I love this! Everyone thought I was crazy for spending $50.00 on a thermometer, but this a life saver! I can take the twins tep, when they are sleeping!! Our doctors office use this one too!!
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Teething Tips
Yesterday - I posted on FB about the last night with the twins. First - Thank you to everyone for your tips.
Thought I would share some
1. Humphries Teething Tablets ( Thank you Deanna)
2. Tylenol/Mortin ( Thank you, Angie)
3. If you have those mesh feeder bags you can also put some grapes or melon in the freezer and then let her chew on those thru the mesh...more interesting than a plain old teething ring ( Thank you, Nicole)
4. Baby orajel!!! keep a tube in every room!! also you can let her chew on frozen waffles or an ice pop...but the orajel works the best
5. smeared a little orajel on their bink and rubbed that around their gums as I was putting it in their mouth...that way you don't risk getting bitten by those new chompers! ( Thank you, Nicole again - she is a mother of ALL TRICKS) I always go to her for a question about ANYTHING
6. Wild Turkey worked the best for Caden. Smear a tad bit on there gums. I know it sounds crazy but believe me it works. ( THank you, Jessica)
I tried everything, but the Wild Turkey. If this cont. I might have to try that. At this point, I will try anything.
Jayden also decided to stay up last night. He finally broke his 4th tooth. It's been a rough couple of days.
Thought I would share some
1. Humphries Teething Tablets ( Thank you Deanna)
2. Tylenol/Mortin ( Thank you, Angie)
3. If you have those mesh feeder bags you can also put some grapes or melon in the freezer and then let her chew on those thru the mesh...more interesting than a plain old teething ring ( Thank you, Nicole)
4. Baby orajel!!! keep a tube in every room!! also you can let her chew on frozen waffles or an ice pop...but the orajel works the best
5. smeared a little orajel on their bink and rubbed that around their gums as I was putting it in their mouth...that way you don't risk getting bitten by those new chompers! ( Thank you, Nicole again - she is a mother of ALL TRICKS) I always go to her for a question about ANYTHING
6. Wild Turkey worked the best for Caden. Smear a tad bit on there gums. I know it sounds crazy but believe me it works. ( THank you, Jessica)
I tried everything, but the Wild Turkey. If this cont. I might have to try that. At this point, I will try anything.
Jayden also decided to stay up last night. He finally broke his 4th tooth. It's been a rough couple of days.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Teething = NO SLEEP
I really cant say to much, because Jayden was easy! For two weeks - Just had the normal stuff
Drooling
Fever
No bottle
Fussy
Nothing to bad. Now he has 3 teeth, and the 4th coming in. Ms. Reagan on the other hand! Goodness! I am actually lost for words. Last night - She went to bed at 6:30, always. I could see her through the monitor rolling around a lot.. I just figured she was getting comfortable. I finally went to lay down about 11:30.. Nice and quite in the - Awww.. Best time of the day for a mother. She just starts SCREAMING!!! I thought, I was going to have a heart attack! This is not like Reagan. You put her to bed, and she is OUT FOR THE COUNT until 8am. For that point on.. my loving daughter was up - EVERY HOUR - NON STOP! SCREAMING!! Everything I tried was not working.. I finally came to the point, waking up my husband. Within the last 8 months, I have probably woke up Jason maybe 3 times - asking for help. By 3am of a baby screaming in my ear, I had to take a break. I was actually looking for ear plugs, just to drain out the screaming. Jason got her back to bed, and I was passed out. Come 5am - back at it again! I got her up, and off we went to Starbucks at 5am. When we return, I gave her 6oz of formula with some Tylenol. I never use Tylenol with my kids, but this poor girl was in a lot of pain. On my way to Starbucks, I thought to myself " I rather have a newborn right now" at least they will eat, and go back down or at least swing.
Today - She is running a wonderful fever, cranky, just wants to be held. When this tooth comes in, I will have a party for it! It's been a rough night and day.. As I always say " This To Shall Pass" But needs to pass FAST!
Teething is rough. This is probably minor, compare to the upcoming years.
