Last night DD woke up twice and I think it was because I woke up. I don't know what worked but I'm repeating it all again tonight! I gave her a bath around 7pm which she hates but a bottle right after, then at 9pm I gave her a diaper change, bottle and swaddled her. She didn't wake up until 1:30!
Maybe I just had a unicorn baby last night but it was nice!
Today I'm going to finish up thank you cards from my shower. I feel like an ass because it was two months ago and I'm usually sending thank you cards ASAP. Tomorrow I'll drop them off at the post office and try the Becco carrier with DD.
I think DD is outgrowing nighttine pooping, which is nice. Now I need to start figuring out an overnight cloth setup for her bc she is a very heavy wetter
We are done with size 1 diapers at least at night. She wet through them twice. So I now have a lot of laundry to do.
We made a rule that the bigs can't come down till number 3 is awake or I go up and get them. They actually stayed put and played in their room. It got me only about 10 extra minutes as #3 got up early today, but it is so worth it.
Having a kid on the spectrum makes me so paranoid. DD would much rather look around at the lights, the sunlight, the contrast of the dark picture frame against the light wall, etc than look at me. It worries me.
My husband is going back to work today. I cried for reasons that are legit (I'm alone!) and not legit (it will always be this way!).
One of the most unexpected postpartum things I'm dealing with is an intense need for my husband. I want him next to me. All the time. I slept on the couch the other night with my feet touching him while he did work because I didn't want to go in the bedroom alone. They say babies needs to be held and touched. I think mothers do, too. I just crave big, warm hugs all the time.
Having a kid on the spectrum makes me so paranoid. DD would much rather look around at the lights, the sunlight, the contrast of the dark picture frame against the light wall, etc than look at me. It worries me.
I'm sorry. I know how paranoid about that I have gotten as a former ASD teacher. I can imagine how much more you're looking for it.
My husband is going back to work today. I cried for reasons that are legit (I'm alone!) and not legit (it will always be this way!).
One of the most unexpected postpartum things I'm dealing with is an intense need for my husband. I want him next to me. All the time. I slept on the couch the other night with my feet touching him while he did work because I didn't want to go in the bedroom alone. They say babies needs to be held and touched. I think mothers do, too. I just crave big, warm hugs all the time.
Having a kid on the spectrum makes me so paranoid. DD would much rather look around at the lights, the sunlight, the contrast of the dark picture frame against the light wall, etc than look at me. It worries me.
My DD is the same way. I'm sorry it's causing you to worry...I can only imagine how heightened your eye is to potential signs. Does it help ease your mind that girls have a lower chance of having an ASD dx?
Post by coffeequeen14 on Sept 7, 2016 8:24:28 GMT -5
joy your post makes me feel less crazy. My love language is quality time so I just assumed it was because I needed to feel more loved right now if that makes sense. I want H to be thisclose and do everything as a family.
joy so true for me too. It surprised me the first time, especially because I am the furthest thing from needy on a normal basis. Hormones are so weird.
shanny thinking of you guys this morning! Hope R had a smooth night.
First day home with all 3 kids by myself today. It's rainy and I have exactly zero plans to leave the house.
Having a kid on the spectrum makes me so paranoid. DD would much rather look around at the lights, the sunlight, the contrast of the dark picture frame against the light wall, etc than look at me. It worries me.
My DD is the same way. I'm sorry it's causing you to worry...I can only imagine how heightened your eye is to potential signs. Does it help ease your mind that girls have a lower chance of having an ASD dx?
It does, actually. I I also used hawk-eyes on DS2 and got a little nervous a few times but he is definitely neurotypical.
Of course she would like to be in an unsafe sleeping environment to get her best sleep. I am reading my school work right next to her but why can't a pack n play be as comfortable as mom's bed??
At what age does the witching hour typically start? My girls both went through it so I'm just waiting for it to kick in over here. I thought it was around 2-3 weeks but can't remember.
Of course she would like to be in an unsafe sleeping environment to get her best sleep. I am reading my school work right next to her but why can't a pack n play be as comfortable as mom's bed?? [/quote]
Nothing is as good as mom's bed! Except maybe snuggling in her arms!
Having a kid on the spectrum makes me so paranoid. DD would much rather look around at the lights, the sunlight, the contrast of the dark picture frame against the light wall, etc than look at me. It worries me.
My DD is the same way. I'm sorry it's causing you to worry...I can only imagine how heightened your eye is to potential signs. Does it help ease your mind that girls have a lower chance of having an ASD dx?
As a mom of 3 girls, one of whom has shown a handful of ASD yellow flags over the years, I worry because there is less research on ASD in girls and it presents differently for them. My pedi assures me that my older two are neurotypical, but I swear I won't stop wondering until they are all adults. Having developmental delays will do that to a mom.
joy so true for me too. It surprised me the first time, especially because I am the furthest thing from needy on a normal basis. Hormones are so weird.
YES! The joke before she was born that my husband could stay home maaaaaybe a week for paternity leave before I'd make him go back to work. Haha. This reaction is most unexpected!
My kid hates the rock n play. I thought such babies were the stuff of legends. Grrr.
Both my kids disliked the RNP..despite everyone telling me it's a must have. Once I figured it out with DD she moved to her crib at 5 weeks old. I would move DS now but would rather he not wake his sister with his still frequent wake ups. So instead he sleeps in his bouncing seat..since I made that move he's sleeping better.
Why does my baby hate naps? She's clearly tired but everytime I put her down she's wide awake. I've tried leaving her alone to see if she eventually falls asleep and she does not. Yesterday the only naps she took were in the car and in the wrap, but both of those require me to be awake too.
Why does my baby hate naps? She's clearly tired but everytime I put her down she's wide awake. I've tried leaving her alone to see if she eventually falls asleep and she does not. Yesterday the only naps she took were in the car and in the wrap, but both of those require me to be awake too.
Why does my baby hate naps? She's clearly tired but everytime I put her down she's wide awake. I've tried leaving her alone to see if she eventually falls asleep and she does not. Yesterday the only naps she took were in the car and in the wrap, but both of those require me to be awake too.
Same here. Lately she wakes up from a sound sleep the minute she's out of my arms. It's hard!
Why does my baby hate naps? She's clearly tired but everytime I put her down she's wide awake. I've tried leaving her alone to see if she eventually falls asleep and she does not. Yesterday the only naps she took were in the car and in the wrap, but both of those require me to be awake too.
How old?
She'll be 4 weeks on Friday. She sleeps ok at night, it seems to be a daytime thing.
She'll be 4 weeks on Friday. She sleeps ok at night, it seems to be a daytime thing.
I have found there is a transition between NB and baby stage where they don't like to nap. I usually try to start them on a schedule when that happens. I follow the EASY method (eat, activity, sleep, you). So when she wakes up I change her diaper and she eats, then we do an activity (tummy time, playmat, read, bathe etc). I just make sure she has stimulation and stays awake. Then Based off her cues I put her down for a nap. Rinse and repeat. I keep it flexible and go off her cues but I found my kids did really well napping when I followed that formula.
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