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@.twist.: My cycles have been way different. I have/had (?) PCOS, so pre-baby, they were 35-80 days long, no CM at all, bad cramps, wicked breakouts. Post baby, they're 30-33 days long, TONS of CM (sorry...), still wicked breakouts, but the PMS is insane. And the cramps. And they're crazy heavy.

Lol...I'm glad they're regular now, but COME ON!

@chanzi: Aww, he's so big!! What kind of cake is he eating? It looks especially ooey gooey and messy.

@StrawberryBee: Paige looks a similar age to your LO. Chanzi's little one does look way older though. I think it's because he has so much hair!

@Grace: I think too it's the fact that it seems like everyone else is walking, and E refuses to ;).

So this is exciting...we toured a daycare this weekend because I really want E to get some social interaction. Just part time two days a week to start (we can't afford to do any more...as a reminder, DH watches her during the day). They're pretty affordable considering that they count 5 hours a day as part time, and seem really flexible in terms of days (if we miss a day, we can make it up on a different day!). I think we're going to go for it.

But now I just bought her first shoes online (what with colder weather coming, and being outside with daycare). Can't believe how expensive they are!

@Grace: the most Ella does is shuffle around her activity table ;). Even better, she refuses to stand unless she's done it herself. All other attempts result in buckled knees and complaints.

I bet the shopping cart approach is too cute!

@chanzi: Oh wow, he looks so mature! I always think kids that have more hair are way older than my daughter. And I just noticed now that everybody else said the same thing.

@StrawberryBee: Baby shoes kill me too. I ordered a few pairs for N too since she's walking and playing outside lots at daycare, and was like, wow, I don't even spend $40 on my OWN shoes.

@.twist.: I got my cycle back at 4m PP and they were pretty similar to before. I had been having a short LP, light flow, and spotting before AF until I got KU.

@chanzi: yeah Happy Birthday! What a cutie!

@StrawberryBee: that daycare sounds like an awesome fit! I hope it goes well!!

We are all settled in to our new house now, L loves how there is more room to cruise around. Like lots of your babies, we aren't walking yet, but I think she's close. She has attempted a few steps here and there, but then starts giggling and sits down. It's like she's just toying with us. She'll push her wagon around for an hour straight so I know she can do it!
We started daycare last week and it's going great. It a home daycare and the lady has been letting her have two naps which is awesome. She got sent home her second day with a high fever but I, pretty sure that was a reaction to the MMR shot. She also is getting two molars so that could be why too.
I had a bleeding scare Thursday so had to go get my betas drawn and I'm booked for a scan this afternoon. I should be 8w so here's hoping they find a HB. I've been down this road before but I'm pretty excited for L to have a sibling so I hope it works out.
I hope all you ladies are enjoying your one year olds, it's crazy a year has passed already!! Here's a picture that my daycare provider sent yesterday, she's great with texting me updates.

@Sapphiresun: @Alivoo01: on the price of shoes: exactly! I honestly think they're charging it just because they can and they know us crazy parents will pay it. FYI, I got pedipeds at cottonbabies for $30. It was the cheapest I found. She tried on a pair of sneakers at Ollie's from Strike Rite that were pretty stinking cute, but we don't want to buy a shoe with a harder sole quite yet.

Also, I found a Jellycat bear at Home Goods yesterday that I had actually been stalking on Amazon. Completely caved and bought him. She needs more stuffed animals like never, but I couldn't resist. I actually gave him a hug this morning before leaving for work ^^;;

@delight: Glad to hear daycare has been going well! Will be thinking of you today

@delight: Good luck! And that picture - omg!! So cute!!! Love that they sent you pictures!!

@Grace: DS was never a great sleeper from the get go. When I quit nursing, he also started walking shortly thereafter. I want to say there was a slight sleep regression because right before he learned to crawl, he still was even worse than his normal terrible. I don't think it lasted long (thank goodness).

