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From what I've read @ 7-8 weeks baby's bedtime should fall between 7-9 pm. I try to follow his cues, but that time falls during older bro's bedtime. It's a juggling act.

Baby went in for 2 month shots today. It's always sad when they are so happy right before the shots.

I've noticed he's been drooling a lot lately. I don't really expect teeth soon so I guess we'll be dealing with drool for a long time.

@brownepiano: Yeah, So sad.
Drooling started yesterday, at daycare. 10 weeks now.

PPA going strong, and the pharmacy part of my insurance isn't working, looking for one of those coupons to get it cheap for cash. Ugh. Trying to keep up with everyone but not really in the right headspace. Sorry mamas.

@MrsKRB: the past week or so LO goes to bed at 7:30 for his first stretch. He's basically a little cranky butt from 5:30pm until then. Poor DH since that's his only time with him during week. He was previously staying up until around 8:30 before we did bedtime

@Alba4: I went back at 6 weeks, and she stayed home with dad for 3 weeks. This week she started real daycare away from home and she is doing better than I am. Drop off is the WORST! I cried the first day. I have stopped in on my lunch break already. But I know it's good for me to be back. Hugs. It's hard going back.
@runnerd: Good luck with shots! And with the 2yo not freaking out watching baby get shots. :o What are you bringing with to the appointment?

@pastemoo: sorry about the PPA I hope you feel better soon!

I'm dreading going back to work too, although I still have under 6 weeks left. I know once we get into a routine it will be fine though, it will just be hard to get that to point!

I don't want to jinx it, but dd is has been sleeping 930-4a and then again until 8 the past 3 nights! We've also been putting her down drowsy and she puts herself to sleep within 10-15 minutes. Naps are another story!!

@pastemoo: glad you are getting help for your PPA....sorry that insurance is being annoying!!

@Alba4: yay for finding a groove!!!

@runnerd: I feel bad too....DH is home for more cranky time than happy time most nights as well.

Doing ok over here. 12 weeks next Tuesday....I don't know where the time has gone!!! We did pro pics on monday and 95% of the time the kids wouldn't smile. It was hilarious considering how much they smile on a typical day. But I still can't wait to see the photos!!!!

DD had an ultrasound on her hips last week and I was supposed to give her a bottle during the exam presumably for comfort
I played dumb & didn't bring one. Nursed her immediately before the appointment & hoped she would be cooperative. Well she screamed through the whole thing!! We go back again in 2 weeks and will see the same doctor....so I can't play dumb. I still don't want to do the bottle because she'll basically be chugging it on her back. 100% opposite of paced feeding. Also she'll probably puke afterward. I kinda want to use a paci instead but we haven't given her one yet. Anyone have experience using a paci during medical procedures for comfort? Or anyone do the bottle thing and not feel like their kids was chugging?

@pastemoo: sorry about the PPA I'm struggling, too. Did you have it with your first? I didn't so it's all new to me. Are you on meds and nursing? I have an appt mid sept, but nervous about taking anything while nursing.

@starlitsky: She's still in a pack n play in our room, next step is to move her into her own crib - probably next week since it's not as hot any more (our room as the AC). I don't want to though, I will miss her! haha.

@Alba4: I'm supposed to be starting back in September. I set my own schedule, but my guy has been so inconsistent it's making me anxious about how it will all work out. I just need to take the plunge and figure it out!

Lo got through his latest round of wonder week/growth spurt and only woke up once last night! I can handle the 45 min naps if it means more nighttime sleep.

@catomd00: I didn't with my first. Will try to find a cheap pharmacy to get the meds for cash, this weekend. You can PM or email me.

How is your baby in the car? Mine hates his car seat and freaks out after 20 minutes. I wonder if he just overheats? My first always slept in the car seat so this is new to me!

@Alba4: mine hates it. He's OK in the seat if he can see us (so in the stroller etc). But after less than 5 min in the car he cries until he falls asleep. And if it isn't time to sleep, he cries every time we stop moving. And he cries every time he loses the pacifier in the car until he passes out. And he cries as soon as he wakes up. But there are these magical moments when being in the car or stroller helps him connect sleep cycles and he actually sleeps for more than 45 min.

Does anyone's LO have like a red rash in their neck folds? I'm not sure if there's anything that can help it? I've been keeping it clean and dry, should I put lotion or diaper rash cream on it?

@pastemoo: the alcohol wipes won't burn?

@MrsKRB: dd has that rash. I used a wipe and then diaper rash cream and it was gone in a day!

@Alba4: hi! Enjoy your last week at home!

Things are going good here. My husband is back on shift so when he's working (like today) he's gone from 530a-730p. Long day!! Dd is doing well. Barfs and poops all the time. But is sleeping a good stretch at night 830 to 3 give or take an hour usually! And then down for another 3 after that. Naps are hit and miss. Sometimes 30 mins sometimes 2 hours, no rhyme or reason.

Ds has done really well with the transition so far. A few tantrums but overall really well.

I'm not sure how big H is now... We have her two month appointment this week. I think she's 11-12 pounds or so.

Hope everyone is doing well.

@Mrs. Champagne: @brownepiano: STTN! Good for you. We've had a random 6 or 7 hour stretch, but nothing consistent. Last night I only woke 1x to feed my son. That was nice. He just has a crazy appetite!

@Alba4: Enjoy the week!! Get some extra baby snuggles in

@Mrs. Champagne: 830-3...wow that is a great stretch!!

@brownepiano: thumbs up for SSTN!! WOW.

We are still mostly on a 3 hr cycle at night...putting them in their cribs at 10 or 11. So one or 2 wakeups before i get up for the day by 630.....at this point we transition to 2 hour cycles.

I'm starting to feed tandem more and relaxing my 2 hour cycles a bit....waiting for them to wakeup or cue. BF wise......will my supply go down if I'm not feeding as often...or will it stay the same because they are just eating more at each feeding?

@MrsKRB: I use them when it's still preventative--when the skin is not broken. When the skin is broken, I use water to dry the folds--the evaporation dries it nicely.

@catomd00: me! I'm so sad!