tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post542516811935544014..comments2023-11-02T05:36:29.388-07:00Comments on designer bags and dirty diapers: Mom ConfessionsNatalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17353793755653007746noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-22127369755357303212017-02-24T17:47:02.379-08:002017-02-24T17:47:02.379-08:00OK.... I am a little embarrassed to share this sho...OK.... I am a little embarrassed to share this shot trick, but my best friend is a pediatric dermatologist and her trick for getting kids to calm down when getting shots is that she bought a vibrator in the shape of a bumble bee... :)!!!! She gives it to the parent to hold against the skin somewhere other than where the shot is being given and it distracts the kid. It looks like a kid friendly bumble bee, and I am sure you find something similar that is not an "adult toy" but the idea sounds pretty good!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094299087607904714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-81712203337778086142017-02-22T13:19:04.551-08:002017-02-22T13:19:04.551-08:00Your doctor is a prick. Find another one. That m...Your doctor is a prick. Find another one. That makes me so SO angry that they treated Sterling that way! I mean -- he's not the only kid who is terrified of being touched. Something similar happened to my daughter who needed an ultrasound. The tech asked me "what happened to her?" She also fears her pediatrician, who understood. That's the point. My daughter also freaked out at the dentist - like almost convulsing and the dentist understood.<br />Please don't go back to them. I'm so sorry you and Sterling had to go through this. Junkshowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624929668450682747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-7045040831000921202017-02-20T13:43:44.302-08:002017-02-20T13:43:44.302-08:00I always used the wet brush and detangler, but my ...I always used the wet brush and detangler, but my 3 year old would lose it when I tried to brush her hair in the morning. What finally got us through it is I would let her spray the detangler on the brush, I would spray it on her hair, then we would make a deal that I could brush it 10 times and she had to count them. Then I worked as efficiently as I could, trying to maximize each brushstroke, without yanking on her hair. Usually I could get it done (well enough anyway) in 10 and sometimes she would miscount so I was able to get in a few more. Got her hair halfway presentable and worked on our counting! Now, at 4, she doesn't love it but she (usually) cooperates. :) francyfacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421462458170743561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-53353215151542881612017-02-19T09:01:23.083-08:002017-02-19T09:01:23.083-08:00I can't believe the doctor would say that! I g...I can't believe the doctor would say that! I get so upset by doctors that don't understand a child's fear of shots (it's TOTALLY normal!) Avery does the same thing with her clothes. We have to go through her hamper and try to learn how to hang and fold clean clothes up, the struggle is real!A Dash of Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09207354852134333405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-59042995916675981602017-02-17T11:02:25.545-08:002017-02-17T11:02:25.545-08:00I told my therapist that my kids are always hungry...I told my therapist that my kids are always hungry and eat non-stop. Then they throw fits if I won't let them get whatever they want out of the pantry. She said "what do you give them for snacks?" I was like "well, chips, crackers, cookies, candy....you know, the usual kid snack stuff." (I spend $150 every few weeks at Costco just on "snack" stuff for the kids--granola bars, chips, etc.). My therapist said "maybe you should actually try giving them something with protein that is more healthy for them.....:/ <br /><br />#momfailAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635971030726649268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-40012579283839539602017-02-17T08:52:27.765-08:002017-02-17T08:52:27.765-08:00Thank you, Natalie, for another Mom confession tha...Thank you, Natalie, for another Mom confession that I can relate to! My daughter turned 3 in Oct and is very similar to Frances Moon. She has gone tee-tee on the toilet by herself months but refuses to poop. She hands me a diaper, I put it on, she stands in the bathroom to poop, walks out and I change her back into underwear. Honestly, I'm OK with it. It's much easier (and faster) to deal with that at the mall or restaurant then a meltdown over sitting on the toilet. A few months ago I tried to force her to use the toilet by refusing to give her diapers and she held it in for 4 days until I finally broke down and gave her a diaper. I was worried her bowels would get impacted! I keep telling myself that she won't go to kindergarten in diapers and one day she'll just announce that she's ready. We have the tooth brushing tantrums and hair brushing meltdowns too. Using the wet brush with de-tangler while she watches tv or the ipad has reduced the times I need to chase her through the house. Hang in there! :)MLThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373763641851589190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-63533635859374618502017-02-17T08:19:30.329-08:002017-02-17T08:19:30.329-08:00I let my kids eat ALL their Valentine's candy ...I let my kids eat ALL their Valentine's candy right after school. I just didn't want to fight the battle that usually lasts for days. Then I took them on a golf cart ride and made them run! Sometimes my kids do better with shots if I tell them to be brave for their younger bro/sis and to show them how to be strong. Love this whole blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-4357579896887128922017-02-17T06:38:37.468-08:002017-02-17T06:38:37.468-08:00I feel for you. My second child (I wonder if ther...I feel for you. My second child (I wonder if there is something to do with birth order?) was a bear to potty train. Combine a stubborn and anxious child with constipation and you have a very difficult situation! We had to end up going to our local Children's Hospital "Potty School". Pushing her only made her push back harder, and no amount of bribes worked. She also will only eat lunchables at lunch (that's the only thing she'll eat at school), and I've ended up just letting her brush her own hair. I've definitely decided not every battle with her is worth picking. I echo the recommendations for detangler, leave in conditioner and wet brush. You are not alone- it sounds like a lot of us are in the same weeds with our kids. