Losing Baby Weight

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  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    LOL, I am sorry Cris!! I will go eat 6 pounds of apple pie to make it up to you!! Seriously, a pound is fabulous though! Think about a pound of butter in your fridge! Imagine all of that fat being melted off you! That is seriously huge, even though one pound doesn't sound like much!

    And thank you Kristen!

    What kind of formula are you feeding Amelia, curiously? Good Start Gentle Plus is the formula they recommend for colic because it's the easiest to digest. That's actually what we feed Josie. We went through a period of this with her too. For us it was pretty short lived, but it lasted long enough that I talked to our pediatrician about it. We were told that at that age it's pretty common for their systems to just struggle getting used to doing the work, and that it's painful for them in the meantime. Mylicon won't really do much good until babies are over two months old, but it doesn't hurt to use it to at least try to help a little if it can.

    Was she a big baby? If she's continually rooting and screaming, I would feed her till she seemed satisfied. Their needs are so individualized, I believe that formula recommendations are more of a guideline than a set "rule." If she's going for long periods of sleep without eating, she may actually NEED that nutrition to catch up. I wouldn't worry too much about overfeeding her unless she started to gain weight at a faster rate than would be typical with her percentile for weight. As I've said, Josie eats a LOT, but she has consistently been in the 99th percentile for weight since birth, so it's not a cause for concern.

    Also, is she a pacifier baby? Josie won't use them, but when she was smaller (and still occasionally) she would suck on my finger instead. I just turned my middle finger upside down so that the nail was against her tongue, and the pad of my finger was in the roof of her mouth. It soothed her sucking need and really helped to calm her down when she was fussy. My husband just shakes his head and tells me I'm strange when I do it, but he's the first one to pass her to me if she's crying!

    On a side note, fat baby got weighed today at an appointment. She is 19 pounds 11 ounces! LOL. Even her armpits have fat rolls.
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Oops we cross posted. Nix what I said about formula!! LOL
  • Chuffmn
    Chuffmn Posts: 267 Member
    Hi Girls!!

    Jess - to answer your Q's: Amelia is mostly breast fed but we do supplement her feeds with 1.5 oz of formula to make sure she is getting enough cals because she was small at birth 6lbs 10oz and wasn't gaining back the weight she lost after very quickly. She is now 8lbs 1.5 oz at 5 weeks so her growth is really good. When she does have formula it is Enfamil Premium. She also loves her pacifiers but when she is a screamin demon she will refuse one :mad: :laugh:

    Last night she did good and seems to do better on the days she has a bowel movement so I really think it is her digestive system that causes her upset. I am hoping she does good again tonight because I have been careful to eat bland and did not drink any beer, etc. She is a very gassy baby (takes after her dad lol!) and I have been giving her the Mylocane but cannot tell if it is really helping. She may just be too young.

    I LOVE fat babies!! I think thetre little rolls are just the cutest thing EVER! Cary her around must be a good workout too!

    I missed the gym last night but am heading off to there now. I have been craving pizza like crazy and I may just have to give in this weekend!!

    Thanks for all the advice!!
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    Morning ladies!

    Cris...I hope Amelia slept well for you the past couple nights! And I have to laugh because I missed a workout yesterday, AND we had pizza for dinner...so I gave in to YOUR craving! :laugh: :laugh: I didn't even want pizza but long story short, we got home late and were arguing over what to eat and my husband decided and ordered pizza while I was putting Kadence to bed. SO...I need to drink TONS of water today and get in a good workout tonight to make up for it!

    Jess...How are you today?

    SO...I don't know if I ever previously mentioned, but Kadence has been exclusively breast fed (or bottle fed what I pump) because she showed an intolerance to formula. The pediatrician gave us some lactose free formula and we decided to try that to mix with her cereal and even that made her SO sick (which is the worst thing ever...she threw up (or was gagging up nothing) for two hours strait and was then so out of it she slept for EVER! She also had several dirty diapers as her body was trying to get everything out. HORRIBLE!) We have tried a little soy formula and she is fine with that, but we are SO hoping this is something that goes away as she gets older! But seeing how she was, it makes me so nervous to try new things...she was so miserable!

    On a brighter note, she has mastered rolling over and now shows off! BUT...she rolls over and then can't do anything and gets mad! She does it ALL the time...and is getting to be a little annoying! She does this at night now too and we have to constantly go into her room and roll her back over...UGH! Oh well...

