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Call me a crazy person, but here is one more photo, taken a couple days ago. I posted it on another thread and then I thought, hey, May babies needs to see this too. Okay, now I am officially cut-off!

@cvbee: I have that monkey blanket and love it!!
And... he does get his fingers into the knit blankets, but I am always on my tummy with him during tummy time, so I can just help him. I think the texture is good for him. I also don't know when else I would use them...
Such cute photos!

OMG Gabriel was nursing and was weirdly fussy (he has been eating a TON today), so I burped him and he burped up.... like 3 or 5oz of milk and curdled milk--through my shirt and my bra, down my shirt, through my pants... holy cow. I was so stunned I took us both straight to bath time. I didn't even realize till after he was clean that he was still hungry. Ugh.
He's all stuffed up, too.

I think we are getting back on track, last night was a 6 hour stretch of sleep, and a 4 hour stretch, plus Sawyer had a 1 hour nap in his crib. Woot! I am going to experiment with not swaddling his arms tonight, because he is self soothing with his hands more and more lately ... wish me luck!

@Nskillet: I love your daughter's hair! So cute!

@LAGS: He ended up with a 1 hour crib nap today, so I am feeling positive about the transition! Your little girl is darling, I love her outfit!

@marriedandlovingit: I have issues thinking about leaving Sawyer with anyone, partially it is his bottle striking, but partially it is just my nervous mommy-ness. I have met some mommies through a cloth diaper group, I am just trying to get out more and more to meet people.

@pastemoo: I think the gums will get quite swollen before a tooth erupts, that hasn't happened yet with Sawyer, I have been told the teeth can see-saw up and down for months before they erupt though ... I am so hanging onto that!

@cvbee: Nico is a cutie pie! I love his hair colour. My DH takes all of the pics I have posted, he does photography as a hobby, so he has a great camera and lenses, and pro studio lights ... I don't post a ton of pictures, but we have thousands on the hard drive already (LOL).

@pastemoo: Sawyer has been ultra-spitty lately, we never had an issue with it until the past few weeks ... It is no fun at all!

@pastemoo: That would be awesome if you could send me your coupons - is there a way to message you my address, like we could do on WB?
@Mrs. Sunglasses: I'm guessing people look at you strange for starting solids at 4 months because the recommendation is to EBF for 6 months, then start solids. But my pediatrician is okay with me introducing solids at 4 months if Audrey seems ready for it.

Everyone's babies are so cute! I'm glad we have picture capabilities now.

Any advice for dealing with poopsplosions? Audrey seems to blow out a diaper every day with her 9am poo. Her diaper isn't too small, I don't think. We're in the size 1, and since she's so skinny, and still in the weight range, I don't think that's the issue.

Also, any ideas on swim diapers? - they all seem to start at 16 lbs. But we're going to a cabin in 2 weeks and the pediatrician says it's okay for us to play with her in the water, so I'd like to find something she can wear so we don't have to consider going commando!

@cvbee: I'm generally happy if I've clean clothes for both, never mind matching! I do sometimes, when it's a gift they've received and pretty.
Kiddosc- I got nasal saline drops for Sive when she sounded all stuffed up and I find them brilliant- every time we use them she fusses for a minute and then sneezes a few times. Every time, she manages to sneeze out a great big booger that must've been obstructing her breathing in her nose. She always looks far happier after.

It's strange to me, reading how you guys react to baby crying for a while- I kinda feel like I'm living in a different world! I count myself lucky (when DH isn't here) if I can get one girl fed/burped/changed before her sister starts bellowing. It's extra hard when Evelyn wakes first- a few minutes can be bought with her pacifier, but Sive only takes one to soothe, never if she's hungry. And Sive cries in the most whiny self-pitying way, I feel terrible asking her to hold on while I burp her sister!

The best thing about having twins (definitely NOT the interrogations from strangers when out and about) is seeing two such distinct personalities emerge. Sive is so calm, smiled first and smiles often. Easygoing, loves her bath, loves having her nappy changed. When she's hungry she really looks like she's thinking "why won't anyone feed me? It's not fair!" with her little pout. Evelyn is completely different- she's so highly strung! Nearly every nappy change she cries pure outrage, and glares so hard! When she's hungry it's more "how dare you make me wait!" . And her bath she treats like a particularly awful torture.

