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Wow, it is so good to know that other people are going through the same thing.
Anna - I felt like the worst mummy yesterday as I constantly had my finger to my lips telling my DS to be quite. It is like he makes so much more noise now that the baby is home (although I am sure it is just me being way more sensitive). A couple of times I was so mean to him & afterwwards I felt so bad. Bronte is windy/ refluxy so when you are trying to settle them after a crying fit it can push you over the edge.
She also did a HUGE spew on me first thing yesterday morning so I had to strip us both off in the middle of the loungeroom & head straight for the shower - some way to start the day!!
Buzzie -so glad Asher's meeting with his Dad went well. Also, have a shower while bubs is sleeping - chances are they won't wake but if you are quick & they do wake it won't matter anyway (plus the environment will love you!). There are times where you just have to let them have a bit of a cry so they get used to resettling themsleves rather than expecting to be picked up every time they make a noise. Controlled crying has it place I reckon but I would never let them cry themselves silly.....
Aussienic - as I do more reading I will pass on any tips that are new that might settle a screaming baby. Sounds like a few of us could do with some. Has anyone else tried anything other than Infants Friend?
Haroula - girlfriend you should have gotten a plastic change table so you can just wipe it clean. That said I know what a domestic goddess you are & know how much you like your washing & ironing ;) Glad Chrissie is being a little champ for you!
Hi to everyone else - off to express some milk before the babe wakes.
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Hi ladies,
So glad to log on and see i'm not the only one with an unsettled/colicy bub... :(
I just don't know how i get through some afternoons. Tash is moslty good in the days and nights but the evenings are sheer hell....Today she gas been unsettled with wind and is finally asleep in my arms as i type. Question for you... how often are you giving your bub's the IF (for those using it)?
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Well I hve also had one of those days- I did my first trip out on my own withboth kids, which wasnt too bad, except Liam woke up when I put him into the pram, and so he was awake a couple of hours and now is over tired and having trouble staying asleep.
Hell broke loose when I gothome because I was trying to feed liam and give Tori her lunch, then I put them both down to bed and though I would get some rest WRONG WRONG, liam kept waking up, tori kept getting out of bed, grrrrrrrrrrrr, then Tori wondered into the lounge and spewed everywhere and did a huge poo in her nappy, and Liam grizzled in his bassinette while I cleaned her up.
Thankfully Tori is sleeping now, Liam I *think* has just stirred in his bassinette but isnt grizzling, and DH is on his way home with some Sushi for me for lunch.
I totally sympathise with those of you who are trying to get used to life with a baby and a Toddler, Tori has been good, but I feel like I am missing out spending quality time with her. I had a big sad last night because DH got to go outside and play with her while he was watering, while I got to do the dishes, clean the kitchen and clean the bathroom........woohoo (not). I am going to try and make some special time for us just to do something together I think.
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