Babies Born August 1st ~ 15th 2009 #2

[Willow]

Trish - Thank you I've consoled myself a bit today reading some stuff on the Dr Sears webstie and reminding myself this is normal baby behavour He was fine up until about 3am and then I'd just get back to sleep and he'd wake again. No idea what was going on. He then slept from 6am to 8.15am but I'm the same, soooo tired today.

I didn't have to do the school run this afternoon because DH is home and he slept for 2 hours this afternoon. So frustrating because normally I have to wake him from that sleep knowing he'd probably sleep a lot longer but then refuses to have a late afternoon nap.

Here's hoping for a better night....

[tippytoes]

Ohh girls....

Willow - good one you about not stressing about sleep too much - hey we are mums we don't need it right? Serioulsy though you are doing an awesome job!

Megsmum - sorry your lil one isn't well. And about the sleep - don't know what is in the air - but Eli is all over the place too!

Trish - Hello and

Misty - get well soon hun

Issy - love ya..... can't wait to catch up!

AFU - awful terrbile night - Eli thought it was time to PARTY at 1-3 and again 4:30-6. followed by DH having an awful low blood sugar (has type 1 diabetes since he was 3) - nearly had to call the ambulance. PLUS I got called into work today (called @ 7:45 for a 8:15 start!!!!!!!! NICE!!!!!!!) In my hurry I backed into my sisters car that mum drove to our house to look after DS. So upsetting - luckily my sis is awesome and isn't too worried though it is a pretty good hit, so will have to fix So quite a funny day! On the positive side the kids were great!

Sorry bit of a me post.... brain seriously not functioning!
Be back tomorrow!
Rach xx

[~Hestia~]

Hey everyone

to all those who are having difficulties overnight. It certainly makes everything else harder to deal with.
Sorry to hear some of the bubs have been unwell too. Hope they all start to feel better soon.
To answer the question about squealing - DS was doing this & I tried really hard to ignore it. Seemed to work, at least he stopped thankfully it was doing my head in!!

Willow - to answer your question about settling at night, DS uses a dummy for sleeps. So overnight I'll pop it back in, sometimes that all he needs, but other times he'll start crying so I'll feed him.

Trish - had abit of a giggle over Alana's monthly milestones!! Very clever of her, maybe she'll say her first word at 7 months I keep DS up for about 2 hours, he has improved though in the last few days thankfully!!

Misty - what a pain in the butt about your phone!!

Tippy - hope you had a better day today.

AFM our little holiday was great. DS traveled really well as long as we stopped every 90 mins & gave him a decent break. Certainly different to getaways pre baby though!!
DS has turned a corner big time which is fantastic. Was having terrible trouble with settling him for most of his sleeps but he is back to self settling.
He has finally sat!! Did that on top of Mt Buller the other day so will now sit in the pram & highchair without carrying on

[Willow]

Cheezel - Glad to hear your boy is back to self settling! I read your post about having trouble settling hm, it's NOT fun when that happens. Happened often with DS1 until he was about 10 months. D doesn't have a dummy, never worked when he was unsettled and he has always self settled to sleep so I gave up on them. Sometimes I wish he did have one but I know that when we're heading towards 2 I'll be happy he doesn't cause I had to do the whole 'weaning' off the dummy with DD. It wasn't that big a deal but I've been thankful not to have to do it with DS1.

Had a pretty average night last night but I was tired so I just fed him back to sleep. See how we go tonight.

[tippytoes]

Hey Willow, same here! It's been a tough few nights. 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. I'll just keep following my instincts I think. Also, you mentioned Dr Sears, I had a look at his website and really like it. Thanks for that
Rach xx

[Saffi]

Hi everyone

Been lurking for a few days...
Willow - KWYM about the dummy. We have yet to discard L's. He is seriously attached to it. That's one of the reasons I haven't given M one.
Cheezel - glad you had a nice mini-break. What a great place to sit alone for the first time.
Rach - sounds like you have had a rough few days.
Misty - oh no about the phone! And after all the hassles of getting it in the first place.
Trish - not another cold!
Hi to everyone else!

