http://www.minti.com/members/rockclimbr4400/comments/ Latest comments by rockclimbr4400 on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk rockclimbr4400 Me too, its the beginning of the weekend. I'll take a jack on the rocks. http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/519248/#519532 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/519248/#519532 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:48:08 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I was in need of a drink, so last night I had 2. Hope you enjoyed yours as much as I did mine! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/513903/#514138 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/513903/#514138 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:56:18 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I have been taking Zoloft now for almost a month. At first it upset my stomach a bit, but now I just take it with food and its fine. I had severe problems with OCD, I just wanted everything to be... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/513591/information-on-anti-depressant-drugs/#514113 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/513591/information-on-anti-depressant-drugs/#514113 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:25:57 -0700 rockclimbr4400 OMG! This is awesome. I'm totally in. I'll have a long neck! I'm having a night out tonight. http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/511354/#511393 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/511354/#511393 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:32:14 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I just love Fridays! My order is a jack on the rocks. Everyone have a drunken fun weekend, I know I'm going to. http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/508699/#509038 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/508699/#509038 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:20:33 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Yum! Sounds good, wish I were there to share for real :) http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/508956/#509037 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/508956/#509037 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:19:18 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Its 8am here in the States, but I'll be drinking later, its finally the weekend! Later on today I'll be drinking whiskey. http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/509034/#509036 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/509034/#509036 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:18:46 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I agree, I wish it were Friday. I have been sick all week and haven't been sleeping well. So I'll have a long island iced tea. http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/507903/#508070 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/507903/#508070 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:25:32 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Aww honey, I hope you feel better, scotch on the rocks?! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/507071/#507310 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/507071/#507310 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:28:05 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Jack on the rocks for me, I am sick with allergy stuff and can't stop coughing! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/507071/#507198 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/507071/#507198 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:23:26 -0700 rockclimbr4400 long island iced tea, jack on the rocks, tequila shots, the works! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506397/#506783 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506397/#506783 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:05:48 -0700 rockclimbr4400 great advice!!!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7490/The-7-Worst-Things-You-Could-Say-to-a-Child/#506746 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7490/The-7-Worst-Things-You-Could-Say-to-a-Child/#506746 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:16:58 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I'm eating pizza and I'm totally pissed on beer, what could be better??!! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506151/#506738 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506151/#506738 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:07:55 -0700 rockclimbr4400 awesome, what'll ya have? http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506397/#506736 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506397/#506736 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:06:49 -0700 rockclimbr4400 awesome, I'm makin mine a tall! Comin up! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506397/#506677 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/506397/#506677 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:45:47 -0700 rockclimbr4400 beer for me tonight, I just got a call from an old friend to go hang out, dinner and a movie OH YA! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/504573/#504894 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/504573/#504894 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:54:15 -0700 rockclimbr4400 That's awesome! I need one for my house! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/504147/#504216 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/504147/#504216 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:23:12 -0700 rockclimbr4400 tall jack on the rocks for you http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/503177/#504110 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/503177/#504110 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:27:12 -0700 rockclimbr4400 OMG this is fin awesome LOL http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/503653/#504109 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/503653/#504109 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:26:47 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I personally haven't dealt with any negative situations since being on minti. I love it. So I wouldn't change a thing. To those who have been treated wrongly, I am sorry for that. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#503156 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#503156 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:14:14 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Ya I received this lame e-mail, do they think I'm stupid or something. I wish they would just leave us alone! