Wow can't believe how many bubs have been on 1 day sleep for so long! I am thinking because Amelia has been on a routine from day 1 that her body is still in that mode at the moment, the routine I follow says to expect them to start dropping the day nap around 14/16 months give or take so maybe it's to do with the way I've tuned in her sleeping habits lol. Either way I'm not fussed, I like having 2 breaks but at the same time 1 bigger one would mean I can go out and about without having to rush so much!
Off to the farm for a few days, I'm working tomorrow so am taking the laptop with me, at least I'll get to stay in touch that way!
I am at work today I have told the boss and one of the girls that works with me and the boss was really good, has told me if I need to go I can etc. I am trying my hardest to stay the day but not sure. I hardly slept last night so I feel even worse. I am absolutely devestated and can't believe my whole world has crashed around me. The only thing keeping me sane is my beautiful little man. I really don't think a part of me has accepted it.
Jett is 1 or 2 sleeps a day if it is 2 they are usually between 1 to 1.5hrs each or if it is only one it is 2-3hrs. I just go with his lead.
I really hope you are all well, I will try and pop on here as I miss u all very much especially as I don't have FB.
Alison have a great time down at the farm, relax and enjoy! xoxox
Lani - you're doing so well to be back at work already. I've been known to need a month off in similar situations! But if you have supportive people at work and you enjoy being there sometimes its the best place to be.
Alison - keep the two naps as long as you can! Because sometimes it can feel like a really long afternoon when they drop down to one nap. Especially if it's a short one. And yay for Amelia walking. Don't you think its fun once they start running aruond? It's so cute. And I'm finding Matilda is much happier to amuse herself since she started walking.
Kanda - Good luck on falling with number 3!!! You're going to have to give me some advice on having them close together. I'm not as nervous as I was but I'm still feeling a bit worried about how we'll all cope.
BS - Eva sounds like a she's a real conversationalist already! I hear you on the second pregnancy taking a bit more of a toll! I haven't been getting sick but I've been sooooooo tired. But I admit that's improving at the moment since Matilda has been well, sleeping better and happier. This pregnancy is really flying. It's going to be a bit of a shock when I look down and see a big belly. It seemed to take forever the last time.
Suz- Good to see you! You do so well to get on with two. And trying for number three!! Keep us posted on that ;-)
Willow - it's amazing to hear how different each of your boys have been. It just goes to show that its got little to do with parenting and everything to do with the baby! My MIL really got my back up recently when she blamed Matilda's clinginess on us moving around and travelling a bit this year. And in the same breath saying how she basically wore her second baby for 2 and half years (even though I know they lived in the same house and rarely travelled). I felt like saying "well it's not my fault your son keeps changing jobs and has moved me away from my family).
Beany - sometimes we're one nap a day and sometimes two at the moment. She had dropped her second nap for a couple of months and was only doing one 40 minute sleep which drove me nuts. She was overtired all of the time which was linked to that clingy phase. But at the moment if her morning sleep is 1 and a half hours or more she doesn't go down again. But if its short she crashes again around 3:30. So I just go on how tired she seems. But I don't feel there's any point fighting them tooth and nail on the second sleep if they don't want it.
AFUS - we still seem to be in a pretty good patch at the moment (touch wood). I dont' think I mentioned last time that we've dropped the lunch feed! I was dreading the weaning process but it has actually gone ok. But it breaks my heart. Every now and then during the afternoon Matilda will tap my chest with her little index finger look up at me and shake her head because she knows she isn't allowed to have any milk. It's so sad!!! But I think it's for the best for everyone. I've decided I'll drop the feed she has about 7am when she first gets up next. But I'll keep the 4:30am and the bedtime feed for awhile longer. I can't face dropping the 4:30am feed yet because it means we all get another 2 hours sleep or more. And I just know if I drop it we'll be starting the day at 4:30 or 5 at best. Matilda's also trying to say quite a few words and she seems to be developing her own little sign language. She actually asks for her hat in the sun by tapping her head. It's very cute and I'm glad I don't have to fight her to get her to wear it. And last night she got her wipes and lay down on the change mat on the floor when she wanted her nappy changed. We don't know if it was just a coincidence she had a dirty nappy or not. But I'm hoping she's becoming more aware so I can start toilet training!!! Second and third time mums have I got any hope in getting Matilda out of nappies before the next baby in July?
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