Babies Born August 1st ~ 15th 2009 #2

[tippytoes]

Hey guys
Just a quick question... Eli has decided to start pulling himself up on things to stand up! He can now this by himself . He has also decided to start 'cruising'???? I think it is called (You know when they hold onto stuff and walk around??). Anyway, it makes me soooo nervous. He has also tried to stand up randomly in the middle of the room - holding onto nothing!
Question is - is there anyway I can minimise him hurting himself - he is falling over a fair bit. He doesn't cry all the time but ouch!
Also, I am at a bit of a loss about what to do at nightime. Last night he only woke twice which was great! But I think I maybe feeding him too much at night??? I am so lost guys. And I am also tired!
Sorry no persies...
Rach xx

[Willow]

Last night he only woke twice which was great! But I think I maybe feeding him too much at night??? I am so lost guys.

You and me both! Same thing is happening here but to be honest, I'm just going with it for now cause I'm not sure what else to do. I think at 6 months two feeds over night isn't totally unreasonable so that's what I'm doing.

I cannot believe he's standing and cruising already That's super early I think. I don't have any advice about preventing him from hurting himself, I don't think there's much you can do. Is he crawling? If you sat him in the middle of the room away from furniture could he still make his way over to it to pull himself up?

I know I've had 2 older kids but mine were about 8 months I think before they started pulling themselves up and cruising etc.

[tippytoes]

Oh Willow thanks for replying...the thing is he is feeding a lot more than twice - I think it is partly my fault as I am so tired I am just feeding/comforting him to put him back to sleep! He has a rash at the moment too! So off to dr.s at some point today to get it checked - he is being a 'grumpy bumpy' - which is what I call him when he is grumpy .
Also, yes he is crawling, pretty quickly too and sitting up really well. All day he seems to go from crawling position to sitting - I think he feels clever . I guess it is pretty early to be cruisng and stuff but he just wants to be on the go all the time! Tiring for mummy

I don't have any advice about preventing him from hurting himself, I don't think there's much you can do.

Yep, that is what I thought - oh well we'll get there in the end!
Hope everyone is really well
Rach xx

[Saffi]

Rach - wow Eli is a boy on the move! I'm sure you've done all of this already like move anything that is dangerous, put up safety gates to any areas you don't want him to access etc. Bubs are a lot hardier than you think and the bumps and bruises are all part of growing up. By the time he reaches 2 there won't be a single limb that doesn't have a bruise, scratch, sore etc LOL.
re feeding - taking M into bed was a trap I got into. While it meant I could sorta sleep she was feeding all night and using me as a comforter. So I've decided that if she needs a feed I will just sit up in bed with her.
grumpiness - could he be teething? Where's the rash? My DS used to get a rash when he was teething. But best to get it all checked out JIC.

#2 tooth coming through here. Going pretty well with the routine. I won't brag about her overnight sleep last night but I am hoping that she continues it tonight. Went to an info night at her daycare and met the carers and some of the other mums and bubs. All the kids were so much bigger and more active than M. Going to try sweet potato tomorrow.

[tippytoes]

Hey me again...
Dr said rash was viral which is what I tought. DS had a fever on Mon & Tues, spots started to come out yesterday and increased today. So yep, completely harmless etc. He doesn't seem too bothered anyway. I've moved as much as I can and will continue to change the other play area - which I haven't done yet . Dr said I need to stop feeing him at night. I was going to try this cause I know I am feeding him too much during the night - so Saffi I'll be trying it tonight - oh dear I am scared I have also drafted a more structured routine to 'try' to follow. I really haven't stuck to one yet - and I kind of like it like that BUT I would also like some consistancy and I think DS will also benefit from this.
Saffi,

I won't brag about her overnight sleep last night but I am hoping that she continues it tonight

Brag away hun and enjoy it! I hope you have a great night tonight too!
Must go DS is a calling - here goes nothing!
Rach xx

[misty]

Hey guys
Just a quick question... Eli has decided to start pulling himself up on things to stand up! He can now this by himself . He has also decided to start 'cruising'???? I think it is called (You know when they hold onto stuff and walk around??). Anyway, it makes me soooo nervous. He has also tried to stand up randomly in the middle of the room - holding onto nothing!
Question is - is there anyway I can minimise him hurting himself - he is falling over a fair bit. He doesn't cry all the time but ouch!

Rach xx

Baz has been doing this as well. Luckily we have carpet, so it isn't that bad (I say this because I got to see the results of my first two falling down on tiles - not good, and one of the reasons I am sure, that Nate didn't walk until 16mths). The only thing I can suggest is to try and make sure it is on a soft surface (ie carpet or blankets or foam mats), otherwise try not to look. Not much help, am I? It is all part oof the learning process (even if it does give us mummies a heartattack in the meantime).

[Willow]

Tippytoes - Did the Dr (I assume a GP?) suggest you don't feed him at all at night? What was his/her reasoning for that? Sounds a little full on to me and I understand why you're nervous! I know I need to stop feeding DS at night eventually but they are only 6 months old and not yet fully established on solids.

