mommy! Let me know how she does with the extra feeding! Have fun on your vaca and takes lots of pic :) Its been a tough week here... found out dh's grandma has level 4 terminal brain cancer on top of lung cancer so we will be going to see her soon. Its been really down here. Then the stupid hurricane iss suppose to be making a visit this weekend so we will be stuck inside and on top of this i am a week late on my period and too damn scared to take a test. I hope its just cause i am BF although I have felt like crap the past few days... i dont know. well i hope you all are well and have a good rest of the week. Bye!  

Name: reneenay | Date: Sep 15th, 2008 1:38 AM
Hi ladies! Sorry I've been M.I.A lately. There's a good reason. Steven does not nap! If he does sleep it's only on me and as soon as I put him down he wakes up. But seriously, he only slept 5 minutes today and not at all yesterday. Eek! I don't know how I'm supposed to get anything done. But anyway, Chatty, I see what you mean about the breast milk situation. I keep telling myself that Steven is fine. He's just long and lanky and that's just the way he is. It just gets to me because everyone always points out that he's thin. They also say a bunch of nice things, like he's so cute, blah, blah, blah. But of course as a Mom, I blame myself and don't look at the good things. But I have definitely decided not to supplement and at the very least I'm pumping once at night before I go to bed to keep my supply up. So, having thoughts about your baby having accidents is a sign of ppd? Because I totally have those thoughts. It's horrible. But on the whole, I'm feeling better now. Not imbalanced. But I do get those thoughts about him and they scare me so much! They are horrible. I shove them out of my brain as quickly as possible. Hey Red! I still haven't had a period! I don't even feel crampy or PMSy anymore either. But I'm sure it will be back with a vengeance sometime soon! Has everyone else who is strictly nursing had a period yet? Just curious. CgGirl, thanks for the positive vibes. My Grandpa's funeral will be this Thursday and after that we'll be going to DH's Grandpa's funeral. Not fun! Take care, ladies! Red, I hope Ike didn't affect you too much. 

Name: reneenay | Date: Sep 15th, 2008 1:41 AM
Wow, Red, wouldn't that be a trip if you were prego again?!? Keep us posted, and I'm sorry you feel like crap. 

Name: wv_red | Date: Sep 16th, 2008 10:16 AM
WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!! I started my period this morning!!!! yay!!!! I am only 2 weeks late! Must be the breastfeeding that did that. Whew!!! Yeah you know I dont know how I would of handled being prego this soon. Renee I will be thinking of you this week. Stay strong and I am really truely sorry for your lose. I think Steven is just taking after his parents :-) Your dh looks tall and lean and you are lean too so dont worry. You are doing everything that you can. He is probably just taking after you guys. Well I started Victoria on cereal a couple of days ago and she eats like a champ! She is a natural. It is cute how she is testing the cereal too. The first couple of spoonfuls she puts her fingers in her mouth to test it I guess and she grabs the spoon and puts it in her mouth too! It is cute and messy! You know those thought about accidents, I get them too and they scare me also. Its like I am seeing a situation before it happens. Yeah I shove them out as fast as possible too. I didnt realize that was a ppd thing. I thought it was just mommy hood. Glad I know that now. Chatty thats funny that Gavin is learning to scream. Glad you are doing good! How is school going for you? Cg how was your vaca?!? Ok ladies what are you dressing your munchkins up in for Halloween??? Victoria is going to be a love bug lady bug! I cant wait! TTYL!!! Take care!  

Name: ChattyKathy | Date: Sep 16th, 2008 11:38 PM
I read in my week by week babybook that its okay to start breastfed babies with bananas too since they are sweet like breastmilk. So, we gave it a try and let Gavin have a little taste test. He did so well. He made a yucky face but would open his mouth for another bite. But MAN! It gave him gas so bad and it stunk! I'm going to do a bit more reading on when to start babies on solids, but if he's ready I think I will give the babysitter some cereal with breastmilk and let her spoon feed that to him. He absolutely refuses the bottle and even though he'll HAVE to get used to it eventually, I hate the thought of him going so long without really getting much to eat. And then he's always so hungry in the afternoons. It tears me up to think about when I go back to work instead of just going to school like right now. ---- On another note, I cannot WAIT until all these hormones get levelled out! I am tired of finding my hair all over the place! It seems like gavin always has a strand in his hand or on my shirt or if i run my fingers through it I get a couple of strands coming out. Yeesh! Anyone else? 

Name: ChattyKathy | Date: Sep 16th, 2008 11:39 PM
Oh, forgot to mention, CONGRATS RED! haha. I have to admit, I am starting to get baby fever but in NO WAY am I ready for another one so soon. Glad to hear that its just the one for now! 

