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On our latest weekly roundup, winter has arrived, and none of our dogs are all that happy about it.
What we're watching: We kicked off a new TV series this week, watching the first two episodes of season 1 of Reservation Dogs ("F*ckin' Rez Dogs" and "NDN Cinic"). We can already see that the rave reviews are justified. Mentioned: Primo and Rutherford Falls.
Catherine's library find this week goes crafty again with Cross-Stitch with Cattitude: 20 Pawsome Designs by Emma Congdon. Terri was once very into cross-stitching, but she's now holding out for dog themes and the large-print version of cross-stitch. Mentioned: The Old Place by podcaster Bobby Finger and Dust Child.
In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed being on call for our kids (January 26, 2022), family-watching (January 27, 2020), and being a grown-up (January 22, 2016). Mentioned: A BuzzFeed listicle and The Divorce Seekers: The Intimate True Story of a Nevada Divorce Ranch Wrangler.
Next week, we'll watch the next two episodes of Reservation Dogs, season 1: Episode 3, "Uncle Brownie," and 4, "What About Your Dad." Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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I’m a happy momma with a cute little Gus who slept 10 hours last night. 🙌🏼 #sleeptraining #momsoncall https://www.instagram.com/p/B8lyrFBlhdv/?igshid=jei4jrt6sr1t
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it’s a christmas miracle.
the babe slept in her crib, in her own room, last night in three and a half hour stretches without being violently upset.
all three of us need this, but my fiance needs it the most, i think.
my stepsister recommended the Mom’s on Call routine book when i was first pregnant, and i did some minor insomnia reading. yesterday i picked it back up and refreshed some of the information on routine and we were off, instinctively, by a couple of hours but mostly on a good routine. let’s see if we can bump it up by an hour or so and have a solid routine for everyone.
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Message me if you need personalized help with your toddler! #toddlertime #toddlerbydesign #momsoncall #holdingheartsconsulting https://www.instagram.com/p/Boh6Oe6lJjr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16846jka99jii
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Thank you for playing our little #anniversary game with yesterday’s post! The lie was us #traveling to Kenya for our honeymoon. We actually went to #kenya on a family trip about a month after we got engaged. . Last night we celebrated our 8 years of #marriage at home. I love that we can be at home together (me covered in spit up from the day and sans makeup) and still find romance. We put Max to bed at his normal 7pm @momsoncall schedule bedtime and let our daughter camp out in the guest room. She was excited to have a movie night while we created our date night downstairs. I mixed up a rye #cocktail , we opened cards and started prepping our dinner. We made these lamb chops from @heb on the iron skillet and served them over mashed #cauliflower and roasted asparagus. After dinner we had cake that my daughter and I had baked during the day together and the hubs surprised me with a new piece from @amandadeer (which was not expected but definitely welcomed 😜). . What I’m saying to all you parents out there is date nights OUT are not always easy and when you add on sitter costs (if you can be lucky enough to find one you trust) it can get crazy expensive. Date nights at home can be just as special and in fact, they are our favorite! 🖤 . . . . . . #momlife #mama #mom #parenthood #datenight #athome #parents #parenting #dateideas #datenightidea #homelife #marrriage #romance #glutenfree #gf #paleo #lowcarb #keto #austin #austinblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lS1qUlhn0/?igshid=s4wkb3rsdcah
#anniversary#traveling#kenya#marriage#cocktail#cauliflower#momlife#mama#mom#parenthood#datenight#athome#parents#parenting#dateideas#datenightidea#homelife#marrriage#romance#glutenfree#gf#paleo#lowcarb#keto#austin#austinblogger#lifestyleblogger#lifestyle
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When should you start brushing your baby's teeth?
Your baby may get his or her first tooth as early as 3 months old while others don't cut their first tooth until after their first birthday - this wide range is completely normal. But how do you take care of your baby's teeth and gums when they are this little?
When your baby starts teething (excessive drooling, constant chewing, swollen gums), go ahead and get in the habit of brushing their gums daily using a wet washcloth or wet gauze wrapped around your finger. This would be great to add to your bedtime routine!
Once baby has several teeth, you can switch to brushing with a small soft bristle brush with water. No need for toothpaste just yet, you just want to brush the milk residue off their gums and teeth.
The first dentist visit should be around 2-3 years old unless there are problems. Toothpaste can be used when your child is old enough to spit it out and your dentist approves.
Next blog post will have more info about teething...stay tuned :)
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Sleep Tip: The Empty Crib
This concept took me a bit of time to grasp completely. I will say I did start out with a pretty empty crib. I liked more of a simple looking nursery so I didn’t want a bumper or a mobile or any lights on the crib. So I was one step on the right track. However, I still did use a blanket and I would lay mattress pads underneath my son as he slept.
Gradually the older my son got the more I realized what the empty crib concept was and the importance of it. For about the first three months I swaddled the little bundle up so the extras in the crib didn’t really make much of a difference or impact his sleeping. Once the swaddled was dropped, that is when the extras just became a distraction and would interrupt his sleep. First the blanket went. I would watch on the monitor as my son would roll around and just play with his blanket. As soon as I removed it he would just sleep. Then the mattress pads became a distraction and he would work to move them around and play with them. I eventually moved them under the sheets. Still help protect the mattress, just have to do more laundry for the sheets. But that is okay.
