DS let me slept from 11-3:45. Then went right back to sleep after eating and didn't get up again until about 7:30. This would have been amazing if DD didn't wander into my room at 5:20 after having a bad dream. Once I finally got her back to sleep, DS was waking up.
I've gotta take her to her preschool at 10 for the class picture then we're heading to the park.
Praying I can get them both to nap at the same time afterwards so I can get some rest.
I feel pretty good today. After DS wanted to eat every 1.5 hr yesterday I was prepared for a rough night..thankfully it ended up a good night. He slept from 7-11:30 pm and then up at 3:30 and 6:15!! So if eating that often during day means better night time sleep I'll take it.
Post by gratefulgirl on Sept 15, 2016 8:06:48 GMT -5
We are in full on Wonder Week mode over here. Overtired, overstimulated, and fighting sleep like a crazy girl. Won't sleep on me. Won't sleep in the crib. Won't sleep in the swing. Is mad at the paci. Is mad at the swaddle. Won't sleep without either of those either.
I could probably wear her to sleep, but my back in sore from doing that yesterday.
I had a full on melt down last night. Thankfully DH took a MOTN wake up and I got some rest. Amazing how a little sleep can give some perspective
::::hugs::::
I can't wait for the day that simple things don't make me burst into tears. I was pumping the other night and trying to eat dinner. I dropped some food on the floor and just started sobbing. My husband was like "What?! It's okay! I'll get it!" But, it wasn't about the food - it was about how I couldn't even eat without having to do something for the baby or the house and juggling it all means that half my dinner ends up on the floor.
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Sept 15, 2016 8:51:52 GMT -5
I think I just make bad sleepers. DS was awful and DD appears to be ending up the same way. We had one really good night a couple weeks ago, and I got optimistic, but since then she will sleep for maybe an hour and a half at a time. I'm so tired.
I know she's only four weeks, but I'm scarred from two years of constant wakeups with DS.
Our local news channel has this horrible morning talk show where the anchors basically have to waste time chatting for 3 hours. I used to make fun of how pointless it is. Now I kind of like it/look forward to it.... These are the only people I "socialize" with all day!!
hashbrownnofilter I had a terrible sleeper for #1 too. I used to go crazy trying to read everything and find solutions. I was convinced I was missing something that would make her sleep like other babies I had heard of. This time I went in with no expectations, and I feel a lot more relaxed about it. It is what it is!!! (Hate that expression, but I think it applies to baby sleep!)
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Sept 15, 2016 9:04:04 GMT -5
annbuhdan You are spot on! I've finally accepted that his crappy sleep habits were not my fault. I'm trying to be more laid back about this one, so at least I won't also be stressed about believing I did something wrong or wasn't following the right advice...it's a work in progress.
DD #1 has her surgery scheduled for Tuesday. DH can't take off Wednesday so I will have a 3 year old who can't use her hands and an infant. What could go wrong?
Post by gratefulgirl on Sept 15, 2016 9:17:38 GMT -5
annbuhdan, hashbrownnofilter - they did a study where they showed that sleep habits were majority genetic rather than what the parents did. With my first two who slept very poorly in the beginning (one is now passable but not great, one is really quite good now) I took a lot of comfort in that.
But I still find myself a little bitter about the parents posting about how this method or that method got their 6 week old to sleep through the night. It's a work in progress to get over the scars of bad sleep.
DD #1 has her surgery scheduled for Tuesday. DH can't take off Wednesday so I will have a 3 year old who can't use her hands and an infant. What could go wrong?
Post by hashbrownnofilter on Sept 15, 2016 9:19:55 GMT -5
I also hate "is she a good baby?" when I know what that means is "does she sleep?" It just implies that a poor sleeper is a "bad baby" which is SO not ok with me.
I am learning how to go to bed at 9-10 pm... haha. That is DD1's bedtime, so if I get her to sleep, then feed DD2 to top her off til she falls asleep, then crawl us all into bed and pass out ASAP, I can get a reasonable amount of sleep. DD2 woke up to eat around 2am, then did her grunty-squirmy thing that says she needs to pass a bunch of gas at 6:45. She keeps inching her morning wakeup earlier. Sadly, it is not yet early enough to go back to sleep afterwards. DD1 gets up around 8.
So, this night owl is learning how to not stay awake til midnight or later. And it works reasonably well, but I am a 9 hours+ sleep kinda girl. I still feel like a zombie even with 6 or 7 broken hours sleep. I don't feel crazy like I did when DD1 was brand new, though. But omg I will miss my sister when she leaves next week. It super helps for her to hold baby so I can handle toddler.
I just want to go back to bed. It must be a coffee morning.
I also hate "is she a good baby?" when I know what that means is "does she sleep?" It just implies that a poor sleeper is a "bad baby" which is SO not ok with me.
st my family reunion last weekend everyone kept asking this and my answer was always "I wouldn't say that". And they'd give me a weird look. What? He's a fussy ass cry face all the time, I'm not going to lie and say he's so great.
