Louise - We have got a swimg for Olivia which we are going to hang in a tree in the backyard. Her playtent is also part of her present. Personally I think she would prefer a cardboard box!
Lauren- We co-sleep for about half the night (until I can't be bothered getting up out of bed anymore to settle him). It doesn't matter if he is in his bed or ours, he still wakes up. Sometimes to scream, sometimes to play, sometimes to feed. Most nights he spends at least on ehour screaming and one hour playing. I can never figure out what is wrong with him. We've tried everything- nightlight, radio, toy in the cot, shirt I've been wearing in the cot, sleeping him in our bed all night (it's getting dangerous to do that but because he tries to crawl over the top of us and off the bed), leaving him in his own, feeding him, ignored him, 'comfort settling', rocking to sleep, singing to sleep, reading to sleep, stroking his face. Nothing works. He is up every two or three hours every night
Something has to be done- I am tired all day, he is tired all day, I have no energy, he is a cranky pants and it'd affecting dh's and my relationship. Something has to happen here, but I don't know what. Cruel as it sounds, we have left him to cry it out a few times with the same result- he screams hysterically for hours on end (like, two hours straight- no exageration).
Just don't know what to do
ETA- Alicia that is funny- don't they always prefer the box the toy came in??
Lori - i think it sounds like u were just blessed with a baby who doesnt sleep. I dont think your doing anything wrong, or anything wrong with ty, Maybe its just the way he is and he needs to grow up a little to change.. My lovely sister kelly (sorry kell) never slept a night till she was 18months. Yet i was a good sleeper, so i think unfortunatly, it might just be his body. Her daughter could cry for 2 hours straight too when she tried the control crying thing. I would just try to get through each night knowing one day he'll start to sleep :s sorry i know that doesnt help, but it might help you accept rather keep thinking your 'failing' all the time as its very obvious your trying absolutly everything...... anyone correct me if im wrong here.
Maybe talk to your GP about giving Ty sleeping medication? I know it might sound extreme, i dont know your full situation, but i know someone who was suffering alot and had to do that, dont know too much info about it tho.
Alicia - Ash has a swing too and Loves it! i had to get one after he loved the one at gymbaroo.
Kitten - i wouldnt have a clue wat to get a girl lol - oh but depending on how much u want to spend, thoes play houses and kitchens are awesome. we have them at mothers group and all the kids swarm around it.
[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Hi ladies I will try my best to cover everyone,lol,feeling uder the weather today,maybe getting a cold.
Nic- your noisey house and kids sounds like my place,sometimes you cant here yourself think,lol.hope your well.
Hoody- I know how Mia feels with her little sistae off and crawling now,you have to learn to have eyes in the back of your head,our 2y/o has to watch his step,now that his little brother is on the move to.I know he doesnt like Kieren playing with his cars in his bedroom,trying to teach him to share ends up with a tantrum,lol.
Buzzie- glad the booby is feeling better,theres nothing worse than sore boobs,lol and mastitis gets you to the point of crying.
Tinsel,alicia-All the other girls with older kids will volch,tantrums are no fun at any age,especially when they go on,and on........ alicia,your birthday get together sounds really good,hope you get nice weather for it,we have crappy cold rainy weather atm,hope it gets better,we want to do a bbq at home.
Michelle k-sorry to hear what your going through,hope everything goes well for your family.
Lori-gee hun,sounds like your having a crappy time of it all lately,Iam not sure i can offer any advice you seem to have exhausted all avenues,here hun.I have had days were i have left Kieren to cry too,but he gone off to sleep. I hope he grows out of it,soon for your sake and you get some shut eye,theres nothing worst than not enough sleep,i get really crappy with everyone. ( message me if you need someone to talk too,I live in Parramatta if you would like a break and to meet for a coffee.) might be good for the bubs too,lol. hope you are feeling better,Lori.
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I was thinking about buying some educational toys for Kieren,he likes music & sounds,its hard knowing what to get them.
msn- mummy_of_many@hotmail.com (Iam on most afternoons/nights)
got to get Kieren up now,hes grumpy this afternoon,lol,hope everyone is fine,cheers.
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took mirani to the dr's this morning for what i thought was just a heat rash, but its something calles roseola virus. should clear itself in the next few days.
buzz, the cais doesnt affect boys, its just harder to have them! with each preg i have a 3 in 4 chance of having a girl! i told dp before that i would love to try for a boy but in a few years when mirani's a bit bigger.
Lori: huge from me as well.. Sleep deprivation is just horrible and it makes you feel horrendous! I hope you had a slightly better day...
i will come back later and do more personals
Simon and I decided to hve reef and beef tonight but have waited till the kids went to bed to eat and Simon is just cooking it now.. im starving.. BBL..
Wow,so quiet in here tonight,all the bubs must be keeping everyone busy.
Nic - Hi, your dinner sounds lovely tonight,you and Simon have some peace tonight,lol. we had casserole and mash tatoe.The weather in Sydney is freezin cold,I got the heater back out today,it feels like winter.
i hope to get a good night sleep,but Kieren is unsettled,had to give him Nuerofen,I think he has sore gums or an ear ache,poor bubba.
Well I hope everyone is doin ok,Iam going to bed early tonight,trying to catch up on some zzzzzzzzzzz`s.
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from me as well.. Sleep deprivation is just horrible and it makes you feel horrendous! I hope you had a slightly better day...
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