@StrawberryBee: DS's shoes are from Stride Rite also, but they're hard soled. Wish he took towards a lovey. Would totally help with him being able to sleep in his own bed. But no..... I'm his lovey. Ugh and (sweet) sigh. lol

@Grace: @Alivoo01: @.twist.: @StrawberryBee: thanks ladies for the well wishes. Everything looked good, they found a baby with a strong HB, due April 30.

@.twist.: haha thanks so much. I wouldn't mind being 9 days early at all, I'll do my best. Thanks for the support!

@delight: awesome!!

@MrsB2012: We just reverted back to a bottle, so we'll be right there with you

@.twist.: I hadn't been, but I started after I posted that and it didn't help. She's taking it cold out of a bottle just fine now.

@Alivoo01: Yes, big sigh. Such a mess! Thing is, she was doing just fine with both a straw and regular sippy cup and then all of a sudden she though it was more fun to take a milk bath.

@StrawberryBee: So cool that she didn't give you much trouble!

@Grace: I haven't, but I will give it a try, thank you!

@mdf106: I let her do it for about two weeks, it didn't get any less funny to her! I gave up and gave her a bottle back, at least she's drinking milk now!

@Sapphiresun: I'm going to look up a WOW cup, never heard of it.

@Chanzi: He's so cute

@Delight: Glad to hear all is well and you have a date, congratulations!! I have an April baby (almost teen :shock )!
L is gorgeous!!

@delight: no, but I kinda wish, that sounds adorable!

@StrawberryBee: @StbHisMrs: The kissing is a running joke at daycare. I got this text from my provider yesterday: "Apple stamping. Why paint on the face?! Livy had to kiss each painted apple and her art work when finished. :-)". Bahahaha.

@Grace: It's carrot cake (recipe from Smitten Kitchen--it was so good!).

@StrawberryBee: @Sapphiresun: He has always looked old, the hair definitely contributes but I think it's also his face. Plus he's kind of tall and skinny? A couple people have guessed he was two, which... Idk if they aren't that familiar with kids or what since he's only 20 lbs!

I just bought his second pair of shoes since he outgrew the first pair and is walking now. So cute but so expensive! They're pediped and I found them at 6pm for $27 which is quite good, but still, they don't wear them for long...

@chanzi: Happy birthday.

@delight: My LO loves the more room in our house, too. The living areas are semi-open, which gives him plenty of room to wander, while still being supervised.

@StrawberryBee: @Alivoo01: @Sapphiresun: I have had good luck buying shoes on sale from Amazon. I bought a pair of Robeez sandals (plain brown) and a pair of Stride Ride sneakers for when LO outgrows the sandals and/or it gets too cold. The stride rites are hard soled. The were both in the $20 range.

@delight: Congratulations.

My LO is going through a daddy phase. I think it happened when I cut down on nursing. It is definitely making me want to not totally wean yet. He used to run to me and cling when I got home from work, and he will come say hi, and keep playing. Also, he says daddy (dah dee) and my dog's name, but won't say mama or mommy. Sometimes he calls me dada. I know I should not expect it, since he just started talking at all. On the plus side, our pediatrician said he wanted four words by 15 months, and we are already there. (daddy, dog's name, ticka ticka for tickle, ball).

@mdf106: ha, E's name for DH is momma ;). And quite frankly, he watches her more than I do! I think they know

@Grace: Those pictures are awesome!!!

So B will be 14 months in 2 days. Today for the first time ever.. she clapped hahah. I knew she could do it, and she knows what 'clap' means. Gosh this girl is so stubborn and refuses to do anything for anyone haha. She's starting to say a few more words which is cute too. It's so need to see them grow and develop at this age!
We found out that she's getting a little sister I'm really happy to have 2 girls, but my husband is a little sad. This is probably our last and he really wanted a son. I understand how he feels, but I hope he gets over it soon.

Hope everyone else is doing well