Septimus Prime
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Congrats!
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ParentGaf OT: Birth, Bib and Beyond
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Congratulations! I remember those days. In the beginning we just did everything every time the baby cried - Checked diaper, offered food, attempted burp and finally cuddles?!? Sometimes it was none of the above and just a general dissatisfaction with life, at that moment. At least now my son can point, so things are a bit easier. I'm looking forward to when he can talk.
Discourse
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Congrats and enjoy!
H.Protagonist
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I feel you. Even though they don't (or don't quite) get the snub, it's a little heartbreaking for a mom to see. Like, they're being nice and friendly. As you say, why wouldn't they want to play with our kids? :/ And I totally get you on the whole bear thing, too. It's some bullshit, right? We had a similar thing at the park. Mia's quite obsessed with shoes right now and was just pointing at another little boy's sneakers saying "Shoe-shoe" and the kid screamed "mine!" as if she was trying to steal them. We're weren't even within reach of the kid and the mom just gave me this look. Little by little I'm getting kind of soured on this place. I know it'll probably get better once she starts school and there are more kids around to try, but yikes. At least we have here to vent a bit.
Hope so, man. Been slim pickings so far.
Au natural, eh? It has its advantages, but maaaaaaan it hurts like nothing else. Kudos on you for getting through it too. Hope you both cracked a beer after that. 24 hours sounds grueling. And congrats on your daughter, of course! It's tough at first, but they charm you soon enough. So much that, as Briareos says, you might just end up with another one once you've been lulled into a false sense of security... ;_;
CrudeDiatribe
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Somehow we didn't know about burping/remember it, which was a bit frantic at 1am on the first night. Just arrived at it when I read your post.
A few times she has just fallen asleep at the breast instead of eating, which has unsurprisingly resulted in being very hungry and unhappy and we just have to stuff a breast into her mouth for several rounds of suck-suck-bawl.
Yeah, at our house too. Pain was more than she was expecting.
She hasn't had any alcohol yet, though I suspect she's going to have a bit of Scotch before the week is out...
Baby is 51 hours old and the labour already feels so far away.
KoruptData
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I bought pillows to take to work to try and get a nap during breaks. I can sleep in another room but I still hear little guy at night. He has a set of lungs and a temper.
Skiptastic
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Can I freeze a moment in time and just have this image embedded in my brain forever?
A month and a half from his second birthday. I love him so much!
BriareosGAF
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At home, so no hospital at all? I only mention because it's a surreal feeling when they discharge you after a a few days and you're sitting in your car with your significant other and there's a baby in the back seat, and no one else around, and you're like "they're letting us just leave with this kid? What the fuck?" Good times!
Hello Parent GAF.
My wife is heading out of town for 3 days. That means its just me and my lovely 5 month old daughter. As the days get closer, I'm mildly concerned that while I can do most things, I can't really breastfeed, that seems to really relax her, even when shes not hungry. Shes done the bottle occasionally, and shes fine drinking from there.
We are pumping as we speak, the trip is this weekend. I've watched her a day or so every now and then. But I wouldn't be honest If I was thinking "crap. this is going to be interesting."
Any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated. Also -- should she be pumping while out of town, to keep production up? The internet, is well, the internet.. Seems that you get both sides of needing to, and not needing to. We have the madella pump, but its seemingly not super portable, as much as some of those hand held ones i've seen.
Im sure its going to be ok, but.. eh.. here we go.
My wife is heading out of town for 3 days. That means its just me and my lovely 5 month old daughter. As the days get closer, I'm mildly concerned that while I can do most things, I can't really breastfeed, that seems to really relax her, even when shes not hungry. Shes done the bottle occasionally, and shes fine drinking from there.
We are pumping as we speak, the trip is this weekend. I've watched her a day or so every now and then. But I wouldn't be honest If I was thinking "crap. this is going to be interesting."
Any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated. Also -- should she be pumping while out of town, to keep production up? The internet, is well, the internet.. Seems that you get both sides of needing to, and not needing to. We have the madella pump, but its seemingly not super portable, as much as some of those hand held ones i've seen.
Im sure its going to be ok, but.. eh.. here we go.
Septimus Prime
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I recommend the Spectra pump. It's better than the Medela in every way except price, and it's portable.
Ah looks official. Thank you.
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Don't want to keep bumping for my questions. Buy thank you as well soulfire.
I figured as much, as far as the need to pump. But I'm questioning any and all things these days and triple confirming.
