So last night we were pretty quiet so I lurked in other boards and saw a swap thread that was pinned in March 17. They use to swap formula coupons/samples/baby stuff. Any interest doing one here too?
I'd be interested in such a thread.
oldbaylover1024, what size is the nursing hoodie? I'm struggling to find clothes to wear out that cover me up but allow for easy boob access.
The nursing hoodie is basically a medium. The sizing ran REALLY small so it's labeled an XXL but trust me, it's a M. Its navy blue with red-and-white stripes on the hood and pockets. I'll link it...
ETA I really like it. If C were nursing I'd keep it honestly. But I'm never going to use it. Maybe we could figure out a swap or something. TBH I bought it as a treat to myself, so if you're not interested, I may consign it to try and get some money back. Lemme know if you're interested!
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Post by monicageller on Mar 11, 2017 21:13:24 GMT -5
+1 to having a LO with a night time witching hour- which lasts way more than one hour. He has always been fussier in the evenings and cluster feeds. But it has been worse this week and the last two days have been really bad. Luckily, once he's down for the night, usually around 11 or 12 he'll sleep pretty well at night. I just hope this phase passes quickly.
My mom and nephew came down today and are staying the night. Nephew kept DS1 occupied most the day and my mom helped with LO. So that has made tonight much easier, because she has had LO for the majority of his crying. I wish my mom and MIL would take turns living with us. Some here to cook awesome food and holding the crying baby- yes please!
Post by linewifekat on Mar 11, 2017 21:15:56 GMT -5
shawnabm1320 so far DH has been home at bedtime and takes care of toddler bedtime. Witching hours for us is from 5-8 most nights. I found if I wear him in my Lillebaby and vacuum the house he'll calm down. musicallyinclined have you thought about taking your lo to a pediatric chiropractor? There may be something going on that's hurting him on that side.
On a related note, any STMs have babies who are doing the hours long witching hour? How do you manage with another child to take care of??
Wearing the baby. Letting tv babysit the toddler or switching out kids with DH. And sometimes one of them has to cry for a minute. Thankfully DS2 usually waits to get fussy until after DS1 goes to bed.
We're usually like this. DS's rough time WAS 5-12 so WAY more than a witching "hour". Now that his gas seems to be under control it's cut down to 7-10. Still a lot. But luckily DD2 goes to bed around 7 so once he starts gearing up we send her off to bed, and DD1 goes to bed around 8 but she's pretty self sufficient. DH usually handles the big kids. On hockey nights or whatever when we are alone I usually do a movie night with them so the girls are relaxed with popcorn and a movie in case I need to cut to the other room with DS, then they are at least still occupied. The girls are getting used to the fact though that sometimes they just have to be patient while I deal with DS.
Post by musicallyinclined on Mar 11, 2017 22:19:20 GMT -5
linewifekat, I didn't even think about that. Interesting thought. I'm going to have to research that. I've never been to a chiropractor either, maybe it can be a mother son outing. I wouldn't hate seeing what it's all about.
Post by linewifekat on Mar 12, 2017 5:48:12 GMT -5
I don't know what's wrong with ds2. He's been screaming all night. He maybe slept from 11:45-1:45 then after an hour and dst I woke up DH up at 3:45 to help me and he's had him since in the living room. He just won't stop crying. I gave him gas drops at 3:30 and he's been pooping and farting at every feed. We're both at a loss.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 12, 2017 6:05:49 GMT -5
White noise machine for the win!! 5 hours, 3 hours, and she's still sleeping. And she actually slept without grunting most of the night.
I am up with a horrible headache but at least I got two solid stretches of sleep. DH is leaving for work soon--I would just love a day where I'm not alone with both kids for 90% of it. Blahhhhh
Victory!!! LO1 didn't come into our room last night!! Let's go for 2 in a row sweetie!
We got ok sleep last night from the twins. Would have liked them to be a little better but happy with what I got. My mom should be over soon to help with kiddos while DH gets ready and leaves.
Question: when your baby wants to eat in the MOTN, is he/she wide awake when they cry for you? The last couple of nights I've been woken up by LO being wide awake and making her awake sounds. I think she used to cry in her sleep and not wake up until the diaper change.
So LO1 just told DH she wanted a present on his trip. He'd planned on getting her a soccer jersey from the Real Madrid game he's gonna see. Nope she wants a rosary and a wallet....with credit cards in it.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Mar 12, 2017 8:21:24 GMT -5
My toddler has been limping since yesterday and can't communicate what part of her leg is bothering her. She's doesn't seem in pain at all, climbing, jumping on the couch, even running..but she's obviously limping. What the hell....