Of course, in the nine us scans we had during the pregnancy, Sive was legs akimbo, quite contented to show what she had, while Evelyn hid her bits & pieces the whole time:) radiographers actually said it was really unusual to have so many scans and still not be able to confirm gender! My little prude and her nudey sister:)

Best news yesterday though, was back at hospital for wound review - and we're done. Recovered. Finally finished with the hospital, next time there should be visiting SIL who's due at the end of November. DH says we'll be back there in a couple years to get the girls a little brother. Haha funny man;)

@Goldilocks1107: Penny and Audrey are about the same size (Penny was 11lbs 5 oz and 24 inches long at her 2 month). We have had issues with the 9 a.m. poop, too! She is in size 1 pampers and I have decided that once I finish the couple that she has left, I will transition to size 2. I have to overlap the tabs on them, but they are high enough up her back to keep everything in! Good luck to you!

@marriedandlovingit: I haven't noticed too much redness (I usually pull the diapers pretty tight, since she's so skinny. We're using Pampers Baby Dry, which we like a lot more than the Huggies option . . .

The poop escapes from the leg opening, and I'm always super diligent about making sure the elastic is pulled wide instead of ending up tucked under her butt.

@bpcmarj: Glad I'm not the only one with the 9am poop issue! I think I'll also make the switch when we're done with this box of size 1s. I just bought a box, so we have about 120 to use first . . . but at a rate of 7-10 per day, that shouldn't take too long!

@pastemoo: Thanks for the swim diaper suggestions! I think we'll try the regular diaper for this trip (it's a lake, so not a huge deal). And hopefully by the time we're ready to take her to the gym for family swim, the swim diapers will fit her! And I'll send an email to you now!

@Goldilocks1107: Maybe give the Pampers Swaddlers a shot? I keep hearing blah things about Huggies. So glad we decided to stick to Pampers.

How is the formula feeding going for you and Audrey? I've been pumping once a day (out of guilt I am sure...no other explanation really!), but he's been 99% formula fed. Where are you buying the formula? We get it wherever we happen to be at the moment (Target, Walmart, the grocery store). Have you found the prices to be similar at each store?

@winniebee: yay for sleep and mommy day!!! take a photo of your new haircut and share!!!! (I'm just loving this photo-share thing.)

Holy cow, I just read 2 pages of posts.....Now, to try to reply to everything!

@mrssunglasses: LOVE those chubby thighs - what a cutie!

@cvbee: I can't get over how much Nico looks like you - down to the hair and eyes! We had something similar happen at our ILs house - we put Tyler down to sleep upstairs and DH was supposed to take the monitor and didn't. After a while I asked DH if all was quiet and he realized he didn't have the monitor and went upstairs to check on T - and T was "frothing at the mouth." Poor guy!!!!!! I'm glad I wasn't there to witness it. Don't worry though he won't remember it ; )

@pastemoo - LOVE the family photo! I pump in excess of what he eats to the point that I need another freezer. I freeze about 15 oz a day....he eats about 21-24. Unfortunately much of it is tainted with dairy and we don't know if/when we will re-introduce dairy to him.

@msmini: Sorry about the bottle strike : ( Sounds like you've done all you can for the time being. Maybe just keep trying periodically? The 3 month growth spurt sounds just awful....just when you are settled into a routine!

@marriedandlovingit: Do you feel better now that you aren't pumping? I feel like when I made a similar decision (quitting BF) a huge weight was lifted. You should not feel badly about going to formula - look at how far you made it with breastmilk!

@goldilocks1107: You look great! Audry is long and lean for sure - little leggy blonde! It has been so hot in Boston too I can only take him at night or in the mornings.

kiddosc: Ethan is just adorable! Awesome news that sleep improved with daycare. I think that's such a great benefit - the kiddos get on a good schedule!

@auntpol: How much sleep are you getting with the twinnies? I can't even imagine having 2 babies crying! It must be so fun to see both personalitties develop. Do you have a lot of help?

