O.K. how many people here are pregnant?

Brain of J.Lo

Nothingman54 wrote:

Today is our first day home. Yesterday was great, we thought this is gonna be easy, but today is another story. He has cried all day, my wife is breastfeeding and he dosent always want to eat and he was sircome sized and that didnt help the crying. So i dont really know what to exspect?

There is a LOT of crying sometimes in the beginning. Is the baby latching onto the breast properly? My baby would scream her head off and I could never get her to latch, so even though she was hungry, she wouldn't eat. If you think this is happening, call a lactation consultant and have them come over to your house. That might help the crying subside a little bit.

Just remember, the first few weeks are a little chaotic, but soon you will have it all figured out and the fun will start.

PJaddicted

Nothingman54 wrote:

Today is our first day home. Yesterday was great, we thought this is gonna be easy, but today is another story. He has cried all day, my wife is breastfeeding and he dosent always want to eat and he was sircome sized and that didnt help the crying. So i dont really know what to exspect?

One day at a time....no expectations....good days and bad! Take this from a mom of 4! Just both try to get sleep when you can, and care for mom totally, she must come first if breast feeding is to be a success.

Do try and enjoy the early days...they are over so quickly.

oxc

Nothingman54

PJaddicted wrote:

One day at a time....no expectations....good days and bad! Take this from a mom of 4! Just both try to get sleep when you can, and care for mom totally, she must come first if breast feeding is to be a success.

Do try and enjoy the early days...they are over so quickly.

oxc

Yeah ots pretty crazy. He will only sleep if we hold him or is lying between us in bed. We get about 4 hours of sleep. She is breast feeding and he is just now starting to take it good, but he falls asleep alot when feeding. I feel like a zombie. Im supose to go back to work in 2 days, I took a week off, but I just called my manager and I asked if I could just take the rest of the week off he said he will have to ask. I really wasnt asking, I was telling him. Do you think they would have a problem with that? Are there laws for guys?

Brain of J.Lo

Nothingman54 wrote:

Yeah ots pretty crazy. He will only sleep if we hold him or is lying between us in bed. We get about 4 hours of sleep. She is breast feeding and he is just now starting to take it good, but he falls asleep alot when feeding. I feel like a zombie. Im supose to go back to work in 2 days, I took a week off, but I just called my manager and I asked if I could just take the rest of the week off he said he will have to ask. I really wasnt asking, I was telling him. Do you think they would have a problem with that? Are there laws for guys?

Good for you for being willing to take some extra time off to help your wife out!

I didn't take the time to read through this, but here is some info that might help you regarding the family medical leave act. (I'm assuming you are in the U.S.) http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/expectingdads/8258.html

Brain of J.Lo

Nothingman54 wrote:

Yeah ots pretty crazy. He will only sleep if we hold him or is lying between us in bed. We get about 4 hours of sleep. She is breast feeding and he is just now starting to take it good, but he falls asleep alot when feeding. I feel like a zombie. Im supose to go back to work in 2 days, I took a week off, but I just called my manager and I asked if I could just take the rest of the week off he said he will have to ask. I really wasnt asking, I was telling him. Do you think they would have a problem with that? Are there laws for guys?

re: the baby only sleeping in your arms: Do you guys have a swing? We went through that for a long time and when we got a swing, everything changed. This is the one we have, and you can start using it right away because it is built to cradle the baby and support their heads. It's also really great if your baby turns out to have colic. http://www.toysrus.com/sm-natures-touch-baby-papasan-cradle-swing--pi-2265268.html

Nothingman54

Brain of J.Lo wrote:

re: the baby only sleeping in your arms: Do you guys have a swing? We went through that for a long time and when we got a swing, everything changed. This is the one we have, and you can start using it right away because it is built to cradle the baby and support their heads. It's also really great if your baby turns out to have colic. http://www.toysrus.com/sm-natures-touch-baby-papasan-cradle-swing--pi-2265268.html

We have a bounce chair. We have to hold him until he is dead asleep and then put him in there until he starts crying and then its back in our arms. We may give the chair a try. Thanks!

Brain of J.Lo

Nothingman54 wrote:

We have a bounce chair. We have to hold him until he is dead asleep and then put him in there until he starts crying and then its back in our arms. We may give the chair a try. Thanks!