    I suppose I should probably get started on some work! I'll check back later. Have a good morning!
  • Hi Mommies,

    It sounds like I may be alittle late to join. But started MFP again this year after giving birth to my second child, 8 1/2 month old Joel Jaxs. Was looking for some encouragment, week one I lost 5 lbs and been working out and quite motivated then got on the scale today and nothing still just down 5 lbs. I was frustrated I've been way under my calorie count and actually worked out 5 times this week, so I thought there would be a big drop. BUT NOT! Felt like coming downstairs and eating the entire cheesecake in my fridge but I didn't I cooked breakfast for my daughter, Izabella 6 and my nephew whos over for the weekend, and gonna go vacuum and I guess get on the treadmill.

    It's great to hear everyones stories,success, and struggles, its nice to know I'm not allow. And just for the record I was not a csection LOL!! Close my OB did threaten me.

    Liza
  • Chuffmn
    Chuffmn Posts: 267 Member
    Hello Girls!

    Kristin - I missed my workout and had pizza yesterday too! haha! I will be hitting the gym tonight to try and make up as well :wink:
    Amelia is doing great sleeping in her pack n play and tonight we are moving her into the bedroom! I cannot wait to sleep in my bed; it has been almost 6 weeks!

    I am finding it rather easy to stay within my calories but I am so horribly out of shape that working out is a major struggle. I used to be able to do an hour on the elliptical no problem and now I struggle to make it through 15 minutes at a lower setting. I cannot wait to feel stronger again.

    Hope you all are well! My little one is waking and calling me me.

    -C
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    Liza...welcome! We're thrilled to have you join us!!! And 5 pounds is a great start!!! Remember...you must eat your calories to be able to loose...and that includes eating any calories you burn with exercise. So...if you normally eat 1200 calories and you burn 300 calories, you should actually be eating 1500 calories for the day. I know it seems like it doesn't make sense, but it's so true...I know from experience! If you want, we can talk more about it...

    Cris...HILARIOUS!!! I guess we both need to be getting in a good workout this evening...hope the girlies let us!

    Well...headed home! Have a great evening gals and I'll check back tomorrow!
  • Today was the end of week 1 for me and I weighed in 3 pounds lighter!! I've been eating about 1200 calories a day and working out with cardio 45-50 minutes a day. The gym on the post I live on has a family room which is so helpful. I make sure Elijah is fed and just go! I have so much motivation and am excited to reach my goal (one day)!! I started at 181 and am now 178. Hope to lose at least 2 lbs a week, but more would be nice as long as I'm healthy and feel good. Good luck ladies! I know we can all do it!
    Rachael
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Welcome Liza! I am pretty new here too, so no worries! 5 pounds is great, and the fact that you maintained that loss into your second week is fabulous! I agree with Kristen that you definitely need to be making sure you eat enough calories!

    I am doing good Kristen, thanks for asking! My energy levels are starting to perk up a bit, and I am starting to think I am seeing ever so slight a change in myself when I look in the mirror. My hubby is doing this with me, and he's on BP meds. Well his systolic pressure has dropped 25 points! I am so excited abut that!

    I am jealous that the two of you had pizza!! That sounds so good right about now! I have Santa Fe salmon on the menu for dinner, and that is just as yummy. Well, ok, close anyway!

    Cris I feel your pain on the out of shape thing! 9 months of being a dedicated couch potato has not done me any favors either.

    Kristen, has your pediatrician said anything about a possible allergy to gluten? I would at least ask. That is a terrible reaction :( You must just be scared to try anything!!

    Fat little Josie just rolled over yesterday for the first time finally! Both front to back, and then back to front. Now my other 4 kids have to actually listen to needing to clean their little tiny toys up. That's gonna take a miracle! My girls got this foam craft kit for Christmas that has these little tiny foam squares that are sticky on one side. Well, they got the bright idea to stick them all over the walls and ceiling in their bedroom (which invariably resulted in the paint being pulled off, as well as the paper from the drywall! LOL). Anyway, those little tiny squares were left all over the living room floor as well until I told them to pick them up. I have these awful visions of this poor baby choking on this stuff!

