tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post7502546445347348835..comments2024-03-14T01:22:29.342-05:00Comments on The Preemie Experiment: A Zoo DayThePreemie Experimenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15882375368535807238noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-61824440205697378782008-06-12T09:43:00.000-05:002008-06-12T09:43:00.000-05:00Only just catching up as I found you via Liz..The ...Only just catching up as I found you via Liz..<BR/><BR/>The Build-a-bear suggestion is awesome, however with my oldest I just let it get "lost" one day.. we had one day of mourning over "soose" and searching but after that day, it was never asked for again. <BR/><BR/>With my preemie, once we left the hospital, she never really wanted it. I had gone out and bought all sorts, and clips and the cute containers for them, had some at Nanna's, you name it.. and I still have a 4 pk never opened. She found one the other day and just chewed on it for a bit and when I said "Yucky", she handed it to me and end of story. However, I'd love a way for her to eat more and give up the bottle as easily as she did her pacifier. <BR/>She turned 2 on Feb 1, and we're still 3-4 bottles a day and regardless of when she has a bottle, I cannot get her to eat more than a few mouthfuls of anything. Oh our preemies and their challenges.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499823088655188550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-32019322352211843852008-06-02T17:42:00.000-05:002008-06-02T17:42:00.000-05:00This trick worked for us: put just a little vinega...This trick worked for us: put just a little vinegar on the rubber nipple. Don't pickle it or anything, just a drop or two to make it taste nasty.Time, Bottles, Chances, and Ziploc Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011750063223822824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-91463904656227379762008-05-21T21:06:00.000-05:002008-05-21T21:06:00.000-05:00I think you've got to fall on your face *without* ...I think you've got to fall on your face *without* the pacifier, Tyler! Sounds like the pacifier probably protected all the spots that would have been critical to comfortable pacifier sucking. <BR/><BR/>Still, I have to say I'm not opposed to Sheila's opinion on this matter either. I was really irritated with my mom constantly taking her "binky" out of her mouth. She needed it to stay calm sometimes. Other times, she didn't have it. Just "unplugging" her seemed awfully rude to me!<BR/><BR/>StaceyMommaWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179471737837620160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-80356355439099423912008-05-21T01:35:00.000-05:002008-05-21T01:35:00.000-05:00You can use a scanner linked to your computer to s...You can use a scanner linked to your computer to scan old 35mm camera pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-1556146402929530082008-05-21T01:30:00.000-05:002008-05-21T01:30:00.000-05:00We are going to the zoo for Lockes 2nd birthday on...We are going to the zoo for Lockes 2nd birthday on May 29th 2008. Lilike gets to take the day off of Kindy 2 :) I will be 31 weeks pregnant with Anjeni by then she should be able to hear all of the animals :) Locke is 2 years old and found his old pacifer last week. He did not know what to do wih it. Lol so he just chewed on it twisted in his mouth as it made squeaky sounds that made him laugh. I took it out of his mouth when he used to be in a deep sleep with it in. That boy will just go around and laugh for no reason lol happiest kid I know! Yet he gets all emotional when frustrated! Typical boy pulls my hair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-90569803359140912642008-05-19T20:19:00.000-05:002008-05-19T20:19:00.000-05:00mommawriter wrote: "My advice is to keep an eagle ...mommawriter wrote: "My advice is to keep an eagle eye out for an opportunity. I didn't know where I'd find one, but in our case, she fell on her face when we were visiting San Diego and skinned her lip. It hurt to suck on her pacifier after that, so she didn't really want to and after that, they mysteriously disappeared."<BR/><BR/>Well, not only do we share the same name Stacey but looks like you are able to control Tyler with the power of suggestion. hehe <BR/><BR/>Tyler fell tonight and landed face first, with the pacifier in his mouth. He is pretty banged up. After he stopped crying (all of 2 seconds) and asked for his pacifier I was crossing my fingers that it would hurt too much. <BR/><BR/>No such luck. He went to bed with it tonight. <BR/><BR/>I added a picture of him at the end of this blog post (below the zoo pics). He looks better in the picture than he does in person.<BR/><BR/>I like Sheila's attitude and plan on suggesting a hobby to the next person who opens their mouth!ThePreemie Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882375368535807238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-67005555428037135352008-05-19T16:05:00.000-05:002008-05-19T16:05:00.000-05:00The only blog I'm posting on is open to all. You'l...The only blog I'm posting on is open to all. You'll just have to figure it out, or else convince Stacy to tell you privately. But you have probably read it and not realized it is by me. As I said, it is very different though there is a similar attitude I think.Dr. Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886891762604522775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-16092280352338074832008-05-19T16:04:00.000-05:002008-05-19T16:04:00.000-05:00Stacy,As a P.S., my pics from Alaska are not digit...Stacy,<BR/><BR/>As a P.S., my pics from Alaska are not digital; they were just taken with a standard 35mm camera. So I'd have no idea how to get them onto my computer, if that's even possible. Any ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-91312075176755256642008-05-19T15:52:00.000-05:002008-05-19T15:52:00.000-05:00For Dr. Clay,Well, what's up with the new blog? I ...For Dr. Clay,<BR/><BR/>Well, what's up with the new blog? I noticed that it's by invitation only, too. Now you've piqued my curiosity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-45818880951655130422008-05-19T15:50:00.000-05:002008-05-19T15:50:00.000-05:00Stacy,I just did start a blog, but I have no idea ...Stacy,<BR/><BR/>I just did start a blog, but I have no idea how to post pictures...have to research that one...when I figure it out, I'll send you the addy for the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-89904836606697374802008-05-19T15:02:00.000-05:002008-05-19T15:02:00.000-05:00Don't ask us about the pacifier issue - I have a 1...Don't ask us about the pacifier issue - I have a 13 yo that still sucks her thumb when the whim/need strikes her ... it drives her fathers family out of their tree anytime they see her do it, last summer several of them whitheringly stared me down asking "when are you going to force her to give that up" ... and consistent to my historical response, I said "she didn't ask to suck YOUR thumb did she ? No ? I thought not ...then what POSSIBLE concern could it be of yours whether she sucks her OWN thumb" .. The look of incredulity on their faces was so priceless. She has braces now, and they all said aren't you going to have the appliance put in so that she can't suck her thumb - I said ... um..what part of "No" don't you get - there are post-its all over her orthodontics chart that she is not to receive or be asked about an anti-thumbsucking appliance. <BR/><BR/>Geez ... people who comment on other peoples childrens pacifiers or thumbs REALLY, REALLY DESPERATELY need a hobby. I suggest scrapbooking or bird watching.<BR/><BR/>Nice Pics Stac and Jas... <BR/><BR/>sheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-54630824815659048982008-05-19T08:51:00.000-05:002008-05-19T08:51:00.000-05:00Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing beautiful photo...Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing beautiful photos of your children and your day at the zoo!!!23wktwinsmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938265379492098537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-31327870979362571872008-05-18T23:44:00.000-05:002008-05-18T23:44:00.000-05:00Love the bumblebees! On the pacifier thing, my da...Love the bumblebees! <BR/><BR/>On the pacifier thing, my daughter still had hers at 2 as well. We only gave it to her in the car (on long trips) and in her crib by then, but I was starting to get the comments too, even when the pacifier was all that calmed her down.<BR/><BR/>My advice is to keep an eagle eye out for an opportunity. I didn't know where I'd find one, but in our case, she fell on her face when we were visiting San Diego and skinned her lip. It hurt to suck on her pacifier after that, so she didn't really want to and after that, they mysteriously disappeared. She asked for it *once*...on the drive home. I told her we left it in San Diego. She never asked for it again.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, you'll find a less painful opportunity than we did! I love the Build-A-Bear idea. Wish I'd thought of that one!<BR/><BR/>Stacey (the one with the 'e')MommaWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179471737837620160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-15618931270864423562008-05-18T22:06:00.001-05:002008-05-18T22:06:00.001-05:00Thank you 3 good eggs!!Thank you 3 good eggs!!ThePreemie Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882375368535807238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-72885520448326944422008-05-18T22:06:00.000-05:002008-05-18T22:06:00.000-05:00Medrecgal wrote: "But...nothing beat seeing many u...Medrecgal wrote: "But...nothing beat seeing many unusual and interesting animals on a trip to Alaska a few years back. That was absolutely fantastic!"<BR/><BR/>I'm so jealous! Hubby and I have wanted to go to Alaska ever since we became involved with a behavioral research study park for wolves. That was 10 years ago.<BR/><BR/>If you ever start a blog I sure hope you will post some pics of your trip!