We are also having unsettled times here, last week it was around dinner time, he would just scream, I suspect that he was tired and his teeth hurt and it was all too much. This week he has been waking up early or in the middle of the night when previously he would sleep through. I am convinced it is teeth. I think in your case it is probably teeth and missing Dad, babies are smarter than we give them credit for. Try putting Robert to sleep with DH's T-shirt or something that smells like him, that may help settle him, just spread it out under his head. I did that when DS was little to try and settle him.
Otherwise it sounds as though you are doing everything right. Have you got some support whilst DH is away? Sorry I can't remember if you have said previously. It must be so hard for you missing him and looking after an unsettled baby, my heart goes out to you.
Lacie has been a bit unsettled lately too. I put it down to starting childcare and having sore gums. She also hasn't gotten any teeth yet but has those lumpy gums and little red cheeks. I think a change in routine can mess them around a bit - we have gone from full time mummy to 2 days in childcare and 1 day with my sister, and I think it is going to take a little while for our babies to adjust to differences like that. They do get set in a routine and used to being with certain people so I'd say Robert is missing your DH a bit. I like QB's idea of using a tshirt or something for the smell. I always give Lacie a bunny rug to take with her so she has something that smells like home and it seems to help a little bit.
Hannah has also been unsettled
Waking a lot at night, not going to sleep for naps during the day then other days seleeping a lot..
I think its teeth, and growing up iykwim. she is just so different atm, taking a lunch time big girl feed which she loves, she had baby rice cereal and screamed for two days straight never again will i give her that, hurt her little belly i think.
Cass i feel for you i do i hope your little man settles for you, your doing a great job it must be hard when hubby goes away for you and for Robert, they are very smart our little ones, as soon as Hannah is sick or upset or tired she wants her mummy no one else will do, Robert has prolly got used to his Dad doing these things and is like what the ? u know..he wil get used to it and i hope soon, it would be hard for him to understand..
The other sunday i almost lost it, i cried all day was all over the place felt like i was so depressed and could not cope i just broke down..next day i got my period !!!!! bloody hormones
So it seems like all our bubs are a bit unsettled of late. Lennox has been that way too. Waking up a lot more at night and just wanting to be with me all the time. Even the day sleeps are only lasting 40mins if that and only 3 times a day.
I am finding it hard to try and put him to sleep when DS1 is always in my face wanting my attention too.
I actually threw a bag at my DH today I was so tired and grumpy. He is great but the last few days he has done nothing at all, except make more mess for me to clean up. He was meant to take DS1 to daycare today but was running late, so after no sleep I had to get up and dress him and walk him there. So I was a tad grumpy at him. I feel bad for it now though...Oops
Anyways we have 1 tooth that has popped through, I think it is cutting into his top gum as all he wants to do is suck boobie. Tried a dummy...no such luck. Oh well.
I can hear him chatting and screaming (a fun screaming) which is cute but a bit annoying lol.
Still waiting for AF here. I can feel it coming on as my hormones have been through the roof. I am getting some cramping pain but I am worried it's another silly cyst on my ovary. I have my fingers crossed it just AF pains...
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