Drooling
Fever
No bottle
Fussy
Nothing to bad. Now he has 3 teeth, and the 4th coming in. Ms. Reagan on the other hand! Goodness! I am actually lost for words. Last night - She went to bed at 6:30, always. I could see her through the monitor rolling around a lot.. I just figured she was getting comfortable. I finally went to lay down about 11:30.. Nice and quite in the - Awww.. Best time of the day for a mother. She just starts SCREAMING!!! I thought, I was going to have a heart attack! This is not like Reagan. You put her to bed, and she is OUT FOR THE COUNT until 8am. For that point on.. my loving daughter was up - EVERY HOUR - NON STOP! SCREAMING!! Everything I tried was not working.. I finally came to the point, waking up my husband. Within the last 8 months, I have probably woke up Jason maybe 3 times - asking for help. By 3am of a baby screaming in my ear, I had to take a break. I was actually looking for ear plugs, just to drain out the screaming. Jason got her back to bed, and I was passed out. Come 5am - back at it again! I got her up, and off we went to Starbucks at 5am. When we return, I gave her 6oz of formula with some Tylenol. I never use Tylenol with my kids, but this poor girl was in a lot of pain. On my way to Starbucks, I thought to myself " I rather have a newborn right now" at least they will eat, and go back down or at least swing.
Today - She is running a wonderful fever, cranky, just wants to be held. When this tooth comes in, I will have a party for it! It's been a rough night and day.. As I always say " This To Shall Pass" But needs to pass FAST!
Teething is rough. This is probably minor, compare to the upcoming years.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Twins Are 8 Months
My babies are 8 months!!
Stats - Jayden has 3 teeth, crawling, standing and getting me on my feet
Reagan - Can crawl but does it when I am not looking, no teeth, and sweet as can be!!
Time is flying by, but I am enjoying every moment and taking it one - day - at a time!!
Stats - Jayden has 3 teeth, crawling, standing and getting me on my feet
Reagan - Can crawl but does it when I am not looking, no teeth, and sweet as can be!!
Time is flying by, but I am enjoying every moment and taking it one - day - at a time!!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Twins Or Triplets
My parents invited us to go to dinner. On our way to dinner, I was thinking in the car.. " What it would be like with triplets"? Part of me, said HECK NO.. Another part " Well, I am making it with two, what's another one, right?"
Currently we use 3 cans for formula a week - $13.00 Can ( Parents Soy)
9 Diapers a day (average) - 2 cases a month $40.00 ( I use a lot of coupons)
2 Loads of laundry ( EASY on a good week)
9 - Bottles a day ( Dr. Browns - LOVE THEM)
6 jars of baby food
1 box of oatmeal
1 case of huggies wipes
Really if you look at that outline - If I did have triplets.. It would not cost anymore.. =) Just really got me thinking. Yes, a lot more work at bath time, bedtime, grocery shopping, just loading up the car. I am truly thankful my babies, and would never change a thing.. Just had a moment to reflect on my life, and thought " what it would be like to have triplets"
I always get this question " How do you do it" - I always " How do you do it?" Really? I dont know what it's like with just one baby. All I know is 2 of everything! Two noses to clean, to bottoms to clean, tons of clothes, and lots of smiles! Aww... How I love those smiles. I just do it! I have no other choice! I do what I can, and to my best ability. Some mothers might not like the choices I make, but it works for us. I do NOT judge other moms and how they raise their babies. Everyone is different, and what I do works. Or for right now.
The famous question!!! " Do twins run in your family?" REALLY ! Why do people have to ask me this??? Sometimes I ask - Did you have to much to drink that night, when you got decided to get pregnant? If you ask me this question, you will get a stupid response from me! If I do tell them my secret. Man, does that open a can of worms. I just smile and walk away.
Okay - I feel better now.
