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DD rolled belly to back at 17 days old. She rolled back to belly a few weeks ago. Both were on the carpet, however neither have occurred since. She was actually in a good mood at the time. DS rolled and crawled early, but walked late.
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@IRunForFun: Good luck with the ped. Hope you can get some stronger medicine.
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This morning the scale says she's up 3 ozs from her appt and 3.5 from my scale last night. And that was about an hour after eating and she'd peed in between. Now I don't know what to think. But I am relieved about that!
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@Smurfette: You should try the cashew based ice cream!! It doesn't have a nutty taste and it's dense and creamy.
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@babypugs: Oh dear, that sounds like a really rough night.
Have you been able to figure out any pattern for why some nights are better than others?
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@sunnyday: @Mrs. Toad: I can't even think about losing weight! But after 2 kids and most likely done, I really need to get on it!
@IRunForFun: That's good news! But sucks that it's a roller coaster! Have you considered making an appt with a GI just for a 2nd opinion/rule out anything else?
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@sunnyday: My eating sucks. So many carbs. Frozen waffles, Oreos, pop tarts...dairy free ice cream...
It's hard to respond to posts on a separate page!!
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We're so bad! Life with 2 is so crazy that I probably don't give her enough tummy time or opportunity to move around! I think she rolled belly to back once b/c she was flailing, annoyed too haha!
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@snowjewelz: Yeah I am thinking about it. I want to talk to DH about it. Part of me just feels like I'm being an alarmist...
Speaking of DH he started a new shift at work today. He was 2 to 10:30 pm and now he's 6 am to 3 pm. Will be so nice to have him home evenings!
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@IRunForFun: Yay, that's great!! Well, I think you trust your gut! I think if she's growing, then it depends on whether she spends more of her day being happr or being upset/fussy and that would tip the balance for me if weight gain isn't an issue
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@snowjewelz: It is so hard because as a FTM I feel like I don't know how much fussiness is just "normal" and when it's a problem, ya know?
Spoke to pedi and going to lay off the Zantac for now. She had left it up to me whether to even start it or not since she thinks DD's reflux is relatively mild. We are going to see how she does and I'll keep an eye on weight gain. We had been laying off gas drops for some reason so I think DH and I are going to do a bed time bottle of pumped milk with gas drops to see if she'll settle/sleep better. It'll be nice to have DH home with me to help!
She seems pretty good so far today. Nursing pretty well, smiley when awake, napping well...
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@IRunForFun: Haha this is my second rodeo and I still don't really know since every baby is different!
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@IRunForFun: that sounds like a way better shift to me! Glad you can have him around more! The bedtime bottle is what we've been doing too. I think they also swallow less air so they are more comfortable.
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I went to work today!! Got a call from my two up boss yesterday asking if I could come in for a meeting from 1-230. Gosh it feels like I've never left. They were really appreciative of my coming in! B slept in the bucket in a colleagues office and DS got screen time on iPad with headphones, it was like he didn't exist, it was unreal!
Fun to change pace for a bit, but I literally started getting ready like 2 hours before!
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@IRunForFun: I so wish there was a normal! Even as a second time mom, I question everything! I'm so glad today is better for you.
@sunnyday: Wild how nothing changes! I visited last week and it was like I'd never been away. Don't think I could have managed working with kids though, I'm impressed!
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@babypugs: I nursed her at one point, only woman at the table, hahaha I was laughing inside. I had a scarf on so covered up as best I could and two up boss was like "so you feed her naturally?" And I laughed and was like, we can say breastfeeding at this table I think? Haha awkward!!
iPad for the win for DS, he never gets it, so works like a charm in that situation, and I loaded his backpack with snacks. I was prepared to walk and rock B, but she had plans of her own, win!
Despite the work part of today being a positive and stretching from my comment yesterday about eating and weight. I think I'm struggling. B is good, she's great, even if she wasn't she's better than DS baby days, anything better than those days, so she's good, whatever this is, is on me. I feel disconnected, from DH, from a few friends for various reasons, from being accountable to myself to take care of myself, try to work out, eat better, blah blah. And like not in a being hard on myself way. Just inside I feel down, in a funk. I have happy moments, for sure, but I have caught myself yelling/raising voice at big kids a bit more and overall a bit more irritable. I'm on ppd meds already, I am legit paranoid the depo provera is causing an actual eating problem (I wish I was kidding, it's bad right now, like I buy junk and don't tell DH because I don't want him to be grossed out by me).
*sigh* that feels good to type and own up to.
I need to start small and keep things simple, but I won't lie, right now, I just don't care to, and I know that's terrible. It's like I feel comfortable in my rut for now, yet it annoys me that I'm in the rut. Chaos, lol.
