Weekly Update 1/28 - 2/4

Jodi0804 · #1 January 28th, 2010, 09:02 AM

Seems like its been a while, so lets see those bellies and babies... how is everyone doing?

My little Billy is doing ok. He is finally on a reflux medicine and it is making a difference, especially with the projectile vomitting! He is still colic and screams for hours on end which is harder during the day when DH isn't home; at night we can at least take turns! I'm trying to be thankful that once he gets to sleep its usually ok until around 9am the next day. Since on his med's he is sleeping from about 8/8:30 until 2:30/3:30

He is up for about an hour and then will go back to sleep, as long as its in our bed. I don't like it but for now we just need the sleep (and its not for very long since he gets up around 6:30). Not sure why he doesn't want to sleep anywhere else after that time! We are still working on him taking a bottle, have tried 8 different types now. The most we got him to take was an ounce out of the breastflow bottle, we'll have to keep trying!

I posted newborn pics the day the board went down, so here are some and one of his cute smile too!

CandaceDianne · #2 January 28th, 2010, 09:51 AM

I will have to upload my belly pic from Sunday...I've been lazy in doing so.

I am doing well, just growing bigger and bigger each day it seems. Addalyn (her 'current' name) has been moving around a lot. Some days are more active than others, but usually when she starts going, she is really moving. I love it!

My body is starting to produce that clear stuff from my nipples. Its not a lot, but at times, if I squeeze them stuff comes out....so yah!

Speaking of boobs, mine seem to be growing each day, or at least it FEELS that way.

Other than that, I am doing pretty good, just chugging along.

Banned-Jaylas_Mommy · #3 January 28th, 2010, 09:53 AM

hes adorable jodi! sorry you are having a bit of a difficult time. we have some babies in the daycare that are colicky and it is difficult, i could only imagine it all day long.

Jayla is doing great. she is 4 months old already! time flies! she is trying hard to roll over. she gets to her side but she hasnt figured out how to get all the way over yet. she is playing more with her toys. she has started cereal this week and she just loves it. we are starting to get out her 3-6 month clothes...the onsies and sleepers that are 0-3 month are too tight but the 0-3 months outfits fit perfect. she is 13 lbs 14oz!! 24.75 inches long! she is def. growing!

the only issue we are having right now is night time sleep. she used to sleep throught til 7-8 but lately she up 2-3 times at night and sometimes for over an hour. i just leave her in her crib if nothing else works...i dont want her to think nighttime is for playing so we dont let her play in the middle of the night.

i am doing good too! i cant wait to see more pictures ladies!!

here she is eating cereal...

Christine-MA · #4 January 28th, 2010, 09:59 AM

We are doing good. She's a month old now! She was 8lbs 7oz at her 1 month appointment (7lbs 1oz at birth) and 21" (from 20"). She still gets up every 3.5 hours at night, although last night she slept a little longer (it was the first night in the crib), so we'll see if it lasts!

I posted her professional NB pics yesterday, but here is another recent one.

Elijah'sMommy · #5 January 28th, 2010, 10:29 AM

Love the pics ladies!

Elijah is doing great! He is a month old. He's been sleeping really well at night 11:30-5:30; 6:15- 9. Today was his 1 month check up. He is 8lbs 10oz (up from 7lbs 5oz 3 weeks ago) and 21 inches. The doctor was shocked with how much cooing and neck control he has. He did well with his hep b shot, although I wanted to cry!

Here are some pics of my little munchkin

MommaLee · #6 January 28th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Love the pics!!! Lynda....I'm amazed at how he is sitting up in the boppy seat!

Oh and as for me, I'm doing well....just passed the 1/2 way mark!!! YEAH!

Lyz · #7 January 28th, 2010, 10:53 AM

Bella is 3 months already (where does the time go!!) She's doing awesome. She still wakes up once during the night (usually between 3-4) but it's just to eat and goes right back down. I think she's STTN 3 times total. I'm hoping that once we start cereal it'll fill her longer and she'll sleep.

She's been very "talkative" these past few days. We like to have conversations back and forth with her and it's so cute! It's like she's really trying to tell me a story

Next month is cereal and exersaucer time...can't wait!! Oh, and about a month ago she was 11.9lb and 23 inches (big jump from the 5.14lb and 20in at birth!!)

~April04~ · #8 January 28th, 2010, 11:24 AM

NAK..