AFU - M now has 5 teeth (2 bottom and 3 top). She's having solids 2 times a day, just RC and fruit gel at the moment. Going to try pumpkin tonight. M is sleeping in her cot at this very second - her first time.

M starts daycare tomorrow. I have to put her bag together with all her stuff, write out her routine, label her things, make up bottles etc. Feeling a bit sad about it all In one way it will be good so I can have a bit of a break and relax before I go back to work. There are heaps of things that I would like to do that I haven't been able to do in the last 7 months!

Hope you are all having a nice weekend.

[tippytoes]

Saffi - wow 5 teeth Go M! Eli has one and others coming soon I think! Just wanted to give you a . I hope DC goes smoothly for both of you.
Rach xx

[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

[Willow]

Issy - Sounds like a plan. 6 hours sleep a day is a lot for most babies this age. The general advice for this age is about 3-4 hours during the day I think (taking into account that each bub is different and has different sleep requirements). It might help, it might not, but you can only try! We've been on solids twice a day for a while now. He is still only eating small amounts of food though so I'm not concerned. Will probably up it to 3 times a day in the next few weeks.

I ended up bringing D into our room in the portacot last night because I couldn't sleep worrying about his coughing and dodgy breathing He hasn't been sleeping well during the day either which is hard. I'm not used to it and find it frustrating when he doesn't sleep long enough for me to get stuff done. But not much I can do with a sick bub so am just attempting to resettle but not pushing him too much.

Have decided to ditch the wrap all together. He is getting out of it and getting tangled which I don't like. So far... OK...but will see how we go!

He has finally cut his top two teeth. Long way to go before they are completely 'out' but I can feel them now.

[tippytoes]

Just a quick one -

Hope the amber necklace works! Let us know how it goes.

Hope it works too Koru. We have had Eli's on for about two weeks, I am sorry to say I don't think it has made a difference. However, in all fairness he did have his 6 month imm and a virus in that time. So now I know he is well, I'll keep persevering with it. I SO want it to work
Must go, so much to do today....cleaning and cooking for a change!!

Rach xx

[nicjay]

Issy - Nah, I don't think you're being a sook Sounds like it is worth a try though, E certainly doesn't sleep that much during the day, you never know it could be affecting his night sleeps.

Willow - Sorry to hear you are all sick Hope D is feeling better soon, it sure does suck when you and your bub are both sick, not to mention other kids. We ditched the wrap a while ago for the same reason and E doesn't seem to mind - don't know what I'm going to do over winter though, I'm thinking a pair of longies or Babylegs LOL BTW I had a lovely chat to Mako yesterday, was nice to meet her, will have to organise a meetup with you both if you are up this way sometime.

Koru - GL with the necklace!

Saffi - Poor M and poor you! I hope she settles in soon for you, I'm sure she will then she'll love it. 5 teeth though wow!

Rach - Sorry to hear you have had a rough few nights Hope it gets better soon.

Cheezel - Yay for sitting! And glad you had a nice holiday

Hi everyone I've missed!

AFU, well E has gone back to sleeping during the day over the weekend so feeling like I'm coping a bit better this week - I have no idea what was up with her last week. Seeing as DH is away for the rest of the week - thank goodness!! Nights haven't changed and TBH I can't see them changing anytime soon, but I just feel like I can cope OK with the waking at night as long as she sleeps a bit during the day - with DD1 at school I can catch up on some rest during the day if I feel tired and she is resting. And she also has 4 teeth clearly visible in her top gum now They aren't anywhere near coming through yet, but no doubt about it they are there! Still no luck with the solids either, I have given up trying every day and will just try a couple of times a week until she starts to eat - she is now refusing altogether. BBL, she has just woken up LOL Has been asleep all morning almost, was actually starting to get a bit worried!