I started this thread about a week ago. Jesse is still getting back into solids after being sick. He's not as into them as he was yet.
He's feeding every 2 - 4 hours depending on the day & anywhere from once to 3 times depending on the night. Usually only once or twice.
Anth was that tired that no matter how much noise there was he wasn't gonna wake up. Vacuuming is a good idea for next time though. i usually shut the door so the kids don't wake him up & I don't have to deal with his fowl mood.
I go wake him up eventually though. Not nicely either. I get the sh*ts & go in there yelling. Or I open the door & start banging things around & yelling at the kids right next to the bedroom door.Well not yelling at them, but I'll stand there when I yell to them to come inside.
He's offered to wash up & cook tea tonight though. He knows he's pushed me too far over the last few days. It won't change my mind, but I'm not gonna say no!
8 years & I think this is the first time he's offered. I'm still not 100% sure it will happen, but maybe. If I get sick of waiting I'm taking the kids to the Bowlo for the Sunday night specials.
Will let you know what happens.
BTW - I would be loving spring but its so hot! It was 33 yesterday, about 29 today. I turned the air con on yesterday coz it just got too much. The girls had fun in the sprinkler though.
Just wondering...Anyone else given prawns yet??
Jesse's having some now & loving them. The little frozen ones, just defrosted, not re cooked or anything. DH is a bit worried about food poisoning, but I defrosted them in the fridge so they should be ok huh.
Tried giving Jazz some pieces of carrot today. She bit a big bit off and started choking on it but I quickly stuck my finger in her mouth and scooped it out. Then we roughly mashed it up and tried giving it to her. She wasn't happy that it wasn't puree and she sort of played with it in her mouth and then spat it out. Matt was showing her how to chew and then swallow so he thought he'd try and get her to copy, but she just thought it was funny and kept poking her tongue out with the food coming out so she could laugh at Matt.
Danni - They do gag on foods. They have a natural reflex to bring them up though.
If you are worried that she's not getting it up you are better off picking her up & leaning her forwards over your arm & waiting for her to get it up herself.
Don't thump her back unless she is actually not breathing. If she is coughing what ever is it is not obstructing the airway, if you pat their back there's a chance it will lodge in there & cut off oxygen completely.
I also heard its not a good idea to put your fingers down their throat coz if you do it can send the throat muscles into shock & they can close up. Not too sure about the last one, but its probably best to avoid it.
In the mouth is fine, but not down the throat iykwim.
argggghhhh talk about teething or growth spurt I don't know but argghhhhhhh I wish these teeth would hurry up. The only thing settling DJ at the moment is nurofen for babies.... not even panadol was helping..... no fever, just rubbing his gums like he is in pain. I am using teething gel, everything I can think of...... He is waking at 1-2am and for a feed as well, so he is hungry, been doing this for weeks now..... can a growth spurt last for weeks and weeks???
I am putting him in childcare starting tomorrow, for 2 days per week, so hoping that will work but he is really unsettled during the day so I am kind of worried they will tell me to come back another time with him arghhhhh
Sorry I don't have time for personals. My day off today and I have heaps of things to get done. Housework is sooooo far behind...
SHell has Dj had an orientation to day care? eg spent a few hours at a time there to get used to the environment. Be warned if he is really unsettled they may well call you to come get him until he is used to it all. BE sure to let them know what sort of night he has had and how you settle him or use gel etc and find out what their policy is on using it and giving neurophen. If he has not got a temp they are not permitted to give over the counter medication to settle for pain.( well at least we arent and I am sure i fyour centre is accredited they wont either)If you do give him a does before he goes to care be sure to let them know that oo it really can help staff handle the children during the day if they are for warned with as much info as possible
I think its a bit of a phase with this age..WIll gets more unsettled and frustrated and it seems sometimes bored and just wanting me in his face constantly.He is growing and moving so much he is such a wriggle bum all the time in our laps and on the floor and soooooo much more vocal. His gums are giving him curry and still no teeth here either. Am sorry you are having such a rough time I hope it is just a phase for Dj
Last edited by india44; September 22nd, 2008 at 12:05 PM.
shell - sorry to hear dj's so not settled. their tooth seems to take forever doesnt it.
im going to see my naturopath on friday, to get some homoeopathic teething tissue salts for poopy.
bron - that;s good advice re day care. am definetely going to send poopy to ncac accredited ones.
im also thinking of sending him to occasional care, but they are not accredited, so feeling a bit iffy.
tresillian said they havent got the details yet as it takes 5 working days for the main centre to process the details. so they will let me know/or i ring on thurs. and it coudl take several months to get a place..
anyway went to a pnd support group up at hornsby heights which is a fair drive but it was really good. the mums were very welcoming and it was just lovely. there was a lady who was a cousellor as well and i had a good chat to her. she suggested somethings that were better than my counsellor.
hehe and poopy was on the playmat with another bub, she's 6mths. he moved towards her and started to kiss her hand.. LOL, is this boy cheeky or wat!
sorry for lack of personals.. am starving, my 2min lunch was interupped by a grizzly bub.
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