vanessalouanne
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Bumpers..and a Lot of Other Random Things
Posted: 10-26-07 10:40am
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I know your not suppose top have them on
the crib after the baby is a newborn, so I
took them off Brees crib for the first
time last night and had the worse sleep of
my life. She got her little thigh stuck
and it was so jammed in there that it took
me a good minute of pulling to get it out.
She always wants to stick her limbs out
the side of her crib and she rolls around
and scoots so much that shell be in the
opposite side of the crib then when I put
her down. What do you think? Worth the
risk? She has such great control over her
body .
I think that she is at risks for much more
serious injury with them being off.
Just wanted your alls opinion.
On another note.. I think the sky is
getting blue again!!! (it has been
completely dark for the last 5 days) Im so
excited. I was really worried about the
kids Halloween. My sister and her two
girls and my mom are all coming to my
house to trick or treat (because they live
in the country and each house is at least
a min. of 2 acres apart uphill)
Im excited because Brian will be gone and
my house is awful when he isnt here. It
is so quite and lonely. I wish Bree could
talk. lol. I also decided that when he
leaves for Iraq I am going to move back in
with my parents. He'll be gone anywhere
from 6-9 months and this way we can save a
lot of money. He really wants to get out
of the Marine Corps and be a firefighter (
it is seriously his lifelong dream) He
told me yesterday that what kind of a
father would he be if he didnt at least
try to do his dream. Especially because
how could he tell his daughter she can be
anything she wants to be. So well have to
make some major sacrfices so that he can
go to the academy when he gets out, but I
think it will be alright.
Anyways.. I have a lot on my mind right
now lol, If you couldnt tell
and one more thing.. Has anyone tried
nutrisystem? My mom says Jenny Creig is
better and costs the same and tastes
better.. I want to lose a lot of weight
when Brian is gone.. I want to look ten
times better then before I had the baby so
im looking into being on either one of the
programs.
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OctoberBaby06
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Posted: 10-26-07 11:53am
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I took Kaylee's bumpers out for the first
time about a week ago & put them right
back in the next day. She kept banging her
head on the sides of the crib &
getting her legs stuck like you said. It
was awful, I think I slept 3 hours the
whole night because I could hear her
hitting the sides. I'd just leave them.
I've never tried nutrisystem, it looked
far too expensive for me to even consider
it. I don't know anyone personally who has
tried them so I can't help much there!
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vanessalouanne
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Posted: 10-26-07 12:01pm
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im just figuring that it will be 300 bucks
a month for food in place of going grocery
shopping or eating out..
I think im going to put them back on. she
woke up EVERY hour last night..
the worst shes slept her entire life
(hahah 3 months)
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OctoberBaby06
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Posted: 10-26-07 12:02pm
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I didn't think of it that way! I don't
think I'd be able to survive though, I
love me some food lol.
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jenniek
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Posted: 10-26-07 12:05pm
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I kept braydens bumpers on until he could
stand up. The first couple nights were a
little rough but he hasn't had to many
problems with them off. But if she's
bumping her head and getting stuck I'd
definately put them back on!
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vanessalouanne
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Posted: 10-26-07 12:22pm
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i just tied them back on...we feel better
already lol
I LOVE food..but nothing feels better then
being skinny ..I just miss feeling good
about my body...one day! its just so much
easier to do while he's gone and I dont
have to think about feeding anyone else.
Im actually kind of excited, my mom wants
to do it with me. Im a size 9 right now
and I want to be a size 5.. Thats my goal
anyways. At least 30 lbs. Im 5'9 so
losing 10 lbs doesnt really show on me.
The only plus side of him being gone is
that I can be selfish and concentrate on
me. I can go to the gym after bree is
asleep and not have to hurry to get home.
It makes it easier because all I want to
do right now is be with him every second
which makes it hard to disappear to the
gym for a few hours. I think it will be
easier too when bree is 6 months and can
go to the daycare at the gym so I can go
during the day again
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Posted: 10-26-07 12:31pm
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have you looked into weight watchers?
everyone here knows that i'm totally in
love with their program.
for the record, i think you look great!
good luck!
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Jessie B
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Bumpers
Posted: 10-26-07 12:44pm
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Why did you take off the bumpers in the
first place ?
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Posted: 10-26-07 13:38pm
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It's advised not to have bumpers in the
crib because of the risk of suffocation
once the baby starts scooting and rolling.