    That was my day yesterday. Today we all went for a walk, and I put the baby in her sling and carried her. We walked for an hour. It was nice to get out, it was about 45 here today. I can't wait for spring!!
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Congrats Rachael! That is an excellent result! Where are you posted at? AM I asking that the right way? Or should I say, where is your post? LOL It sounds like I am talking about your post on this thread.
  • We are currently stationed in Hohenfels, Germany. About 45 min. from Nuremberg. Just got home from another great workout, although my 3 1/2 month old was very fussy today. He has got two teeth coming in already! Gotta love that family room though. It leaves me no excuse but to get up and go!! Thanks for the encouragement ladies.
    Rachael
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    Morning!

    1/19/10 (week 9)
    Start weight: 191 pounds
    Current weight: 185.0
    Pounds lost: 6.0
    Goal for week 9: Down 2 pounds
    Final goal weight: 145 pounds

    Belly size(1/5/10): 43 inches (this is just below the belly button...thickest spot around my tummy, and I will only measure once a month).

    Personal Challenge for week 9: Add a few sprints into my running workout!

    Quick check in...YAY! I'm down 2 pounds this week! Makes me very excited and I reached my first mini goal! I am part of this group on here called the Sixers and we have a new thread every 6 weeks with a new 6 week challenge! Today was the end of one and I reached my goal weight for that one! YAY! My first mini accomplishment since I've re-started on here! ANYways...gives me more motivation!

    Kadence decided to wake up hungry at 2:00 this morning...UGH! She hasn't done that since she was 2 months old. Bummer! Oh well. I haven't asked the doctor about gluten, but I will. We don't go back until the beginning of March, but I don't plan on trying anything new before then, so I will just wait to ask. Man, I hope it's not a gluten allergy! What a pain that would be!

    ANYways...gotta get started on some work! Hope all you lovely ladies are doing well this morning!
  • chuffmn,
    Hi, my son is 15 weeks. I couldn't help but realize some similarities in your problems you're having with your daughter and the ones I had with my son. I breastfed him exclusively for the first 2 months and then started supplementing formula. I used Similac Advance. Well, before starting the formula, he had a bowel movement with every feeding, as do most breastfed babies, but once I started the formula, he'd go four days without a BM, and be very gassy. Soon, I lacked enough milk because I had been supplementing. But thats actually not my point. I switched him to Prosobee and he has completely improved. He has a BM 1-2 times daily and seems much less gassy. I felt very guilty about my milk drying up because of supplementing the formula. But I've come to realize that the three months I was able to breastfeed him will benefit a lifetime and that even bottle fed babies are happy and it doesn't make me a bad mom either way. I'm just happy that with the soy formula, he's much more regular! You might want to ask your doctor about it. And, as far as her not weighing as much, breastfed babies tend to weigh less because breast milk doesn't contain all the additives. Good luck with your little one. Just thought I'd share my same struggles.
    Rachael

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  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    WAY TO GO KRISTEN!!! Whoooohooo! Awesome job this week!! Curiously, what are your running workouts like? Way back in the day, I used to run distance in HS on the track team. Everyday, I would run between 5-7 miles for practice. Back then I was in the best shape of my life! I am back up to the point right now where I can jog about a mile. After my last pregnancies, I got my endurance back, and could run that distance without any issues, but then the day or two after, my joints would just throb and and throb. Particularly my knees and hips. I would try to stick to running on the macadam as that's supposed to be easier on your joints. Do you have any problems like that?

    My first mini goal was to be under 200, I am pretty sure I should achieve that at this weigh-in (mine is Friday), as I was at 200 last week. My next goal is to be 191...The magic number that means I am no longer in the obese category, just overweight! LOL. I am hoping to be there by Valentine's day.

    I read in a book that babies will often wake up for night time feedings right before they are about to hit a milestone. Josie was up at 3 am over the weekend, and Bam! Sunday she rolled. I never noticed that before, and maybe it was just coincidence. I know you said Kadence is already rolling over.

