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Kimmo
| Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 2:23 pm
Whoa...Of course I meant "goes right to BED" in my previous post! Oops.
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Kimmo
| Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 2:50 pm
Here are some Rowan pictures from the past month...2nd birthday, Christmas, and the night he figured out he could hang his stacking/nesting cars on the drawer pulls! Last night he realized he could also hang them on the doorknobs. Exciting!

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Enbwife
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 10:48 am
Great photos Kimmo. Danz - my sleep book says that quite often toddlers with great sleep habits will suddenly decide that they would rather be with mommy & daddy, playing or cuddling than sleeping in their crib all by themselves. This is very normal. It says that as long as you know they are not sick or need a diaper change, etc. just try to let them go back to sleep unassisted... If you don't it could turn into a habit very quickly. The show sounds great. Your idea of bringing the booster chair sounds like a good one to me. Let us know how it goes.
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Danzdol
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 2:01 pm
THanks ENB. Yes, he did it again last night. As a matter of fact, he kept doing little crying bits every hour or so. Not long enough for us to go in. Just almost like a complaint and then he would go back to sleep. My DH said this morning that he did not sleep good, being awakaned every hour because of it. Maybe it's the mollars again. He went through 2 weeks of drewling (I forgot how to spell that! ) ans biting his shirt and I thought he would get a break. If he is in pain, it could be him trying to cry it out but falling right back to sleep. Tonight I am going to try Tylenol before bedtime and maybe a bowl of cereal that he loves! Good news- remember how I said he still did not hold his bottle or sippy cup? He never did hold his bottle BUT he LOVES to drink out of the sippy cup now with the 2 handles on the side. Something so somple that had me worried. and guess what he is drinking out of the sippy cup --WATER!!Which he never drank either. He will be 20 months on February 3rd.
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Enbwife
Member
01-18-2002
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 10:26 am
That's great Danz. Tylenol sounds like a good plan before bed if you think it's teeth. Nate is also getting molars right now and he's drooling up a storm! I like the new look of the board... Very cool!
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Monday, February 02, 2004 - 9:33 am
A recent pic of Dylan...

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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Monday, February 02, 2004 - 9:34 am
My new niece arrived last week. This is Hannah!

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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 11:08 am
Cute pictures, Danz....I should put a picture of my new nephew (my first!) up, too. Just wanted to see how your appointment with Dylan went today. Hope everyone is doing well! Lisa-- What do you think of the toilet seat once it's installed? DH was a little chagrined about the "real" seat not staying up by itself with the potty seat on. I did read about that but thought that just depended on the type of seat you had. (The one epinions review mentioning it was in regard to having a big foam toilet seat.)
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Friday, February 06, 2004 - 3:21 pm
the appointment that I swore was wednesday the nurse said is next wednesday. I swear she got it wrong. Regardless, I have to wait a few more days..............
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Saturday, February 07, 2004 - 10:13 am
That's frustrating, Danz...Hope everything goes okay next week.
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Saturday, February 07, 2004 - 10:19 am
Here's a picture of my new nephew...