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12377832174514277968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-87481462869694209242017-02-17T04:55:30.407-08:002017-02-17T04:55:30.407-08:00For the hair brushing try a wide toothed comb and ...For the hair brushing try a wide toothed comb and we use the Honest hair detangler - it's a lifesaver! I'm having the same issue with tantrums except it is every time I take her somewhere that she has to sit still (playgroup, restaurant, family functions). This has just started by it made me almost want to cry that my baby acted this way. I'm thinking play group until she starts acting better? haha best of luck to you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619950530230932317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-69504089119242713002017-02-17T04:54:59.999-08:002017-02-17T04:54:59.999-08:00For the hair brushing try a wide toothed comb and ...For the hair brushing try a wide toothed comb and we use the Honest hair detangler - it's a lifesaver! I'm having the same issue with tantrums except it is every time I take her somewhere that she has to sit still (playgroup, restaurant, family functions). This has just started by it made me almost want to cry that my baby acted this way. I'm thinking play group until she starts acting better? haha best of luck to you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619950530230932317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-73774116576692799152017-02-16T19:28:11.625-08:002017-02-16T19:28:11.625-08:00Buy some detangling spray and a wet brush for Fran...Buy some detangling spray and a wet brush for Frances hair.. this may sound gross tell her to poop in the potty so she can feed the "fish" in the water! Wow, can't believe the doctor said that to you about allergy shots. They have to tie down my 9 year old for vaccines 😱.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424850120998918511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-23899114507669815212017-02-16T18:53:30.445-08:002017-02-16T18:53:30.445-08:00My now newly 6 year old has gotten 3 allergy shots...My now newly 6 year old has gotten 3 allergy shots a week for years. It so tough. Buzzy the bee was a life saver for us. The docs office ordered it and it's vibration distracted him and the ice pack made him numb. Worked so much better. Good luck. If you don't have a wet brush run. Do not walk to the nearest one. CourtneySue15https://www.blogger.com/profile/00668749833433059422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-27869101122613811782017-02-16T17:40:46.221-08:002017-02-16T17:40:46.221-08:00Yes! NAET is amazing! My daughter and I have both ...Yes! NAET is amazing! My daughter and I have both done it. We treated dairy and gluten on her and it worked! She can now have them without side effects. It works on outdoor allergies as well.Megan & Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255018972048876778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-55918977688285230922017-02-16T17:09:01.420-08:002017-02-16T17:09:01.420-08:00Oh and I second the Wet brush! It is like magic on...Oh and I second the Wet brush! It is like magic on my son and my daughter's hair!!! Genius invention!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200120123017047498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-74674482248021841132017-02-16T17:07:26.970-08:002017-02-16T17:07:26.970-08:00Oh man this made me laugh and want to cry all at t...Oh man this made me laugh and want to cry all at the same time because I have so been there! Ok so Mom confession...I completely refused to give my son a diaper when he was potty training during the day and he didn't poop at all for like 3 days! It was terrible and his stomach hurt so bad so I finally gave him a child laxative. I think it was miralax! The kind that is a suppository and you have to put up their booty. It made him go poop because his only option was to go on the potty. That was our breakthrough moment! Once he went I jumped up and down, screamed yay, and gave him candy!! He was so proud and excited that he went on the potty from then on! I have no suggestions about any of the others but I offer you lots of sympathy and feel free to have extra wine! You deserve it! :)Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200120123017047498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-67846158976249955342017-02-16T16:53:20.793-08:002017-02-16T16:53:20.793-08:00I am not married nor do I have plans for children,...I am not married nor do I have plans for children, but your blog - and this post! - makes me think I need to find mom friends!! This post is so awesome, and your ability to find humor in your mom struggles is admirable. <br /><br />If I were a mom, I would totally say, "what would Natalie do?". <br /><br />All the best, <br />Polished PauperPolished Pauperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11228714705089901178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-24872156632934305712017-02-16T14:24:44.213-08:002017-02-16T14:24:44.213-08:00My oldest daughter has been telling me what she di...My oldest daughter has been telling me what she didn't want to wear since she could talk, which for her, was extremely early, like 18 months old and she was speaking in full sentences. I felt like I really missed out on dressing her up because she HATED everything I picked out. But honestly, she and I have really different styles, so I guess it just took me longer to realize that. She also refused to wear panties. The only thing I could get her to wear was swimsuit bottoms. So she would grow and I would be searching the stores for swimsuits in December. And even then, I would catch her without anything on under her clothes a lot of the time. My husband once took her bowling (she was wearing a dress) and came home and said, "Well, Kate's not wearing panties today. :)) Fast forward to now, she is 18 years old and it seems like every single time I take her shopping and we are in a dressing room together, she takes off her jeans and she is as bare as the day she was born. I asked her to please tell me that she at least wears panties under dresses and she acted totally offended and gave me a very enthusiastic yes! And I said,"Praise the Lord!" That was a relief. Also, my kids grew up watching hours of sponge bob and I promise, except for the panty thing, they all turned out just fine.Kelly Otwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01835539143974561915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-27643751582662853962017-02-16T13:50:09.016-08:002017-02-16T13:50:09.016-08:00I love your mom confession post. It makes me feel ...I love your mom confession post. It makes me feel like I am not alone. <br />1. I was afraid you were going to say it was a gator, I'm actually more terrified that it was a a rat/mouse. We've had a bit of a mouse issue this winter and I didn't do laundry in the basement for a week!