ps - i typed so fast to be able to finish a post and made a ton of awful spelling mistakes, but no time to correct anything! Time is of the ESSENCE! so excuse me ladies!
Hi BS The swing sounds good I'll have to have a look around for one, I don't really know anyone who might have one to borrow, but I'll check them out. Harry is starting to have more awake time through the day where he doesn't just want to eat, but that's the hard thing when he's awake he's mostly eating so I'm stuck in a chair feeding. I know exactly what you mean about the shower...or lack of! And hair washing, well that's quite the luxury now
Harry behaved well when we visited work yesterday which was good, everyone loved him.
BUT last night he went back to 2 hours of inconsolable screaming I've been wracking my brain trying to think if there was anything different on the 2 days he didn't scream, but I just can't think of anything
Last night Eva had one of those nights that reminds me of the beginning - Screaming until she turned red for hours. I wanted to die. DH got in from his dinner to me sleeping on the bed fully clothed, made up with her in my arms...
Praying I don't have another one of those tonight...When does it end???
It is getting better but man, when it comes back, it hurts...
Carmey, I love your new pics! I tried to leave comments on some but my computer is not having it for some reason, but Jack is gorgeous!
off to shower and have lunch with a friend!
Kisess to everyone!
xoxo
Last edited by BrusselsSprout; January 22nd, 2010 at 08:22 PM.
Well I have just the most long and draining day ever. We had DH's mates funeral, was horribly sad, we left home at 8.00 am and I didn't get home until 8.00 pm - worse is I left DH with his mates getting smashed, he didn't want to come home and I was quite annoyed as I had a headache and poor Amelia has been in and out of the bloody car all day. I understand he wants to hang with his mates under the circumstances by why does everything have to be solved with getting smashed, I was quite upset he let me drive home alone, it was an hour drive back from the house the wake was at!!!!! I just tried to call him and his phone is off, not happy jan! The girl he picked up from the airport was quite nice but she did get the front seat, I felt weird having her in the back with Amelia as we took her to the funeral, is that silly of me? I felt very protective. Also, I've been with DH 5.5 years and I've never seen him cry until today and selfishly I was jealous and upset as he didn't cry when Amelia was born, am I weird for feeling that way or what?!
I must add that Amelia slept almost 7 hours last night, could do with a repeat tonight!
Sorry for no persies, I'm absolutely shattered.
Last edited by Alison1973; January 23rd, 2010 at 12:05 AM.
willow - I haven't tried BFing in it as Amelia doesn't like having her head covered and I have to be careful since she still chokes sometimes with my fast let-down. It does seem simple though, as long as the sling is tight enough.
Thanks for the info on nappy covers. I've ordered a couple of thirsties duo to try as they have an adjustable rise as well as the leg gussets.
Carmey - As long as Jack is putting on weight and happy I say, enjoy those 5 minute feeds. Amelia was feeding around 10-15 minutes, but the last couple days has been longer. She is more leisurely at the end of the feed though with lots of start/stops. She'll keep sucking even though she's asleep and looks so annoyed when I take her off. I think its a comfort thing in her case.
Tilda - Glad spacing out the nilstat seems to be helping. Hopefully Matilda is more settled fater her immunisations.
BS - Hope your feeling better today. The down side to BFing is that our bodies don't produce as much oestrogen which is what provides the lubrication for DTD. I'm sure your DH understands. It's not forever. I hope Eva is better tonight.
Alison - after your long, draining day. I don't think you're silly for not wanting is friend to sit in the back with Amelia - I'd feel protective too. Don't worry about DH not crying when Amelia was born. My DH didn't cry either and I've seen him cry a lot over the last 10 years. My guy just isn't a happy crier.
AFM - Today has been hard. After a week of 5-5.5 hour sleeps, Amelia has started wanting her 2am feed again the last couple of nights. Although last night she feed at 3am and woke again at 8am. We have absolutely no routine. So I didn't get up until 12:30pm and didn't have time for a shower before DH left for work. I haven't washed my hair in a week! Then I couldn't put her down all afternoon as she was inconsolable from 1:30 until 5pm. She was okay after that and we went to bed ater her 11pm feed. She woke at 1:30 with wind which we dealt with. DH changed fer nappy and I took her for a feed. She's now been feeding on and off for 2.5 hours and its more for comfort than hunger. She's wide awake in her swing right now 'cause I need a little space. I wonder if its her next developmemtal leap unsettling her and disrupting our 'routine' (I use that term loosely). She has been looking around her more today, rather than mostly staring at the ugly curtains I've been wanting to replace since we moved in 5 years ago. She has also begun starting at sudden loud noises.
I've been feeling really alone today too. DH and I hardly see each other let alone talk. Amelia and I tend to sleep late in the mornings when DH is home and I'm exhausted by the time he gets home at night. I have no one to help physically help me so I don't get to eat well and my house looks terrible. When I do see DH he doesn't seem all that interested in Amelia. He'll comfort her if she's crying amd I'm stressed, but its rare for him to cuddle her just for the sake of it. Then he has so many projects at home that I feel bad asking him to do things for me. Plus things with my mum aren't good - she's got more blood clots - so I can't even ask her for help. I don't even like to call her to vent as it just makes her feel worse and she's down enough as it is.
Sorry for the rant. But it is almost 5am. I'm so glad I have you girls - I'm a little less alone for you
Hi Hannah Your "routine" sounds exactly like mine! Right down to the house looking terrible and not washing your hair for a week. Dp is really good with changing nappies and making dinner but he doesn't see mess and dirt and doesn't really care if he does so the house is crap! I also don't eat properly through the day with Harry only sleeping for 20mins at a time unless I'm holding him. All these things make you feel really down!! I've been struggling the last couple of days with pure frustration at not being able to get anything done or even eat or shower...I didn't even get a shower yesterday so today I feel even worse hopefully I'll get one tonight and at least feel half human.
I'm pretty sure Harry's having another growth spurt as well as coming out of the 4-5 week developmental leap so hopefully things will settle for both of us very soon
Hi girls. This is going to be very short and sweet. Typing one handed but wanted to let you know i'm checking in and thinking of you. Feels like everyones has had a hard few days. Mr too but turned a corner today. Have visitors so hard tog et on. Will try again tomorrow.
so excuse me ladies!
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I've been wracking my brain trying to think if there was anything different on the 2 days he didn't scream, but I just can't think of anything
after your long, draining day. I don't think you're silly for not wanting is friend to sit in the back with Amelia - I'd feel protective too. Don't worry about DH not crying when Amelia was born. My DH didn't cry either and I've seen him cry a lot over the last 10 years. My guy just isn't a happy crier.
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