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@sunnyday: hugs friend! I'm in a major rut too. I'm hoping going back to work with help. Break from just being mommy 24/7. I know a big part of it is that I feel so crappy about myself. But I also don't know how I will be able to go fully no/low carb while eating dairy free. So I'm not sure how easily I will be able to lose the weight. But I am going to start in Wed. Not being home will help with the snacking.
LO apparently hates my right boob all the sudden. Fusses every time.
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Also on day two of spotting.
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@sunnyday: I'm so sorry you're feeling like that. Were you ever on Celexa pre-pregnancy? I've been on Lexapro for a few years and FWIW, the class of drugs is known to cause weight gain and cravings. Maybe you can ask DH to take a block of a few hours with the kids each weekend so you'll have some "me time" scheduled to look forward to? I don't know, maybe that recharge and refresh would help with patience and energy and being able to reconnect? I know I simply have no energy to devote to DH right now...
@Smurfette: Why the spotting? Did you get the IUD?
I'm currently sitting in my car in my driveway because DD is asleep and I don't want to wake her. She was a beast to get down last night. She nursed but not for long and was fussing so I tried the bottle, she took 1.5 ozs and then refused and was still fussing, so I nursed again and she actually stayed on for a while. But I started trying to put her down at 8 and she didn't settle till about 9:30. She wasn't too bad after that, slept 3 hours and then 2.5, then took an hour to settle and up an hour later...but then slept another 2 hour stretch. Doesn't sound good but for her not bad. Scale had her up another ounce this morning, though she'd just eaten. But at least she's not losing!
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Speaking of work I guess I'm technically back to work? I'm a birth doula and have a client due beginning of May, so had a prenatal visit with her last weekend and another next weekend. This weekend I have two consultations set up for potential clients due in July. Currently looking for a sitter that can be on-call and I'm interviewing someone next week. I think it'll be really interesting to attend births with a bit of a different perspective now that I've actually been through it!
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@IRunForFun: I got it a week ago. Maybe it is my period. I would spot some months last time I had it. Glad she is gaining weight! Are you ready to get back to work?
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@sunnyday:
I don't have a lot of advice but totally understand. I was talking to DH last night and was having trouble with anything non-baby, and that's so not me! I think going back to work will help for me in two weeks. Maybe getting back on a schedule and working more will help you soon? I don't know---like I said, so tough but understandable. I'm really hoping you find what works for you and your family soon. @IRunForFun: Haha, I was going to ask how things would change for you post-birth! Did you ever have trouble relating before DD?
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@sunnyday: That's great! Haha love the comment of feeling like they didn't exist lol! I had to take DD1 to work for a few hours once, she was on the iPad too and so quiet; I was like can bring her everyday?! And I feel you about the rut; glad you can vent here a little bit! I think we all feel the same way... So you're not alone! I've been trying to put on SOME make-up everyday, and I bought some new clothes to make myself feel better!
@Smurfette: Although I do miss my babies, but since I HAVE to work, I do enjoy being alone, being an adult and having time to myself!
@IRunForFun: I can only imagine that having birthed your own, you would be even more awesome!
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3 months stats - 12 lbs 12 oz, 22". Pretty on par with big sister, but since she came out bigger she is bigger. Had 1 shot... Hopefully for all the sleepy dust from shots today! She has been waking up more over night to eat...
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@snowjewelz: great weight! Makes me sad mine is so little still. I wish she would gain more so I wouldn't worry.
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@sunnyday: I've found this week a bit harder. I think for me a lot of my mood is influenced by weather... so when spring started but winter looks to be sticking around I lost some motivation.... I find my 2.5 year old is harder for me to connect with when I'm feeling down and then I feel guilty which contributes more. My husband actually asked if I was okay because I guess I wasn't really talking to him. Today despite the snowstorm I made it out to our play group, I don't drive so walked there. The exercise/ fresh air/ interactions with others helped my mood a lot...
Also when I'm trapped indoors and not doing much all I do is snack. When I get out and exercise / am not bored I eat much more like a normal person.
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@Smurfette: Mine is tiny too and I worry, obviously. Only about 9 lbs 7 or 8 ozs right now.
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@Smurfette: My first was a little smaller! They are both very avg to low percentiles... If she's chugging along on her grow curve I wouldn't worry too much, esp since it's hard to figure out all the sensitivities!
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@Smurfette: Some days I think I'm ready to be back to work, other days not. For just meetings and prenatal appointments, yes, definitely. I think the hard a part is that I'll be on call for births so I won't know exactly when I'll have to leave her or for how long.
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@IRunForFun: That is tough.. What's your plan for childcare?
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@Smurfette: how much is P weighing these days? Are you going back to work on this coming Wednesday?
