Kosi- My god, Frazer is 2 kgs heavier than Ava. Had him weighed today and he was 7.12kgs!! My arms are getting sore when nursing him that's for sure. Even DH struggles after a while.
I think you will find she just won't wake up in the night suddenly. Frazer only used to wake once so Ava is definitely on her way. It was nothing I was doing that made him sleep through. Whether he had 180mls or 60 mls at a dream feed it didn't make a difference to whether he slept through or not. Sometimes he down 180mls and then still would wake up 3 hrs later!!!
I am also thinking of dropping his dream feed and making his last feed about 8pm if possible. I reckon he could make it as he is barely doing 60mls at his last feed as it is. It just seemed to be the less I cared about having to wake up for a night/ early morning feed, he suddenly didn't want one anymore anyway. Weird. Good luck, I'm sure she is not far off doing some all nighters for you.
Hiya,
Kosi - great that Ava is a good day sleeper, i hope it lasts for you! They change so quickly. Once a night is still a good effort and it wont be long till she lasts through. Once she has done a couple of random all nighters i'd recommend trying to leave her a couple of minutes (if she's not crying full on) or resettle with a dummy/cuddles etc in the dark. I found Tadhg was still tired and just woke with a bit of wind or something so it worked for me. Isn't it cute when they suck their thumb! Tadhg is only just finding his at the moment, but its so cute watching him try!
Pooley - i would definitely try dropping Frazer's dream feed, especiallly if he's not that hungry - he'd probably rather be sleeping! It's so nice to have the evenings to yourselves - even if its a bit tricky to go out!
Taurean - its so great to hear Izzy is sleeping well, even in the big cot! It would be reassuring, although still sad to confirm reflux - but once you know for sure its so much easier to treat. I was reading this week about allergy tests on baby's hair - you send their hair to a natropath and they let you know what foods bub is sensitive to, so you can reduce those in your diet. I'm wondering about trying it, i'm not sure if reflux is food related or just an ineffective tummy valve though.
Art - thanks for the happy birthday wishes! I had a great day, and was so pleased Tadhg slept in his capsule while we were out to dinner, then went stright down to bed when we got home, barely waking for the transfer to his bassinet. A sounds like she is doing really well! Amazing how physical she is too - i wonder if you're going to have an(other) active little toddler running around before too long!
Sangie - how is poor little Ethan? That reflux is sounding nasty. Did stopping your dairy consumption help? It's such a guessing game isn't it.
AFU - Tadhg is doing really well. We are still struggling to get past 40 minute day sleeps - and those are the good ones, but persisting with the resettling as much as possible. Unfortunately i think i'm growing a dummy addict now though. I need to try and wean him off it for sleeping i think. Night sleeps are still fantastic, has a feed about 6 / 6:30 and then down for the night at 7:30, i get him up at 6:30 - the last 2 mornings he hasn't even cried out to get up.
We seem to be under control with feeding - yay!! I'm feeling so much better about it now, and we have a much happier baby now he's not having formula, which was upsetting his tummy. I'm still off milk and he seems to be much better, with the occasional windy day - i have yet to determine the culprit but sure its diet related.
Tadhg is loving playing with his activity centre and toys on the bouncer, reaching out and grabbing them - its so fun to watch the developmental changes isnt it?
Plunket weigh in this week - still not 5kg! He's 3 months old on Monday, and 4.89kg, 56cm long. Still fitting huggies newborn - soon he's going to take off i know it! ;-)
Kelly- Tadhg is still in newborn nappies?? Holy, that seems like another whole lifetime ago for us. Frazer lasted 3 weeks in newborn, then he went to infant for another 3 and now the crawler nappies. I bought a bulk pack of Baby love crawlers as they were on special after using the Aldi nappies but find the Baby love are a much smaller fit. The Aldi ones fit better and he doesn't leak overnight in them like he does in the others. Aldi nappies are the bomb!! And cheap as chups. (Sorry, couldn't help myself)
I am definately contemplating dropping his dream feed. Last nite I had a late one and didn't plan to go to sleep til about 12.30. Gave him a later dream feed at 11ish, he only had 50mls and because it was later I thought he might sleep longer but he still woke up the same time anyway. So 8 days in a row of sleeping through, I think he's got the hang of it!! I will try skipping it tonight and see if he still lasts through. As long as he has all of his bottle at his last feed I think it'll be all good.