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Re: Bumpers
Posted: 10-26-07 13:39pm
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| Jessie B
wrote: | | Why did you take off the
bumpers in the first place
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Because they can cause suffocation. I took
Oni's off the FIRST time I heard of this.
Of course she bumped her head, but I'd
rather her bump her head than die. (not
saying that anyone who keeps them wants
their kids to die!  )
But, they DO have MESH bumpers. They serve
the same purpose but are breatheable in
case the baby scoots up to it and can't
back up!!
For the diet foods, I've never done
either. I figure it's a waste of money. I
just portion control my regular foods!
Sarah
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vanessalouanne
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Posted: 10-26-07 15:09pm
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I did weight watchers when I was younger..
but I should look into it again.
The reason I like doing programs is
because it helps you get used to proper
portion sizes so that when I do get out of
the losing phase, I can easily maintain.
And thanks Bridget! I just want to get to
the point where I feel confident again. I
want to wow my husband but I am doing it
more for me.. Im just in such a better
mood when I feel good about myself.
The thing is with the bumpers is that Bree
is already doing the belly crawl, rolling
from back to tummy and tummy to back, and
im pretty confident shed be alright with
moving herself.
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Posted: 10-26-07 15:11pm
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My son has his bumpers on his but he
doesn't sleep in there yet. He still
sleeps in his bassinett in our room. He
takes naps in it sometimes and he does
fine. He is also real good with his body.
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Posted: 10-26-07 15:16pm
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Jaylon has bumpers in his crib, but I have
them tucked into the mattress so there is
only 2-3 inches of them sticking up.
Vanessa you look fantastic.
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Posted: 10-26-07 15:34pm
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I am thinking of getting those breathable
mesh bumper pads. I used regular bumper
pads with Nate but am a bit more freaked
out with Brian because of his NICU days.
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Sandbox Party
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Posted: 10-26-07 15:35pm
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yeah i have a REALLY cute disney baby
bumper my mom bought for Jacob that i
wanted to use with Caty but i couldnt ever
bring myself to use it.. I used it with
Jacob til he could roll over and such.. or
scoot around. Then off it came. I'd rather
deal with a couple nights restless sleep
while they get used to it not being there
than deal with them suffocating.
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Posted: 10-26-07 16:25pm
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We still have the bumpers on Alyvia's
crib. The mattress has never been lowered
either.
Then again, she hasn't slept in her crib
for over a year now. 
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Posted: 10-26-07 20:33pm
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I dont know about the bumpers, but the
nutrisystem I have tried.
Let me just tell you that you have to be
mighty diciplined to stick to that diet.
The food isn't all that great, and they
really dont let you eat all that much. I
did lose some weight on it, but all I ate
was celery and cucumbers and their food.
I felt like a rabit.
But, I will say that it is a great diet to
get you jump started into eating beter.
It gives you great portion control. I
stuck with Nutrisystem for a week, and
then switched to more of a weight watchers
program.
I need to get back on something, becuase I
just gave up a while ago and i have gained
some back.
Good luck
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Posted: 10-26-07 20:35pm
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ive got a bumper on kristens crib and i
rewally dont know what to do when she
starts sleeping in her crib! do i take it
off or leave it on?!!!! i have no idea1
ive herd they can suffoctae but how?
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vanessalouanne
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Posted: 10-26-07 20:39pm
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you can get a little thing that looks like
two hard pillows with a piece of fabric in
the middle that wont let them roll around.
Swaddling is good too.
They just get their little heads caught in
the fabric by rolling into it and cant
breath. I know Bree is fully capable of
getting herself out of that situation.
Ive seen her, she is already trying to sit
up on her own.
Im leaving it on. I think it really
depends on the baby and their development.
The time frame that the risks for sids
are the biggest are between 2 and 4 months
(which bree is 3)
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Posted: 10-26-07 22:10pm
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I kept my bumper pads on for both my kids
and they were fine. The thing that i don't
like about diet programs is that as soon
as you go off of them you slowly put your
weight back on. If you are going to be
going to the gym then all you really need
to do is make better food choices. I
really found that working out with weights
has been a huge help, it really increases
your metabolism so your body burns more
calories at rest. Honestly because you are
only a size 9 already I doubt that it will
take you long to get to where you want to
be. But it is definitely something that
will keep you busy and maybe make the time
go by a little faster when your hubby is
gone.
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