Overall, the empty crib concept slowly made sense to me. Anything that is in the crib will just be a distraction for your child as they try to sleep. They are trying to learn the world and anything from a blanket can be something that entertains them. Thus, this is one tip I suggest to help your baby get uninterrupted sleep. Less is more sleep!
Side note on the mattress pads. I really liked have the mattress pads down on the sheets. It made a common touch on my sons cheek so that no matter where he was he always had the same feel as he slept. When we traveled and he had to sleep in his pack’n’play I would lay the mattress pad down first so he would have the same comfort as he was used to in his crib. This obviously had to change when the became a distraction in the crib for him.
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Spend an evening with Lauren Collins, RN, BSN for a Newborn Class unlike any other! #isupportmoms #ptcbaby #momsoncall https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCE8O_AFad/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pqfe8xikfuny
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Are you overwhelmed with questions about your new baby? Are you worried you aren't "doing it right?" Message me about setting up your own personal consultation to discuss all things baby and learn how to put your fears to rest! #yourenotalone #momsoncall #newbaby https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPOdjYl5Dn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v8i6sunukc9l
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I love my new job!
That moment when you've just helped 2 families get their babies on a schedule that works and they have that 1st night of good sleep!!!
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Babies and Sleep
Holding your newborn in your arms while they sleep is one of the best perks of being a parent. I still remember holding my oldest son, Evan. I loved feeling his warmth, being able to smell him, and look down at his little face. I wouldn’t have traded it for the world and I still wouldn’t.
After being a nurse and now a mom of two, I’ve noticed that there must be a balance when it comes to sleep. Newborns demand our attention. Rightfully so. They need to be fed, held, and comforted as they learn the world around them.
I think sometimes as our babies grow, we sometimes get stuck in this newborn stage and forget that the whole family needs sleep. As baby gets older, it’s important for them to learn that they don’t ALWAYS have to sleep in somebody’s arms. This is where sleep problems start. Eventually, you have an older baby that won’t sleep more than a couple hours at a time if they aren’t in mom or dad’s embrace. . Does that mean you are messing your child up for life? No way!
But it does mean that slowly over time, a serious sleep deprivation develops in that family as a whole. Not just mom and dad, but the baby as well. Broken up sleep is expected in the beginning as baby has to feed at night. As baby gets older and capable of sleeping through the night, broken up sleep doesn’t allow them to fully thrive. Their brain development requires that they get long stretches of uninterrupted sleep.
So sweet mommas, keep in mind that teaching your baby to fall asleep in their own crib and stay asleep without mom and dad’s assistance is a valuable skill they must learn and will help the whole family remain healthy and thrive.
If you are struggling with getting your baby to sleep through the night, I’d love to help!
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How often should you feed your newborn?
Your newborn should feed every 2-3 hours during the day. Feedings are timed from the start of one feeding to the start of another. So if you started a feeding at 3pm, the next one should start by 6pm.
When we say to feed "on demand", it means to look for signs that the baby is hungry, like smacking the lips, sucking on fingers, or opening and closing of the mouth.
One of the biggest problems in the first few days is keeping your newborn awake enough to eat. Babies are very sleepy the first couple days of life and may not wake up when it's time. Because of the weight loss that happens during these first few days of life, it is still important to feed when it is time. Make sure baby is nice and awake before you start feeding or it will be frustrating and stressful for both of you. You can do this by undressing the baby down to the diaper. Skin-to-skin with mom helps to stimulate baby to eat. Scratch the bottom of their feet lightly with your nail. A feeding in these first few days should last about 30 minutes.
You can choose to breastfeed, bottle feed, or both. You should know that all three of these options are OK! What works for one family may not work for another. Every baby and mommy are different.
Prepare ahead of time. Taking a breastfeeding class before you have the baby will help if you plan to nurse. Invest in a breast pump. Even if you plan on exclusively nursing, reality happens and there will be times when you'll need to pump. If you plan to use formula, have bottles ready when you come home from the hospital and make sure you read and understand the mixing directions on the can. Allow yourself (and the baby) some grace during these first few days. You got this momma.
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Postpartum do's and dont's in the hospital
I want to keep it real for my first-time pregnant mommies out there. Some hospital rules to keep in mind.
Don’t get up by yourself right after you have your baby! You’re tired, weak, and unsteady. Let the nurse or tech help you. I know. I know. “But I feel fine, I’m ok”. Guess what? We’ve had to pick women off the floor in various parts of the room that all said the same thing.
Do put the baby to sleep in the hospital bassinet. Not in bed with you. You’re exhausted and sleeping only 1-2 hours at a time in a tiny hospital bed. The baby is just not safe in bed with you and it's not worth the risk of baby falling off the bed onto the hospital floor.
Don’t hold your baby in the hallway. Odd request right? “Why can’t I take my baby for a walk in the hallway? I want to get out of that stuffy room”. Great! Do that. But walk with the baby in the bassinet. It has wheels. You see, we go through routine infant abduction drills. If we see someone carrying a newborn in the hallway, we assume that you are a crazy person about to stuff that baby in a bag and make a run for it. So if you don’t want to get tackled to the ground by a nurse, keep the baby in the bassinet for your walk.
Do write down your baby's feedings and diaper changes. We give you a cute little log sheet to do this. We have to chart this for the pediatrician. Also, again, you are exhausted and you can't depend on your memory. Otherwise, be prepared to get woken up at all times of the day and night being asked “so when did the baby last eat?” and “has the baby had a poopy diaper yet?” No joke.
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