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@Ash: our LO is really gassy-- she gets pretty fussy about the same time every night and magically feels better after either a ton of gas passing or a poopy diaper... I feel so bad for her-- I'm sorry your LO has to go through that too!

JW: why did they discourage the gripe water? we use it-- as well as the mylicon drops though not at the same time-- is there something bad in it?

@Ash: hmm maybe I should ask the ped about gripe water at N's appointment next week. We've been giving gripe water and it definitely seems to help him! I figured that was the better alternative over the gas drops.

@NeekieRose: aww poor thing! The week will go fast!

@Ash: Try eating ginger yourself! Bonus is it's also considered lactogenic. DH was fully convinced that I need to eat ginger to help M's tummy issues since it's known to help digestion. I gave it a shot and it seems to be helping. I just add a little to my food.

Ugh, last night got rough again. After our near-perfect start and her being down for 4 hours and eating, she went down right away...for an hour. I rocked her again and put her down again...for 45 minutes. At that point I was afraid I'd fall asleep standing up while rocking her, so...she came back in bed with me. BUT, I figure it was better than the night before, and seeing as it's a big change, it's a step in the right direction...right?

Today has been good, she's been napping like craaaaazy, which I'm assuming she needs after this mess of a week! I've been putting her down drowsy but awake in her swing...which I think might kind of defeat the point, but it's way better than her falling asleep on my lap every time! Again, still a little nervous about tonight--picking DH up at 9:00. The airport is a good 30-40 minutes from us, so we'll probably be home closer to after 10. Hoping she'll sleep in her seat and go down again when we get home!! Fingers crossed.

@Ash @lilteacherbee: us too on the Mommy's Bliss

@ShootingStar: You are SO smart for bringing the baby carrier to the store. How did you get him into it? I'm so used to keeping my guy in his carseat and popping it on the stroller. But it definitely limits what I can get at the store.

@NeekieRose: Aww! Sweet little girl - I hope the casts do the trick. That would be so hard! You're a rockstar! And amazing for traveling too. Hope you had a safe trip out west and enjoy your visit.

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My first week with no help has been good. It's also been challenging. I think I'm realizing how many helpful hands I had around for so long. Since Tuesday he's only really been happy and quiet when he's in my arms, in the Ergo, or on my boob. So when I decided to venture out to the grocery store yesterday, it was a BIG fail. I wanted to go because I had been out before and had success before going to Target, the bank, etc. It helps build confidence too, getting out and about with the baby. But boy did yesterday test me.

He was losing it while we were driving around for a little bit so I thought about going back home, but I really needed to grab a few things. He calmed down when I started to shop and I thought I was golden. Then he started wailing and I was doing my best to grab a few more things and get out of there. But then at those self-check-out things I was losing it as I tried to look up apples, bananas, broccoli and green beans. He was wailing, people were looking at me and looking to see what was going on, I couldn't remember my alphabet and STUPID green beans were under "beans" - not G, for GREEN beans. Not cool for a mom who has a kid who is wailing and won't stop. I know I just have to keep at it to build my confidence, but it was insane. I should have brought the Ergo, my fault. But I'm also not sure how to get him from the carseat to the Ergo when it's cold out.

Also - why is it that when you park far out in the parking lot, to give yourself plenty of room, cars park ALL around you? I could barely get the carseat in the door because a stupid white van parked very close to me.

Highlight of yesterday - it was finally "warm" enough to take a nice 30 minute walk. I felt like a new woman. "Warm" is 40 degrees.

@sweetooth: Uggggh, boo for a lame shopping trip. Even with as much as DH is gone traveling, I still haven't ventured out to the grocery store alone... Good for you for sticking with it though! When I went with DH we brought the Ergo, it was also 0 degrees that day. It was a total mess trying to get LO in/out of her carseat and Ergo in the backseat of the car. I'd just wait until it warns up to use it honestly.

Last night was awful, LO started mellllllting down about an hour before we had to go pick up DH...right at her usual "bedtime." I got her calmed down enough to just out her into get car seat. The drive both ways sucked--she really doesn't love the car. She took awhile to get down, and I finally put her in the RnP, only to have her wake up 18 minutes later. Gaaaah! I AM happy because I plopped her in drowsy but awake for a nap today (in the RnP), and aside from my sticking the pacifier in her mouth, she went down...it's been 15 minutes so well see if it lasts (and yes, I'm sitting next to it watching to make site she stats down!).

This is a response I had wanted to post from a while back. I had commented about nursing bras and gliders...

@ms.janedoe: Thanks for reminding me to dig a little deeper when I went to Target. I bought a few nursing tanks and they have been so nice to use at night. I still try to change into a nursing bra and warmer clothes during the day. But now that I have those tanks it doesn't always happen // Glad you like your glider. I always wonder if I'm missing out by not having one. We just didn't budget for it.