Savannah is doing great...she's 3 wks now and 6lbs 15oz now (on Tues.) - so almost back to her birth weight! Which means no more weight checks - which is awesome!

Breastfeeding is going great - I never did have any pain w/ it - which I'm thankful for - she's totally a little piggie though - I feel like all I do is sit here w/ her on my boob lol She sleeps pretty good at night - as long as she's swaddled and cuddled into me (never thought I'd co-sleep!) usually 3-5hrs- then eats and sleeps for another 3ish - its nice!

I'm totally and completely in love with her and being a mom - its just amazing!!

CutlassDiva · #9 January 28th, 2010, 11:30 AM

Doin good here....just past the 18wk mark....still having a lot of heartburn after lunch and in the evenings...still drinking lots of milk.....

Here is my 18wk pic

fromustobaby · #10 January 28th, 2010, 01:26 PM

All the babies are growing up so fast - WOW!!

I'm almost 35 weeks, and dont know where the time has gone - less than 40 days left!!

Starting to get a lot pf BH, and BBs are getting a bit more colostrum when I squeeze...just everything moving toward him getting here...getting more excited by the moment...

I have my last 2 week appointment at the end of next week along with the GBS test, and then I start one week appointments...

Oh, and I have a cold and am going in the school anyway, cause I really want to spend my sick days with Kaiden instead of using them up now...but going in today was rough...

MommaLee · #11 January 28th, 2010, 01:59 PM

You go Tonya! I'd go to work sick too....

chloe12 · #12 January 28th, 2010, 03:41 PM

I'm 34 weeks tomorrow and doing great. My back is a bit sore so I lay with my hot water bottle quite often. Other than that I've been plagued with heartburn just about every night for the past week that nothing cures. One thing that I don't have which I've noticed a lot of the girls on my DDC have is leaking BB's, which kind of worried me at first thinking that maybe this means my milk won't come in or be adequate - but I've come to read otherwise

Oh - and I start receiving my mat leave pay next Friday for a year's time!

Like Tonya, I have my last 2 week appointment and then onto weekly! My little man should be in my arms in roughly 6 weeks - yay!!

Pictures from last week (33 weeks) that my hubby took for me:

SassyMama · #13 January 28th, 2010, 08:15 PM

All the babies look so cute!! Lynda, I'm going to kidnap your son and just nibble on him! He's so friggin' cute with all that hair, those big brown eyes and those lips!

Siera's 11 months old now and she is cutting her first two teeth! Her first one started poking through on the 23rd and I just noticed the second one tonight. So I'm very happy to say she'll have teeth for her birthday!

She's eating like a pig, she loves drinking out of her sippy cup, and she LOVES trying whatever anyone else is eating. She's a nosy child and nothing gets past her. She's cruising along the furniture now and will let go to stand for a couple of seconds before she realizes that she's not holding on. As for weight and height, we haven't been since December so I'm going to guess and say she's around 18 lbs, 27 inches tall.

Here's my little busybody

Sakeenco · #14 January 29th, 2010, 01:04 AM

Hi Ladies. I'm 35 weeks today. I too have been getting lots of BH as soon as I start doing stuff and have been leaking colostrum (not a lot usually each day but def leaking) for the last 2 weeks. I'm doing pretty good except for not being able to breathe well since everything has shifted and the usual hip/back pain but now that I am done work til next year it should be better (I'm a lifeguard/swim instructor) I haven't been on here that much as I had only really had time for my DD room but now that I am not working I'm hoping to catch up with u all soon

~* Liss *~ · #15 January 29th, 2010, 06:30 AM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE everyone's updates!! Your bellies are beautiful!! And those babies - EEEK!! LOVE THEM!

My update - we are almost 26 weeks pregnant! I feel my little guy moving ALL the time! I can see my belly moving on the outside too - it's so cool!
I haven't taken a belly pic this week - I've been so lazy! Sorry!
Tomorrow is our 3D ultrasound! I'm SOOOOO excited! I can't wait! My DH and my mom will be coming - I'm so excited for my mom to be there. Also - our u/s place allows 4 people to watch it LIVE from home on their computers - so we have an entire cheering section watching from home! I will post pics!

We have his room almost finished painting... DH has been working hard on it. We get our crib in a couple of weeks - it had to be ordered. I can't wait to see how the room will look with his stuff in it.

