Bah. S took a bottle at the same time. All my schedule change did was leave me with less milk.
Oh no, did they not realize you were coming? My schedule is usually pretty flexible, and I am 3 minutes from the daycare so daycare calls me when he is ready to eat. Would they be willing to do that for you?
Post by creepyeyeball on Jul 14, 2016 14:33:48 GMT -5
I started a new chore system this week and it's going well. Every morning after breakfast the kids and I have a team meeting to discuss what needs done for the day and they volunteer for what they want to help with. My goal is to have at least one kid doing every one of my chores with me until they get good enough at it for me to bow out and let them takeover. The kids are loving it and it's a good way to fit in one-on-one time throughout the day. We've been very productive and after only a few days the kids are starting to find chores they enjoy doing and can really do well, even my 3yo.
But I admit that I sort of miss my alone time. I used to get a break from little people when I would send them outside to play while I cleaned or cooked in peace. Now there is always someone with me. Nursing breaks are some of my only quiet time. But I keep telling myself this will all pay off in the end when I have capable helpers that can do work without me while I garden or sew or do something else I enjoy, in peace
This is kind of a debbie downer, but right now I'm in the middle of 2 miscarriage anniversaries. One was on Sunday, the other is tomorrow. I've had pictures from when I was pregnant both times popping up on my timehop for weeks. I've been really bummed about it.
This is kind of a debbie downer, but right now I'm in the middle of 2 miscarriage anniversaries. One was on Sunday, the other is tomorrow. I've had pictures from when I was pregnant both times popping up on my timehop for weeks. I've been really bummed about it.
4 month shots today and harsh chat from pedi about swaddling. Awesome!
What did the pedi say about swaddling?
That I need to stop for her safety. She's not rolling yet, so it's not urgent. I asked what he would suggest for the transition and he said, "Just stop swaddling and let her cry it out." Gee, thanks, dude. Super helpful.
This is kind of a debbie downer, but right now I'm in the middle of 2 miscarriage anniversaries. One was on Sunday, the other is tomorrow. I've had pictures from when I was pregnant both times popping up on my timehop for weeks. I've been really bummed about it.
I'm sorry I'm also approaching mine (it took a full year almost to the day to become pregnant again).
This is kind of a debbie downer, but right now I'm in the middle of 2 miscarriage anniversaries. One was on Sunday, the other is tomorrow. I've had pictures from when I was pregnant both times popping up on my timehop for weeks. I've been really bummed about it.
That I need to stop for her safety. She's not rolling yet, so it's not urgent. I asked what he would suggest for the transition and he said, "Just stop swaddling and let her cry it out." Gee, thanks, dude. Super helpful.
Yeesh!
. I feel like I'm going to get chastised for not sleep training yet. Our pedi (which is a NYC chain, so not some random) advocates CIO starting at the two month appointment. No way dude!
Oh my god did you guys hear what happened in Nice, France tonight? On their Bastille Day! My old French teacher (who I've stayed in touch with over the years) is there in Nice with a group of students. They had been in that area tonight. Luckily they are all safe.
Oh my god did you guys hear what happened in Nice, France tonight? On their Bastille Day! My old French teacher (who I've stayed in touch with over the years) is there in Nice with a group of students. They had been in that area tonight. Luckily they are all safe.
. I feel like I'm going to get chastised for not sleep training yet. Our pedi (which is a NYC chain, so not some random) advocates CIO starting at the two month appointment. No way dude!
My pedi was also on the CIO train. Not hardcore CIO, but I was really surprised by how early they were expecting DS to have dropped most of his night feedings and all and for us to start pushing him to self-soothe. I don't think our Portland pedi ever breathed a word about sleep training when DD was a baby, even when she hit a year and was still waking up multiple times a night.
It's crazy. They are hardcore CIO. They said he would learn to eat during the day when I asked about night feedings. I didn't even read that in Weissbluth's book.
Oh my god did you guys hear what happened in Nice, France tonight? On their Bastille Day! My old French teacher (who I've stayed in touch with over the years) is there in Nice with a group of students. They had been in that area tonight. Luckily they are all safe.
Hugs heartbot and@jags8 ! I just recently passed the one year mark if my second miscarriage. DS was actually born two years to the day of my first miscarriage. When I realized, it was so comforting to me It felt like that little baby I lost was pulling some strings on the other side to send me my perfect little man. ❤️
That I need to stop for her safety. She's not rolling yet, so it's not urgent. I asked what he would suggest for the transition and he said, "Just stop swaddling and let her cry it out." Gee, thanks, dude. Super helpful.
Great advice... um, not. I'm not against cry it out or sleep training in certain circumstances, but that's pretty extreme. She's so little still and how awful to just take away her major comfort and leave her to cry it out without helping her find another way to comfort/self sooth!
That I need to stop for her safety. She's not rolling yet, so it's not urgent. I asked what he would suggest for the transition and he said, "Just stop swaddling and let her cry it out." Gee, thanks, dude. Super helpful.
Great advice... um, not. I'm not against cry it out or sleep training in certain circumstances, but that's pretty extreme. She's so little still and how awful to just take away her major comfort and leave her to cry it out without helping her find another way to comfort/self sooth!
I totally agree! What kind of advice is that?? I usually like that doctor, too.
. I feel like I'm going to get chastised for not sleep training yet. Our pedi (which is a NYC chain, so not some random) advocates CIO starting at the two month appointment. No way dude!
From the upcoming three-month visit email:
Sleep: Most parents come to the three-month visit beaming. As much as they were apprehensive (some even glanced at the diplomas on the wall while we discussed sleep training), those who have tried our strategies are so appreciative of having recovered sanity after months of sleep deprivation. If you have not done so for philosophical reasons, or simply because you just don't have the heart to let your baby cry at night (which we totally respect), here is a friendly warning: If your child does not sleep more or less through the night by now, chances are it will be difficult for him to learn to do so. Most likely, you will have to attempt sleep training when he is able to call your names, which will be a more complicated process.
adelbert they are otherwise OK so far, but I agree re switching. (And unfortunately they are the only peds in the neighborhood so it would be difficult once I go back to work to go to another practice.)
I'm glad you mentioned Weissbluth's book and I read it so I was able to put this particular advice in perspective. I had to go back and re-read the relevant sections because I have zero capacity to remember anything these days lol.
Sleep: Most parents come to the three-month visit beaming. As much as they were apprehensive (some even glanced at the diplomas on the wall while we discussed sleep training), those who have tried our strategies are so appreciative of having recovered sanity after months of sleep deprivation. If you have not done so for philosophical reasons, or simply because you just don't have the heart to let your baby cry at night (which we totally respect), here is a friendly warning: If your child does not sleep more or less through the night by now, chances are it will be difficult for him to learn to do so. Most likely, you will have to attempt sleep training when he is able to call your names, which will be a more complicated process.
Wut.
That is really shitty that they push sleep training so young so hard like that, and try to make you feel bad if you don't do it. Sleep training before 3 months is not recommended by anyone at all, so telling parents of 2 months olds to do it (I assume since they "show up beaming" at the 3 month visit) is horrible.
ETA - I am also pretty sure that doctors do not learn anything about sleep training to earn that diploma that is on the wall. I am not anti sleep training, but I am at that young age.
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