    I am hopefully going to get around to trying my first P90x video today. My SIL is supposed to be coming over for lunch. I am hoping that the visit, the nap, and me having an hour to get it in before the rest of the kids get home from school works out. The stars must align just perfectly I guess. LOL

    Have a good day ladies!
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    Jessica...I'm working my way back into my running workout. I usually do only about a half hour right now, about 1.5 miles of running from 5.0 mph-6.0 mph and walking at about 4.0 mph-4.5 mph for the rest of the time. So, not very fast yet. But I am getting there. My joints sometimes hurt after a harder workout and then I will make my next workout all walking. And sometimes I do lots of intervals...5 minutes walking, 10 minutes jogging, 2 minutes sprinting, another 5 minutes walking, etc. It just depends. I try and mix it up so my body doesn't get too used to just one routine.

    As far as mini goals go, my next challenge is for six weeks and I would like to get into the 170s so I made 179 my goal.

    I ordered a post-pregnancy ab/thigh/butt workout video. Excited for it to arrive! If it's any good I'll share! Hoping to start working on getting those abs visible again!!!
  • Okay, Im a little late, but definitely belong in this group! I have 4 little boys, ages 6, 4, 2 and 7 weeks. The last 7 years my body has gone from 150-225-155-210-160-215-170-225!!! I am now at 207 and my goal is to get back down to 160, FOR GOOD!!! I had my tubes tied and cut this time, so no more kiddos for me! I love love love this website because I find myself actually eating RIGHT, and eating all of the calories that I need to, instead of starving myself. I feel GREAT even though its only been about a week and a half! Oh, forgot to mention. Chevy (my 7 week old) was in the NICU for the first 9 days of his life, my god that was hard. Anyways, Im not breastfeeding due to me not being able to pump enough for him and it drying up, so Im not on any restricted diet. And my C-section scar is healed so I am back to exercising! I hope this isnt too scattered, I have a million things going through my head these days! Nice to meet yall!!!
  • Afternoon Ladies!
    Thanks for the welcome Kristin and Jess. Your girls are just too cute! Kadence she looks like such a big girl, how much does she weigh? I'm loving the cheeks! JJ's the same way chubby cheeks and rolls everywhere. I haven't read through all the post so I may inquire on things you've already put out there. Hope you don't mind.

    Your workout routine is awesome 6.0 mph on the treadmill. I might just fall over. LOL! Right now I'm doing the elliptical, I started slow since I hadn't worked out in about a year. I'm up to 30 minutes at #5 resistances, then alternate with the treadmill at 4% incline at 3.0-4.0 mpg. I think both you and Jess were right about not getting enought calories in. So I'm attempting to eat my excerise calories. Hopefully that will make a difference. I asked my husband to hide our scale just for a few weeks so I won't get all crazy weighing my self every other day :laugh:

    So I'm guessing we posting our weekly goals? I guess I'll start at the beginging at delivery I was 227 and had lost 17 pounds with breastfeeding and you know the whole having a newborn in the house again. After I stopped BF in 10/09 it came back so I started this venture at 220 my goal is 180 that was my prebaby weight and I was comfortable in a size 12 then. Now I'm in a 16 and can't wear a thing in my closet, and refused to buy more clothing in a size 16. So my challenge began. My goal is to lose 2lbs a week. My long term goal is to be at 180 by his 1st Birthday May 2nd. I've also gain about 5 inches from my breaset, waist and hips. I was horrified when I measured myself.:sad:

    This is so easy to be able to put this very senstive information out there and not be embarrassed, cause I would never share this info with just anyone. LOL!! It's nice to have you ladies.Wishing you a great day!

    I got up at 5am and did my workout, not easy getting up cause then I come to work and do 12 hrs but I'm motivated. Thanks to MFP!!


    Liza
  • Tiff_09
    Tiff_09 Posts: 5,627 Member
    I'm tagging this thread!!!

    Eden is a week old today and I am 15 lbs lighter already. :drinker:

    However I still have about 10 or so to go before the baby weight is off and would like to lose another 25-30 after that!!!
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Oooh Kristen, what is the video called that you ordered? I would think a post preggo ab workout would be ideal (well, duh!) LOL.

    Allyson, it's good to meet you! It's nice to have another I-must-be-crazy-with-all-these-darn-kids-running-around Mom in the group! I can't imagine having a baby in the NICU. That is so scary, but nice to know that they are getting one on one attention. I'm glad to hear he's doing better now! There's nothing worse than looking at the tiny babies in those cribs :(

    Liz, don't be horrified at putting all of your personal info out there. We are all in the same boat and we certainly understand! I know exactly how you feel about the measurements! That is more traumatizing than the scale!! You are very dedicated to get up at 5 to workout!! Good for you!!