<br />2. Can he take allergy medicine? I did that as a child (a lot of difference meds) rather than the shots. <br />3. My daughter also hates ME to brush her hair. She'll do it for her father though. I'm praying it's a phase. <br /><br />Thanks for always sharing!<br /><br />JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553463795767067559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-20816155875579197172017-02-16T11:17:17.179-08:002017-02-16T11:17:17.179-08:00First-wet brush.
Second-Amelia was the same with ...First-wet brush. <br />Second-Amelia was the same with potty training. Finally tried Miralax and lifesaver. It was bc it hurt to go #2 (constipated). Miralax is a stool softener. Ask her Pediatrician. You will be tally you did. <br />Third-happy birthday Sterling!Melissa W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05544250856588571150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-46279280038950545752017-02-16T09:34:20.772-08:002017-02-16T09:34:20.772-08:00My son (who will be 7 in May) was the same way wit...My son (who will be 7 in May) was the same way with shots. I explained to him that even superheroes have to have shots to stay healthy, and then told him that his favorite superhero gets them, too. Then I pulled up some pictures of the superhero on my phone and let my son scroll through them while he was getting his shot. I'm pretty sure that he just pretended that he was the superhero getting the shot. He still doesn't like shots (what kid does?) but he is significantly calmer now. I think distraction is the name of the game. As for the hair brushing, my four year old daughter acts like I am murdering her every time I bring a brush near her. It's totally normal (at least that is what I tell myself).Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539658323267235867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-24834996396776127142017-02-16T09:23:02.292-08:002017-02-16T09:23:02.292-08:00You should look into NAET for Sterling, it is pric...You should look into NAET for Sterling, it is pricey, but it works and does not involve shots.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02848467844345293673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-52733241986011784852017-02-16T09:09:59.474-08:002017-02-16T09:09:59.474-08:00I really enjoyed reading this because the struggle...I really enjoyed reading this because the struggle is real and you are so not alone. I have days like this all the time. With a 2 and 1 yo boys, there's always something crazy happening. Potty training sucks! My 2 yo pooped on the floor the other day and thought it was ok because he saw the dog do it, best part was the 1 yo was picking up the turd to eat it. WTH! Food is constantly thrown at my face during mealtime, they only want Mac n cheese or Waffle House. They already pitch a fit if they can't where certain clothes. My son told someone the other day, that his Mother was a "hot mess", sold drugs (I'm a pharmacist) and that we were homeless. Seriously I can't make this stuff up. While most days it is such a joy being their Mother, other days all I can do is laugh and drink lots wine to keep from crying hysterically and going crazy! It is the hardest yet somehow most rewarding job of all. Hang in there! You are a remarkable mother and they love you! Just remember, these times too shall pass and drink lots of wine surrounded by great girlfriends!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043001737722996910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-60537882448619746712017-02-16T08:16:43.581-08:002017-02-16T08:16:43.581-08:00We are having the same issues with potty training ...We are having the same issues with potty training too. My son will go "tee tee" in it all day but pooping is not happening in the potty. It is driving me crazy!!!!!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243826440441000082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-21942100423813684382017-02-16T08:15:11.432-08:002017-02-16T08:15:11.432-08:00I also highly recommend a detangler and Wet brush,...I also highly recommend a detangler and Wet brush, and maybe let her brush it first? That's what I do with my kids, but they are a little older. When my youngest was 2, she refused to wear pants and anything with black on it, like she would start crying if I even suggested she wear one of those items. I picked out 2 different outfits each morning, and she got to pick between the two. That system worked for us. She is five now and way less picky about her clothes. My kids love Lunchables as well. I cook a lot and mostly healthy, like you, so I don't sweat the occasional lunchable. I feel like I ate way worse things in my lunch as a kid. I agree with the comment above about Sterling and the shots. He's less likely to act that way if you are not in the room, and instead of bribing to not throw a fit, have consequences in place for that behavior, like taking away a beloved toy for a while, no TV, etc. Lauren Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408221329012884417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-8511262951213959592017-02-16T07:33:08.328-08:002017-02-16T07:33:08.328-08:00The ENT I work with does allergy sublingual drops....The ENT I work with does allergy sublingual drops. They work just like shots but are drops under the tongue. Maybe someone in your area does this? It'd be worth looking into! Hope it gets better!Megan & Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255018972048876778noreply@blogger.com