DD #1 has her surgery scheduled for Tuesday. DH can't take off Wednesday so I will have a 3 year old who can't use her hands and an infant. What could go wrong?
I mean - absolutely nothing could go wrong!
Good luck to you!
What surgery is your daughter having?
It's not a "bad one" she has trigger thumbs and can't straighten either thumb past 90 degrees. Thankfully they are putting her in soft bandages and not the typical hard casts, but they can't get wet, dirty, etc and in the pictures they are about the size of a hard cast.
Thursday we fly to Boston, which should be entertaining too. At least I have free drink coupons?
I also hate "is she a good baby?" when I know what that means is "does she sleep?" It just implies that a poor sleeper is a "bad baby" which is SO not ok with me.
st my family reunion last weekend everyone kept asking this and my answer was always "I wouldn't say that". And they'd give me a weird look. What? He's a fussy ass cry face all the time, I'm not going to lie and say he's so great.
My mom said she used to console herself that while I was the actual worst as a baby (I think she is still a bit upset about it, she brings it up an awful lot - I can no longer blame her), she's get her turn for a good phase. I was apparently a dream toddler and I was a total rule-follower as a teen, so she was right.
But while you're in the thick of colic/reflux/high needs/no sleep baby it is really rough.
It's after 10 and I can't get out of bed! LO has been sleeping on my chest since his early morning feeding and it's just too cozy. Also, he's been wearing socks on his hands since last night because DH thought he was too cold. I can't believe they're not bothering him - I thought they'd be off in an instant.
Oh, and we tried a new swaddle last night and I think I like it. I went with the woombie because it seemed simple (and was half the price of the miracle blanket). He can't escape it and seemed pretty cozy, so I'll take that as a win.
Post by coffeequeen14 on Sept 15, 2016 11:03:20 GMT -5
I need advice. I have a massage today with my regular massage guy. I have stopped bleeding but am worried I will bleed during the massage due to the pressure and what not. Here is my issue:
I never wear undies during my massage. If I show up wearing them w a liner then I'll feel weird because he will know I'm bleeding still. Awkward right?
If I go without and God forbid bleed on the table I'll have to find a new therapist because I'd never be able to see him again. H also goes to him and would have to quit in solidarity.
I know I'm being ridiculous but... Help! Do I risk it or not? Or cancel the massage?
I need advice. I have a massage today with my regular massage guy. I have stopped bleeding but am worried I will bleed during the massage due to the pressure and what not. Here is my issue:
I never wear undies during my massage. If I show up wearing them w a liner then I'll feel weird because he will know I'm bleeding still. Awkward right?
If I go without and God forbid bleed on the table I'll have to find a new therapist because I'd never be able to see him again. H also goes to him and would have to quit in solidarity.
I know I'm being ridiculous but... Help! Do I risk it or not? Or cancel the massage?
I'd wear underwear with a liner and not think twice about it.
Post by penny2103 on Sept 15, 2016 11:17:26 GMT -5
Hi! Yesterday was a shit show in the penny household and did not involve much sleep. I'm determined to make today better. I had a $10 postmates coupon so I just had a giant mocha and breakfast sandwich delivered. And my sisters are coming to meet the baby today!
I seriously have no idea how our house will run once I go back to work. I've been doing all errands during the day and making dinner early and it's STILL insane in the evenings. I know we will make it work somehow, but I'm getting nervous.
I also hate "is she a good baby?" when I know what that means is "does she sleep?" It just implies that a poor sleeper is a "bad baby" which is SO not ok with me.
st my family reunion last weekend everyone kept asking this and my answer was always "I wouldn't say that". And they'd give me a weird look. What? He's a fussy ass cry face all the time, I'm not going to lie and say he's so great.
Ugh, I can relate. My boss (who I have a great relationship with, I used to babysit his daughter, etc.) gave me a call a week ago and asked how we were doing. I replied with something along the lines of "We're doing okay! The nights have been rough but we're all slowly adjusting." He asked if the baby was healthy and I told him he was, so my boss goes "Okay then, then everything is great! The rest is your problem!" He said it in a somewhat joking manner, but... I was pissed. Of course baby being healthy is the #1 concern, but just because you have a healthy baby doesn't mean that this shit is easy.
I don't really like people calling babies a "bad" baby...some babies just have a harder time.
I saw talk of wonder weeks...I like it in theory and I like seeing what progressions to expect, but I don't buy into the exact timing. It wasn't spot on for DD and I don't think I'll really read it this time.
It seems like we should go home tomorrow, unless the echo of his heart shows something. He will have to go home on fortified milk so I will have to pump for some feeds, bottle feed the fortified milk, and nurse at some feeds. So much work!
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