    Hi Tiff! I like that name Eden, that is so pretty :) Oh my, only 10 to go and she's a week old! I am jealous, LOL.

    I was a good girl and did my workout this afternoon. Then an extra 10 minutes on top of it to target my abs. I am making a yummy stuffed ranch chicken for dinner, that I hope doesn't end up being to high in cals once I figure it out. I don't think so though. And it smells heavenly. Good thing, cuz I am STARVING!
  • Hi Allyson,

    And welcome I'm new too. God Bless you with all those babies running around you should have no problem getting into shape LOL!! I feel your pain Izabella our 6yr old spent some time in the NICU she was born with an apgar score of 1 and at 5 minutes 2 it was scary it was touch and go. But she's a perfect healthy little girl now, nothing what they prepared us for for, as I always believe all in HIS hands. I'm glad to hear his well and home. Chevy is a great name, what are the names of your other boys, that's so funny I always wanted 4 boys. Then a had a girl first, totally changed my mind lol!! Just kidding she's my favorite girl. She's her mother's child 100%. Good luck with our venture!!

    Liza
  • michfitzhome
    michfitzhome Posts: 187 Member
    I am new to this whole message board support, but I need some help. I had a friend mention this site, so I have decided that i am losing this baby weight and then the weight I needed to lose before I got pregnant. I have 5 children, my oldest is 5, then I have a 3 year old and 15 month old triplets. I am almost at my pre-pregnancy weight of the triplets, but over 35 pounds more than my first daughter. My biggest problem has been eating off the kids plates. Having to post to the site has helped me these past 2 days, and that is big for me. The gym has been great for me to get some time away from the kids, i am now a SAHM which is weird since I worked after the frist kids. Look forward to finally losing this weight.
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    WOW...so many new comers! Sorry I've been MIA...I have a learning institute until tomorrow afternoon, so won't be on here much. But wanted to check in quick!

    Welcome michfitzhome, Allyson, and Tiff! Glad to have you join us!!!

    Hello Jessica, Cris, Rachael, and Liza!

    I will try and get to personals when I can! Have a great rest of the day!
  • Hope everyone is well and on track. I was up at 5 am and did the elliptical for 30 mins burn 386 cal. I've been increasing my resistances, I'm starting to feel it in my core. Ouch!! Welcome to Michfitzhome, and Tiff! Glad your joining us, it's nice to be able to share this "struggle" with others in the same boat. Have a fabulous day!

    Liza:happy:
  • kc7671
    kc7671 Posts: 28 Member
    Any words of wisdom? I'm having sooo much trouble watching my food. I am doing great working out and even do well on my eating during the day but once I get home I lose it!! I know if I could just eat better at night the pounds would come off...I'm pretty sure of it anyway. I'm at a standstill right now. I don't know why I can't seem to have more self-control over what I shove in my mouth!!! I want to be thinner I do...but what is keeping me from doing it? I still need to lose at minimum 25 lbs and my son is almost 7 months old! We want to start trying for number two (since I'm 38 yrs old now) but I just can't imagine starting out pregancy this overweight!! Ughghghg!!! Help! :-)
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Evening ladies!! Hello to all of the newbies on here tonight!

    I am limited for time too, so this will be a short post for me as well. We got a little nutty yesterday and brought home a new puppy!! OMG, he is so cute but such a handful right now. I have not been able to get anything done today at all! This is of course is in addition to the 5 kids and 4 cats. So, thus I apologize for the short and sweetness of this.

    I did manage to sneak in an hour workout while my son held the puppy and my daughter held the baby. Argggh I must be crazy. I really must be. LOL
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    Jessica....FUN!!!!!! We have 2 dogs and 2 cats, so no more animals coming into our house! But puppies are so much fun! Definitely easier than babies as I now know! Enjoy every second! What kind of dog did you get?

    kc...WELCOME! I know it's hard at home. I also do so well during the day while I'm at work, and then when at home it's much harder! Here are the few things that help me...I don't keep sweets in the house...otherwise I can't stop...so, no more ice cream, no more cookies, no more chocolates...I can't have it there! Sweets are my thing though, and I usually crave some sort of sweet in the evening, so I always have Cool Whip Free and reduced fat graham crackers. So...if I'm really wanting ice cream, I put 2 tablespoons of cool whip between two graham cracker halves and freeze for a while...it's like a mock ice cream sandwich! Or I just spread some cool whip on a graham cracker and enjoy like that! Totally takes care of the craving and is low calories. As far as dinner goes, I always make sure to have something thawed and planned. And we usually pair a salad with it! I hope this helps somewhat. I know evenings are hard and when I slip up, it's usually then. Good luck to ya!

