Deb: So sorry to hear that, but I can understand. Though I was a newcomer once upon a time, I miss the activity from some of the original posters when I joined. Everyone comments on how busy the list is though, so I have tried to keep my posts to just once a day to consolidate (though I read throughout the day). I also do not respond to another post unless I have something meaningful to comment -- again, not wanting to clutter the list with "I'm sorry you're having a rough day", "sounds fun", "glad it went well", etc unless I have something else to contribute. I figure by leaving those mini replies out, it will keep things shorter and encourage others to continue to read and post. Also, often times I don't have any good suggestions or solutions, but I'm always interested to read and learning much! Oh, and I've also been feeling a bit guilty and overwhelmed at home lately, figuring my computer time isn't helping, so I've tried to cut back on my posting. I hope you will conitnue to read and post as you can, though I'm sure you're busy with two LOs and being a moderator. I find your advice and experience invaluable though and enjoy hearing about your days (as you give me ideas of my own with Asher).
BTW, congrats on the long naps! Wonderful, isn't it? :wink: We are also struggling with solids and BF right now. I posted on the BF board because Asher has been refusing to nurse before bed (only one responded though). He WILL drink 8 oz from a bottle, so go figure! :? Last night I tried feeding in his room again after much frustration in the living room. He then decided to eat. I guess he realized I wasn't gonna give up and let him down to play? The one who responded to me felt he was too young to drop to 4 feeds. So I'm at a loss.
Deborah: What kind of tests will they run? I have a feeling Asher hasn't gained/grown much either. But he was ahead of the charts the first 4 months, so my ped wasn't concerned when he had only gained 3/4 lb and 3/4 inch at the 6 month. She contributed it to how active he was and that we hadn't started solids yet. I recently measured Asher's height so I could buy some new winter clothes and he appears to only grown another half inch since 6 months! It's a bit unsettling, but I'm trying not to sweat it until we actually go to the doctor and make it official.
Us, well, I've given up on teething. He got the new bottoms in, but those top two just keep disappearing and reappearing. So I didn't give him ANY teething rememdies or tylenol yesterday, just to spite. Doesn't seem to make a difference anyway!! And then before bed, I saw the reappearance of one of the top teeth -- but I still didn't give tylenol before bed. And what do you know? He slept better than he has in 4 days! :roll:
I've been pretty discouraged myself. I feel overwhelmed by my messy house, but too paralyzed to do anything about it. And with Asher's spit up, poor sleep, and teething/non-teething thrown in.... Then add our financial struggles. Our water heater started leaking and has warped the laminate flooring all around. Who knows how much all this will cost? :? DH is looking for a better job, but not very quickly. He's not a motivated person and I handle the money. Even though I tell him, he's in denial so he doesn't look as hard as I'd like him too. It's hard not to feel or act like his mother, barking out orders and reminders. To top it all off, I've realized lately how lazy he's become at home since I stay home. Things he used to do, he takes for granted now -- like simply rinsing his plate and putting it in the diswasher. He doesn't even put it in the sink and run water in it, just lets it dry on the counter for me to scrub the dried food off later. As he played computer games off and on all weekend while I watched Asher, I'd ask him to watch Asher so I can do what? Laundry, clean the bathroom, make Asher's meals, vacuum, make dinner, etc. Sure he's willing to watch, but it's not like I'm relaxing or anything! :roll: Thanks for letting me vent.
