Questions 5/24

[cricketwife]

I'm full of questions this weekend, lol so I figured I'd start a thread. Please add yours. 

1. Is there a good bubble bath, or a trick to getting bubbles from the j&j bubble bath?  I mean, I agitate the water and all, but it seems like it takes a ridiculous amount to get the slightest bit of bubbles.

2. Water tables-what's the care and maintenance? Do you have to drain it everyday?  If you use one of those fire pit covers, can you cover it with the water in it? I'm worried about it being a breeding ground for mosquitos, but it also seems very wasteful to dump the water every day. 

[meltoine]

1. Do you squeeze the bubble liquid into the running water? That always makes tons of bubbles for us. If you just put it in the water it doesn't work so well.

2. We dump the water everyday. Otherwise it gets gross.

[bluelikejazz]

Ditto bubbles into the running water (that's what I do for myself at least)

How much spotting/bleeding is normal on the mini pill? I feel like I'm constantly spotting (always when I wipe, not always on the panty liner).

[rugbywife]

How long is some PP foot swelling is normal?

[jackie011]

SMMR- if I delete pictures (in a text message) that I've texted to people, does it delete them from their phones, as well? I'm using a ton of storage on my phone because I've sent pictures & videos of DS to my mom and they're in several places.

[meltoine]

May 24, 2015 9:48:14 GMT -5 jackie011 said:

SMMR- if I delete pictures (in a text message) that I've texted to people, does it delete them from their phones, as well? I'm using a ton of storage on my phone because I've sent pictures & videos of DS to my mom and they're in several places.

No, it doesn't delete their copy. 

[meltoine]

May 24, 2015 9:42:19 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

How long is some PP foot swelling is normal?

7-10 days. It should be getting better though. If it's getting worse call your doc. 

[cricketwife]

May 24, 2015 8:52:02 GMT -5 meltoine said:

1. Do you squeeze the bubble liquid into the running water? That always makes tons of bubbles for us. 

Ugg, yes.  WHY ARENT WE GETTING BUBBLES, PEOPLE?!?!  Maybe it's a dud bottle, lol. 

[carolinagirl831]

We use mr bubbles- really cheap and makes lots of bubbles

[rugbywife]

May 24, 2015 9:51:14 GMT -5 meltoine said:

May 24, 2015 9:42:19 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

How long is some PP foot swelling is normal?

7-10 days. It should be getting better though. If it's getting worse call your doc. 

Not getting worse. I am only 5 days PP so I will give it some time.

[Deleted]

May 24, 2015 9:04:40 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

Ditto bubbles into the running water (that's what I do for myself at least)

How much spotting/bleeding is normal on the mini pill? I feel like I'm constantly spotting (always when I wipe, not always on the panty liner).

I have no bleeding at all on the mini pill. I've only taken it for 2 full months.

[Deleted]

May 24, 2015 9:42:19 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

How long is some PP foot swelling is normal?

It may take a while for your feet to shrink, but my swelling resolved as best I could tell by the time I left the hospital. It was not severe though and I think mainly caused by my pregnancy induced hypertension which also was resolving.

[jln]

In what increments should I be freezing breastmilk? The bags hold 6 ounces but I'm not sure if I should fill them or freeze in smaller amounts. DS2 is 6 days old and I'm pumping a couple times a day to build my supply and freezer stash.

[cricketwife]

May 24, 2015 11:32:55 GMT -5 jln said:

In what increments should I be freezing breastmilk? The bags hold 6 ounces but I'm not sure if I should fill them or freeze in smaller amounts. DS2 is 6 days old and I'm pumping a couple times a day to build my supply and freezer stash.

I would start with 2oz per bag. And I would never do more than 4 oz per bag, but that would be for a much older baby.  You can a,
plays thaw more, but you can't reuse/refreeze if it's too much. 

[timorousbeastie]

At what age is it weird for a baby/toddler to still spit up occasionally? DD (15.5 months) was never a big spitter, but she will still spits up a small amount every so often (maybe every 3-4 weeks). It happens randomly, not right after she eats, and of course it's usually when we're out somewhere so I have to clean her up in public. It seems like she should be past is staw by now.

[Poppy]

Can I give DS (6mo, no teeth) cooked peas or do I need to mash them?