She did this about 6 months ago. It lasted a day and then went away. But we are on day 2 now. Stresses me out.
My toddler has been limping since yesterday and can't communicate what part of her leg is bothering her. She's doesn't seem in pain at all, climbing, jumping on the couch, even running..but she's obviously limping. What the hell....
She did this about 6 months ago. It lasted a day and then went away. But we are on day 2 now. Stresses me out.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 12, 2017 8:33:10 GMT -5
I'm still trying to process what happened yesterday. LO was on the boob or fussing to be on the boob from 4:30 until I finally went to bed at 11:30 - we coslept and I side nursed her. I hope this is a growth spurt, because I'm not sure I can handle a 7-hour witching hour! Thank goodness she takes a paci so I can give my nipples a little break.
My toddler has been limping since yesterday and can't communicate what part of her leg is bothering her. She's doesn't seem in pain at all, climbing, jumping on the couch, even running..but she's obviously limping. What the hell....
She did this about 6 months ago. It lasted a day and then went away. But we are on day 2 now. Stresses me out.
Growing pains??
I think so...? I hope that's all that is. It's so hard to tell when she can't really communicate at that level yet.
Question: when your baby wants to eat in the MOTN, is he/she wide awake when they cry for you? The last couple of nights I've been woken up by LO being wide awake and making her awake sounds. I think she used to cry in her sleep and not wake up until the diaper change.
I'm wondering about this too. LO is rarely awake when I get up to feed him, but seems uphappy and making a ton of noise. DS1 was always wide awake and shrieking, so this is new.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Mar 12, 2017 9:41:11 GMT -5
H and DS just went off to church. I'm going to try to transfer LO to the swing and make myself breakfast. MH ran out of time to make me mine. I feel like this morning was a preview of what next week is going to be like... chaos.
Sometimes I feel like we just messed everything up by having a second - like, I was just getting the hang of having 1 kid, and now we have 2! What was I thinking!? I know things will get easier, and I don't regret having C, but I am dreading the adjustment period!
Post by musicallyinclined on Mar 12, 2017 9:46:03 GMT -5
It depends on how long he fusses whether or not he's awake. DH takes the first feed and he takes longer to wake up, warm the bottle, etc so he's usually pretty awake. I hear him beginning to fuss and usually grab him quickly and he's not fully awake.
Post by musicallyinclined on Mar 12, 2017 9:53:57 GMT -5
It got cold again here and it's gross and rainy. I was hoping to go pick strawberries but there's no way I'm doing cold and muddy.
I also miss church a lot and would totally go except it's work. And I'm not in the mood to work with the amount of sleep I've gotten. I also don't want to feel guilty about not passing around the baby.
Post by notagoddess on Mar 12, 2017 10:24:23 GMT -5
S only had 3 wake ups at night instead of her typical 4-5. I should feel rested and maybe I will once the coffee kicks in.
I've been dealing pretty well with the lack of sleep, but MH is not, even though he only does one night feeding. It's hard to have sympathy because he's getting a lot more than I am.
Annoyed with DH and his preconceived notion that on the weekends he gets to go outside and do things until the sun goes down while I'm inside with both kids. Time to get out of whatever unicorn fairytale you're living in dude.
S only had 3 wake ups at night instead of her typical 4-5. I should feel rested and maybe I will once the coffee kicks in.
I've been dealing pretty well with the lack of sleep, but MH is not, even though he only does one night feeding. It's hard to have sympathy because he's getting a lot more than I am.
Same here! I think I've just adjusted to functioning on very little sleep. But DH is always complaining about how tired he is. Yes, he does work 12 hour days all week long and that's why I don't expect him to help out during the week with MOTN feeds, but come on dude you get 5 nights of at least 8 hours of sleep! I can only dream of that happening!
Post by monicageller on Mar 12, 2017 12:17:04 GMT -5
shawnabm1320 Adjusting is tough. But we will all find out new normal and a system that hopefully works well for our families. Hang in there!
flyinghorses6 I'm so intrigued by your husband's schedule. I feel like he works 7 days a week 20 hours a day! I don't know how you do it!
pivot You should be annoyed. Dad needs to give mama a break. We are big on divide and conquer around here. But all DS1 wants to do is play hockey or some other sport or activity and needs us to play with him. He is not an independant player, so he doesn't really give us a choice.
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