Woo Hoo - It's October!

Tera- My ODD was born at 6lbs 8oz and came home at 5lbs 13oz...at two mo she just broke 8lbs....she ate a ton, and the Dr.'s didn't have any complaints about her weight gain...well until after 6mo old, but that is a whole nother story. So she was in NB size for awhile...actually I had to go out and buy premie stuff at first because of how small and short she was...don't worry she will be fine.

DH will be 30 at the begining of December...and I am renting a hall, DJ, food, the whole nine yards...and no kids will be there!!!! I am also wanting to get all my Christmas shopping done before I go back to work, along with getting my thank you notes written for my baby gifts...so much to do and I am on the computer!!! It was so nice to sleep in this morning though...

p.s.....does anyone know how Jennifer from the other board made out...I don't know if she actually made it over here...I was so curious as to what she had...I know gender was a surprise for her.

Morning Ladies,

Bekah - I am a diaper changing fool. Anytime I suspect wetness it gets changed. This always happens when he is sleeping. Lying in his pack n play bassinet flat on his back. He pees and it goes around his side and up his back. So when I pick him up he diaper is hardly wet but his back and sides are soaked. Along with the outfit, blanket and sheets he was laying on. I even try to point his penis down when I change the diaper so it is less likely to shoot out of the diaper. I have tried the Pampers swaddlers - they are the worst at this. I have also tried Luvs, I have a package of Huggies to try and right now I am working on a package of Target brand diapers. They dont seem to be doing too bad. Only when DH forgets to make them tight enough and the pee shoots out the top of the diaper. Good times! Oh and isnt the weather wonderful? We are taking Nate for his first walk this afternoon. I am very excited. We should get together soon. I go back to work in 10 weeks - BLAH - until then my schedule is relatively open.

Kim - I hear you on the Christmas shopping and the Thank You cards. One of my big projects this weekend is thank you cards. DH's coworkers really went above and beyond and have spoiled this little guy. I have a ton of cards to write and its a little more difficult because I dont know these peoples names so I have to have DH help me and he is such the procrastinator.

We had an interesting night. Nate got up about every 3-3 1/2 hours like normal but on the 2nd wake up after eating about 1/2 his bottle he decided to projectile spit up all over our bed. Sheets, pillows, me, etc. That was fun. Nothing like stripping the bed and doing laundry at 3AM. Then he took a while to get back to sleep because that really woke him up. I did sleep until 10 AM today. That hasnt happened to me in years. My mom is coming over today. She just couldnt wait to get back to her grand-baby. So, I guess I should go and put some clothes on. I am not naked - just in PJs.

Have a good weekend Ladies and Babies!

Oh and P.S. it is taking Photobucket forever to resize photos. The one in my siggy isnt supposed to be that big. I re-sized it to medium and it just isnt doing it. Sorry about that...

Bekah - Yes it is bats. Its a Halloween blanket we bought at Target. Can you tell Target is my place? Nate is fascinated by it because of the contrasting colors and its bright. We use it during playtime.

OMG Amy! Your baby has a peeing problem! lol I wonder why it wont hold his pee. I am not trying to be a smart ass but are they on relatively tight? I just don't see how he's peeing so much or in such a way that it is getting all over him! I can't believe that no diaper will hold it! You know what I might try? Putting those little padded things that they use for cloth diapers in there. Maybe they are more absorbent? I don't even know what to say, Amy. I am sorry you are having such a hard time with those diapers. He must pee quite a bit! I have the problem with getting peed on too. I basically change him with a towel underneath and make sure there is enough extra at the bottom end that I can cover his pee pee if I have to while I'm changing him so he doesn't urinate all over the place! lol Yes I see you love Target. We shop at Walmart because DF has a discount, otherwise we might shop at Target. Their clothes seem to be better in style and less crappily made lol. So yeah, I am always open to hang out! Gimme a call. I sent you a private message with my number in it so you can call me if you ever need company. I know it gets boring sitting in a house all day by yourself! So, don't hesitate to call me!

