Babies Born August 1st ~ 15th 2009 #2

[Willow]

I have been feeding him to sleep - about 3 times a night. I have basically decided that is just how it is at the moment and I am cool with that.

Me too Sick of fighting it for now. Besides that he isn't well and is cutting teeth so now isn't the time. Last night was pretty good, only fed twice overnight, slept in 4-5 hour blocks. Happy with that.

Both my boys are sick atm, think it's croup D not too bad but his big brother isn't well at all. Off to the GP tomorrow, hopefully if I call early enough he will open up some more appts

Saffi - 5 teeth, wowsers! D still hasn't popped through his top two, they're taking their time. The third on the bottom is still playing peek a boo - can see it one day, gone the next

[issy02]

just popping in quickly - ive decided to just go with the flow at the moment too. Lochie seems to have a few good nights, then a bad one, then back to ok. Im happy with the way things are, he'll sleep more when he is ready. If there is one thing that having a child before him has taught me is that it doesnt last forever, I will get a full nights sleep again...one day...and he's so little right now. Im still not going to feed him everytime he wakes, but only because that doesnt seem to be what he needs. But ill get up to him and confort him, tuck him back in and stroke his face...whatever he needs to help him feel safe and secure and go back to sleep.

[Willow]

Meh. Sick baby boy who is not sleeping very well at all

That is all....

[Saffi]

Hi everyone

Well I'm on my own Both DS and M are at daycare. Took M in late morning after her morning sleep. Only had a little teary as I left her. Came home to a bomb-site of a house so I know what I'll be doing over the next few days to take my mind off it LOL.

M spent the night in her cot. Got up to her twice overnight but after a quick feed she settled ok. Given that she will be sleeping in a cot at daycare I'm hoping that she gets used to it quickly.

Yeah, 5 teeth! She's been biting me too! Ouch!

[tippytoes]

Willow- hope bubs is better soon so you can get some rest ...

Saffi - you did well hun! I bet she doesn't bite you tonight, she'll be excited to see you

Eli has got is second tooth Hopefully he will have some relief, although I am positive it will be short lived!


Rach xx

[Saffi]

Ended up only having 3 hours to myself before daycare rang and asked me to come get her. She was inconsolable and no amount of rocking, patting, food, bottle or even a visit from her brother was able to calm her down. As soon as I got there she cheered up. I spent about an hour there feeding and playing with her. They recommended shorter days to start with and for me to stay around for a while so that she knows that it is a safe place etc. Poor thing is so exhausted she fell asleep as soon as we got home. Tomorrow I'm going in with her first thing and hang around for a while and leave when she goes down for a sleep. Lucky I have a month to settle her in.

[koru]

Hiya everybody,
Saffi you poor petal - I hope M fares better at DC today I do wonder too whether I ought to be 'practising' leaving Orla in the care of others more frequently cos she is a bit of a 'mummy's girl'.
Willow I hope your DS is feeling better by now.
Tippytoes good on you for 'going with the flow' on night feeds. We've been doing 2-3 night feeds all along but some of the babies in my Mother's Group IRLwho slept thru quite early are now waking frequently (teething?) and doing their mum's head's in. Those of us used to a few interuptions are faring much better!
Well we survived a wild weekend of storms here - DP was off camping at a music festival but luckily all they had there was a lot of rain - not the golf ball sized hail that fell in the city. Still no teeth to see here but by goodness they were giving her grief this weekend! Have ordered an amber necklace - hope it gets here soon!
Must try and fix my ticker too - seem to have whiped the photo altogether when trying to post a new one

[issy02]

Hi ladies,

Koru -

We've been doing 2-3 night feeds all along but some of the babies in my Mother's Group IRLwho slept thru quite early are now waking frequently (teething?) and doing their mum's head's in. Those of us used to a few interuptions are faring much better!

You are absolutely right!!!! Lochie has been such a great sleeper, right from day 1, but now is up every 2-3 hours from 2am. I suppose thats only 2 wakes before 6am, which is when he comes into our bed for a cuddle every morning, but im not used to the lack of sleep and whilst im coping well during the day, im shattered first thing!
Hope the amber necklace works! Let us know how it goes.

Saffi - oh dear, dont worry too much, I used to work in childcare and its not uncommon for babies to cry the first few times, but they soon settle in. Its a great idea to go with her and stay for a bit too, just so she knows its ok and a safe place. Another good thing is make sure you say goodbye everytime, that way she will know you are going, and make a big deal about picking her up i.e. give huge cuddles and smooches. This way she will know you are going but you will be back and its great when she sees you again. Loads of mums used to think it was best to sneak out quietly so their kids didnt notice and become upset, but the kids only got scared when they remembered mum WAS there, and now she's gone and they panic. Saying goodbye to a crying baby is hard, but it helps them in the long run as they learn saying goodbye is not a bad thing and that mum will come back. Im sure she will be just fine

Tippytoes - yay for a second tooth!!!! No teeth for a yet, but lots of dribble and biting, and a few whingy hours a day...not far off I think!

Willow - you poor thing - hope the kids are better today, there's nothing worse than sick children, poor little mites! Here's to a speedy recovery.

Cheezlemonster - yay for sitting and self-settling again!!!!! Glad to hear you had a nice trip, and kids certainly do change travelling, more things, more stops, perhaps, dare I say, less relaxing? But ofcourse, wouldnt change it for the world!

Trish - hope the kids are better today and hope youre getting more sleep.

Elle - 5:30 Lochie has had a few 6am starts, and I dont like it (putting it VERY nicely) still, cant let him see that, he gives me such warm smiles in the morning, whatever the time, so cant help but smile right back at him...albeit with eyes hanging out of my head!

Megsmum - oh hun, dont we all have those days everynow and then when the thought of running out waving a white flag above your head, just seems so fitting? Hope you had a better weekend,

AFU - have started 2 meals a day with lochie now as I think he is ready. Ill do this for a week then introduce lunch! I also tried a dreamfeed last night at about 9:30...MADE NO DIFFERENCE TO SLEEP!!!!! There is one last thing to try...since lochie has started having 2 hour naps a day (3 times a day), some are not all 2 hours but are at least an hour and a half...he has slept CRAP at night, so im thinking, is he getting too much sleep during the day? He used to be a 40min catnapper during the day, and although I could get bugger all done, he used to sleep all night. So, today, although it seems cruel, im going to wake him up (gently-by opening his door and turning the tv up) after 1 hour, and see how he goes tonight. Otherwise, im going to have to suck it up and get on with things...am I just a sook?

Issy