Septimus Prime
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You can get adapters to use Medela parts with it, as well. My wife uses a Spectra pump but has pump parts from Medela, Maymom, Nenesupply, etc. We use Medela bottles with Dr. Brown's nipples fitted into Similac collars.
It's a Frankenstein's monster of parts, but it works really well and doesn't look like the mismatch monstrosity that it actually is.
CrudeDiatribe
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Nope! 3 different midwives who work for the children's hospital (licensed and regulated profession here, unlike doulas) were in the house over the course of the labour (based who was on call, other labours), with an experienced nurse joining for the delivery. They also do hospital births, which is what we would have had, should there have been any complications.
Yeah, my in-laws expressed the same feeling about stuffing their snow-suit clad infant daughter into the carseat way back when.
cute kid!
And yes, everyone should freeze moments every now and again to remember forever.
I did it when my kids were just babies, in my arms. You pause (in a possibly rare quiet moment, lol), and force yourself to think about that particular moment, and how you may forget all other moments, but not this one. You should cherish those moments, and never take them for granted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxJdOTSpAoc
This is adorable and brilliant.
Have to try this with my little guy.
This is adorable and brilliant.
Have to try this with my little guy.
Oh boy, life has certainly been a whirlwind for us since Saturday morning!
I am beyond proud to announce the arrival of our daughter, Cora, born weighing 7lbs 14oz and 20.25" long. She is absolutely perfect in every way and even has a full head of hair!
When I woke up on Saturday my wife told me she had some minor cramps but overall felt fine. I went to town for a while but She called me around 11:15am saying she was hurting a bit. When I got home she was in full blown labor. Her contractions were already a minute apart so we had to go. She had three contractions just walking from the bedroom to our vehicle.
Thank God we live so close to the hospital! Once we arrived they checked her out and she was instantly rushed to delivery saying she was already dilated to 10 centimeters and Cora was in the birth canal. My wife only pushed for five contractions and it was over. We left the house at 1:15pm and Cora was born at 1:57pm. Had we waited any longer it would ban have happened at home or in the vehicle.
We didn't even realize it could all happen so fast. We were still being admitted to the hospital after she was already born. We never had a chance to give our printed or birth plan to anyone, we didn't have to deal with anything from our classes, books or any videos we watched. It just...happened, quickly.
We haven't had any problems with our dog and cat, and we have had a few issues with breastfeeding, but overall it's just great.
I am beyond proud to announce the arrival of our daughter, Cora, born weighing 7lbs 14oz and 20.25" long. She is absolutely perfect in every way and even has a full head of hair!
When I woke up on Saturday my wife told me she had some minor cramps but overall felt fine. I went to town for a while but She called me around 11:15am saying she was hurting a bit. When I got home she was in full blown labor. Her contractions were already a minute apart so we had to go. She had three contractions just walking from the bedroom to our vehicle.
Thank God we live so close to the hospital! Once we arrived they checked her out and she was instantly rushed to delivery saying she was already dilated to 10 centimeters and Cora was in the birth canal. My wife only pushed for five contractions and it was over. We left the house at 1:15pm and Cora was born at 1:57pm. Had we waited any longer it would ban have happened at home or in the vehicle.
We didn't even realize it could all happen so fast. We were still being admitted to the hospital after she was already born. We never had a chance to give our printed or birth plan to anyone, we didn't have to deal with anything from our classes, books or any videos we watched. It just...happened, quickly.
We haven't had any problems with our dog and cat, and we have had a few issues with breastfeeding, but overall it's just great.
Septimus Prime
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Congratulations!
CrudeDiatribe
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Congratulations! Our daughters have the same birthday. You seem to have won the labour lottery though 24 hours for us.
Cluster feeding has begun. Also accompanied by a level up that our daughter has chosen to use to get the perk 'air raid siren'.
Skellig Gra
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congrats downhome, nice head of hair 
I've observed this behavior quite a bit on kids who stay home with their grandparents instead of school or a direct parent. Anecdotal I know but a dose of reality seems like it would do them some good.
I've observed this behavior quite a bit on kids who stay home with their grandparents instead of school or a direct parent. Anecdotal I know but a dose of reality seems like it would do them some good.
Violence Jack
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Awww.... Congrats!
Crimsonlink
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My sister gave birth about 4 days ago. Nephew has been pretty chill. Crying very little, so far at least. I've been sick so I haven't dared to hold him.
I'll be coming to get advice from you guys and share stories. One good thing about my sickness has been getting out of diaper duty LOL.