So, I don't know what the legal limit is here for noise pollution or when it is actually enforced, but let me tell you, I'm about to call somewhere and find out! I am so sick of these punk ass (pardon my french) teenagers driving through my neighborhood all slow with their stupid bass and music turned ALL THE WAY UP. I am ready to pour sugar into someone's gas tank for reals! Then they can't drive around and make all that noise. Not only is my baby trying to sleep, but some of the time I am trying to sleep as well! It bugs the crap out of me and I've had it about up to here... punk ass kids thinking they are gangster cuz they drive around with their music blastin. I'll give 'em somethin to be "GANGSTER" about!!! *sigh* okay... rant over...

Amy- a few of my friends have had the same problem...with either gender. what size do you have him in? if newborn I would go up a size...and I have heard that Huggies seem to work the best with this issue...so try a huggie tonight and use your other diapers during the day.

Bekah - U crack me up!!! Going Gansta' are ya'??? LOL

Amy - The whole pee everywhere...it sucks. I agree with going up a size...that's what we did when it started happening. I really didn't think Brenden needed size 1 but it didn't happen again. *confused* Also, I use huggies gentlecare...best diapers out there IMO.

Kim- The party sounds fun!! Kudos to you for actually finding the time to plan it! LOL

Shannon - UPS, FedX, whatever....I just need some of that chili! ;-)

AFM - last night was definately a night to remember. Brenden just screamed and screamed...I was in tears. Then the "toots" started so I gave him some Gripe Water, which usually settles him down within minutes, NOT THIS TIME! I knew something was up with all of that gas! I took him into my room and low and behold there was a smear of poop. Just a smear. So like I did with Dawson many a times I stimulated him with a q-tip and a tiny bit of KY jelly. Dude filled TWO diapers with the nastiest looking poop right in front of my eyes! Then he passed out for nearly SIX hours. Can I just say I was so worried about him I was up the ENTIRE time staring at him! :-( Anyway, when he woke he drank a whooping 6oz and has eaten every 2 hours (3 1/2 oz) since. So just as I am laying down to go to sleep since DH got up, there is Dawson "mommy my tummy hurts". So there I sat on the edge of the bath tub while my ODS filled up the toilet....THREE times. I feel like I've been wading in poo! Mother of God!

Oh Michelle! It sounds like you had a really rough night. I'll have to keep that in mind, the KY and q-tip thing. Joey gets that way sometimes. I hate it when he's that upset. two diapers right there? did you have to do the quick swap with a clean one? I have had to do that. I'll go to change Joseph and he poops right there! the little stinker! Anyways, I hope your poopy troubles subside soon. good luck hun!

Michelle- Wow...Thats all I can say...Are you still giving Brenden rice?Just wondering if that has anything to do with it...Poor you and poor kids...I'll send you some of that chili pronto!But it sounds more like you could use a margarita or glass of wine or something?

Bekah-Just glad to hear little man's but is doing well!

AFM- Quiet wet and rainy day here in NY...Not doing much.AF is here although it is different from what I remember...sorry tmi...Am crampy and wanting to eat everything bad for me so we've ordered pizza.I put a 0-3mo outfit on Lucas today and it went half way to his shins...LOL I was so shocked I got teary eyed...Poor Dh got so confused and tried to comfort me because I said he's growing so fast and I'm going to miss that and he said we could have another baby...Seriously is he freaking kidding me???Where was he the last 9 months when I was sick as a dog and injecting myself daily or lounging in the hospital???I told him that wasn't happening...Don't know if I mentioned or not but my hospital won't do tubals unless you have a c-section and are over a certain age because it's a Catholic hospital, so yes I'm still fertile...Please don't anyone breathe the word baby near me right now...LOLI love Lucas but can't imagine going through another pregnancy, maybe ever...Sigh...

Shannon

Michelle- Just be careful that you don't have to poo too, if you eat the chili!!! LOL...sorry you have had such a rough day...I hope it gets better!!!

Shannon- I deffinitly think your DH must be suffering from some sort of amnesia....because I certainly can't forget how sick you were and all you went through...and couldn't imagine wanting to do it again anytime soon.

