Oh dear - we have had some horrid nights. Two nights in a row, Aiden went to bed at 8pm like normal, but, was unsettled. Then, at about 10.15 (exactly both nights) he would wake screaming, and would carry on like this for a good 30min. When i could get to settle, and back to sleep in my arms, i would put him back into his cot. As soon as i lay him down, he would start screaming again. Eventually, after about 90min or so, he would be wide awake, and would stay awake till about 1.30/2am, when he would go back to sleep, and sleep till about 8.30, but, i would still resettle him about every hour.
Last night was better, no screaming or wide awake moments, but, he did need to resettled about 3times, as well as 2 bottles. Which is better then the screaming bits, which, hopefully, wont happen again. Although, sometimes he holds his left ear and crys. So, i think teething is an issue as well. I did take him to the gp yesterday to make sure he didnt have an ear infection.
Some bits i forgot to mention - Aiden had his first hair cut! On Australia day, his 7month birthday. He still had some long bits of baby hair on the top of his head, then, all his normal new hair. So, i had that cut off at the hair dressers whilst getting my hair cut.
He waves, although, never when he's meant to. Shakes his head no when he doesnt want something, or, just cause he can and thinks its funny.
Is eating really well. I used to give him his veges all mixed in together, but, now he gets them all seperate so he gets used to the individual flavours. I have been going really well on making his own food. For breakfast, he has been having banana and rockmelon. Lunch yesterday he had brocolli, cauli, pumpkin and pear. For dinner, potatoe, corn and carrot. Am so happy that he eats everything.
Is getting better comando crawling - although, it is still only backwards. But, he is starting to get around. And, like Lewis, does the whole lifts his bum up, and lands on his face. Loves to walk much more thou.
AF due any moment now. Will hold off till Monday to test. But, i think by the time Monday comes, if still no AF, i will probably wait abit longer, as scared of 'jinxing' myself. I am feeling positive thou.
Sarah - I come from a tall family, i am 178cm, and the 2nd shortest in my family, and my DH is about 186cm, so, theres not much chance we will have short kids. Although, DH's family isnt that tall, so, i guess theres abit of a chance. But, not with Aiden. I have brought him size 2 tops for next summer, and i am now thinking that they might be to small for him!
Aiden starts his swimming lessons on Wednesday. He loves the water, so, i am hoping he goes well. Funny you mentioned Lewis being a sticky beak, i think Aiden will do the same thing. He just loves to watch people and be part of what everyone is doing. Cute, but painful at times.
Missbanana - sounds like what we are going thru with the night thing. How long did it take for Danes teeth to come thru? This unsettled thing, and ear holding has been goign on for nearlly 3weeks now.
Hugs to you with the bad nights. Its tough. And i know at the time, it feels like it lasts forever, but, when you look back, its only 20min or something, its just cause you are tired and want to be asleep. Hang in there, you will make it thru ok.
PM - some of the babies in my mothers group are still in the 6kg range as well. Aiden is 10.6, so the biggest bub. But, also the longest. According to the charts, he is underweight for his height, but, it doesnt bother me. He is happy (mostly) & healthy.
Anyway - must scoot. Stayed up this mornign after DH went to work, with the intention of doing the ironing while Aiden is asleep.. an hour later...still here.. Oh well.
Take care - have a great weekend all.
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