I'll be coming to get advice from you guys and share stories. One good thing about my sickness has been getting out of diaper duty LOL.
Wow so a holiday with a six month old really isn't a holiday at all huh? Three weeks with my wife's (messed up) family and I swear to Christ I'm gonna get home, dump the baby off with my mom and go sleep for a week. Crying. Eating. Pissing. In the car. Out of the car. On the plane. Dinner here. Lunch there. Visiting here. Fuuuuuuuuck me. Baby is holding up really well but I'm not!
hey_monkey
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They REALLY are. Threes are the worst.
There's so much pee and screaming, sometimes even at the same time.
djblackice
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When is too early for some structured pre-school-sequel type activity? Looking to get the little one some more socialization but think it might be too early at 2 to go twice a week.
Already doing swimming class and possibly going to throw in a gymnastics class once a week.
Already doing swimming class and possibly going to throw in a gymnastics class once a week.
H.Protagonist
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Alcohol. Sweet, sweet alcohol... And, yeah, beware that human capacity to forget. It lands you into trouble right quick if you're not careful. I shrugged it off one bloody night and now I get to spend these nine months vividly remembering what it was to give birth. Pass that scotch!
D'aww. Very sweet. To many more moments like that~
Until they hit puberty.
Congrats, Downhome! She looks picture perfect.
congrats downhome, nice head of hair
I've observed this behavior quite a bit on kids who stay home with their grandparents instead of school or a direct parent. Anecdotal I know but a dose of reality seems like it would do them some good.
Yeah. It's definitely very me-me-me behavior that possibly comes from being the center 24-7. That's what I'm trying to make sure doesn't happen with Mia. Let's see how today's park outing goes... -_-
Yeah, it can be a bit full on. Had no problem flight wise (short hop), but I can't imagine driving, especially if you don't have a sleeper. Jelly you can just drop the kid off at your parents', though. Try to have a mini-vacation from your vacation.
Is there like a test for ADHD? i wonder if i have it sometimes..
Fixed that for you.
CrudeDiatribe
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I know a couple people who've been diagnosed as adults. Don't know how it works.
djblackice
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Sounds reasonable. Thanks.
My daughter is only Afew months away from turning two and her current favorite word is Elmo. The developmental leap from not caring about anything specifically to being wholely obsessed with the small red muppet has been wild to watch. Looking at her little squishy face when I'm putting her to bed she'll say "where Elmo" if her Elmo plush isn't in her arms.
She isn't really into anyone else on sesame Street but I guess Elmo is the gateway it now. I remember really liking Ernie and rubber ducks when I was little but that may have been pre-elmo.
Coming up on the second birthday my wife wants to invite kids from her daycare but my daughter sorta just coexists with them at this age. I'm of the mindset that I just want one more year before we have to cozy up to parents and watch out for other people's kids hurting themselves at my house. I am currently lobbying for just friends and family and a bounce castle.
She isn't really into anyone else on sesame Street but I guess Elmo is the gateway it now. I remember really liking Ernie and rubber ducks when I was little but that may have been pre-elmo.
Coming up on the second birthday my wife wants to invite kids from her daycare but my daughter sorta just coexists with them at this age. I'm of the mindset that I just want one more year before we have to cozy up to parents and watch out for other people's kids hurting themselves at my house. I am currently lobbying for just friends and family and a bounce castle.
BriareosGAF
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Can't tell if I'm the best parent ever or raising a mini David Lynch or something.
H.Protagonist
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So just had our 20 week scan and when the U/S tech calls in another tech because she's 'never seen anything like it' you know it's not a good sign. Any other ladies (or dads' partners) have a nice, massive potential SCH (subchorionic hemorrhage) this far in? Have had no issues this whole pregnancy otherwise and have been referred to a bigger hospital for another scan probably this week or next to get a better idea of what the 'fluid' is, but the notes do read quite horribly in the meantime. :/
Best parent of a mini Lynch, obviously.
Best parent of a mini Lynch, obviously.
BriareosGAF
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Per the literature, it looks like a 9% danger for women under 35. That seems to be the best writing on it I could find in terms of specifics, grep for 'subchorionic': Good luck with the follow-ups.
whynotboth.gif, I suppose.
Septimus Prime
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No, but similarly, we had a time when they told us that he had a higher than normal risk of Downs, and it was a really scary time between them and getting the next test.
Hopefully you'll get some good news at your next scan so you can rest easy.
Skellig Gra
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This is gonna be a meme one day