Oh - and we've decided on a name and a spelling!!! Our son's name will be Nikolas Paul!!

polarbearmama · #16 January 29th, 2010, 06:48 AM

Hi Everyone! So sorry that I kind of just pop in and out these days. I do read daily, but I rarely have time to comment these days!

Mari is 3 months now and so much fun! She's a fantastic baby and I wish I could stay with her all the time--I've been back to work since she was about 9 weeks old and though it's hard at times, we've developed a good routine.

Mari is doing a lot of "talking" these days and smiles constantly

She's also blowing a lot of bubbles (so I wonder if she'll cut teeth early???).

Below is a picture of what happens when Mari bakes with Daddy

Elijah'sMommy · #17 January 29th, 2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dibroci

All the babies look so cute!! Lynda, I'm going to kidnap your son and just nibble on him! He's so friggin' cute with all that hair, those big brown eyes and those lips!

Siera's 11 months old now and she is cutting her first two teeth! Her first one started poking through on the 23rd and I just noticed the second one tonight. So I'm very happy to say she'll have teeth for her birthday!

She's eating like a pig, she loves drinking out of her sippy cup, and she LOVES trying whatever anyone else is eating. She's a nosy child and nothing gets past her. She's cruising along the furniture now and will let go to stand for a couple of seconds before she realizes that she's not holding on. As for weight and height, we haven't been since December so I'm going to guess and say she's around 18 lbs, 27 inches tall.

Here's my little busybody

Thanks!!! Sierra's gorgeous!!! Maybe she likes younger men? LOL

We should do a play date when he becomes more interactive

Etph007 · #18 January 29th, 2010, 07:27 AM

I love all the updates!!! Those babies are so adorable! Tonya- I can't believe you're in the home stretch!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you!!

My little Kylar is 3 months tomorrow. HOLY cow, how'd that happen?!? He's developing more and more each day. He's about 10.5 lbs now. He loves to chat and bablbe and smile, and he giggles and coos quite a bit now. He's nursing very very little and I pump 99% of the time- which is going well. I've finally made the adjustment to pumping at work and on the go. We still have to supplement with high calorie formula a few ounces per bottle to give him an extra boost. He's doing great and brings so much joy to my life!

He sleeps from about 10:30 pm until 5 or 5:30 am. He's in his crib until about 2am and then cries and I bring him with me until morning. I absolutely adore him and being his mommy is the greatest feeling ever!

Here's a picture of my lil' Hokie

amazing_love · #19 January 29th, 2010, 08:30 AM

I love all the pics and updates ladies!

Your babies are adorable and the baby bumps are rocking it! Chloe, i love your belly pic with the little booties! So cute!

I've been doing well for the most part. Trying to get one thing done at a time, as i feel like the rest of this pregnancy is going to be flying by! I'm almost in the 3rd trimester!

Here are my 27 week pics:

KCMomma · #20 January 29th, 2010, 09:16 AM

Lovin all these updates for sure!!! Everyone's bellies and babies are just adorable!!

Lynda, Elijah is just the most adorable baby ever!!! I love his huge blue eyes and fluffy lips! He's gonna be a heart throb for sure!!! And I too am amazed at his head control in that bumbo already.

Erin - he's getting so big already!! Too cute. I'm so proud of you for stickign with the pumping. It's hard, I know!!

Krista - you are soooo cute prego!!

As for us, Paige is 7 1/2 months!!! Can't believe it. Although we had such a rough time in the beginning (colic/reflux) she is the happiest baby ever. She still needs a lot of sleep or she's fuss butt, but she just lights up my life. I love watching her grow and when I look at her and she's just smiling away, it truly melts my heart!!! She's not crawling YET, but we are so so close. I'm excited and nervous for that all at once!!

As for me, I'm doing great. Doing my first race (5k) this Sunday and I'm pretty excited!! I've been able to maintain my weight since leaving my trainer which I'm pretty proud of. I probably have lost some of the muscle tone, but that's to be expected!! My mother is probably moving in with us. She lives in STL (about 4 hours away) and is sadly, getting a divorce so she is moving here. She will just stay with us long enough to find a job and find her own place here. Although I am very close with her, I'm super nervous about her moving in with us. I don't want to to negatively effect me and DH's relationship or worse yet, negatively effect me and her's relationship. I love my mother, but living with her is a whole new ballgame! So we shall see!!

Other than that, things are great!!