WOO HOO! We've made it!!!!!!!!

feeds@kickapps.com (shelmo) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:45:13 PST

Anna is ONE today, which means I have been nursing her for ONE year! I'm so happy!!!!!!!

Thanks to all you ladies on here that provided me support in that very first, hard month. The links that you provided me showing me how to get her to latch on correctly really helped out in the first days home from the hospital. Then the advice about my plugged ducts and overactive letdown helped me through it without giving up on nursing. Thanks so much!!!!!

I more than surpassed my original goal of making it to one month! But I knew if I set small goals, we'd go longer!

I am weaning off the pump now, and once I've adjusted to that I will start weaning her. My new goal is to have her weaned by 18 months......

colic question

feeds@kickapps.com (lilqtpy19) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:21 PST

Hi! My daughter is 10 weeks now and we have had issues with her feeding and tummy since about 3 weeks. She was on reflux meds and I decided to stop it yesterday since she has not been vomitting for weeks. More frequently in the past few days she has been extremely fussy again during eating, before, and after. To the point that every feeding it is a fight. She is formula fed currently on similac sensitive which has been working. We have tried everything from regular to hypoallergenic and a couple different brands so I don't know that we have too many options left & this works so far. She has been on it about 3 weeks maybe. Our 3 year old son had bad tummy problems and colic. Is it possible for her to be exhibiting such severe symptoms again this late? She used to be screaming and up for hours when she was newborn. This is the only thing I can think of is that with the massive gas and bubbly tummy she is becoming more colicky again.

Another u/s

feeds@kickapps.com (mrsmurphy03) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:47:26 PST

I get to have another one on April 13th!!!! Yay!!!! I asked if I would get another one and she said that due to Alexis' history of in-utero growth(or lack of) that she would do a repeat one to make sure things are still going right!!!! I will make sure to drink some juice that morning so baby is showing us her goods!!!

Otherwise my appointmen was non-eventful. I freaking gained 5 pounds. That is depressing to me.

Have a date for my anatomy scan

feeds@kickapps.com (tiggergirl0325) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:16:04 PST

Went in for my 16 week appt. Nothing too exciting, I'm measuring fine--actually a little high, but she's not at all concerned at this point. HB was in the 150s. I actually lost a pound. Woot! That puts my overall gain at one pound, which I'm very happy with since I had plenty of weight to spare going into this. They did the AFP blood draw and they're also drawing blood to check for Rh antibodies. I had some bleeding around 11 weeks and both the office and I forgot about needing a RhoGam shot until we had missed the 72 hour window. So they're checking to see if I've formed any antibodies against the baby's blood. There's not much they can do if it's positive other than monitor the baby closely.

And we've got a date set for the big anatomy scan--March 31st. DD can't wait to find out what team the baby is going to be on. With one of each, we know we're going to have a disappointed sibling no matter what.

I forgot to tell y'all

feeds@kickapps.com (sandradenise) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:34:59 PST

So yesterday I went to the Dr because I was feeling some pressure down south, both front and back. Turns out I have an inflamed bowel and they are going to be watching me, if it acts any more I'll be referred to a G.I. Specialist.

Baby Boy is doing okay, stubborn as ever, this time he was in a more playful mood - Now you see my face, now you don't - was what he was saying. We finally were able to get a good profile pic but the ultrasound tech wasnt fast enough to get the full face pic - oh well. He's doing fine. Even had his hand up to his cheek like he was considering something. HB was 147 and they measured him again. I go back on the 22nd and I see my OB on the 15th.

