Bookworm | Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 08:22 pm     I don't know what is the 'right' thing to do enbwife, but I can tell you what we did. When Wiggle was about Nate's age he was too wiggly to stay in bed with us anymore. None of us got enough sleep because of it. So we moved him to his crib in his room, but placed it so we could see it from our bed. We also had the monitor turned on full blast and slept with it next to our bed. After the first couple of nights of getting used to the move (for all of us) things were much better and we were all getting more sleep. So glad you are sleeping more and things are getting easier. You sound so much like I felt when Wiggle was that same age. Are you going back to work soon? or staying at home? |
Enbwife | Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 08:08 am     Thanks for the advice guys. I think we're going to go straight to his room and endure a few sleepless nights... Another week though I think. He's sleeping so much better now so I figure I'll get a good week of sleep then start... scarey! Bookworm, in Canada we get a full year maternity leave with 93% salary if we work for the government which I do, so I'll be home until end of August next year - woo hoo!!! |
Wargod | Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 11:00 am     Lisa, that is awesome! If they're was one thing I was disappointed in after having my babies it was the fact that I had to go back to work 6 weeks after they were born. I felt that during that first year I missed so much...it just would have been nice to spend more time at home with them than I did. I was lucky enough that most everyone from the boss down at work had kids and those that didn't were able to take advantage of the perks parents were, which was that if you had something to do during the work day, they were very easy going about you leaving. I didn't have to miss check-ups with the doctor, and if one of the kids were sick, I had no problem leaving early. Also with me working my mom watched the kids, which has made her very close to them. They enjoy a special relationship with grandma that comes from spending 40+ hours a week for years with her. I really think it's awesome...you get the opportunity to spend the first year getting to know you're baby...and there are so many special times that happen that first year that you'll get to enjoy. |
Bookworm | Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 07:17 pm     That is wonderful Lisa! I work for the govt here (in a round about way--Head Start is a federally funded preschool) and I had to use my sick leave and vacation time in order to be paid while on maternity leave. While I could take off up to 12 weeks, I only had enough sick and vacation pay for 8 weeks and 2 of those were on bed rest before Wiggle was born. Now I am already saving sick and vacation time for the next baby which we are not even planning on having for a couple of years. |
Danzdol | Friday, October 25, 2002 - 06:57 am     Dylan always slept in his crib from day one BUT I don't think I could have done it without the TV MONITOR, we hook it up to the side and see his face up close as a headhost and expressions all night long. The downside: your room is a bit brighter because of the the tv screen glare . The upside: A LOT of them! You see his cute expressions while he coos, cries, or even when he makes a tiny sound in the middle of the night. YOu just look up and make sure he is ok. YOu never have to wonder what "that sound he just made" was. I have new pictures!!!!!!!! We took D to Sanibel Island this past weekend. He saw the beach for the first time. He was soooo puzzled. IT was so cute. |
Danzdol | Friday, October 25, 2002 - 07:09 am     Sunrise with daddy
Snoozing at the beach
What is this stuff on the floor? |
Danzdol | Friday, October 25, 2002 - 07:14 am     My little 2 month cousin Aila
My new outfit
My favorite book "Croc's Adventures" |
Bananaclip | Friday, October 25, 2002 - 01:48 pm     Those pics are so sweet! Haha, Dylan's head looks just like Caden's when he is next to a smaller baby, HUGE. |
Enbwife | Saturday, October 26, 2002 - 10:31 am     Great pictures Danz! I've never heard of a TV monitor before. Where did you get it and how much does it cost? I'm not sure if I can get them here in Canada. I know I'm so lucky to get a whole year off work. It used to be 6 months but they changed it over a year ago. They agreed that staying home with your child the first year is very important. If you don't work for the government, you don't get full salary for the whole year but you still get the year off and your job held for your return. I couldn't believe it when I heard the U.S. is only 3 months. That's ridiculous!!! |
Lumbele | Saturday, October 26, 2002 - 11:05 am     Danzol, you have a gorgeous baby and his little cousin is no slouch either. Must be in the genes. |
Danzdol | Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 08:23 am     enb-----I had no idea you lived in Canada!!!!!! wow! If you check the Baby's R US website you can find a whole bunch in different price ranges $90.00- 190.00 Mine is by the Safety 1st brand. |
Enbwife | Monday, October 28, 2002 - 05:36 pm     I will - thanks! I made the mistake of eating Indian food on Thursday night and boy oh boy, did Nate ever get gassy over the weekend. Poor little guy was pulling up his legs and screaming most of the weekend. I felt soooo bad. So no more Indian, onions and beans for me!!! |
Enbwife | Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 09:59 am     So I now have an infection in my breast!!! Urghhhh.... yuck! It really hurts. Went to the Dr. yesterday and she gave me antibiotics. Anyone experienced this before? I don't want to feed Nate on it but she said I have to or it will dry up... hmmmmm... the things we go through as new moms eh? We had such a good sleep last night thank God! The night before I was up almost every hour with him (he wasn't feeling well), but last night we went to bed at 11:00 and slept till 10:45 a.m. with 2 quick feeds in between - yippee!!!! I feel so much better today. |
Meggieprice | Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 10:34 am     I found that taking a bath and putting hot washcloths on the breast really helped. You do have to keep nursing that side.... I had several infections over the three years I nursed and found that I could sense one was coming on and attack with the heat and head it off. Hugs to you-I know that feeling well! |
Danzdol | Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 08:49 am     ENB- did not go through that sorry. How awsome that he has been sleeping good. Enjoy it! D has this new habit of waking up at 6am but takes a nap from 8-10am. I LOVE that! Here are 2 of D's Halloween's pics:
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Sia | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 12:08 pm     Danzdol, I have a prank-caption for the second photo you posted above: "MOM, you forgot about the pumpkin's STEM!!! OUCH!!!" lol! |
Bananaclip | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 01:42 pm     He is so cute Danz. That is a perfect caption line Sia! I took Caden to the mall for Halloween and I got lots of candy. Let's see if I can get this picture up. Guess not.
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Danzdol | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 10:06 am     yes put up some Caden pics!!!!!!!! I know it's mean but I love the crying picture. I think it's funny, specially since he did it just at the same time we took the picture and then he forgot that he was crying and continued to look around. I guess he just did not like that pumpkin! |
Bananaclip | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 01:47 pm     I tried to put some up but they were huge so I had to resize them. Here are some.
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Alegria | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 05:04 pm     You have the MOST BEAUTIFUL BABIES!!! Enjoy! They are such wonderful pictures and this is a really special folder. I love the fluffy duck. sigh. |
Danzdol | Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 09:29 am     oooh that is soooo cute. Beautifult eyes. WOW!and bald like DYlan ha ha although he is getting more and more hair now. |
Bananaclip | Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 09:44 am     Yep he's a baldie. He had some hair when he was born and it's slowly been falling out! When did Dylan's start growing? |
Wargod | Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 10:07 am     Hehehe, think you're waiting for hair? LOL, when my daughter was born I was so excited over things like barretts, pony tails, and ribbons...little did I know she'd be 2 years old before she had enough hair for even the smallest of barretts!!! I love those pics Danz, Banana! Those are terrific. It just dawned on me you guys are all getting ready for your first holiday season with the babies! How exciting, first Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! It can definitely be a stressful time with a young baby, but it's so much fun too. |
Sia | Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 12:14 pm     How sweet! Love the baby photos. I have to get my disks out of the photos of my new niece. I'll try to post those within the next few days! |