Drop her seat all the way down and take off the pedals. She can use her feet to push herself forward and pick them up to coast but she'll be able to practicing braking while still feeling secure in that she can put her feet on the ground at any time.
On the bike training, we got DS1 a bike as his big Christmas present in 2015 and still haven't taught him to ride it. I think H and I are each hoping the other person does the training. I'm going to bite the bullet and take bicyclebrides (how appropriate) suggestion. And try the grass thing too.
Oh, and I had no idea that. Sprain Captain Underpants was a real thing and just thought DS2 was being a weirdo calling out "Captain Underpants!" for the past week.
I wanted to go see that but I got outvoted and we went to see the Smurfs movie instead. However that turned out to be at the dollar store AND best of all, was in 3D. It was the first 3D movie for all of us, so it was a pretty awesome surprise! I still want to have an excuse to see Captsin Underpants, lol.
I spent my evening watching middle schoolers sing and play orchestra instruments. But in the end it was worth it because Kiddo came home with this:
She's playing the stand-up bass in orchestra. She started the year with the viola and wasn't catching on with the fingering (it's different from the others) and just didn't like it. She switched classes midyear and the new class didn't have a bass player so she voluntarily switched; she's going like gangbusters and doing super-well. With the viola it was "is she playing or is she faking?" during concerts. With the bass you can see and hear her and she's doing extremely well; she even had a short solo-ish part during the music festival a few weeks ago. It's adorable because she's barely taller than the *body* of the bass - the thing just towers over her. She's tiny and it's not. The teacher, grandpa and I are all proud of her.
bugandbibs I hope your son is okay. mbcdefg best of luck in nine days and if your DH doesn't figure it out, leave the lump with him and tell him "it's sink or swim time, buddy."
Post by Velar Fricative on Jun 13, 2017 3:59:40 GMT -5
I had a baby on Saturday! Birth story on the Got Pregnant board for anyone who cares about details.
Recovery is going very well, and we came home yesterday. DD1 is adjusting well, so far. Yesterday I ended up deciding to stop breastfeeding. I really only wanted to because I did with DD1 and felt I should BF with DD2, but she's not latching and I'm over it. It's really different too when I have an older kid; I don't want feeding to become a huge focus on my limited time, and I liked formula-feeding DD1 after I lost my supply. As a result, this first night home is so much better than our first night home with DD1 who also struggled in the beginning. I mean, DD2 is still waking up a lot but it's less stressful.
DD had a great day at camp and I was definitely overthinking things. (SHOCKING, I KNOW.) She passed the swim test, which means she can go down the slide in the pool. When DH picked her up, she was in the pool again and came home in her bathing suit. That's a good day for my little fish.
I think her favorite part was getting sunscreen reapplied after the pool, because they have a "sunscreen machine" and it comes out cold.
I had a baby on Saturday! Birth story on the Got Pregnant board for anyone who cares about details.
Recovery is going very well, and we came home yesterday. DD1 is adjusting well, so far. Yesterday I ended up deciding to stop breastfeeding. I really only wanted to because I did with DD1 and felt I should BF with DD2, but she's not latching and I'm over it. It's really different too when I have an older kid; I don't want feeding to become a huge focus on my limited time, and I liked formula-feeding DD1 after I lost my supply. As a result, this first night home is so much better than our first night home with DD1 who also struggled in the beginning. I mean, DD2 is still waking up a lot but it's less stressful.
Congrats! I read the story...I don't miss those days at all. Glad you all are well!
Post by bugandbibs on Jun 13, 2017 18:39:39 GMT -5
A small update. DS's pedi and FNP are stumped as to what is causing the enlarged lymph nodes. The main lump doubled in size overnight. His blood work was mostly normal except for high platelet levels. They ruled out Lyme and it doesn't look bacterial. He still won't hold his head up/straight, but it's just a guess as to why.
So, more blood work tomorrow to run different tests and another slide. He has symptoms of Hodgkins (fevers, night sweats, lump), but the blood work so far doesn't point to that. Depending on the next lab results, they may do a biopsy. They want to rule out mono and a few other viruses. I wish we had more definitive answers. ETA- thanks for all the well wishes. They really mean a lot to me.