@nskillet: love all her red hair!!! Re: your husband - having a new baby is stressful, period! I think DH has just now started to understand Tyler's signals and that he needs to be entertained. He can't just be fed and plopped in the bouncer! Hopefully his job situation will improve : (

@mrsdaredevil: I love all of Willa's smiles and you look just great. I really love being a mom, too. It was really hard for me the first month though. I did not do well with sleep deprivation and my BF problems really stressed me out - I think I actually might have had PPD. But all is great now and I can't imagine ever going back to work : (

@duckduckkristen: I definitely notice a difference in my supply when I drink less, but basically never go without eating so can't comment there ; )

I'm sure I missed someone or something....

@Goldilocks1107: Big hugs! I have one of those moments about once a day. I hope she calms down and you have a good night.

@Goldilocks1107: Hugs to you! It's a huge adjustment and such a big change, so I am sure we all feel that way sometimes. Hoping it will pass soon for you. Sounds like you need a night where you can get out and not have to be focused on being Mommy! Do something fun that you liked pre-baby.

@winniebee: He is so so so cute!! You aren't kidding about his head control! I want to see your new 'do as well!

I'm so happy to hear about him sleeping all night! Do it again, Tyler!

Regarding switching to 99% formula...I am having a hard time today about it, but I will say that I haven't cried about it yet. I cried and/or complained everyday when I bf and pumped.

@Goldilocks1107: You aren't a bad person for feeling this way. I think about how life was before baby and I miss it! It's human to feel this way, and don't let anyone discount your feelings. Cry and vent. It's the healthy thing to do and we are here for you!

This thread is difficult to keep up with! I love that we are so active in updated though!

Cooper had quite the day. He was hungry alllll day! He was his usual squealy, happy self though! My sister called me this evening and she could hear him squealing non-stop! I was happy he 'turned it on' while she was on the phone. She loved it!

@pastemoo: since I'm just pumping I figure that I can have a large freezer stash and then stop pumping at some point but be able to provide strictly breastmilk for a whole additional month. Since pumping is such a pain I can't imagine making it past 4 months! My husband keeps saying I should grow some away - but I worked so hard for it!

@marriedandlovingit: sounds like an improvement! I was the same way with BF - cried all the time. I had misgivings about stopping even after I was pumping but never got upset like I did before. Hope it's the same for you.

@bcpmarj: love that little beach baby!! Ps have you been using sunscreen? Our ped ok'd it for our upcoming cape vaca!

@goldilocks1107: sorry you are having/had a down moment...I have had those too for sure. Though I do love being a mom I get very nostalgic for our old life sometimes and I know my husband does too. I think those feelings can be pretty normal. Hope it passes soon. Maybe an afternoon or evening off (manicure, dinner out etc) would help?

Boo no crazy sleep stretch tonight. He made it 5 hours but perhaps for the best as I just overflowed the pumping bottles again.

@marriedandlovingit: Oh wow, all the time. Our dog is Abbie (we adopted her with that name) and LO is Addie... bad mix. The first few weeks I felt like a bad Mom calling her by the dog's name half the time.

@cvbee: Aww yay, finally Nico pics! He looks so much like you! Do you get that a lot, or is it just because I don't know what your husband looks like? He's such a sweetie!

@Nskillet: I've been having a time with my husband lately too. He's miiiiserable at work and was totally bringing it home (again). Finally I had (another) talk with him and he's been doing amazing to focus on the positives. He was feeling a little inept with calming Addie too and eventually we talked that one out. I hadn't been butting in because I wanted him to feel like he was doing okay and could have his own approach to caring for her, but we agreed that he wants some input along the way. Now after very little coaching, there are times where only he can calm her and I think its really boosted his confidence!

BTW, such cute pictures! I love when LO sleeps like that!

@aunt pol: That really would be amazing to see the differences between your girls. Yay for being healed up!

@Goldilocks1107: We just transitioned Addie to a 1-2. The 2s seem a little big yet and I didn't even realize I had 1-2s, but I found them and success! Hope you're feeling better today, I think its normal to have down days. Yesterday as I was scrambling to pack Addie up she was loosing it and I just burst into tears... she quieted the minute I handed her to DH too which didn't help.

@winniebee: Great news! I knew your turn would come soon!

