@week 9/3

[luv2rn4fun]

How are all the babies/kiddos/pregnant ladies and babies doing this week?

[luv2rn4fun]

C started school a week ago and has been fighting a cold since Monday (no fever, just sneezing, nose congestion, and now coughing). He went to school yesterday and seemed even better when I picked him up but last night and this morning is coughing more. L was a little snotty yesterday too (mostly when he screamed his lungs out for shoes and at preschool when we weren’t bringing C home yet LOL)...really hoping L doesn’t get sick (asthma) and that this doesn’t become our new norm.

L misses C so much when he’s at school. I hear “brother!” In a whining/crying voice a lot 🙁. Poor guy. It’s pretty cute how much he adores his big brother though!

When are y’all doing flu shots for your kiddos? For yourself? Do you go to your doctor or to a pharmacy/flu shot clinic (for you...kids already have their appointments scheduled but my doctor only does walk ins and doesn’t get the shot til the end of the month)? Does insurance cover it at a pharmacy? With Kaiser I just always had it through my OB appointments and before that got it at work...trying to figure out our new insurance so I don’t miss out this year.

[luv2rn4fun]

bk1- is G starting preschool this year (I thought you mentioned awhile ago that she was but nothing since)?

[pooh8402]

E started preschool this week and he's having fun. We also started ninja and gymnastics classes a couple weeks ago and that's been good for getting out energy.

Most of you know by now but we announced on facebook today! 13 weeks, will be out of first tri today or next week, depending on who you ask (my app says today, I say 3 days from now).

[katespade]

I'm 22 weeks today, and starting to freak out about how quickly time is flying by.
I announced at work on Tuesday, which went as well as I could expect it to. We'll see if it continues to go well as we get closer to the time I'll be out.

[estrellita]

I'm trying not to worry too much about A. At her 9 month appointment, the doctor seemed a little concerned that she's still behind on her gross motor skills. She's not crawling and not standing. She sits great, and scoots a little on her butt, and she rolls both ways fine, but that's it. She's also super short (1% compared to I think 22% for weight). I have no idea if that means anything. But the doctor put in a referral for the Help Me Grow program which can help with delays. It kinda freaked me out a little when it was referred to as a developmental delay. I just hope it's her stubborn personality and not anything else, and that she catches up soon. She's moving to the "mobile infant" room soon and she won't even really be mobile

Anyone else have a baby that was behind and caught up? Any tips? We try to put her on her tummy but she still hates it with a passion, and try to hold her in the standing position as much as our arms allow, lol.

[luv2rn4fun]

estrellita- C army crawled but never really “crawled” (some kids don’t). L didn’t crawl til just before 11 months (verified via FB) and both kids walked at 14 months. C was always less than 10% for both height and weight and I think L was 60% weight and 40% height...

She has time to catch up and IMO still seems within the Norma range. ((Hugs))

[pooh8402]

estrellita, my E also army crawled and never properly crawled on hands and knees. MIL said that my H never crawled at all... he rolled everywhere until he started walking at like 15 months. He's a great athlete now. I've always heard that locomotion, the ability to get from point A to point B, is the important thing by 12 months.

[HoneySpider]

luv2rn4fun, I always get my flu shot at a pharmacy and it's covered 100% by insurance. R had his last month at his 2 year check up but I'll probably try and get mine in Oct (this month is so busy!)

I'm sorry estrellita, it's so hard when kids develop at different rates. I don't have any advice, and know it's not the same thing, but at R's 18 month checkup he was flagged for a speech delay because he only had a few words. We were referred to get a speech evaluation just to see what was going on and I had a really hard time with it - I was really upset because I felt like I had somehow failed him....like maybe I hadn't worked on it enough with him or my attention was too divided (even though I'm home with him I do WFH so I am not 100% focused) Anyway, not to be long and rambling, but he did end up going into speech therapy, he's doing really well now and I think he just needed some time. It doesn't hurt to explore the program all while keeping in mind that she might just be taking her sweet time or being stubborn like you said!