We did the same thing! We would hold her, put her into her little chair and then back away very very slowly...and then she would wake up, cry and it would start all over again!

The swing seriously gave me back my sanity. If you get one, it'll be a huge help for your wife once you go back to work! I couldn't recommend it more strongly.

PissBottleMan

Brain of J.Lo wrote:

Do you guys have a swing?

The greatest man-made invention.

PBM

Brain of J.Lo

Hey, I just remembered... Adria had a birthday yesterday!!! Wow...she is 1 year old! How did you guys celebrate, Gen?

Happy birthday Adria!!!!!!!

Nothingman54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EecEm1Odqis

I love my baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brain of J.Lo

Nothingman54 wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EecEm1Odqis

I love my baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He is so precious!!

My little one will be a year old in less than a month, and I was just looking at some pics of her when she was brand new, and it is AMAZING how much and how fast she has grown. Cherish this phase, but as it slips away, just know that there is so much fun to look foward to!

PissBottleMan

Nothingman54 wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EecEm1Odqis

I love my baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Xavier had the hiccups a lot when he was first born too.

Happy birthday Adria, Gen.

One year ago today, we found out we were pregnant. Oh, how the time flies by.

Our little boy is getting big.

PBM

Brain of J.Lo

PissBottleMan wrote:

Xavier had the hiccups a lot when he was first born too.

Happy birthday Adria, Gen.

One year ago today, we found out we were pregnant. Oh, how the time flies by.

Our little boy is getting big.

PBM

oh my god he is so cute! Who could say "no" to that face about anything???

genevieve

Ahhh
Adria is having 4 bday parties this year.
Once when my hubbies mom was out.
On sunday we had one on our travels at my parents house.
We go home tomorrow and on Sat she gets a double one with another friend of mines kid.
And on Sunday is the one we are throwing for her.
Lucky kid.

We started Adria on cereal at 4mos.
And I had a friend who waited till after 6 mos to start and it was a huuuuge battle.
I suggest practicing early.
We started Adria on barley.

Hands bound

Happy Birthday to Adria!

Nothingman54, your son is too cute, babies with hiccups are the cutest thing..

PBM..Xavier has gotten big He's adorable..you and PBW are going to have your hands full with the ladies all over him when he's older.

emily18

PissBottleMan wrote:

Xavier had the hiccups a lot when he was first born too.

Happy birthday Adria, Gen.

One year ago today, we found out we were pregnant. Oh, how the time flies by.

Our little boy is getting big.

PBM

aww what a cute baby!!

ForestBrain

I just noticed this thread for the first time, and I thought the first post was THIS year. Then I find out it was last year. That is soooo cool!! Congrats all mommies and mommies-to-be!

RolandTD20Kdrummer

Stop popping out babies like chicklets...the worlds overpopulated enough already!!

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MeddleDeal

Brain of J.Lo wrote:

That is so awesome that your bf's mom took you to target! We have relied heavily on help from our families since we had Annabelle, so I know what it feels like when someone helps you out like that. It feels like you've won the lottery, lol. I'm sure she will enjoy the play mat!

Our pediatrician told us we could start on rice cereal at 4 months and then fruits and veggies at 6 months. Some doctors prefer that you wait until 6 months to do any solids. Honestly, we fed her very little cereal until the 6 month mark. Up until that time, it was more just like "practicing" eating with a spoon every couple of days. She really didn't like the rice cereal until I started adding a little bit of the stage 1 fruits to it.

I would just check with the doctor and see what she/he thinks you should do. Sometimes, depending on the child's weight, they will suggest starting it sooner or later.

Thanks Brain of J.Lo. it seriously DOES feel like winning the lottery. Gosh, i was SO excited when I got home that I actually put together the swing for Chloe while my bf was at work

Thanks for the advice. I am going to tell my boyfriend to ask her doctor when she has her next appt.

jocelyn

Happy mother's day to all...those who have their kids and those who are still carrying them (like me!).

John got me 2 mother's day cards...one from our dogs and one from him and as of yet unborn Molly. I'm still not sure how she managed to write the card from inside of me without me noticing....