Shannon - was it you who said that you couldn't have and IUC or IUD because of the hormones? I know that is what I am going to do. Then I will for sure not have babies for a long time!

Speaking of which, DF got really frustrated the other night about Joseph(he was being unusually fussy) and said something that kind of hurt my feelings. He said he didn't know if he wanted to have another kid, that maybe 1 was enough. I come from a pretty decent size family. I have one brother and one sister and a cousin who is an only child that is basically like having another sister. I would like to try for a little girl too someday! I want a healthy sized family and that means 1 or 2 more kids. My cousin is an only child and not by choice. Her mother couldn't have any more because she had severe toxemia and high blood pressure. But they spoiled her rotten and she is still living under their wing. She is now 24 years old and because she is used to such nice living conditions, she is paying WAY too much for her apartment and can barely even feed herself. Which I suppose she thinks is a good thing because she got that lap band thing to lose weight... Anyways, it kind of hurt my feelings. I told him I didn't intend on stopping at one child. Even if we don't have a girl, I'd like 1 or 2 more. I told him it would be easier the next time around because we'd be old pros at it. I'm not saying it would be EASY but easiER than the first. So... he kind of got over that little hiccup in family plans. I would hate to just stop here. I mean, I know it's a little rough, but I was made to be a mother. I think there are some things we are meant to be in life and this just seems right to me. Yeah, it's kinda rough trying to get used to the hormone dump and the lack of sleep and the fact that all of my time and thoughts are dedicated to the well being of another human. Does anybody else's SO feel like that sometimes? Especially you FTMs, I'd kind of like to know. Just wondering is all.

Joseph hasn't pooped yet today so I think I'm going to try Michelle's method of the q-tip and KY. How deep do you go before stopping? I don't want to hurt him... Should I put it in just to where the cotton part stops or less?

Michelle - I did that q-tip thing to his bottom and he didn't go right away, but he has gone a little since and I noticed it was the maconium! I knew he had been having some trouble going to the bathroom since he'd come home from the hospital. Not a whole lot. He's had some really good diapers here lately. But I gave him an ounce of water and pear juice (half of each) and I'm hoping that it will clear out his system. If not, I may go to the pharmacy tomorrow and ask if they have infant doses of that glycerin suppository. He seems less agitated since we gave him the pear juice and he hasn't been as fussy. I also gave him some mylicon to help with the gas and burpyness. Was Brenden's poop kinda greenish mixed with that yellowy color from his milk? I am thinking maybe if so it was a maconium buildup. I'm hoping from now on his bowels will work properly. We only had a little touch of the maconium in his diaper (4 weeks later mind you!) but hopefully we will get a REALLY good one here in a little while! Anyways, just wanted to check with you on that and see if Brenden seems to be doing any better since you fixed his poopy issue!

Okay ladies I ahve a seriouse TMI issue but can't find any info on it at babycenter. I am exactly 2 weeks post C-section and was done bleeding not even wearing pads then last ngiht I went to sit up adn it kind of hurt (I went to sit up like a sit up position stupid me I know) now I am bleediong and cramping. It reminds me of my periode but it is too soon for that I think? I figure if the bleeding doesn't go down by after church I will call the nurses line, but I have an appt tomorrow (Monday) so I guess I will wait till then. I am not like soaking through pads or anything but on baby center it says if bleeding after 4 days post partum to call. Not sure if that means me or not. Sorry about the TMI but just worried. I ahve this irrational fear that I will hemorrage or something go wrong.

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Eileen-I have been bleeding off and on since I got out...I will be fine for several days and than have a few gushes...it is driving me insane I tell you.

Bekah-are you sure his stool was that dark? There should be NO more merconium left after 3 or 4 days post birth...and dark stool could be a sign of bleeding. If it is like that today, call the ped.

Bekah - The I'm glad the q-tip/ky tip worked for Joseph! I normally just insert the cotton part once or twice and then gentle rub the rectal area(with q-tip) for a few seconds. Brenden went immediately but if the poo is high up in the chamber it might take some time. And yes, Brenden's poop was a horrible green color...last night it had yellow streaks in it like it had been highlighted! *shock* We went thru the same thing last night but it was quick because I didn't wait and try to figure something out...I just stimulated him (I barely touched him and it flowed out) and calmed him down and then he ate and went to bed.

