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@Jennimac: @kjpugs: She really is the sweetest I was so upset this morning when I asked where I was supposed to pump and was told the bathroom, so when my friend told me she'd been working on the closet for me, I almost cried.

@daniellemybelle: oh my gosh! I hope you can get the clogs cleared. A lady at my mom's group felt it coming on and was able to clear them by feeding and then pumping. She said she could actually feel the clog release. I've also read that dangle feeding works well because it lets gravity help pull the clog out. Keep us posted, and I'll pray that you don't get sick.

@Ladybee: sending positive vibes your way!

I think we are going through a growth spurt over here. J has been waking up multiple times a night when before she was sleeping through. Last night, little girl woke up and just wanted to be up and party. It was hard to be mad bc she was smiling and cooing (still working on that first giggle) but that means we sleep in late which I'm not keen on. I'm not sure what to do with her when she does that.

@Redmini1: We're heading into a growth spurt as well, right after a wonder week. H was up three times last night, and the last one was half an hour before my alarm went off. I accidentally went back to sleep and slept through it. Today is a day for Coke.

Dropped H off at daycare this morning and she lit right up when she saw her teachers! It makes me happy and makes me feel better when I go to work.

@kjpugs: I thought that with H too! But then this past week she started exhibiting some of the behavior of going through it (more fussy, wanting to be held more, acting withdrawn) and just today she's back to her usual sunny self. I want her to roll over so bad too! She's started doing tummy time with her butt in the air so I think it will happen soon.

Also, ladies with the B-Agile...how do you like it? We need another stroller that will fit in our car (Nissan Versa) and I'm lusting over the Kiwi and Plum versions. H is getting heavy quickly in her carseat and I imagine by the spring I won't really want to lift her in it (girlfriend weighs 13.5 pounds now).

@kjpugs: That's one reason I didn't get the B-Safe. My Graco is one of the lightest seats on the market at 7 pounds, but with H in it it's close to 20 and I'm struggling to get her out the door.

Still on vacation in Indiana, but this has turned into the vacation from hell... We started out great! Seeing family and friends, sleeping 6-7 hours straight at night, being a super happy baby, and generally feeling the holiday spirit. And then around Dec, 27th, I started coughing. My mom, one of the twins, and I developed a nasty cough. Mom and the kid are coming out of the fog; I feel like I'm just falling deeper. I suspect that I am developing bronchitis. Awesome! Bronchitis while not at home with no medical insurance cards because the new company dragged their feet and didn't send the paperwork in until right before Christmas. I'm hoping like crazy the baby doesn't catch anything, but he's been super fussy the past two days. It may just be his start of wonder week (really really hoping it is). He's reverted to waking every 3-4 hours at night and eating but fussing the entire time. We leave on Tuesday to go back home to California. Here's hoping I don't feel like death, the baby is okay, and all our planes are on time (supposed to be below zero on Tuesday in Indiana and Chicago).

@TFrances: that's terrible!! Sending get well vibes.

@kjpugs: we did this wonder week early too. She had been fussier than normal, and then I also noticed that she seemed to have mastered the skills. I also didn't really notice this latest growth spurt, but she definitely grew! Maybe she's just giving me a break.

I don't think DD is even close to rolling over. We do tummy time. It never lasts long bc she is not a fan, but people often remark on how strong her neck/head so I haven't really worried. I guess she will do it eventually!

@kjpugs and @Zbug: little one doesn't like being on her stomach for very long either so I also add in another position. I lay on my back and put my legs at a ninety degree angle with J tummy down laying on my legs. I move my legs up and down and she seems to love it for a little while... Bonus it's a good ab workout.

Last night was one of our worst nights in a long time. She was up until 4am. I feel like she switched up her days and night again... Any advice on how to switch her back? Last night she wanted to party and cluster feed all night. Also we transitioned from the miracle blanket to the Halo swaddle blanket....We need sleep...

@Redmini1: how was the transition? As you can see in my instagram, Effie has gone all incredible hulk on the miracle blanket lately even though it was previously the ONLY thing that kept her swaddled. I just found a halo swaddle sleep sack I'm going to try tonight (fleece so I had it packed away, but it just got really cold anyway.) I also ordered a second-hand merlin sleep suit to try too.

@Zbug: she usually has a morning nap which tends to be her longest of the day... I can usually squeeze a few hours out of her if I'm lucky. However, then she takes mini naps throughout the rest of the day which throws off night time. I'm thinking growth spurt due the increased feeding... I'm hoping she sorts herself out soon.

@kjpugs: J did the same thing with that swaddle, but the transition to the halo hasn't been the best. I can't iget it as tight as the miracle blanket so she's able to wedge her arms up by her face. Yesterday I let her sleep with her arms out for her nap and that was ok... I feel like I'm just blindly picking whatever will work that night but then having to find a new solution the next time.

http://www.hellobee.com/2012/12/26/the-double-swaddle/

Here is the post. I don't do it as neatly as mrs pen does. Basically once it's under her arms, I just fold it up and around and it does not look neat at all. Then I put the swaddle me on top. She can't break out of it or move her arms up. I hate that E hated the woombie. LO loved it because she likes to sleep with her arms up on her chest but this way they don't wake her up. @kjpugs:

@singingbee: it threw me for a minute, but I eventually figured it out.

@avivoca: and @daniellemybelle: I'm so sorry!!! I just realized mine is so close to my real name.

@Zbug: Nope! I have been looking for a replacement for awhile since the other one was my actual name. This handle is much better, it's the species name of the tree frog my daughter is named after, Hyla avivoca ( bird-voiced tree frog). Thank you Carolus Linnaeus and binomial nomenclature.

My husband will be so proud that I got all that right.

@daniellemybelle: Your reply is awesome! And just think, no more name changes from either of us. I also don't plan on changing my avatar since it's my fave picture of us.

@Zbug: you are just fine! I had someone asking some questions about here and then made it out like they knew who I was. I realize they can see some of my pics that I've posted, but this throws them off for a little bit. Plus, this pic I've used other places. I promise, no more changes from me!

And she just went down. 3:15. Just randomly started to doze off in my lap. No idea how this all worked tonight. Hopefully she sleeps- usually she has 2 more wakeups in her but honestly I don't think I could handle that.

@Zbug: she's right next to my bed too. I've never been able to put her down unless she's at least 90% asleep. She is very loud with grunts and kicks when she's less than 90%!

@kjpugs: got it how did the rest of the night go?

@kjpugs: We don't change at night unless there's poop either. I keep it dark by using one of those touch lights that are blue and out a star pattern on the ceiling.