Congratulations @rockymtnhigh! Hope everyone is doing well.
Congrats, @rockymtnhigh !!! Enjoy! Sending good thoughts to everyone!
And @anxiousmom thankfully your anxiousness is over, yay!
Like @runnersmom I had my granddaugheters here for the weekend for Rosh Hashanah. My son’s daughter will turn one this week; she was moving non stop the entire weekend. She had been taking a few steps here and there, but this week, she really walked a good bit. She loves dogs, so had a blast chasing after the dog; not sure the dog had as much fun :neutral: My daughter’s 3 month old has been having sleep issues, so trying to fit naps in with family dinners and synagogue were trying at best. She had been sleeping through the night since 8 weeks, but naps were short. Now she naps 45 minutes at best, and while still sleeping through the night, usually it is closer to 9-10 hours instead of the 11-12 hours.
I loved having them here and dreading going back to work tomorrow, especially as Wednesday is my very early day and the baby leave tomorrow. I am worn out, but a happy tired!
Congrats, @rockymtnhigh! Hope everyone is well.
All is well!
Congratulations to all with good news! Wishes for healthy babies.
Welcome to @anxiousmom’s new grandson!
Welcome to @rockymtnhigh2’s new granddaughter!
GD is four months old now. She is napping on my chest at this very moment. I love to listen to her breathe and watch her little facial expressions. GS is napping with D - she works later today.
Baby GS is now 2 weeks old and gained almost 2 lbs since birth. How is that even possible? He is so calm and relaxed, and I just want to snuggle him every day.
GS turns 11 months old tomorrow! My H babysat for 4 hours by himself for the first time yesterday! I had to work and joined him late in the afternoon but he picked him up from story time at the library (the nanny had an appointment that couldn’t be changed and our kids couldn’t take the day off), took a walk, gave him lunch and got him down for a nap. I don’t know why I’m surprised it went so smoothly but I think it’s because he always defers to me to manage the details when we babysit. When I walked in it was an adorable scene of Grandpa and GS playing catch, so to speak!
Then he amazed us by cruising the couch (for the first time I was told!) to get to my computer (or the “big phone” as my son calls it!) I made a video so I could share with his parents. I can’t believe he’s almost walking…where has the year gone?
Our dog saw GD for the first time. That was priceless. She stood near H and I swear I could see her synapses connecting. What in the world is that? Tail wagging and head tilt. I’ll be respectful and just lie at H’s feet.
Our dog is not fond of infants and will just smell them. If we pay attention to the babies, he gets so jealous and will push his way in between us and the baby! The one year old loves dogs, so she would place herself wherever the dog was. He was ok with her, as long as she didn’t touch his tail or get in his face. While he would give a little warning grumble, I don’t think he would bite, but an adult was always right next to him to intervene if needed.
We went through this with my cousin’s child, also a dog lover. Once the child learns what is acceptable play with the dog, he will be fine with her. Cousin’s child is now 10 and can’t wait to come over to play with and walk the dog; they get along fine.
Our dog ignores our GD. If we bring her to meet the dog, he turns his head. She is only 4 months, so we will see what happens when she is mobile. When our first was born, the dog we had at the time wasn’t thrilled, but once the Cheerios started dropping from the high chair she changed her mind.
Congrats to all the new/expectant/babysitting grandparents here! I’m most of the way through a 1-month stay at my middle daughter’s house, caring for my sweet, almost 5-month-old grandson. I’ve done this twice before for my oldest daughter (staying with the baby for their mom’s first month back at work).
I offered the month so they could get back into their work lives, figure out pumping and new routines, etc., before adding daycare to the mix. My kids are happy to have another month before dealing with viruses and sick days. Plus, daycare for babies is expensive! I’ve never felt more appreciated.
I’m lucky to be retired and able to do this, but I’m exhausted at the end of each day. Much respect to the grandparents here who do permanent grandchild daycare! I’m going to need several days on the couch when I get back home.
Bwahahaha! Just bought my first set of baby clothes for my grandson-to-be! And now I’m looking forward to shopping some more…but this time, without my husband.
Our dog loves our 4 month old GS. Greets him with a doggy kiss every time.
DIL is due in less than 4 weeks, but is so uncomfortable/sore that she can hardly walk. S cancelled a trip to a professional conference where he was going to be presenting a talk so he could be around to take care of 2yo daughter.
I’m not sure she’ll make it til her due date.
My 11 month old GS is torturing his parents with a horrible siege of sleep regression. Since learning to stand a couple of weeks ago, he literally stands in his crib, screaming, after being put to bed only to eventually sit down for a bit before standing and starting all over again. He’s even been known to fall asleep for a bit during his sit-downs and then wake up and stand up. And once he finally does lay down and go to sleep, usually 2 hours after his usual 7:30pm bedtime, he wakes sometime between 1 and 3am. We know he’s teething, but after soothing him and after checking that nothing else is wrong (diaper etc.), they are letting him cry but it’s killing all of them. Anyone here experience anything like this or have any advice?
I just returned from taking care of my eight-month-old granddaughter last week. I’m tired. She barely naps, and when she does she must be held. I don’t approve, but I’m just the grandma. She sure is cute.
I made a trip to Nashville over the weekend to babysit for my 2 year old granddaughter while her parents attended a wedding and the next day brunch. I had help from my D & SI since we were staying at their house. GD was practically perfect while we took care of her from mid-afternoon Friday until mid-morning Saturday. She saves all her toddler tantrums for her parents evidently and that was true for Saturday when mom & dad arrived to pick her up. DIL said that’s her modus operandi - good as gold for grandparents & sitters and hell on wheels every so often for mom & dad. I sure do love her, but keeping a 2 year old entertained and safe in a house that’s not child-proofed was a bit tiring!
Chunky-monkey GS went from just under 8 lbs to just over 12 lbs in the first 4 weeks of life. That’s over a pound a week! DD is doing a lot of nursing…
Sounds like GS is being well-nourished! Hope the mom is resting and being well cared for as well!