Name: reneenay | Date: Sep 17th, 2008 2:12 AM
Hi ladies! Well, today was a hell day for sure. I took Steven to his four month appointment to day and guess what? He had only gained 8 ounces in the last 2 months! Here I thought he was growing and gaining weight. I wanted to burst into tears right in the exam room! He only weighs 10 lbs 11 ounces. So, needless to say the Pediatician said Steven is underweight and I need to start supplementing ASAP. I am so devestated. I really, really wanted to nurse exlusively until Steven was a year old. That's obviously not going to happen. But what's worse is that I didn't listen to that little voice in my head that thought something was wrong. Everyone kept saying he was fine, but I had a feeling he wasn't. I should have listened to my motherly instincts! So anyway, I tried to give him a few bottles of formula with half breast milk and it was going great until he projectile vomited all over the place tonight...probably as much vomit as a grown person would throw up. I feel so awful that I have to give it to him. BIG Sigh. I've been crying half the day. I'm mad at myself and frustrated that it seems like Steven is going to have a hard time with the formula. PLUS he had a bunch of shots today and just wasn't himself. What a day! Well, wish me luck tomorrow. I hope you're all doing well. 

Name: wv_red | Date: Sep 17th, 2008 9:00 AM
Chatty I am SOOOOO having the same problem with my hair!! I am going bald, not really, but the amount of hair that comes out of my head everyday all day is crazy!!! I cant wait either! That is hilarious about the stinky gas! I never thought of trying bananas. Renee I am so sorry that your not having a good day. Sorry about Steven, hopefully he will pick up some weight before to much longer. Mixing is better then none at least. I know it doesnt help but I hope it gets better. The projectile vomit was prob due to the shots. At Victoria's 2 month she projectiled a few times and hasnt done it since. Please dont beat yourself up. It is your first rodeo just like the rest of us. We make boo boo's and its not like you did it on purpose. Your doing a great job and I do wish you luck today. I hope you feel better also! Take care all of you! 

Name: CgGirl | Date: Sep 17th, 2008 10:25 AM
Hello ladies! Back from our little vacation. It was fine, except for a family bbq that we had to leave early cause Victoria was screaming... But she was fine for the first 2 hours, so it's not that bad considering... We just ended up eating a lot later than we were told we would so she ended up being overtired and refused to sleep... Renneenay: I totally relate to you. Victoria is 11 pounds 11 ounces so she is small too. I have started to give her one more feed a day and we'll see if it helps. But she has grown in lenght so much... (she gained almost 3 inches in two months) I don't know why they expect her to grow both ways at the same time. And you know what, I bought a digital scale on ebay for her. That way, I can weigh her every week and stop worriying about it. I do hope things better for you reneenay! Chatty and red, yes the hair thing... I didn't lose ANY during all my pregnancy, so I think I'm just loosing the amount I was loosing before, not really more... 

Name: reneenay | Date: Sep 18th, 2008 2:05 AM
Thanks so much for your support, ladies! Well, today was much, much better. Red, I think you were right. I think the vomiting was due to the shots rather than the formula. Today I gave Steven 6 bottles of half and half and then nursed a little too. It was great except it was stressful having to pump and mix my milk with the formula. Once I am doing it separately it will be a lot easier. The nurse told me today that I should just mix it for a few days, increasing the amount of formula each day until it's all formula. I started this supplement for myself today to increase my milk supply. It's a common herb called fenugreek. I still want to pump and nurse in addition to the 20 ounces of formula he needs to get. We'll see if it works. I researched it and have found out that it can double your supply. I'll let you know in a few days how it's working. So, we'll see how tomorrow goes. CgGirl, good idea with the scale. I have to take Steven back and get a weight check in 2 weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best. All I want is Steven to be healthy. I feel so panicked about him gaining the wieght. It can't happen fast enough! Oh yes, my hair is falling out too! After I get out of the shower and brush my hair it's all over the place! Does anyone know when it's supposed to stop??? 

Name: wv_red | Date: Sep 19th, 2008 7:06 PM
Hey ladies! Renee defiantly let us know how the fenugreek turns out,I have always wondered about that. So how much should they be eating a day now? I am wondering cause it seems like thats all Victoria wants to do is eat. I gave her cereal for a few days but I stopped cause I want to talk to my pedi and not the nurse. I would like to exclusively nurse but I am wondering if I am making enough. Ok ladies confession. I stopped taking prenatals after I delivered. 50 dollars a bottle was a little to much to pay. Is this a bad thing? I took the up until she was a month but stopped after cause I ran out. Should I still be taking them? I know that sounds like a dumb question but seriously? I am taking calcium supplements just cause I cant have dairy right now. it upsets her belly. Well she is up from her nap so I better go. Have a good weekend all!! TTYL!