[HoneySpider]

I'm down to one kid, my parents left about an hour ago with R. Feels weird! I have a ton of running around to do tomorrow that will be so much easier with just T but at the same time, I'm so used to having R here. It's only about 48 hours until I see him so I'm sure I'll survive

[estrellita]

Thanks luv2rn4fun pooh8402 HoneySpider, that does make me feel a little better. I keep worrying that I'm somehow failing her everywhere.. the induction, her not breathing when she was born, not being able to hold her and do as much on ML because I was pumping all the time, not giving her enough attention for various reasons, etc. So knowing she's behind just kills me. We will set up the evaluation and see what they say. Hopefully they can give us some ideas to help her catch up and get back on track!

[ewall]

estrellita she honestly doesn't sound like she's that far behind so hopefully the referral is the boost she needs. Good luck and don't beat yourself up - you're a great mom!

HoneySpider enjoy your time with the baby!

luv2rn4fun DS will get his at the pedi's flu shot clinic in October, DH will get his at the pharmacy (free w/ insurance) and I will get mine at work. Still blows my mind that the company flies us into the office for flu shots when you can get one practically everywhere these days. DD will get her first dose at her 6 month appt. My brother's GF doesn't believe in the flu shot for her or her kids so I guess we won't be seeing them until next summer!

[ewall]

DH, DS, and I have all been sniffly this week. Surprisingly, the baby has managed to avoid it so far.

[bk1]

I never got G enrolled in preschool. I'm keeping her home with me this year. I keep the girls super busy so I feel like she is getting plenty of socializing and whatnot. And I don't feel like I NEED the break the way I use to. Really it just came down to the lack of finding a preschool program we could afford that wasn't religious based. 


I have always done shots for myself at the OB office and for the girls when they had checkups. Our next appointment isn't until December so I guess I should be thinking of another way to do it. I'll call the doctor's office and check, but I'm pretty sure they start walk-ins for shots at 8:30 so I just will need to get us up there one morning.

[pooh8402]

I get my shots through work, and DH gets his at the pharmacy. E gets his from the pedi.

[estrellita]

As for flu shots, we've just gotten them when we've been in for other reasons but they're usually free/cheap at pharmacies like Target, plus my work has a clinic and they're free there. I might try setting up a time for E and H to get theirs at my work because that's probably the easiest! I forgot to ask the pedi about getting one for A so I'll have to see if I can get her in for that at some point. I'm pretty sure they won't do them for babies at my work clinic or at the pharmacies because I think she needs the 2 dose.

Oh, I also set up an appointment with the allergist for A. They still weren't able to find her vein, plus she's reacted to a few things, so probably better to go this route. It's not for a month but hopefully we will get some answers then!

[luv2rn4fun]

Thanks ladies! I might try a local pharmacy first and if not will go to my PCP at the end of the month. Can’t take any chances with L (or myself really since last year I was brutally sick a couple times).

estrellita- you are a great mom! Some kids just follow their own schedule and reach milestones a little later (my boys sure have and what you wrote about a wouldn’t even have me second guessing yet). I hope the evaluation goes well and she continues to make progress!

HoneySpider- C was the same way with speech and now he literally doesn’t shut up LOL. It’s laughable that I was ever concerned, although sometimes I question him needing it again to help improve his clarity in speech (his pediatrician has no problem understanding him though but others do have trouble).

[krystee]

estrellita E is behind as well. He is eight months next week and still tips over after 15 seconds of sitting. He can stand at the ottoman holding on by himself, but doesn't try to pull himself up at all. And he gets place by rolling instead of crawling. DS1 was behind in gross too, but always really advanced verbally and with a fantastic memory (he knew tons of animal sounds at 10 months, body parts, etc.), so I tell myself DS2 will be the same...but I'm sure he won't be because I don't have as much time to sit and do stuff with him as I did with J. I feel so guilty!

[christy082]

It's been an insanely busy week but C started preschool this week! She's doing so well 💖

[MrsMB]

Hey all! Hope everyone is well! Excited to see updated on everyone. I'm going to try to get more active, I swear. It's just been nuts at work Hugs for those who need them!