Last Edit: Jun 13, 2017 18:47:20 GMT -5 by bugandbibs
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Post by georgeglass on Jun 13, 2017 18:45:00 GMT -5
Thinking of you, bugandbibs. My daughter has had two mono tests in the last couple of months. I hope you get an easy-fix answer soon.
My kids go to camp (for a month!) this weekend. My son has a tooth that wouldn't come out and last night I noticed that the adult tooth is just busting out of the gum over it (really high) so we went to the dentist today and he had the baby tooth pulled. He was super anxious, but it went okay.
symptoms of Hodgkins (fevers, night sweats, lump), but the blood work so far doesn't point to that.
I don't go here, but wanted to comment on this. I had non-Hodgkins as a teen with similar symptoms and I remember blood test after blood test with no significant results. I hope he doesn't have it, but if he does it's usually pretty treatable with good prognosis. Thinking of you. I hope it's just a weird virus or something.
symptoms of Hodgkins (fevers, night sweats, lump), but the blood work so far doesn't point to that.
I don't go here, but wanted to comment on this. I had non-Hodgkins as a teen with similar symptoms and I remember blood test after blood test with no significant results. I hope he doesn't have it, but if he does it's usually pretty treatable with good prognosis. Thinking of you. I hope it's just a weird virus or something.
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symptoms of Hodgkins (fevers, night sweats, lump), but the blood work so far doesn't point to that.
I don't go here, but wanted to comment on this. I had non-Hodgkins as a teen with similar symptoms and I remember blood test after blood test with no significant results. I hope he doesn't have it, but if he does it's usually pretty treatable with good prognosis. Thinking of you. I hope it's just a weird virus or something.
Do you remember what they did to finally diagnosis you? I'm trying not to hear hoof beats and think zebra, but my intuition is tingling.
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Post by pizzapizza on Jun 13, 2017 21:15:29 GMT -5
bugandbibs, sending good vibes for you and your son
elleblue, we were big fans of the baby jail. We put two together and it really helped keep the kiddo out of trouble. It also gave us lots more flexibility as parents as I did not worry when my girls were in there. We setup a bunch of toys and a baby gym to keep them busy - unfortunately both girls are now too two old for it.
I don't go here, but wanted to comment on this. I had non-Hodgkins as a teen with similar symptoms and I remember blood test after blood test with no significant results. I hope he doesn't have it, but if he does it's usually pretty treatable with good prognosis. Thinking of you. I hope it's just a weird virus or something.
Do you remember what they did to finally diagnosis you? I'm trying not to hear hoof beats and think zebra, but my intuition is tingling.
A lymph node biopsy. Mine started in the groin so they took one from there.
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elleblue , we were big fans of the baby jail. We put two together and it really helped keep the kiddo out of trouble. It also gave us lots more flexibility as parents as I did not worry when my girls were in there. We setup a bunch of toys and a baby gym to keep them busy - unfortunately both girls are now too two old for it.
Good to know, thank you!
So many hugs bugandbibs , I hope answers are forthcoming soon.
I'm also intrigued. I assumed they had some kind of big dispenser, but I'm not sure how it would stay cold.
I'll have to find someone with older kids to describe it. OscarQ , is your son a reliable source of information?
Darn it! I'm just seeing this now. I have notifications turned off due to some PB glitch. I was there today for drop-off and could have taken a picture of the dispenser.
DS says it is like a gun that sprays sunscreen. He says the head counselor controls the dispenser and they have to rub it in. I'm surprised he isn't complaining about it because he hates cold sunscreen touching his skin.
Had to take him today due to the swim test. He thought it was a daily thing and was freaking out. Luckily I could run him up there, meet the counselor and confirm that the swim test isn't a daily occurrence. Oh, and he failed the test - red band for now - but all his buddies failed it too so he doesn't care much. I'm sure that will change once he wants to go on the slide.
I'm sorry you don't know the cause yet bugandbibs, thinking of you guys.