Anyway, not trying to contradict the advice you were given and I hope it works well for you. But just wanted to say don't be too hard on yourself if it isn't smooth sailing, especially if he's not well kwim?

[tippytoes]

Thanks for your help Willow. Basically GP was saying that they don't really need to fed throughout the night... He actually said technically speaking they don't need to feed throughout the night from about 8 weeks. Now, I must say I have a great GP and he is very knowledgable about BF and babies. But I don't agree with that - but that's cool. He is just trying to help. He did suggest controlled crying - not really my cup of tea - but DS has ended up crying tonight anyway . Just going to try to comfort him back to sleep when he wakes up so frequently.
I was talking to issy about this too. GP was saying bubs was waking cause he wants a feed cause he is used to getting one IYKWIM. I think issy gives lochie one feed around 3amish. I was hoping to reduce te number of feeds, cause trust me DS is just getting more cause he can. I mean I was feeding him each time we woke up . So sometimes 5 times throughout the night. I would be happy to just do a couple... I am just struggling to get up 5-6 times a night. I don't think he needs that many. Does any of that make sense So I guess I am just trying to reduce the number of feeds so DS doesn't think he can just wake for booby all the time... Thanks again Willow
Rach x

[Saffi]

Rach - cutting down the number of feeds overnight sounds like a good place to start. Sorry to hear Eli has a virus but at least it doesn't seem to be bothering him.

I spoke too early about M's sleeping and jinxed myself. She was up at midnight and I fed her. Then she was up not too long after that and was burning up. Her temp was 38.5 so gave her panadol and a bit of a bottle. She then slept for a little while and then up again. I brought her into bed with me and she slept and fed. I know I broke my own rule but I figure sickness doesn't count. Anyway she seems fine now.

[nicjay]

Rach - I agree with Willow on the feeding overnight FWIW. They are still little and its a long time to expect them to go without feeding KWIM? E is the same as Eli - I know how you feel! She averages 4 feeds overnight, but when she was sick recently she was up ALL night LOL I 'm just doing what suits us as a family so that's not to say that you couldn't cut the number of feeds back a bit if that's what works for you. hun, you sound like you've got it sorted without any advice from me

Saffi - Oh bummer I hope she stays well for you and yay for a tooth!

everyone else! Sorry I'm a bit tired today (what's new LOL) so really lame persies I know.

[Ellee05]

Oh Dear! I went back looking for my last post to help me do persies and it was on page 6 - way too slack on my part.

We had our trip away for 9 days - 5100km in 9 days including 4 rest days. Was great to see my sister and her family and finally meet my niece. Miss Z was a great little traveller. We would hit the road pretty early in the morning - once it was 3:30am and I would pump just before she was due for her morning feed. I would then drive and DH would sit in the back and give the EBM to her. DD got sick though the day before we had to start the drive home She apparently had/has RSV virus. Finally she is starting to mend though. Wasn't fun looking after her and DH while trying not to get it bad myself. We managed to get her some new toys - which she totally loves Have started solids - took a bit to get her interested. She's not a fan of puree really but loves the baby led solids approach. Rockmelon, apple, brocoli, capsicum, carrot, banana - not a fan of potato or pumpkin yet though and she loves watermelon and grapes in her mesh bag. Hates rice cereal though.

She is sitting really well on her own now and a couple of days ago she started using her arms to support her (we've been seeing physio about this) when I put her in a crawl position.

No teeth here - although soo much movement and you can feel them and see the little lumps. Mum was first word but it has been put aside for bubba and a combo of mumand bub

It's DH & my 5 yr Anniversary today

TK: How are you and your DH going? Hope you are feeling better and glad you got a good doctor who gave you the treatment you needed.

Misty: WTG on your licence! Must feel heaps better knowing you have that extra bit of independence. Hope you and Baz are feeling better soon. Another clever bub pulling up on things!

Saffi: WTG on the teeth? Grr @ your MIL with the steak. My MIL & FIL constantly have a go at me about my parenting. I'm so glad they're on the opposite side of the country. Woo hoo for the painted room.

TippyToes: Such a lovely thing being a god parent isn't it. You gals are lucky to have shared so many awesome things together. Yaaaay for Eli crawling and pulling himself up on things

Willow: 9.8kg and 68cm long - he sounds like a big strong boy. I've been thinking about doing the whole sleep school thing with DD. Trying to get her to sleep through the day is a nightmare - just naps, if that! She is constantly grizzly and needs non stop attention. How is gym going?

Trish: Sounds like Alana will be getting around on her own before you know it.

Salboo: Our friend has a Veebee play pen - by valco I think. It is great. We've been thinking about one as this house is hard to baby proof. So it seems easier alternative for when I want to get things done and DD is out of sight.

Koru: Welcome Back! Glad Orla travelled better than the past. Good luck moving house.

Megs Mum: Hope E gets better soon. It's so horrible to see them sick.

Chezel: 2 teeth in one week eeiik. Big effort!

Sorry to anyone I've missed. DD is cranky. Hope you Have a great weekend with your families xx