[luv2rn4fun]

Sept 7, 2018 12:05:00 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

Hey all! Hope everyone is well! Excited to see updated on everyone. I'm going to try to get more active, I swear. It's just been nuts at work Hugs for those who need them!

Miss seeing you around here but love the FB updates. Hope you are doing well despite all the work craziness 🙁. ((Hugs)) friend! L and H sure are adorable!!

[estrellita]

Am I completely insane for wanting to try nursing A again? I mean, I doubt it will happen, but part of me really wants to try. I've been feeling a little jealous lately of moms who can nurse, then it makes me feel sad/angry that things didn't happen the way they "should". I also have a hard time letting things go, lol. Is it even possible to get a 9 month old who hasn't nursed in 6 months to try again?

[grover]

I'm super exhausted between working full time, chasing A around, and the twin pregnancy.

I take the bloodtest for NIPT on Monday, so will hopefully find out more about genders in a week or two!

[melsamoony]

Sept 8, 2018 8:13:40 GMT -5 estrellita said:

Am I completely insane for wanting to try nursing A again? I mean, I doubt it will happen, but part of me really wants to try. I've been feeling a little jealous lately of moms who can nurse, then it makes me feel sad/angry that things didn't happen the way they "should". I also have a hard time letting things go, lol. Is it even possible to get a 9 month old who hasn't nursed in 6 months to try again?

Absolutely not. What is the worst that can happen?

[luv2rn4fun]

Sept 8, 2018 8:28:35 GMT -5 grover said:

I'm super exhausted between working full time, chasing A around, and the twin pregnancy.

I take the bloodtest for NIPT on Monday, so will hopefully find out more about genders in a week or two!

Liked for the 2nd part. Prayers you get some energy back soon (or at least more rest) and that the results come back great from the NIPT. Excited to find out the genders 😀

[luv2rn4fun]

Sept 8, 2018 9:33:39 GMT -5 melsamoony said:

Sept 8, 2018 8:13:40 GMT -5 estrellita said:

Am I completely insane for wanting to try nursing A again? I mean, I doubt it will happen, but part of me really wants to try. I've been feeling a little jealous lately of moms who can nurse, then it makes me feel sad/angry that things didn't happen the way they "should". I also have a hard time letting things go, lol. Is it even possible to get a 9 month old who hasn't nursed in 6 months to try again?

Absolutely not. What is the worst that can happen?

estrellita- this! And ((Hugs)) so sorry BFing didn’t go as you would have liked. FWIW, I love BFing and am thankful that I was lucky it worked but I am also jealous of moms who have more balance/freedom because they can bottle feed (not that it’s too much of an issue now...but I do need to be home when he wakes up, for nap, and bedtime...all times he still nurses. Morning might be ok but the before sleep would be a huge sh*tshow LOL).

[estrellita]

Sept 8, 2018 15:49:34 GMT -5 luv2rn4fun said:

Sept 8, 2018 9:33:39 GMT -5 melsamoony said:

Absolutely not. What is the worst that can happen?

estrellita- this! And ((Hugs)) so sorry BFing didn’t go as you would have liked. FWIW, I love BFing and am thankful that I was lucky it worked but I am also jealous of moms who have more balance/freedom because they can bottle feed (not that it’s too much of an issue now...but I do need to be home when he wakes up, for nap, and bedtime...all times he still nurses. Morning might be ok but the before sleep would be a huge sh*tshow LOL).

I mean, I admit I'm happy that she isn't attached to me 24/7 but pumping SUCKS. Most of the time it's ok, but it's so annoying to have to plan around my pump schedule, find a place to pump, and miss out on things because I need to go lock myself in a room for a half hour. I wish so much we could go places and I could just feed her directly. Luckily even though my supply is down a tiny bit, she's been eating a lot less, so I've been freezing more. If that keeps up, then I could stop pumping earlier which would be AWESOME.