@Brassgiraffe: That's great to hear that your glider has a locking mechanism. Part of why I like the arm chair that I nurse in often is that it doesn't move. Elliott already moves around too much, I can't imagine if the chair moved with him! And that was so smart of you to have some machine washable slipcovers made!

Can you guys tell that I finally have a few moments at the computer? Ok, no more posts from me

I'm wondering-- am I the only formula feeding mommy in this group? I've been having some freak outs about the flu this year-- I was told in the hospital that as long as I breastfed (for any length of time) the immunity I had from the flu shot I got in the hospital would carry over to peanut and not wear off... but then I read somewhere that it only counts as long as you're breastfeeding... so once I stopped, she can get ANY number of diseases until she gets the vaccination for it.

Our ped. appt. isn't until Tuesday, but now I'm freaking out. As though I needed 1 more reason to feel guilty and like a horrible mom for not being able to keep up the EP-ing

Does anyone else know how this works? I thought they atleast got some immunity from me for the first 6 months for certain things... but I guess not?

@Ash: no, I didn't think I could get it while I was pregnant and by the time I remembered to bring it up with the doctor I was already in labor (I had an appointment the day before my due date) so they had me wait until I'd already had her. I'm assuming that must be the key for the 6 month immunity? Getting it before they're born?

That sleep is amazing- we've been getting some good sleep- if I can get her down and OUT before her usual fussy time of 11-2 she sleeps through it... 2 days in a row we were asleep before 10:30 and slept straight to almost 9 AM with a little stirring (I catch her before she opens her eyes and starts crying) at 1ish and 4ish to eat... it was wonderful.

@Mrs. Pink: honestly I'm not sure about the 6 month immunity. If you're concerned about the flu, make sure you wash your hands and hers quite often and try to keep her away from crowds. I do know the flu shot while pregnant does carry over to them somewhat. I didn't want to risk something happening by getting it while pregnant though.

@Ash: thanks, lady! I'm hoping so!

The internets say they lose the ability to habituate and fall asleep/sleep through anything around this time, which would I guess explain her total lack of napping like she used to--anywhere...and this her getting super ridiculously overtired, but who knows. I'm just searching for explanations at this point!

@Ash: Yep!! I think on this thread even I asked about excessive sleeping after! Enjoy it!

LO has napped for two long stretches...however both have been in the car seat. were just getting settled down now, I tried to feed her and got a decent amount in her (I think) before she got toooo fussy, now I'll see if I can get her down... Were at the inlaws up north so there's all sorts of new people/sights to see so it's been a lot of activity! Terrified for tonight.

@Ash: haaahhhaa, love it!

I've been paranoid about LO getting enough to eat, I feel like every time it put her to the boob she melts down. She'll get a couple good sucks and call it good. It seems like she's still having enough diapers, but I seriously can't even comprehend HOW because it seems like each feeding session she eats for literally 5 minutes total. Hmm. I'm struggling this week!

@ms.janedoe: ahhhh our Harper is going through the same things. The other night she had an hour long meltdown and nothing would help calm her down! It was out of nowhere. She also cries randomly when she's eating or when I'm trying to get her to eat. She will just unlatch and cry and I can't find any sort of pattern to it. I keep wondering what happened to my happy content baby!

@Ash: I wouldn't bother. You can roll up a blanket beneath him instead until he can do legs out.

@ShootingStar: oooo good to know! Thanks!

@sweetooth: we just got an ergo and I used it with M yesterday when we were out of town shopping - I wrapped her in the insert in the car and just quickly tried to get her into the carrier outside but I felt like a jerk because it's cold. And I still can't figure out how to tighten and loosen the straps while it's attached to me! They seem so stiff.

@Ash: we got the insert because m's head control isn't solid yet. I think you can just roll up a blanket for the height aspect but the insert keeps her head from flopping around.

I think I need to go back to the LC tomorrow. thrushy feeling is gone but my nipples and areola are mangled. She sucks and clamps SO HARD and I'm bruised and red. She's having an awful time on the right side too - just can't latch deeply. I want to ask about using a shield until I heal but I've got all this anxiety about my nursing problems.

@Ash: I don't use the infant insert, it felt too awkward. My guy was kind of in a little froggy position in utero so he kind of gets back in that position when he's in the ergo. His legs aren't really long enough to pop out the sides.

@MrsDragon: My Ergo was a hand me down so I'm sure that contributes to the straps being a bit more maleable. I bet it will be easier...or maybe just a little less crazy when the temps rise? I know winter is still far from over though...