20 weeks today based on the new due date!!!!!!! To God be the Glory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandie

Still not talking!?WHY

feeds@kickapps.com (kaharonkwas) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:23:57 PST

Riley is 19 month old now and she barely even talks...that's hardly! I am getting worried. She will say momma, bubba, mine, baby, and does baby babble. But when i try to get her to talk, like say "please" she will sign! When she wants "more" she will sign! I try to encourage her to speak but she just won't and so i am wondering if there is somehting wrong. I know she totally understand me because when i ask her to pick up her toys, she will, when i ask her to throw her diaper out, she will, or to get a drink or something, she will. But she just won't say a word...when you try to get her to say something she will do a little babling and then totaly shut down like she gets self-conscious or something. She does have 2 olders sisters who know what she wants, so yeah, that might not help. But my concern is there are kids at her daycare, her age, who are just babbling away and she will sit there and point or sign...........any advice???

APPOINTMENT TODAY!!

feeds@kickapps.com (babypoohbear) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:38:04 PST

Our appointment today went very well!! Baby's heartrate was 145 bpm and HE was ALL over the place!! I go back on April 5th and gotta do the Glucose Test AGAIN - but that's okay - it doesn't bother me like I've heard from others.

Saw ALOT of doctors so today so I'm glad to be at home and gettin' my butt on the couch now that my other two babies are down!! I had to take my two dogs to the pet hospital 'cuz they were having some issues, had to take Emma Kate for her 4-year checkup (plus 4 shots and a finger poke - needless to say she was NOT happy) and get all the necessary paperwork for starting school and then had my baby appointment!! WHEW!!

Plus it's Robbie's 1st birthday TODAY!! I truly cannot believe he's ONE!!

Have a great nite!!

Michele

Laci's 4/5 spring and summer sale

feeds@kickapps.com (lilpoohbear) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:19 PST

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMITTING TO BUY: All clothes are in good used condition (normal wash wear, no stains or tears unless otherwise mentioned). I'm only selling what I would still put on Laci if it still fit. YES, everything is currently wrinkled, it's all fresh out of sealed storage in my smoke-free home. I WILL wash before sending unless you tell me not to. Shipping will depend where you live; I ship priority by weight and locale so PM me your zip code and I can tell you how much shipping will be. Paypal only please within 4 days of saying you want something or it will be up for grabs again! Sooooo...... : to Laci's closet! Enjoy your stay! : Have to start with the world's most fabulous outfit.

Laci's 3/3T/4/4T spring and summer sale

feeds@kickapps.com (lilpoohbear) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:46 PST

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMITTING TO BUY: All clothes are in good used condition (normal wash wear, no stains or tears unless otherwise mentioned). I'm only selling what I would still put on Laci if it still fit. YES, everything is currently wrinkled, it's all fresh out of sealed storage in my smoke-free home. I WILL wash before sending unless you tell me not to. Shipping will depend where you live; I ship priority by weight and locale so PM me your zip code and I can tell you how much shipping will be. Paypal only please within 4 days of saying you want something or it will be up for grabs again! Sooooo...... : to Laci's closet! Enjoy your stay! : Top left: French Connection (that's what it says across it if you can't read it

Laci's 18-24 month/2/2T/3/3T spring and summer sale

feeds@kickapps.com (lilpoohbear) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:37:50 PST

All clothes in good used condition (normal wash wear, no stains or tears unless otherwise mentioned). I'm only selling what I would still put on Laci if it still fit. : YES everything is currently wrinkled : it's all fresh out of sealed storage in my smoke-free home. Priority shipping only to be calculated once you tell me what you want! OK, here we go: Left: SOLD Right: Gymboree Garden Bloom sleeveless top and capris, top is 2T, pants are 18-24 months, to be more capri-like. The waist is elasticized so it worked. Back of shirt is open with a button (see second pic). Worn only twice for a fancy party and her two-year pictures. Retailed for $55,...

Laci's 12-18 month spring and summer sale

feeds@kickapps.com (lilpoohbear) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:34:29 PST

All clothes in good used condition (normal wash wear, no stains or tears unless otherwise mentioned). YES everything is currently wrinkled : it's all fresh out of sealed storage in my smoke-free home. Priority shipping to be calculated after you tell me what you want! Please note: Some items from Gymboree are from the outlet as listed. Outlet Gymboree back then was leftovers straight from the store, and Gymbo put red dots on the tags so they couldn't be returned to the regular store for more money. Red dots do NOT bleed in the wash at all and do not affect the beauty of the pieces in the slightest! Left: All Mine sleeveless shirt and skirt with attached...