@sunnyday: I feel a lot of the same feelings, so hugs!
Definitely not alone. I know I'll feel better once I take the babies outside more but getting everything set up is quite the production as we have to deassemble the stroller everytime we use it. With LO2 I would just put her in the wrap but I haven't mastered carrying both of them yet.@IRunForFun: Glad you got a somewhat restful night. Wow I imagine finding childcare on an on-call basis is going to be tough.
My two are still only 9 lbs 1oz, they weighed exactly the same on Wednesday.
Things here are getting more back to our old routine as I have done daycare pick up this week. Takes awhile as J1 and B are in different places. -
@snowjewelz: I am interviewing a few postpartum doulas in my network who are willing to do on-call childcare and I'd have them come to the house. DH's work also has an agreement with a local childcare center for drop-in care for employees that he can use up to 15x per year, but that would be our second choice. Also, depending on the day and her schedule, we might be able to leave her with my mom, which would be my first choice, but I can't rely on it.
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@Pumuckl: Glad you're getting back into a routine!! You're pretty much supermom with 4.
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@Pumuckl: she was 10lbs on Tuesday. So she gained an oz a day since her 2month(10weeks) appointment. But I still worry that her gain will slow down. Going back in three weeks for a weight check and check in on her diet issues. Yes I go back on Wednesday.
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@IRunForFun: @Smurfette: you ladies are so sweet. I mean some days I feel like I will loose my freaking mind and other days are good. Wednesday was no fun. I picked J1 up and J2 finally after 3-4 days pooped. Cue the worst blow out of all time (and I have seen my fair share). So I went and cleaned him up. B and J1 came along and B climbed all over the place while J1 just would not stop washing her hands so she was soaked. All of this when it was closing time. Then B wouldn't getting in his carseat so J1 didn't feel like it either so I had to manhandle her in, B finally sat in his and we were ready to leave a good 30 minutes after we got there. Oh but lets not forget that all of this was accompanied by both babies crying...
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@Pumuckl: Of course they always blow out at the worst times! I'm def so much less sensitive to crying the 2nd time around!
@Smurfette: You're gonna do great! I'm here for support!
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@Smurfette: I think our LOs were the same weight at birth and mine won't be 10 lbs by 10 weeks! Unless she gains 8 ozs this week, which I doubt since she is more of a half ounce a day gainer. I can't wait to not worry about her gaining, if that ever happens...
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@babypugs: I don't necessarily know that I had trouble relating, I didn't feel like I did, but I will certainly be able to empathize better now that I *know* what it feels like.
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Thanks all, feeling the love!!
@Smurfette: @IRunForFun: @babypugs: @snowjewelz: @Peasinapod: @Pumuckl:
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@Smurfette: blah to spotting. I finally just stopped, hope yours quits soon.
@IRunForFun: on celexa since 30w. The over eating thing is hard. I have always eaten like a horse. Like as a kid, teen, whatever and always been the annoying one who has no shape/figure/skinny. I was also super crazy active/never stopped moving. Obviously with age, moving less, and just....metabolism, I still love to eat lots, lol. So I struggle with me normal eating versus what drugs can I blame. Regardless I need to rein it in and not make excuses.
@babypugs: I'm off work til Jan 2018, and yesterday was a favour, but switching gears in me time will be the next closest. I have a few new projects in mind, just.....time!! Never enough.
@snowjewelz: awesome on 3m stats. I'm still hung up on DD being 2lbs smaller than the other two at same age (2m) with all same'ish birthweight!
@Peasinapod: thanks for your points, knowing our geography/proximity the weather comment is totally spot on, this week sucked. I walked to get DD from school today and the fresh air was so nice! Did you hear about 18m mat leave here? Obv (assuming) it won't apply to us, but it would have been so unreal if it did. Keep me off til June, then DH off for summer, save 8m of daycare! The pay part is interesting, interested to see how employers that top up treat it!
For anyone wondering. Our Federal budget came out this week and you now (April 1 onward I think) will have the option of 18 months leave. Same pay as one year (currently 55% of working salary to a max $55k salary) but option to divide over 12 to 18 months now in Canada.
@Pumuckl: carrying two just seems like the most amazing thing ever. I can't even get my head wrapped around it. Nicer (consistently!) weather cannot come soon enough. The snow pants have been put away!!
@Pumuckl: +1 on @IRunForFun: super mom comment!!
Have you been able to figure out any pattern for why some nights are better than others?
I don't have a lot of advice but totally understand. I was talking to DH last night and was having trouble with anything non-baby, and that's so not me! I think going back to work will help for me in two weeks. Maybe getting back on a schedule and working more will help you soon? I don't know---like I said, so tough but understandable. I'm really hoping you find what works for you and your family soon. 
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