Currently we use 3 cans for formula a week - $13.00 Can ( Parents Soy)
9 Diapers a day (average) - 2 cases a month $40.00 ( I use a lot of coupons)
2 Loads of laundry ( EASY on a good week)
9 - Bottles a day ( Dr. Browns - LOVE THEM)
6 jars of baby food
1 box of oatmeal
1 case of huggies wipes
Really if you look at that outline - If I did have triplets.. It would not cost anymore.. =) Just really got me thinking. Yes, a lot more work at bath time, bedtime, grocery shopping, just loading up the car. I am truly thankful my babies, and would never change a thing.. Just had a moment to reflect on my life, and thought " what it would be like to have triplets"
I always get this question " How do you do it" - I always " How do you do it?" Really? I dont know what it's like with just one baby. All I know is 2 of everything! Two noses to clean, to bottoms to clean, tons of clothes, and lots of smiles! Aww... How I love those smiles. I just do it! I have no other choice! I do what I can, and to my best ability. Some mothers might not like the choices I make, but it works for us. I do NOT judge other moms and how they raise their babies. Everyone is different, and what I do works. Or for right now.
The famous question!!! " Do twins run in your family?" REALLY ! Why do people have to ask me this??? Sometimes I ask - Did you have to much to drink that night, when you got decided to get pregnant? If you ask me this question, you will get a stupid response from me! If I do tell them my secret. Man, does that open a can of worms. I just smile and walk away.
Okay - I feel better now.
Flu Shots
My mother is all over me about the flu shots! I have my thoughts about this - Some say - NO and Some say - MUST DO. I heard of all the affects that can cause if you get these shots for your babies.
I wonder - Should I just take the risk - have the shots done.. and pray it works?
Or just ride the train, keep the kids in.. no play dates and hope they never get sick. When it comes time for daycare, I will take the challenge of them coming home very sick.
My husband will NOT get the Flu shot. When he first did the shot couple of years go, he got the flu afterwards. I, myself have never got the Flu shot. Considering I watch other mothers kids during the day.. I probably should.
It's hard to make this decision. I think, I will talk to the doctor on Tuesday. I just worry because the kids were born at 37weeks, with low birth weight. Plus, we just got over our first colds. Not to mentioned, I got sick too. Horrible two weeks in our house.
Just wondering..
I wonder - Should I just take the risk - have the shots done.. and pray it works?
Or just ride the train, keep the kids in.. no play dates and hope they never get sick. When it comes time for daycare, I will take the challenge of them coming home very sick.
My husband will NOT get the Flu shot. When he first did the shot couple of years go, he got the flu afterwards. I, myself have never got the Flu shot. Considering I watch other mothers kids during the day.. I probably should.
It's hard to make this decision. I think, I will talk to the doctor on Tuesday. I just worry because the kids were born at 37weeks, with low birth weight. Plus, we just got over our first colds. Not to mentioned, I got sick too. Horrible two weeks in our house.
Just wondering..
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Overnight Diapers!
Diaper companies also say - they have the best overnight diapers. Why is it, my little man, wakes up soaked! I can say that, I've tried almost every diaper! As we all know, diapers are NOT cheap. When you have two little ones, the monthly cost is high. Really?
Since I decided to open this up can of worms up. Even if I have a TON of coupons, the price is still so high. My daughter can only use pampers, because she has very sensitive skin. My son can only use Huggies. Goodness!! Pampers does the reward program. The other night, I took the time to enter all my reward points. Thinking - hey! Maybe I might be able to cash in my rewards for something baby related. Not! I think, they should offer, additional coupons. Just my thoughts.
I noticed, I change the twins each 6+ times a day. You do the math. Crazy.
My mom always says.. " We did not have all these diapers, when you were younger" This brings up my question, why did they change the way diapers were made? If the diapers in the good old days worked so well, why did they change them??
Just my thoughts on diapers.
Since I decided to open this up can of worms up. Even if I have a TON of coupons, the price is still so high. My daughter can only use pampers, because she has very sensitive skin. My son can only use Huggies. Goodness!! Pampers does the reward program. The other night, I took the time to enter all my reward points. Thinking - hey! Maybe I might be able to cash in my rewards for something baby related. Not! I think, they should offer, additional coupons. Just my thoughts.
I noticed, I change the twins each 6+ times a day. You do the math. Crazy.
My mom always says.. " We did not have all these diapers, when you were younger" This brings up my question, why did they change the way diapers were made? If the diapers in the good old days worked so well, why did they change them??
Just my thoughts on diapers.
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