@ randoms week of 5/28

[estrellita]

Poor E still isn't 100% from Sun but he's much better. He only got sick the one time Sun morning and the fever went away by yesterday morning. He was tired and cranky yesterday and still didn't eat a ton but more than Sun so it's a start, lol. I told H to tell the DC teachers to just keep an eye on him and told E to let the teachers know if he needs water or starts to feel sick again. I think he's going to be fine though!

A has had a little avocado and banana now and so far is loving it! I'm thinking we'll stick with purees for just a little while, then move to BLW style pieces of food. She wants to feed herself and I'm not opposed, just paranoid of choking! I know if I make sure the food is properly prepared she should be just fine but I still get anxious!

[Blue Moon]

estrellita, glad DS is feeling better.

So over the weekend, we had G's birthday party. He LOVED it and everything worked out really well. But he fell and hit his head on a chair the morning of the party and has a HUGE bruise on his forehead. He is constantly getting hurt I feel and I am always right behind him! This phase is exhausting. I feel like 100% of the time he is awake I am actively trying to prevent him from getting hurt.

Also, something must have happened overnight because the last two nights, G has started screaming bloody murder when put down for either nap or bed. We had a good thing going since he was only 4 months or so, where we could put him down awake and he would roll over and babble until he fell asleep. No crying. He was screaming so violently and suddenly with all sleeps yesterday and we can't figure out what changed. It took me two hours to get him to sleep on Sunday night, and I was only successful with holding his hand through the crib slats while I pretended to sleep on the floor. Separation anxiety maybe? Everything is a phase, I know.

[ewall]

I had my group B swab this morning. They had me lying flat on the exam table. I almost passed out from being so dizzy and lightheaded. Fun times.

[estrellita]

Ok, false alarm on E feeling better. They called H around 10 or so and said he had been crying since he got there and his temp was up just a little (99.5, it was 98 something when I checked this morning). I feel so terrible. He wanted to stay home so badly. H went and got him and brought him to ILs so we didn't have to take PTO. I just want to leave and give him a huge hug Hopefully he'll be ok with grandma today!

Blue Moon Poor kid! Is he possibly teething? That's usually my thought when a baby/toddler is acting out of the ordinary!

ewall Ugh, I haaate that test, lol.

[ewall]

estrellita aww, sorry to hear that E is still not feeling well. Poor little guy

[MrsMB]

ewall Gosh, you're getting close! When is your EDD again?

HoneySpider Also, when is YOUR EDD?

I feel like I'm behind!

[HoneySpider]

MrsMB, July 20!

[luv2rn4fun]

estrellita- so sorry to hear about E still not feeling well. Hope he feels better soon.

Blue Moon- L goes through phases like that. It’s likely either teeth or separation anxiety. Sometimes I can get him to calm down if I pick him up for a few minutes and cuddle him but mostly I try a combo of ignoring and calming...we go in phases where he learns he can get my attention and therefore does it more so I have to eventually ignore and basically re-sleep train.

[luv2rn4fun]

We are all exhausted today. We ended up going out to dinner last night with our friends who are moving. Busy weekend for everyone. The boys and I walked to the park and our friends met us there. We played for a bit and thencame home for naps. I BBQ chicken for dinner and worked on my project during nap. Now we are likely going to play with the water table, depending on how the boys are feeling (C keeps saying he doesn’t feel well, although he is acting mostly normal, just a random cough and a little congestion he’s had for a couple weeks now).

[ewall]

MrsMB 3 weeks from today! June 19th. I've reached the super emotional and hugely uncomfortable point.

[Blue Moon]

luv2rn4fun I try to remind myself everything is a phase,both good and bad. Especially when it comes to sleep!

estrellita sorry E isn’t feeling well still. B acted similarly a few months ago. She told H her belly hurt but didn’t have a fever and was otherwise okay. We sent her to school thinking maybe she just had to poop or something but I got a call within the hour that she vomited. I could hear her crying for her me in the background and I felt so awful. I left work to get her right away but she kept telling me “I told you my belly hurt mom!”

And as for G, teeth is a definite possibility. He’s prime time for molars.

[MrsMB]

ewall I liked because you're close...not because you're uncomfortable. So exciting! Little lady is almost here!!!

HoneySpider Apparently, I think you're having a boy. My first reaction was, "If she goes early, our sons might share a birthday!" So, congratulations on your baby girl (Because I'm usually wrong on these things! ha!)

[bk1]

G has gotten so much better with the potty training. I have been putting her in a pull up for trips outside the house but I don't think I'll need to much longer.

C had been up crying motn the last couple nights. I also had to cuddle her, rock her, and sing to get to get her to sleep last night. At least she is acting normal during the day.

[luv2rn4fun]

C was up a lot last night coughing. Poor little guy. For awhile it sounded like croupbut now the cough is back to normal. No preschool for him today.

L was up too so I didn’t get much sleep. My throat is a little sore and I am not feeling 100%. Hoping L is ok and that we both don’t get sick.