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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:14 am
aw! so yummy! he looks so peaceful......bless him..
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, February 09, 2004 - 9:22 am
Oh Kimmo, he is so precious..no wonder all your protective instincts came out!
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 8:53 am
Kimmo - we haven't installed seat yet but my sis did and removed it because the seat wouldn't stay up for DH... I don't remember reading about that when I read the opinions. Hopefully it's just the toilet they have. We'll install ours soon. Those pics are sooooo cute!!! Makes me want one.
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 1:29 pm
Friends, I need some advice. As most of you know, our DD is pregnant and the baby is due any day now. DD and baby are going to be living with us at least until she finishes school. We also have an ALMOST 11 y/o son (lol) and while he will be the uncle of this baby, he will also be thrust into the role of "big brother". We want this to go as smoothly as possible, with as little jealousy and problems as we possibly can. In the past, there have been problems with him being jealous of younger children visiting us and since this baby will be here 24/7 we want to make this as easy for him as possible. What suggestions do you have for making this transition? We also have 1 dog and 3 cats, how do you "introduce" the new baby to them? I appreciate your thoughtfulness in helping us with this problem.
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Meme9
Member
07-30-2001
| Monday, February 16, 2004 - 9:39 pm
Hi Jmm! I read your post, and the first thing that jumped in my head was...he needs to spend time with the baby as soon as it comes home. He will fall in love with the baby, as all of you will do! You'll be surprised at how helpful he will be. Oh, congrats!!!!!!!
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Bookworm
Member
12-18-2001
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 5:51 am
NC's first son is almost 13 and so would have been 10 when Braedon was born. We only have him part time, but NC did make sure that they scheduled some time for themselves without the rest of us. We also had him visit and hold the baby in the hospital. The hospital offered classes for siblings but I couldn't get them (NC and son) talked into them. I think the classes taught what to expect from the new baby along with some baby-care lessons (diapers, etc.). My stepson does pretty well with both younger brothers, but won't do diapers. As far as animals go... the hospital encouraged us to take home the babies' first hat and have the animals get used to the smell before we brought the babies home. That seemed to work well. Again spend some time with them so they don't feel replaced. Now, speaking from my work's point of view... You should get DD and baby on WIC. They do a nutrition counseling and immunizations and so forth there. They also will help pay for either formula or nutritious food for mom if she nurses. Also check into early head start or parents as teachers or some other program that helps teach young parents about their babies. That will be a good support to her and you all. Congratulations and of course keep us posted!
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 9:53 am
HI everyone....well I went to the neurologist appointment with Dylan. It was pretty uneventful. He concluded that he was perfectly healthy with a normal size head and brain (how does he know that?) and that all that was lacking was the language. He wants to wait until he is 2 (in June) to conclude anything. For now he wants me pump up the volume on my talking to him. I am to talk to him pretty much all day all the time. It's tiring! It does not seem natural to me to talk THAT much. Anyhow, he behaved like an angel when he was there and he was even babbling the most he had in a long time- cacacabababamamamatatatatetetetititgagaga. But the doc was unimpressed! He asked a zillion questions about his behavior so I am still waiting. I really feel that I don't need to rush him and that he will be ok but hey I am no doctor you know?
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 2:19 pm
Danz, for the brain size, did the doctor do anything besides measure his head? At regular checkups, the head circumference is measured and compared with how the body is growing to make sure it isn't growing too slow/ fast, maybe that's how he knows Dylan is normal. I did talk to Rowan all the time since we brought him home-- Anything I was doing, I talked about it. At first it seems silly/unnatural, but you get used to it. I felt like talking all the time because I didn't know how else he was going to learn talking, if I didn't model the behavior. Though "they" say that regular everyday interaction and language among adults is adequate, too. When DH would play with Rowan while I was making dinner, there would be total silence the whole time. It really irritated me. Of course, DH talks more now, but only because Rowan initiates conversation! Ugh. If DH were the only one raising Rowan, I doubt Rowan would be talking very much. Lisa-- DH is doing fine with the potty seat, I never raise it but he apparently figured out a way to keep the seat up while using it. What a relief! JMM, is DD already living with you? I am just wondering how big a change/shock this will be if DS is already aware that his sister is going to have a baby. It sounds like DD isn't there right now. Taking part in preparing for the baby's arrival (helping fix baby's room) might help. Maybe being the uncle to the baby will make him be less jealous, and more protective. Maybe if DS gets to visit the baby at the hospital, like you, that will make him think more of being around the baby as a privilege, not a rival, etc. I agree with what Bookworm said about the baby smell and not neglecting the pets, jealous pets are the worst.
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 9:41 pm
Thanks for all the great ideas, I knew I would get some great help here. Meme, He is already trying to think of things he can do to help and things he can teach her. I'm afraid he's going to be a little disappointed to find out that she sleeps so much at first. LOL Bookie, I will look into WIC for her, she will be nursing at least for a while. We'll have to see how that works when she goes back to school. Hopefully, with the daycare on campus she will be able to continue. She will also be taking parenting classes through the school. Kimmo, yes DD lives with us now. She's only 17, and they have decided they want to wait at least a couple of years to get married. I really appreciate the time you all took to respond to my plea for help. You are the greatest bunch of people. {{{Friends}}}
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 1:04 pm
Kimmo- I do talk to him all the time but the doctor wants me to do it even more which I don't know if it's possible. How much more can I talk? I think it feels unnatural because I am already passed the initial "I feel weird talking" stage. We will see how it goes. Thankfully he has been babbling even more ever since the appointment. He also looks at me more when I speak and I can feel he understands more too. yeeh!
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 4:35 pm
Gee, if you are already doing the constant monologue, then I don't know....But it sounds like things are working out anyway. Yay! What did the doctor say when you told him you already talked to Dylan all the time?
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 10:52 am
he said I needed to "pump it up even more" So I said "you mean harrass him?" and he said "no, just do it even more". So I answered him and said that I did not know how much more I could talk to him. Last night I was watching tv and he came and sat next to my DH and I. we had to keep putting up the volume because he decided to babble during the Bachelorette. Babababab, cacacaca, daidaidaidaidai. It was funny. He was quiet during commercials and talked during the show.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 12:51 pm
Danz - I hear you about talking so much. I do that too with Nate and now feel weird if I'm playing with him and NOT talking. My friend's 20 month old boy has no words yet but they say boys are slower than girls at speaking. I'm sure it will come soon. Nate had his 18 mth check up last Friday and weighs almost 30 1bs. He's 34 1/2 " tall. Dr. was pleased with his progress. He's such a little boy now, doing all kinds of totally cool things. He makes us laugh every day. He's just such a lovable little guy. It melts my heart when he says Mama and spontaneously hugs me. I can't believe some people actually choose to miss out on this. 
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 12:38 pm
Danz, I remember a certain point where I realized I had to talk even more than I already did, and it was awkward-- But I don't think Dylan would consider it harassing. Lisa, Nate sounds wonderful! Hopefully more pictures soon? I have a question-- Along the lines of Dylan seeing Barney (did he go see Barney yet? I can't remember). The Wiggles are going a West Coast tour, tickets are on sale 3/8/04-- But then my dad offered to try and get us free seats in a skybox. Free would be great, except then you would only see the show mainly on a TV (hey, just like at home), so then what would be the point of going? Just wondering what you would do in the same situation-- It might not be any fun being in the seats if Rowan wants to dance and jump around (as you've probably seen from watching "The Wiggles"), and I would rather get in the aisles and dance, though DH is not fond of that idea. Obviously Rowan couldn't see in a seat (would use booster), so then if he had to sit, the skybox with TV seems okay. But being isolated in a skybox seems odd. I had been worried about the earplugs factor-- Wouldn't need it in a skybox, would probably get earphones but then I can't believe it would be that loud since these shows are for the 2-8 range. Help!
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