    Liza...way to go on the 5 AM workout!

    Everyone else...Good morning!

    Well...I didn't do to well yesterday. Overate by plenty of calories! So...back to it today! I have my meals planned and going to try and get 30 minutes of running in this evening! I gotta get started on some work, but I'll check back later!
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    KC, what kinds of things are you eating at night? Is the problem dinners, or snacking? We've been getting the best pineapples lately, and I have been having that as my late night snack. So good, it's as sweet as candy! I'm also a big fan of the Light n Fit yogurts, as well as the SF Jellos and puddings.

    The puppy is a puggle mix (beagle and pug) and we think the sire may have been a lab of some sort. He looks very puggle though, but without the smashed face. He is just doing so well, I am thrilled. He's already starting to whimper and scratch at the door when he wants out, or he will come to me and whimper. I can't believe he's picking that up already. Problem is that he is a big chewer and he's a cry baby in the crate at night. Long howling whimpers and barks that go on for hours! I know that will pass fairly quickly, so the big issue with him of course is the chewing. I just have to keep a constant eye on him. But he's very snuggly and social, and follows me everywhere, so thus far that's not been too difficult. I'm really looking forward to being able to walk him! Oh, and his name is Sunny :)

    Good news on today's weigh-in! I am down two more pounds! Whoooohoooo!! I'm now to the point where I feel like I am actually losing some fat, not just water weight, and that's so exciting! I'm really in the mood for a good workout, however, I am so stiff I may have to take it easy today and do yoga or wii fit. I'm mostly stiff right above my elbows in the back of my arm. What a dumb place to be sore!! Not quite my tricep, but maybe the ligament that connects it?

    Gotta figure out what's for dinner tonight. All the kids except the baby are going to be away so I get some quiet time!!
  • Chuffmn
    Chuffmn Posts: 267 Member
    Hi Girls!

    Well, I am having a hellava time right now. Was laid off from my job, Amelia has been colicky, and hubby and I have had no alone time which is starting to wear on the relationship. Ugh...

    Anywho...

    Weighed in yesterday and the scale put be back to my original weight yet my clothes are lose and I can fit into a pair of jeans that did not fit me last week?? Leads me to believe the scale I am using at the gym is not reliable. I am going to go with that anyway! Haha! Have been staying within my calories and yesterday I hit the gym and walked the dog. I should be in shape even sooner now that I am unemployed; no excuses. That is the bright side anyway.

    Haven't had much time for the computer with miss cranky pants crying so much but I will try to catch up with what everyone is doing over the weekend while hubby is here to give relief.

    Hugs!

    -Cris
  • Chuffmn
    Chuffmn Posts: 267 Member
    hey Jess- puppies are like babies and will sleep better alone at night with a womb sound or white noise. if you have a womb bear or similar item from the baby, put it in the crate at night.

    trying to pump and type and it just isn't working! :wink:
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Oh Cris I am so sorry to hear about your job :(. I lost my job after the baby was born. They told me on my first day back that they were relocating to a different city that would have me an hour away from my 5 kids. So I left and my hubby is supportive of me being home even though it's a financial hardship. I am so much less stressed out and I can be a better mom. Everything happens for a reason! Still, I know it's hard and you must be worrying. It will all be ok :)

    The clothes fitting better is a more important sign than your scale!! Good job!

    We do keep the tv on at night for him, but thats a great suggestion about the womb bear! I don't have one, but our swing does have a setting that plays that sound, and he sleeps near that, so maybe that will work. I will try that tonight. He did do better last night, though I was still up once with him. I am hoping he gets over this in a few days. He's such a good puppy though. The baby laughs at him when she's up on the couch with me and he tries to jump up. He likes to lick her hands and fat legs, which makes me nervous because I am afraid he'll nip her!
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