You guys keep making me go out and buy baby stuff....
Today has been an ok day. We got out for a morning walk, he usually has a hard time napping all day until about 3pm. I finally got him down for a decent nap. Going on 1.5hrs hopefully can make it a 2 hour nap. We cuddle for the first 40 minutes before I put him down to go to the washroom.
My baby only cries when I am alone with her. What?!
Mine cries if I hold her at all horizontally and don't give her a boob. Right now DH is far better at soothing her post nursing session if she's awake than I am.
Guys. I bought a Swaddle Up for Jack to nap in. I told myself I would not be buying any more baby items, but I am terrified of him being addicted to a swaddle in addition to his pacifier.
So my train of thought was tight Swaddle Me at night and the Swaddle Up for crib naps, maybe easier transition down the road. I don't know, I'm grasping at straws.
Well...
THIS THING IS AMAZING! He has gone down drowsy without a pacifier for the past 2 days worth of naps. I didn't want to say anything yesterday and jinx it, but I'm calling it!
Swaddle Up for the win!
I had to google this product because I had never heard of that. It looks brilliant! DS is doing beautifully with the swaddle me so I'm scared to switch it up, but man, that looks awesome!
Post by erinshelley21 on Apr 21, 2017 18:33:35 GMT -5
DD was an angel at the viewing for my uncle. Only needed fed once and only ended up in the arms of a person I barely know once. SIL will be bringing ds home soon so for now I'm enjoying the quiet with my girl.
erinshelley21, glad she was so good at the viewing. I know we can't control newborns so it's nice that everything went so well for such a difficult family event I bet she was a little ray of light for many of your family members.
Fed L a ton, now having a bit of beer. Feeling GREAT about it!
We also tried a bottle - he was PISSED when he wasn't getting the breast. I put him on the breast for a little bit, took him off, offered the bottle when he was calm and he took it for a little bit! Then rounded off the session with more boob time. It's a start! Hopefully soon he'll be able to switch easily between boob and bottle.
Post by moutonrouge on Apr 21, 2017 19:34:55 GMT -5
I'm struggling with letting DH parent his own way. I can feel myself being too controlling, or just doing things myself so they're done my way and then resenting that he hasn't helped. I need to relax and let some things go.
I'm struggling with letting DH parent his own way. I can feel myself being too controlling, or just doing things myself so they're done my way and then resenting that he hasn't helped. I need to relax and let some things go.
It's good you are aware of it at least! I can relate - it's hard to let go sometimes though
I'm struggling with letting DH parent his own way. I can feel myself being too controlling, or just doing things myself so they're done my way and then resenting that he hasn't helped. I need to relax and let some things go.
I struggle with this too sometimes. What works best for me is to remove myself completely. DH does things differently and it's totally okay, but it's easier for both of us if I'm not around to see it.
I've been looking at the swaddle up. Based on reviews here I think I'll get one!
We're on our way home from visiting some of my dads friends from when he lived in my state (about 2 hours from where we live). Tomorrow my brother gets here. It's been fun having company - I was getting a little lonely/stir crazy being alone so much because of maternity leave. At the same time, I haven't been able to nap, so I'm tired!
I'm afraid I'm going to be this way. I'm a teacher, and was lucky enough to be able to take off from when C was born until school starts again in August. I love that I get 6 months at home with him, but I think by end of summer, the walls will be closing in. We live in a small town (about 1700 people), so there isn't much to do without driving at least 30 minutes. Also, H works in agriculture, so starting about now, he gets super busy at work. Which means he works Saturday's, and when they are ready really busy, he works until dark. Makes for some long lonely days!
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