Meet the cast

feeds@kickapps.com (tracy4) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:49:44 PST

Hi everyone,

We have created a website in which you can find out more about the people who were involved in Darcy's life, blog with them, and what went on behind the scenes. Go to http://letterstodarcycast.weebly.com and find out how!

I hope you enjoy meeting these wonderful people as they share their experience in their own words.

God bless,

This emom is in CA She's due in June. Has 2 kids 2 & 1 years old. Limited involvement w/ dad. Dad wants this adoption to happen/emom seems serious to follow through. Needs wants to make a lot of positive changes in her life- unable to care for another child unfortunately. We were presented to emom verbally on Saturday by agency.

The cost may be a little more; if picked we may have think if we're ABLE not willing to proceed.
We'll see; 1 step at a time. We should hear some word in few days; by weeks end

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my glucose test

feeds@kickapps.com (mrsmurphy03) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:29:48 PST

Came back normal!! Yay!!! I have to go back at 28 weeks but I am happy it is good for now.

my glucose test

feeds@kickapps.com (mrsmurphy03) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:29:48 PST

Came back normal!! Yay!!! I have to go back at 28 weeks but I am happy it is good for now.

anyone started solids yet?

feeds@kickapps.com (jabc123) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:29:25 PST

Just curious if anyone has started solids yet or is everyone waiting til 6 months? We waited til 5 months or so with Sammy and probably going to do the same this time around because of Max's food sensitivities and reflux - but both our ped and gi told us we could start at 4 months if we want.

HSG done. Yea!!

feeds@kickapps.com (krazy1972) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:21:42 PST

Well, the HSG was done today and it went so well. I had one back in 2006, I believe, and we had seen something in my uterus back then. It was weird because it looked like little circles filling my uterus. The RE thinks it was just built up lining since back then, I wasn't having regular cycles. Obviously I still got pregnant even after seeing that, so who knows what it was we were seeing. Anyway, today was a totally different story, because the tubes and uterus were all clear. She said the dye moved very quickly through my tubes. I am so excited about that.

So, I have my follow up appt with her on 3/19 and we will go over all the test results and plan my protocol. Onto the injects/IUI next cycle, and I can't wait to shoot myself up So far everything is going so...

Weaning question

feeds@kickapps.com (rosali7374) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:05:25 PST

Hello all! I am not very active on the boards now but do come once in a while to read great tips on nursing.

My daughter turned 1 on February 2 (so she is 13 months now). I had originally planned to wean her at 12 months. Throughout her first year I never offered her milk in a bottle or cup (maybe my mistake) but I was producing enough milk so didn't want to buy any formula and I was tired of pumping (my now 3-year-old never latched and pumped exclusively for him for 12 months so I was so done with pumping).

Now the trouble is I have been trying to introduce her to the cup for a month but with no progress at all. She drinks milk from it like she drinks water - a sip here a sip there but not any substantial amount. I have tried all kinds of cups, nothing is working. I know weaning doesn't happen overnight but zero progress is something I was not prepared for. People tell me to force her to sit and drink it but how can you force a 13-month-old to do something...

Conception & So Much More

WOO HOO! We've made it!!!!!!!!

colic question

Another u/s

Have a date for my anatomy scan

I forgot to tell y'all

Still not talking!?WHY

APPOINTMENT TODAY!!

Laci's 4/5 spring and summer sale

Laci's 3/3T/4/4T spring and summer sale

Laci's 18-24 month/2/2T/3/3T spring and summer sale

Laci's 12-18 month spring and summer sale

Meet the cast

my glucose test

my glucose test

anyone started solids yet?

HSG done. Yea!!

Weaning question