I've had no net for a whole week as our stoopid computer packed it in. I really missed it lol! Glad to be back
Pooley - I love Aldi nappies too. We use aldi crawlers, they are so good for the price! Good luck dropping the dream feed. I haven't made any decisions on contraception either.......like you I need someone to decide for me lol! I was considering mirena but then knowing my luck I'll probably get every side effect known. Arrgghhhh its all too hard lol!
Kelly - Ethan's reflux is still bothering him. Some days he is fine but others he is terrible and bf him becomes such an ordeal. I don't think that dropping the dairy has helped much at all. I'm so glad that the feeding has improved for you! My maternal nurse said that common culprits for wind are chocolate, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, bananas. Not sure how true it is but if you have a lot of any of those foods then maybe try cutting back???
Art - wow on the rolling! I'm so not ready for E to be mobile yet!
Kosi - awww I love the hand sucking, its so cute!
Taurean - woo hoo on the all nighters! We haven't put Ethan in his cot overnight yet but I'm going to have to bite the bullet and give it a go. He's getting too long for the bassinette. How is Izzy's reflux?
Ethan is doing really well (apart from the reflux). He is so much more alert now and smiles and 'talks' non-stop! I think he's going to be a chatterbox like his sister! He loves his playgym and bouncer and is fascinated by the dog. His day sleeps are a bit hit and miss. Some days he is great and others he barely sleeps or just has cat naps. But he is so good at night so I shouldn't complain. He is usually asleep by 9pm and we don't hear from him until between 5-6am. I can't believe how well he sleeps at night and I'm hoping its not just a phase as my DD didn't sleep this long until well over 6 months of age..
Anyway that's enough babble from me, think I might go get some shut eye. Hope you are all well and having a great weekend xoxo
Woot! Another all nighter! 7pm til 5am in her cot! My boobs were a bit engorged but not as bad as I expected. My damn shoulders and upper back are still aching throughout the night so that's driving me mad. Oh well, I can't have everything!!
Pooley/Kelly - Izzy is still in newborn nappies too! She's wearing infants at night now though but only started 2 nights ago. She weighs 4.7kg now but is still a little poppet!
Sangie - Izzy's now on losec for suspected silent reflux. We hope it helps. She has a follow up appt with the paed on Friday. If there hasn't been a significant improvement the we will be putting me on a strict no dairy diet as it's likely she has an allerg to cows milk protein (in my diet). I've decided if that's the case I'll try the diet for a month max then bottlefeed. I'm over all the added stresses! I hope Ethans reflux improves!
We are starting mother and baby hydrotherapy classes tomorrow with a couple of the girls from my mothers group. Can't wait! I bought Izzy some propped swimming pants, OSFA a bit like MCN. They are pink and white with hibscuses all over them - so adorable!!
Bought a Hushamok hammock on thursday to help with Izzy's day sleeps and it looks like it's going to be a winner. She slept for 3 hours straight in it yesterday morning! Yay!
I'd better run. Am typing this on my phone while I feed Izzy which is only making my upper back worse. Must get back to the Physio but gee it's hard with a baby!
UPDATE - Izzy just slept for two hours straight in her hammock!!! Best purchase! Yay!!!
Last edited by Taurean; November 22nd, 2009 at 10:47 AM.
Kosi, don't worry that Ava isn't sleeping through yet - just because some of us have all nighters doesn't mean it is going to stay that way. There is the 3 month growth spurt coming that will shake things up too.
Taurean, I hope that the losec works for Izzy - it would be such a shame if you have to give up BF after you worked so hard to get it established.
Pooley, how did F go without the dream feed? Sounds like he is doing really well.
Kelly, at least you are getting good wear out of the cute little bubba clothes lol. Amelia has outgrown all her 000 bodysuits with sleeves while the sleeve-less ones haven't even been worn because it has been too cold. I tried to buy the next size up the other day but they aren't selling them now because it is 'summer'. DS walked at 8.5 months, I suspect that A will be similar.
Sangie, day sleeps aren't that great here - we are working on having them in the cot but she really prefers to be held/sling. But I really don't care how she sleeps during the day, as long as we have good nights then it is fine by me.
Not much happening here. For the last 9 nights A has mostly been doing 7-9 hours overnight which I am so happy with. It doesn't take long to get into a habit of expecting a good sleep though - one night she woke at 3.30am for a feed and I was shattered the next day lol
Artechim- We dropped Frazer's dream feed last nite and the nite before. Both nites his last feed was between 8 - 9pm. Success!! First nite he did 9 till 7am and last nite 9 till 6am. Woo hoo!! So far so good. I guess he is getting enough food during the day.
Hoping the 12 week growth spurt doesn't disrupt his sleeping patterns too much but you never know!!!
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