[luv2rn4fun]

bk1- sorry to hear about C 🙁. Glad to hear G is doing much better potty training though!! That’s awesome!

[HoneySpider]

MrsMB, haha! I am almost always wrong when guessing for other people but was right with R. I have had a strong boy feeling this time too so we'll see - I think I'll actually be surprised if it's a girl because I've been picturing having 2 boys!

[estrellita]

E seems better today (knock on wood). He still didn't want to go to DC but really he never does. But he was pretty good for MIL yesterday. Took a long nap, requested a cheeseburger for dinner which H picked up for him on his way to get him. I told him to just take it easy today and let the teachers know if he needs anything. I really do hate sending him in when he's not feeling good but he only got sick the one time Sunday and hasn't had a fever so there isn't really a reason to keep him home either. Hopefully he does better today!

[estrellita]

May 30, 2018 9:41:49 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

MrsMB, haha! I am almost always wrong when guessing for other people but was right with R. I have had a strong boy feeling this time too so we'll see - I think I'll actually be surprised if it's a girl because I've been picturing having 2 boys!

I picture you with 2 boys too! What have the heart rates been? Anything different from this pregnancy vs. with R?

[MrsMB]

May 30, 2018 9:41:49 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

MrsMB , haha! I am almost always wrong when guessing for other people but was right with R. I have had a strong boy feeling this time too so we'll see - I think I'll actually be surprised if it's a girl because I've been picturing having 2 boys!

I CANNOT wait. 

Can we do one of those pools? Am I saying that right? A post where we all guess the gender/weight/height yada yada...


What I MEAN is...can I write it?

ewall - you want in on this too?

[HoneySpider]

May 30, 2018 9:48:22 GMT -5 estrellita said:

May 30, 2018 9:41:49 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

MrsMB , haha! I am almost always wrong when guessing for other people but was right with R. I have had a strong boy feeling this time too so we'll see - I think I'll actually be surprised if it's a girl because I've been picturing having 2 boys!

I picture you with 2 boys too! What have the heart rates been? Anything different from this pregnancy vs. with R?

I honestly forget what the HRs have been because they don't always tell me. This pregnancy is very similar to the last one, I can't think of anything majorly different!

[luv2rn4fun]

May 30, 2018 9:41:49 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

MrsMB, haha! I am almost always wrong when guessing for other people but was right with R. I have had a strong boy feeling this time too so we'll see - I think I'll actually be surprised if it's a girl because I've been picturing having 2 boys!

Two boys is pretty awesome! My pregnancies with the boys was nearly identical, even the huge weight gain I had between 15-20 weeks (both times I gained 9 lbs). I told DH at 8 weeks that it was another boy (“darn it, there’s a penis in there” were my exact words after having the same m/s and food adversions I had with C).

[bk1]

My pregnancies were very different. I carried differently, was not sick with G but was with C, different cravings. Still had 2 girls. So you never know!

[estrellita]

May 30, 2018 10:18:35 GMT -5 bk1 said:

My pregnancies were very different. I carried differently, was not sick with G but was with C, different cravings. Still had 2 girls. So you never know!

So weird how it's different for everyone! I didn't get sick with either of them but I felt worse with A. Had different issues with each (GD with E, hypertension with A). I also carried differently but both had higher heart rates most of the time. But who knows what would have happened had A been a boy. Maybe it would have been the same!

[katespade]

Should I call my doctor for light, brown tinted discharge? Or am I only supposed to call if it's pink/red/heavy?

My mind is immediately jumping to worst case scenarios, and I'm kind of freaking out. :/

[estrellita]

katespade *hugs* My understanding is that brown is ok, bright red COULD be a problem. All my spotting was brown and maybe a little dark red and was from a low placenta and/or small fibroid. Most doctors will tell you to call or go in if you're having severe cramping or a lot of blood. Usually I think it's soaking through a pad an hour?

I know it's stressful. I totally get it. You can definitely call if it'll help but I'm not sure they'll tell you much more than that. Just try to think about other things!

[luv2rn4fun]

May 31, 2018 17:42:30 GMT -5 katespade said:

Should I call my doctor for light, brown tinted discharge? Or am I only supposed to call if it's pink/red/heavy?

My mind is immediately jumping to worst case scenarios, and I'm kind of freaking out. :/

I would call for peace of mind. Brown usually means old blood but I think they want you to call anyways. Praying for you and baby.

[katespade]

estrellita, luv2rn4fun - I ended up calling my doc, and they were very reassuring. They said what I described sounds really normal and gave me some tips on what to look out for/when to get concerned.

I’m still stressing, but a little less so. I just need it to be 6/8 so we can get some confirmation that everything is okay.

[melsamoony]

katespade thinking about you. I agreed with pp's call for peace of mind but I think you should be fine as brown is usually ok.

[melsamoony]

katespade posted too soon. I am glad you called.

[ewall]

katespade I just saw this - hugs! I'm glad you called.