Well I made it through my first evening without baby bear! Although... I have to admit I kind of cheated. I re-scheduled my work day so it was only really about 5 hours apart. MIL sent me a picture of her sleeping which helped take my mind off things, and it actually just felt great to get out. Being in Portsmouth, one of my fav places to visit helps too!

The only crap thing was that I forgot my pump at MILs. I didn't nurse her for nearly 12 hours so I can't even imagine how much milk I could have stored away and my stash is super low... I'm due for some major pumping once I can get back down south. My SILs wedding is this weekend and I'm gonna need a little milk set aside. @winniebee: so envious of your 15oz you can pump!

@winniebee: I bought the most natural sunscreen I could find and only use it when I can't keep her in the shade!

@Goldilocks1107: have you tried plonking her in front of the telly?! I know it's not perfect parenting, but whatever gets you through! Our two love it:)

@pastemoo: Lol at the window thing, I've heard that a lot! DH was moaning to his sis one day and she said she and her hubby were seriously considering giving their two away when they were tiny, they found it so difficult. I would worry more if it was all easy, I'd be superstitious that I was saving all the crazy for teen years or something;)

Just missed a BUNCH of posts... going to TRY and catch up!

@Mrs. Sunglasses: Willa had rolls when she was first born, but doesn't really have them anymore! I miss her baby rolls.... it makes me sad. I posted about it yesterday. And your photos are amazing, I used to think I was creative, and then I met you.

@MsMini: I understand you not wanting to leave Sawyer with other people. I actually got a lecture from my mom today because she said it "isn't fair" I never leave LO with her and that she is going to be a "spoiled brat" if I don't let people babysit her soon. I guess she is entitled to her own opinion!

As you can gather, I am still having serious family issues.

@Nskillet: I have that same bobby cover! It is in almost all of my photos of LO, hahaha She looks so much like you! Love it!
My DH does the exact same thing with LO. when she cries in his arms, he doesn't move! He just sits there and tells me to take her because he can't calm her down! Also, his idea of "putting her to bed" is sitting in front of the TV until she falls asleep! Ugh.. MEN!

@Goldilocks1107: We have a poop explosion every morning as well. It always goes through her clothes. I don't really have advice for you because it happens with every single diaper I have tried. Although, less with the Kirkland Signature brand from Costco. I thought maybe it was because her diapers were too big? And as for the swim diaper, I always just took LO in a regular diaper under her swim suit and then changed it right away. Is that bad to do?

@winniebee: I can't believe he slept through the night! Willa has done two seven-hour stretches, but never more than that. The past few nights she has been sticking with four-hour stretches. I LOVE that first picture of him--his face is to die for! He looks so much like you, and he looks like such a Tyler!

@Goldilocks1107: Don't feel guilty! EVERY one goes through feeling like this at some point, don't worry! Everything will be okay, take a deep breath and know that you are not a lone! We are here for you. Take a mommy day, like other PP said. You deserve it!

So I know I was complaining about LO's lack of naps at some point, but I swear she changes so fast! For the past week she literally has gone done for her naps and bed time like an angle. As soon as she starts to get even the slightest bit fussy (like moving around a lot and starting to breathe heavier) I pick her up, put her in her crib with her soother and favorite blankie and she GOES RIGHT TO SLEEP! As soon as the blanket touches her face she basically melts. AND on top of that, she has a schedule now! She naps around 9:30, 1:30, and then 4:00! It has made my life so much easier. At night time, I put her in her pajamas and sing to her and put her in her crib wide awake.... within minutes she is asleep. No crying!
I don't know where this angel child came from but I hope she sticks around.
I would love tips on bringing LO on vacation. I am worried about keeping her schedule and how her sleep is going to go.... we will be leaving for six days and staying in a hotel on the beach. I honestly wish we weren't going, but DH has been going on this trip with his family for 28 years. Anyone have any words of wisdom for vacationing with an infant?

DH is bugging me to go clean the garage because I have been doing a lot of furniture repurposing lately so the garage is a disaster. I guess I will have to write more later... I didn't get to respond to everyone!

@Mrsdaredevil: such a cute suit, and I think she even looks like an angel there! My trip advice is to remember the baby monitor. And to not go!!!! just kidding. I am just a bit mad today about our schedule being all thrown-off, and I tried so hard to keep us on our schedule and we were only gone for 4 days.