[Deleted]

May 24, 2015 11:32:55 GMT -5 jln said:

In what increments should I be freezing breastmilk? The bags hold 6 ounces but I'm not sure if I should fill them or freeze in smaller amounts. DS2 is 6 days old and I'm pumping a couple times a day to build my supply and freezer stash.

A variety of 3-5oz. I think the bags will leak if you actually try 6. And measure in bottles, not the bags. It doesn't work well for some reason.

[nessness]

May 24, 2015 9:42:19 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

How long is some PP foot swelling is normal?

Mine were super swollen for 2 weeks.

[jewel]

May 24, 2015 11:32:55 GMT -5 jln said:

In what increments should I be freezing breastmilk? The bags hold 6 ounces but I'm not sure if I should fill them or freeze in smaller amounts. DS2 is 6 days old and I'm pumping a couple times a day to build my supply and freezer stash.

I wouldn't freeze too much in one bag at first, but it depends on how you plan to use the frozen milk. I used mine mostly for daycare, so I'd freeze in 5-6 ounces, thaw, and then split between 2 bottles to send.

These frozen milk trays are also really helpful. They'll freeze 1 ounce cubes, and you can pop them into a freezer bag. It works out really well for thawing for a small bottle here and there, or even just an ounce to use in cereal, or whatever.

www.amazon.com/Baby-Food-Storage-Tray-Silicone/dp/B00IYTTO2Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1432492642&sr=8-5&keywords=milk+storage+tray

[estrellita]

CD related question - I was thinking of using cloth wipes also but would it work for FF poops? We already have been rinsing the poopy diapers off into the toilet (I've been using the peri bottle which is kind of annoying because I have to fill it multiple times, and H tried dunking and flushing, only kinda works) so I would think the wipes would need to be rinsed too if there is a lot on there? I usually try to wipe the majority of it off with the diaper but that doesn't always happen, haha.

[jln]

May 24, 2015 16:49:51 GMT -5 estrellita said:

CD related question - I was thinking of using cloth wipes also but would it work for FF poops? We already have been rinsing the poopy diapers off into the toilet (I've been using the peri bottle which is kind of annoying because I have to fill it multiple times, and H tried dunking and flushing, only kinda works) so I would think the wipes would need to be rinsed too if there is a lot on there? I usually try to wipe the majority of it off with the diaper but that doesn't always happen, haha.

I'd rinse them as well as you do the diapers. Do you have a sprayer? DH made one and it was so convenient.

[estrellita]

May 24, 2015 18:53:27 GMT -5 jln said:

May 24, 2015 16:49:51 GMT -5 estrellita said:

CD related question - I was thinking of using cloth wipes also but would it work for FF poops? We already have been rinsing the poopy diapers off into the toilet (I've been using the peri bottle which is kind of annoying because I have to fill it multiple times, and H tried dunking and flushing, only kinda works) so I would think the wipes would need to be rinsed too if there is a lot on there? I usually try to wipe the majority of it off with the diaper but that doesn't always happen, haha.

I'd rinse them as well as you do the diapers. Do you have a sprayer? DH made one and it was so convenient.

Not yet. I want to get one with a Spray Pal but it'll be a while before we have the funds hopefully soon!

[MadamePresident]

May 24, 2015 18:57:58 GMT -5 estrellita said:

May 24, 2015 18:53:27 GMT -5 jln said:

I'd rinse them as well as you do the diapers. Do you have a sprayer? DH made one and it was so convenient.

Not yet. I want to get one with a Spray Pal but it'll be a while before we have the funds hopefully soon!

I second the sprayer.

I use cloth wipes and spray them when I spray poop. I think it's much better then having to throw away poopy wipes, but put a cloth diaper in a pail. So then you need two separate things.

[estrellita]

May 24, 2015 19:11:52 GMT -5 MadamePresident said:

May 24, 2015 18:57:58 GMT -5 estrellita said:

Not yet. I want to get one with a Spray Pal but it'll be a while before we have the funds hopefully soon!

I second the sprayer.

I use cloth wipes and spray them when I spray poop. I think it's much better then having to throw away poopy wipes, but put a cloth diaper in a pail. So then you need two separate things.

Yeah, that's one of the main reasons I wanted to switch. Though we still have the diaper pail because we only have 7 diapers right now and we use disposable when he's not in the daycare cloth diapers and when we're out, so it gets its use, just not as much!

[carolinagirl831]

My 4 week old is having the worst smelling farts. Should o be concerned something I ate is affecting her? Or is this normal newborn digestion?