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@katsupgirl: that's good that the fever didn't last too long. She's in mostly all 0-3 clothes now. There are a couple of footless PJs that are newborn size that she's still fitting comfortably in. I don't know when to bust out the "3 month" size clothes yet.

Is it bad that I really want F so take a freaking paci? I feel like it would just give me a break sometimes. He still doesn't like being put down for more than five min. If we're out and he's awake, he's almost always super fussy I had a ridiculous meltdown today because I finally broke down and bought a swing hoping it would be a place for him to relax a bit, and I couldn't even put it together! The holes weren't big enough for the screws so we had to return it, which was a PITA I didn't need.

@MrsSCB: Popping in from october, but i'' so sorry you had such trouble with the swing. Have you thought about a travel-sized swing? That's what we bought and it didn't have too many screws. It also takes up a lot less room. I hope you get something that works for you soon!

@MrsSCB: I have this thing which I got to hold him in while I showered. He tolerates it for a bit. Mostly I've been putting him in the dock-a-tot or propping him up with the Boppy.
Eta the picture

@MrsSCB: I have a Fisher Price Rainforest swing. We bought it a few years ago with our older daughter. Here's a pic. Please ignore my awful couch.

@katsupgirl: I'm so glad we kept it! It is the one baby container that I kept from when H was little.

Hey girls - would you leave your 8 week, breastfed baby in order to attend the backyard wedding of your husband's coworker in the next county over? I'm staying home tonight and my husband went without me. My girl is going through some sort of growth spurt or whatever makes her extra fussy and needy. I wanted to be home with her. One of the other wives pretty much side-eyed me over this decision. Why are moms so judgey???

@agold: unless that mom is in the throes of the newborn stage as well she can shove it. I personally wouldn't go but I can't leave my 4 yr old so
The stay or go decision totally depends on so many factors.

@agold: late to this party, but twice now we've done our newborn shoots at 8w. I'm not a huge fan of the sleeping baby in a basket photos, and I feel like by 8w they show their personality a bit. We just got this preview pic back from our "newborn" shoot on Monday. Although, of course she's sleeping in this pic, but not in a basket!

And do what you do. Screw the judgey moms.

@Silva: glad the Zantac has helped!

@pregnantbee: @agold: 3m and 0-3 are the same size. Same goes for 3-6 and 6m.

@OldpuebloJenn: they are adorable! So cute.

@agold: yeah clothes are tricky. They never really "fit". I have a handle on it for my DD and she's always a size up. Still adjusting with DS to see what his growth is like. I bought a onesie for Halloween a couple weeks back. I thought the 6m size would be perfect. Sizing says up to 14 lbs and he's already 13 and change. I hope when it gets here it fits for Halloween.
Then I have a 6-12 month hoodie that looks huge. I decided to wash it cause it might fit next month. So hard to keep up.
With DD I did weekly pictures just to get her in outfits/clothes we were gifted. I suppose there are worse problems.

@agold: Drive in your lane. I get looking left and right to get a feel for traffic/flow, so to speak, but definitely go with your gut and don't second guess yourself. If another mama is giving you side-eye over this? That says so much more about her than it does about you/your decision. (It's also something I would keep in mind going forward. When someone shows you who they are--an insecure mess--believe them). Fwiw, I wouldn't leave my baby either. I passed up a wedding when my little guy was 6 weeks because I wasn't ready to leave him or to stress out about logistics--I would have worried about him the whole time and would not have enjoyed myself.

@OldpuebloJenn: Love love love that photo. Beautiful kiddies

Sorry I'm quiet but I have been reading along!
Count us in on the nap issues, A only sleeps in a bouncer or carseat during the day, for a max of 40 mins at a time.
And I did not expect teething this early, but the signs are there. Unusually grizzly/grumpy, red cheeks, drool, and tons of lip chewing. Argh!

Have any of you girls had problems with swaddling? We use an Aden anais easy swaddle but my girl sort of busts out of it by morning. Toddy my husband picked her up first and said the swaddle was up around her face and she was gasping for air. I wish I had seen it because I suspect he's being dramatic. But anyhow.., looks like we aren't swaddling anymore. She's such an amazing sleeper and I feel like that's done! Has anyone tried those swaddles that keep the arms out ? (Seems pointless but they must exist for a reason)

@pregnantbee: thank you! I'm doing okay! M is a dream baby and already so full of personality. But the last two months haven't been without struggles- DD1 is acting out a bit at school, but thankfully we have an amazing preschool that works with us/her, and after just a few changes at home we've seen improvement.

I'm seeing a lactation consultant tomorrow to help with oversupply issues I've had. It sounds like a non problem, but I'm constantly getting clogged ducts, had a nasty bought of mastitis, I leak through pads and bras regularly. my milk had regulated by now with DD1, and eating/feeding seems pretty consistent with M, Im just not regulating to the demand.

Other than all that nonsense, life is good! Are you on leave through the new year? Hope it's going well!

@agold: I've heard the A & A swaddles aren't as good because they use snaps. Ones with velcro like the SwaddleMe and more adjustable and can get a tighter fit.

@OldpuebloJenn: I'm curious what advice the LC has given you? I've been having issues regulating my supply at night. L's been sleeping long stretches since like the first week and I'm still waking up engorged and leaking. I'm probably not helping matters because I figured I'd capitalize on it and have started pumping at her first feeding. She doesn't usually eat very much so I'm still uncomfortable and I figure why waste it. And last few days I've started pumping before bed to empty myself out as much as possible.

@OldpuebloJenn: Thanks. Insomnia sucks! Sorry you have it too. So many mornings start at 4am since I can't go back to sleep after that feed. Hope things went well with the LC

DD was having issues at school and home that have mostly resolved themselves. I say mostly because she is still three What has worked at home is giving her more responsibility. I read somewhere on the Bee that defiance is a sign of asking for more responsibility, so she has jobs (taking out the rubbish etc) and try not to do things for her and she is really responding.

@agold: We use the Love to Dream too and have some ergo cocoons from #1 for when we move to arms out.

@agold: Is she still pooping at night? If not don't change her diaper. Just put a layer of aquaphor on to protect her skin. And do the diaper change before you feed her when she wakes up.