Shannon - No, I am not putting the rice in his bottles any more. My mom was so certain that it would help his forumla stick to his ribs so we weren't getting up every 2 hours feeding him. Honestly, it didn't even help in that aspect and that's when he quit pooping so I am done with that for awhile! And yes, a frozen margarita - double tequila - extra salt.... LOL

Eileen - You know, I've read about AF quite a bit on here...I've never stopped bleeding from the c-section and it's been nearly 5 weeks. Now mind you it seriously slowed down after the second week but I still have to wear a pad. I know I'm not helping with your question....SORRY!

AFM - last night was far better than the previous! We got the poop out of the way about 8pm and Brenden & Dawson were both in bed by 9pm so DH and I passed out. Brenden didn't get up until 1:30am and then again at 4:30 and then for a few hours about 7am. I'm feeling so lucky! I might only need 1/2 a pot of coffee this morning! LOL So yesterday we took the boys to the park...it was a fabulous day here in Houston! Dawson & DH played tag and Brenden slept the entire time but I had the stroller shade pulled back so the sun could beam on him....still thrilled about the weather! I also went thru his closet and pulled out all of the 3month clothes and washed them. So glad I did because they fit perfect and probably won't for much longer. On the Carter tags it said 8-12lbs...for 3month size....seems kinda small to me! Anyway, we are going out for Mexican food this afternoon so I gotta run. It takes forever to get everyone ready these days! ;-) Have a fab Sunday fellow mommies!

Kim - I will keep that in mind. He slept since his last feeding this morning and there was no poop then, so I will check here in a second and make sure there isn't any in there. But He was pretty constipated a couple of days after he left the hospital, he might have been having bowel issues since birth. But I will definitely call the ped if I see anything like that! And thank you for the info!

Eileen - If you've only been postpartum for a week (now time seems to be going by slower?) then I might be concerned. I would maybe call my doc just in case, yknow?

Michelle - I'm glad you had a good morning hun, but uhh... now the baby's up so I can't finish posting. will come back and repost

Michelle- OOOOHhhhh can I come with you?!I LOVE mexican food!!! LOL Could you also drink one of those margaritas for me?! Poor Brenden with the poops...Hmm maybe it's the iron in the formula?I know Iron does nasty things to me...

Eileen- I'm not sure what to say other than I've heard that with having a c-section that you could still have bleeding from the nether regions...But being that I didn't have a c-section I'm not sure...I thought I was getting AF because I hadn't bled in about a week and a half only to start cramping and there would be blood when I wipe but not much(if any) on the pad...Hope it all works out for you!

Jessi-Yeah I was just wondering about Diana's LO too! Maybe because your little man is little they assume he's a premie?People are obnoxious I swear.I was raised that if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all.KWIM? I went through that with ODS.It was super obnoxious and I just basically told people to mind their own business...

Bekah- Yeah that was me with the BC and the hormones.Apparently my doc doesn't want me on anything with more estrogen in it.LOL..So I'm getting the Mirena unless I hear something dreadful about it.Then I have 5 years to decide if I want to ever go through a pregnancy again. It is definetly easier having a second child after you have one.You know what to expect and why things happen with babies the way they do.But I think it was harder going from one child to two kids, than it's been having 3 kids.But in my case mine were 20 months apart and 2 kids in diapers is NOT fun! DH has always wanted a large family because he was an only child.Only problem with that is that he also has no clue how siblings should act with each other.My boys are the best of friends and the worst of enemies on any given day.I think you're a great momma and hope you do get to have more babies!Good luck!

AFM- I've got nothing going on...Yes you all heard that right for once!Both older DS's are sick with chest colds so am kind of nervous about Lucas getting sick so am being real strict with keeping noses blown and hands washed...I'm going to go right now and try to bake a loaf of bread...Yum!