<BR/><BR/>Nice to see you back here.ThePreemie Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882375368535807238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-8736065292650160922008-05-18T21:57:00.000-05:002008-05-18T21:57:00.000-05:00I love the pics your husband took they are simply ...I love the pics your husband took they are simply amazing!3 good eggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224441325820467173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-69005333343065885902008-05-18T21:22:00.000-05:002008-05-18T21:22:00.000-05:00medrecgal,You aren't missing anything. I made it p...medrecgal,<BR/><BR/>You aren't missing anything. I made it private only because I didn't have the gumption to erase the thing. I haven't posted on it since doing so. I've been busy with my current blog which is, well, it's just a bit, how do I put this, ummmmmmm, different.Dr. Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886891762604522775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-55935737463611368902008-05-18T21:10:00.000-05:002008-05-18T21:10:00.000-05:00Stacy,Glad to see you posted some pics again. I'm ...Stacy,<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you posted some pics again. I'm not big on birds, either, but peacocks are beautiful! I always enjoyed seeing those animals you'd otherwise only see in books or on TV. But...nothing beat seeing many unusual and interesting animals on a trip to Alaska a few years back. That was absolutely fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-61278186486049588202008-05-18T21:06:00.000-05:002008-05-18T21:06:00.000-05:00Dr. Clay...Yours is one of the blogs I miss, since...Dr. Clay...<BR/><BR/>Yours is one of the blogs I miss, since I haven't been able to read after you went private...at least I know you're still around when I see an occasional comment on another blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-45403895009773469722008-05-18T20:27:00.000-05:002008-05-18T20:27:00.000-05:00I haven't really stressed much over the pacifier i...I haven't really stressed much over the pacifier issue. I guess after having Paige and stressing over MUCH bigger issues, this one seems minor. We have had quite a few comments from strangers though. Tyler is tall (wears 4T on top and 3T on the bottom)and I think people assume he is at least 3 (he just turned 2 on May 1st). <BR/><BR/>I recently read an article from a mom who simply cut off the nipple part of the pacifier and left the remaining part around the house. Whenever her child would pick it up she would act surprised and say, "It's broken?" It was an interesting way of doing it. Admittedly I laughed quite a bit thinking of the look of confusion that would be on Tyler's face. heheThePreemie Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882375368535807238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-2940470553231452172008-05-18T18:28:00.000-05:002008-05-18T18:28:00.000-05:00I wouldn't make it a stressful thing for him. He'l...I wouldn't make it a stressful thing for him. He'll most likely just not want it anymore at some point but if you are really worried just transition him to using it for bedtime only first so it isn't such a shock. Then if a few months go by and he still wants it you can remove it and batten down the hatches for the week that it roughly takes for the whining to stop.Dr. Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886891762604522775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-41661234755067005952008-05-18T17:55:00.000-05:002008-05-18T17:55:00.000-05:00I read a story about a mom who took her child to B...I read a story about a mom who took her child to Build A Bear and put the paci inside the bear. That way she could still have it with her, but not suck on it. I thought it was a great idea. Hope you find something that works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-2140984681981461572008-05-18T15:58:00.000-05:002008-05-18T15:58:00.000-05:00Have you tried a visit from the Soother Fairy who ...Have you tried a visit from the Soother Fairy who needs to take it away to give to new babies?Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465076498021100744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-65231053424829896832008-05-18T12:45:00.000-05:002008-05-18T12:45:00.000-05:00Oh dear Zoo. My clarification on the word ZOO was ...Oh dear Zoo. My clarification on the word ZOO was meant solely to make sure that there wasn't any confusion when people saw the first picture.ThePreemie Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882375368535807238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205556462251851125.post-68733185881181037782008-05-18T11:40:00.000-05:002008-05-18T11:40:00.000-05:00Not there would be anything wrong with a day with ...Not there would be anything wrong with a day with me, right? I'm hip, up on my current events, go to bed at 6:30PM and have a prostate the size of a grapefruit. What could be better?<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure about this, but I think that Zoo animals live longer and healthier lives than their wild equivalents. The monkeys do have an abnormally high serum skittle level however, despite the many signs warning to not feed the animals.Zoo Knudsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09160853016036288396noreply@blogger.com