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/503100/spammer-alert/#503155 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/503100/spammer-alert/#503155 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:09:46 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I do believe in RSVP. Its important b/c in your case 25 is very different than 2 people coming. Who wants to buy extra stuff, just in case, and waste time and money if all those people aren't coming.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/503129/rsvp-do-you/#503154 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/503129/rsvp-do-you/#503154 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:08:36 -0700 rockclimbr4400 YUM I'll have a beer! Cheers to you, have a fun and safe Holiday! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/502587/#502678 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/502587/#502678 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:59:51 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I hear ya! You know what I haven't had in awhile? A pina colada! YUM! I know its a girly drink, but I'm a girl! Its FRIDAY! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/502456/#502675 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/502456/#502675 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:59:09 -0700 rockclimbr4400 hmmmm how about a long island iced tea?? http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/501844/#502283 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/501844/#502283 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:18:08 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Well, mine is too little, 10 months, but I have a sister who is a lot younger and it is hard to talk to her about the fact that people aren't always nice. She is young and naive, and doesn't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502210/what-is-hard-for-you-to-discuss-with-your-children/#502252 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502210/what-is-hard-for-you-to-discuss-with-your-children/#502252 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:45:52 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Last time I went to the doctor 2 weeks ago, she told me I could be bi-polar. I am taking medicine for depression right now, but it isn't working, so that is a clue basically that it is something else... http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/502001/#502188 http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/502001/#502188 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:58:28 -0700 rockclimbr4400 A few for me....... http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/501844/#502178 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/501844/#502178 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:18:29 -0700 rockclimbr4400 YES! Now its Thursday, tomorrow is FRIDAY! I love fridays. The weekend is so close! CHEERS! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/501590/#502177 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/501590/#502177 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:18:01 -0700 rockclimbr4400 ME! I'll have a jack and coke! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/499738/#500139 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/499738/#500139 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:47:41 -0700 rockclimbr4400 scotch on the rocks for me.......... http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/499738/#499893 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/499738/#499893 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:30:37 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I don't know its annoying though. It really gets on my nerves. Its so childish. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/499480/not-parenting-minti/#499488 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/499480/not-parenting-minti/#499488 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:52:38 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I wouldn't let your baby sleep more than 3 hours at a time during the day or he will get all his sleep during the day. I would consult a lactation specialist. They can help you get him to eat more.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/495418/breatsfeeding-and-sleeping-question/#495550 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/495418/breatsfeeding-and-sleeping-question/#495550 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:47:32 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Ok here's the deal, you are supposed to wait until your baby is 1 year old to face them forward, but we had a hard time finding a convertible seat that was comfortable rear facing and forward facing,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/495498/car-seat/#495548 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/495498/car-seat/#495548 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:44:47 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I think I am basically in the same situation as you. I don't love my husband, I don't think I ever did. I think we just let the fact that we were having a baby together cloud our judgement and kind... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/493583/fallen-out-of-love/#493936 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/493583/fallen-out-of-love/#493936 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:44:22 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I let the housework go, order a pizza, and try to relax! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/493131/when-not-100/#493185 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/493131/when-not-100/#493185 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:09:33 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I do not think your bub is too little to be left for you to work out. Just let the workers know you do'nt want her crying longer than say 15 minutes (or shorter or longer whatever you are comfortable... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/492219/leaving-bub-in-creche/#492743 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/492219/leaving-bub-in-creche/#492743 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:45:45 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Mine is 10 months, she didn't start the SA until she was about 8 months old. It comes and goes. Some days she could care less that mum doesn't have her, other days, she freaks. The only thing I can... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/492309/seperation-anxiety/#492739 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/492309/seperation-anxiety/#492739 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:43:02 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I totally know how you feel. I love to work. I would work 40 hours a week if we had decent childcare. But we don't so I work 2 days a week keeping another baby, that way mine is with me but I'm still... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/492194/career-motherhood/#492735 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/492194/career-motherhood/#492735 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:38:47 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I didn't start from day one, but at 3 months we made the switch to bottle b/c our baby took it better and I loathed breastfeeding. My baby also refused to eat at one point, something I was eating... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491905/why-do-pro-breastfeeders-rub-it-into-non-breastfeeders/#492117 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491905/why-do-pro-breastfeeders-rub-it-into-non-breastfeeders/#492117 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:31:21 -0700 rockclimbr4400 LOL. Who cares if the other half is around! Beers all around! Everyone enjoy! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/491301/#491711 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/491301/#491711 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:45:48 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Awesome, thanks for the support. Beer is AWESOME! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/491111/#491710 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/491111/#491710 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:45:05 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I don't have a problem with it. I personally think minti is one of the safer places for a younger person to be on the web. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491291/minti-mums/#491496 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491291/minti-mums/#491496 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:01:32 -0700 rockclimbr4400 This esact situation happened to my 10 month old a week ago. As long as your daughter isn't crying, and is going about business as usual, I wouldn't take her in. You can always call your doctor, they... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491458/hit-on-head/#491495 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491458/hit-on-head/#491495 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:00:07 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I don't think there is anything wrong with using a dummy. Although if my bub would suck her thumb I wouldn't use a dummy. Basically whatever it takes for her to sleep is fine with me. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491087/dummies-or-no-dummies/#491107 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/491087/dummies-or-no-dummies/#491107 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:32:23 -0700 rockclimbr4400 No, you are not going mad. I didn't stop feeling this way until mine was 6 months old. I had nightmares about her crying and me not hearing her at night. LOL. You will get to sleeping/going about... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/490799/am-i-going-mad/#490961 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/490799/am-i-going-mad/#490961 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:40:23 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I have heard that until you stop breastfeeding your body will hold onto about 10 lbs of extra weight. I personally didn't lose a lot of my weight until just recently (my bub is 10 months) and I still... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/489351/pregnancy-weight/#489911 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/489351/pregnancy-weight/#489911 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:31:18 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Sounds good, I'm right there with ya, only 2 more hours til I meet up with friends at the bar! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/489554/#489909 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/489554/#489909 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:25:13 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I personally would hire a baby sitter. Talk to your friends or neighbors and see if they can recommend someone. Everyone needs a break. It is important for the parents to be happy so they can take... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488377/baby-sitters/#489035 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488377/baby-sitters/#489035 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:45:24 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Some babies will, others will just cry until you put them to bed. Depends on the baby, they are all so different! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488127/is-this-true/#488180 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488127/is-this-true/#488180 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:35:30 -0700 rockclimbr4400 At this age mine took 2 naps, one from 9am-10:30am and then another nap from 1-3. Hope this helps, sounds like she just needs 2 long naps to me. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488146/how-do-u-know/#488179 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488146/how-do-u-know/#488179 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:34:32 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I have seen a baby gate that is in the shape of a circle with a door on one part of it. I would get one of those. You can put toys in there with him, and know he will be safe while you are busy. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/487509/i-cant-cope/#487800 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/487509/i-cant-cope/#487800 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:32:38 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Usually about an hour to and hour and a half is all they can stand at that age. Sounds like you are right on track. I thought that until mine was older it was hard to know when she was sleepy, so I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/487529/babies-wake-time/#487798 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/487529/babies-wake-time/#487798 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:31:01 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I think this is a little weird. I mean I know in some countries people can't afford diapers, but really, if you don't want to use diapers, don't have a baby. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/485693/diaper-free-babies/#485873 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/485693/diaper-free-babies/#485873 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:23:48 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Well, it is (persistance) and it isn't the key. It has to do with their age too, and all babies beign different. We didn't really do a schedule until ours was 5 1/2 months, and naps were a battle... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/485738/is-persistance-really-the-key/#485868 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/485738/is-persistance-really-the-key/#485868 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:20:10 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Hi, you probably will just feel some fluttering (like a butterfly in your tummy or your food digesting). I didn't feel my baby kick until I was closer to 22 weeks. He probably won't miss much b/c at... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/485721/first-time-pregnant/#485730 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/485721/first-time-pregnant/#485730 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:16:37 -0700 rockclimbr4400 We have a playpen. I love it. I put in the room I'm in so if I'm cooking or need a shower she is safe. I mean you can't put your baby in them and go mow the grass, but they are great for keeping baby... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484727/play-pen/#484751 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484727/play-pen/#484751 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:22:57 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Stop reading books! I went through this too. Put them in the atic or throw the books away. They will make you stress out. I went through this too. To be honest ours wasn't on a schedule until she was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484623/why-cant-i-just-chill/#484707 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484623/why-cant-i-just-chill/#484707 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:15:39 -0700 rockclimbr4400 At 6 months we didn't have any problems but at 5 1/2 months we started sleep training so I'm guess that is why. At this age mine woke up around 6:30am, back down for a nap around 9-10:45, then... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484599/6-month-olds-sleep-cycles/#484603 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484599/6-month-olds-sleep-cycles/#484603 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:32:32 -0700 rockclimbr4400 She may just not be hungry enough for the dream feed anymore. If she is eating only 40 mls then I wouldn't do the dream feed anymore. You didn't list her age, so I'm not sure if this applies, but she... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484593/dont-understand/#484600 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484593/dont-understand/#484600 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:30:49 -0700 rockclimbr4400 YES! I crap so much on my period its ridiculous. It the worst part. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484583/im-wondering-does-this-happen-to-anyone-else/#484592 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484583/im-wondering-does-this-happen-to-anyone-else/#484592 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:26:44 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I had this problem with mine. I just let her do whatever during the day, I didn't worry about naps a whole lot until she was about 4 months old then we kinda worked her into a little routine. When... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484338/naps/#484345 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/484338/naps/#484345 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:41:34 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I personally would sit down with your mum and step-dad and let them who that while you love them and don't mind helping them out, they will need a place of their own before you have the baby. Let... http://www.minti.com/groups/165/Ask-Mony/blog/472802/#484308 http://www.minti.com/groups/165/Ask-Mony/blog/472802/#484308 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:57:20 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I don't think there is anything wrong with a dummy, until the age of 2. That is the age our 10 month old will be weened of hers. She could put it back in her mouth by 6 months. I just have one in her... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483655/please-convince-me/#484282 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483655/please-convince-me/#484282 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:09:31 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Ours went through a stage like this at 5 months. Have you tried letting her settle herself? Sometimes babies will cry loudly in there sleep, mine did, and not be fully awake and will settle back... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483660/why/#484280 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483660/why/#484280 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:07:11 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I think it depends on the situation. I think if a child has a dummy at home they should be able to have one in daycare, especially since mom is away and it can be soothing for them to suck. As far as... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483725/parents-decision/#484273 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483725/parents-decision/#484273 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:04:23 -0700 rockclimbr4400 At 5 1/2 months we started controlled crying, BEST thing we ever did. It worked like a charm. I think you can start sooner, (I have read 3 months, but NEVER would, maybe at 4 months though) but I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483854/controlled-crying/#484260 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/483854/controlled-crying/#484260 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:00:18 -0700 rockclimbr4400 She could have a bladder infection or urinary tract infection, I have had both and they are itchy and painful. Take her to a doctor to be on the safe side. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/482946/sore-down-there/#483188 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/482946/sore-down-there/#483188 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:04:21 -0700 rockclimbr4400 This is what I do to de-stress. Once a day (usually after the baby is in bed asleep), I stop doing laundry, chores etc, take a hot bath, read a book and DON'T think about anything but you. Not what... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/481828/stress/#482183 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/481828/stress/#482183 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:10:08 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I think by 6 months all babies catch up, premmies, low birth weight, etc. Some maybe a month or two before. Don't stress! You're 2 tiny bundles will soon be taking over the house and your next... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/482171/when-do-preemie-babies-catch-up-developmentally/#482182 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/482171/when-do-preemie-babies-catch-up-developmentally/#482182 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:05:22 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Mine is the same way! She WILL NOT nap when my husband is off work and home all day. It drives me nuts. I usually will make him "disappear" just before she goes down for a nap, I guess they... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/481689/wend-routine/#481738 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/481689/wend-routine/#481738 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:10:11 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I don't think I'm over reacting b/c my husband and my SIL will say they are being rude or obsurd too. I don't know, thanks for your advice, I will let them know the things they say are hurtful. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/481346/in-laws-stress-me-out/#481388 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/481346/in-laws-stress-me-out/#481388 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:17:02 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I personally would not change either childs schedule. If they are both on a schedule and are happy, I wouldn't mess with it. Do you have an exersaucer or jumparoo? I use these to entertain my baby to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/480500/do-you-wake-them-up-early/#480754 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/480500/do-you-wake-them-up-early/#480754 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:49:15 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I basically run errands etc inbetween my babies naps or after she has taken them both. I usually get someone to watch her once a week so I can do those errands that are no fun to do with a baby and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/480611/routine/#480752 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/480611/routine/#480752 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:45:05 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I would just try it once a day and increase the time once she is 3 or 4 months old. Don't worry, I was horrible about remembering to put mine on her tummy and she still crawled at 8 months, like... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/480732/tummy-time/#480748 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/480732/tummy-time/#480748 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:38:19 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I dont' think you're being neurotic. To be on the safe side set up appointments with your doctos to do physicals for your whole family. Then you can rest easily. Good luck to you. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/479976/tuberculosis-scare/#480317 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/479976/tuberculosis-scare/#480317 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:38:19 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I had this problem SO bad. I made sure to drink a lot of water, eat a lof of fruit, apples, bananas, and grapes were my favorive, and stretch when you wake up and before bed. Hot showers or baths... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/479630/sore-hips/#479692 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/479630/sore-hips/#479692 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:23:52 -0700 rockclimbr4400 He is just lazy, my neice was like this. She didn't even crawl until she was 11 months old! Just try to encourage him to roll over, place toys out of his reach, etc, he will do it in his own time. As... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478877/lazy-baby/#479469 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478877/lazy-baby/#479469 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:22:48 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I personally would sit down with him and tell him that he is a big boy and that tonight he is going to start sleeping in his bed. If you have to buy him a new night light, stuffed toy or blankie, or... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478812/sleeping-problems/#479083 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478812/sleeping-problems/#479083 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:59:34 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Thanks everyone for understanding and answering my question. I posted this anonymously b/c I was in a little shock after reading up on the symptoms of bipolar disorder. I thought I just had regular... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478394/bipolar/#478690 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478394/bipolar/#478690 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:51:03 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I doubt he is teething, I remember going through this with mine. She would have a night like this and then all back to normal. I don't know what caused it, and it sucked. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478470/crying-every-hour-last-night/#478684 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478470/crying-every-hour-last-night/#478684 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:43:20 -0700 rockclimbr4400 You aren't being selfish, but I wouldn't be able to leave my kids for that long. I miss mine after one day. I wouldn't be strong enough to do this for any guy. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478490/what-to-do/#478679 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478490/what-to-do/#478679 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:39:33 -0700 rockclimbr4400 At this age mine was up at 7 and back in bed by 9am. So at  8:30 am I got her ready and had some quiet time and usually had her in bed by 8:45 so she was asleep by 9. If she didn't sleep an hour... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478369/how-long/#478378 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478369/how-long/#478378 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:18:43 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I'm really glad you asked this b/c I have been feeling the same way but I feel ashamed to go into the doctor. Most of the time I am fine, but I have days where I don't want to get dressed or do... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478208/what-does-pnd-feel-like-/#478375 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478208/what-does-pnd-feel-like-/#478375 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:16:05 -0700 rockclimbr4400 "Without suffering, there can be no compassion." http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478226/inspirational-quotes/#478365 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478226/inspirational-quotes/#478365 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:08:15 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Our baby didn't sleep "through the night" 12 hours until she was 5 months old. But she slept 10 hours starting at about 4 months. She was a little slow b/c of feeding problems. Sounds like... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478228/sleeping-through/#478364 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/478228/sleeping-through/#478364 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:07:09 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I personally would make a list of things you do (chores) and tell him to pick out however many you need help with and he is responsible for these tasks every week. Let him know that you are fully... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/477863/procrastinating-partner-/#477916 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/477863/procrastinating-partner-/#477916 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:41:00 -0700 rockclimbr4400 We use a pak-in-play. I keep it in the car so if I'm at someones house I can just put her down for a nap there instead of hoping she won't fall asleep in the car on the way home and ruin her nap. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/477319/out-at-friends-house/#477776 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/477319/out-at-friends-house/#477776 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:09:37 -0700 rockclimbr4400 We did the steamy shower thing, just don't let the hot water get too close to her skin. We also used a humidifier in her room 24/7 until she was better, and the vicks vapor plugs that are non... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475548/bubby-has-a-stuffy-nose/#476962 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475548/bubby-has-a-stuffy-nose/#476962 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:04:06 -0700 rockclimbr4400 My mom switched to the adult shampoos and conditioners when my sis was 8 or 9. She started using the loreal kids shampoos at age 4 or 5. They smell good, detangle hair, and the bottles have a fun... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475851/shampoos/#476960 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475851/shampoos/#476960 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:58:49 -0700 rockclimbr4400 You may want to try a natural remedy, type in acid reflux natural remedy in a search engine and some stuff should come up. Its usually inexpensive and safe as well. We also gave bub infants mylocan... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476395/acid-reflux/#476958 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476395/acid-reflux/#476958 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:55:37 -0700 rockclimbr4400 This doesn't sound normal. I wasn't even sore after they took mine out. Go see you're OB today! Tell them you need an appointment ASAP. Good luck to you and keep us posted, get well soon! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476605/catheter-aftermath/#476952 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476605/catheter-aftermath/#476952 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:51:08 -0700 rockclimbr4400 At this age mine was sleeping from 7pm-6am and then taking a nap at 8:30 or 9 for an hour and a 1/2, then another nap around 1pm until 3pm, then bedtime routine (bath, bottle and in bed) from... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476602/forever-sleeping-/#476951 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476602/forever-sleeping-/#476951 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:49:24 -0700 rockclimbr4400 There are a lot of reasons to supplement with formula for a new baby. I was so "drunk" from the meds that I couldn't breastfeed until almost 14 hours after bub was born, so they had to give... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476812/milk-let-down-the-first-few-days/#476946 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476812/milk-let-down-the-first-few-days/#476946 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:42:59 -0700 rockclimbr4400 How exciting, congratulations! I can't wait to see pictures of him. How are you feeling? Hope your delivery went ok. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476286/very-special-announment/#476805 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/476286/very-special-announment/#476805 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:13:15 -0700 rockclimbr4400 i did this too by accident when ours was very little, 4 weeks I think. She was fine, cried a little, but it was an accident. I mean its hard to clip those little wiggly finger and toe nails! Don't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475271/nail-clipping-accident-help-/#475291 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475271/nail-clipping-accident-help-/#475291 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:14:25 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I would like more info! http://www.minti.com/groups/310/work-from-home-jobs/blog/333963/#475141 http://www.minti.com/groups/310/work-from-home-jobs/blog/333963/#475141 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:08:00 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I've experienced this b4. You could have some food stuck in there or something. I usually will brush, floss and use mouthwash 3 or 4 times a day for a few days and it gets better. If this doesn't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/474923/gum-problems-not-parenting-sorry/#475140 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/474923/gum-problems-not-parenting-sorry/#475140 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:04:02 -0700 rockclimbr4400 I started with rice cereal. I have never heard of it causing an allergic reaction. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475137/starting-on-solids/#475138 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/475137/starting-on-solids/#475138 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:02:11 -0700 rockclimbr4400 Do you have a playpen? When I need to do household chores and mine is being especially active I put her in it with some toys in the room I'm working in and she will just play. He may be a little... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/474547/i-have-had-it/#474890 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/474547/i-have-had-it/#474890 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:33:39 -0700