Shannon

thanks all, I go to teh doctor tomorrow so I will talk to her then. no sense ion calling hte nurse line, not going to go anywhere. Thanks for the feedback atleast I konw others have th esame thing. I thought I was going ot get to have some "intimate" with the hubby but guess not. ohwell can wait a little longer i guess...lol
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Hi everyone~ MIL came and helped out this weekend *gasp* I actually got to go to target (which killed me - wayy too much walking!) and to cracker barrel for my birthday (1 more year till 30) with DH! It was soo hard to leave the kids though if even for a few hours.

Heather

Eileen - I guess you don't have to wait til your postpartum checkup to have sex if you've had a c-section? That's the only thing that sucks for me. I have to wait another week to get any action around here. DF is pissin me off cuz (TMI) he keeps gettin me all hot and bothered and then I can't do anything! GRRRRR anyways, just wondering.

AFM - still waiting for Joseph to have a bowel movement. I know it is okay for them to go a day without pooping, but you know... FTM.. I gotta worry . Although, he has been peeing up a storm! He's also started to enjoy changings... maybe its cuz he doesn't get that cold water on his bottom since he's not pooping it up. Plus, his yeast infection is gone! YAY! So I'm sure that makes him feel a whole lot better!! ^_^ I still keep putting the nystatin cream on there though for good measure. Also, we started him back on the regular formula and he is spitting up more often. Now I am thinking maybe we should stick with the Isomil, even though it does produce stinky stinky diapers... So I am going to force DF to go to WIC tomorrow morning(when it is least busy) and get them to change his formula to Isomil. In other news, I am apparently still leaking a little breast milk and have some pain in my breasts. I tried to pump, but it hurt SO bad! I think I really damaged my nipples! Anyway, so I am going to call my doc tomorrow and see if I can't get a prescription for those meds that dry up your milk. So, hopefully that will be okay. Oh BTW, we got a letter from the county medicaid office and they said they put his benefits through and we will receive a package and his card in a few days. But guess what name they put on his card? Joseph Patterson. I could KILL that stupid ass (pardon me) woman! I have to call tomorrow and make sure the name on the card is going to be Joseph ward so that wherever I take him they won't think I am committing insurance fraud or anything.. *sigh* I am so sick of this idiot woman I could kill myself. Why is it an act of God to get anyone to do their effing job right? GRR Not to mention, I have to go vote!

Also, Cory(DF) and I have to take Joseph with us to Greenville to see my grandmother in the hospital on Tuesday. She is 84 and had an abscess in her abdomen that had been previously removed. Well it caused her to be very weak and she has been fighting an infection from the abscess ever since. Now it is back and they cannot remove it again because putting her under may mean she won't come out of the anesthesia. They also said that draining it would be painful and pointless since it would likely return again. Not to mention she now has colon cancer... which they cannot give her chemo or radiation for because of her age and the infection. They found all of this out after she fell out of her wheelchair a couple of weeks ago. Well we don't know how much time she is going to have until that abscess bursts and then eventually causes her to die (this is so morbid...), so she has to meet the great grandson she didn't even know she was going to have until my mother told her last week. It's a whole schpiel about not being married and having kids (she's a VERY christian woman). But apparently it didn't seem to bother her. I guess she is just sick of waiting around for God to finally take her. I am going to be very upset when he finally does. She has meant a lot to me. She took care of me when I was having severe issues as a teenager. She basically changed my life and I don't know if I can handle her being gone with my hormones running haywire. Anyways, my week is looking so busy already... *sigh*

I hope everyone's weekend was better than mine. Although the Cowboys did win today! Yay! Hey, is anyone else having hot flashes like a mad man? I keep getting massive hot and cold flashes. Should I talk to my doc about that?

Bekah

Jessi- i hope you aren't filling the pad every hour because thats not good at all...did they give you a peri bottle to use?that was my best friend for at least a week...

Bekah-Are you any relation to a Frank or James Ward?

Heather-Happy Birthday!!!I love cracker barrel. they have yummy comfort foods there...it is nice to get away for awhile...its funny tho because even when we really need a break and get one we miss our kids like crazy.

gotta run
shannon