Hazel has her 4 month appointment this morning, I'm pretty sure she will not be loving that since I'm almost positive she'll get shots. I'm leaving her with my aunt this afternoon while I volunteer at the older girls' school's book fair, I'm hoping she'll do okay for my aunt.
Dh called off work and was going to do the DC drop offs. But since it's Alex's 1st day I wanted to go too. We each took a kid and I told him bring the DC bag. I had the pump, my tote, and my laptop to carry. We get to DC and he forgot the bag. And I need the bag where the milk is in to put todays milk. He goes back home and I try to drop Leo off and he doesn't want to go in. I tell the teacher he's sick but no fever. She hears him cough and says if he's coughing a lot then she'd send him home too. Fine. Dh can take him today. Now we're waiting for dh to return to drop alex off in his class. And I'll be even more late to work than I expected. And prob need to pump the minute I walk in. That's my big moan of the day.
Post by requiressnacks on Mar 6, 2017 9:42:43 GMT -5
I'm at work. meh.
MH starts night shift today so we need to figure out a routine for the next couple of weeks. This morning he was home (only benefit of night shift) and my MIL came at 7. I felt like he was depending on my help a little too much, when I really just wanted to get ready for work. There were 3 adults present!
N slept in his Merlin suit (or as we like to call it, his marshmallow suit) last night! He's been sleeping terribly because of his growth spurt, so I figured it couldn't make things any worse. He started with a 5 hour stretch (still not the 6-7 hours he'd been giving us pre-growth spurt, but better then the 3.5-4 hours this past week) and then did 2.5 hours and then 1.5 hours. He went down very easily each time and only did the baby zombie arms move where he stuck both arms up in the air. All in all, I'd say it was a success!
If the Merlin suit keeps working for him, the next step will be to get him out of the Rock n Play. . . I was so intentional st the beginning about getting him to sleep flat in the bassinet portion of the Pack n Play so that it would be an easier transition to the crib later, but then he got a cold and slept so much better with his head elevated in the Rock n Play. Now I'd like to switch him back, but he's pretty much outgrown the bassinet portion of the Pack n Play, so my options are the bottom of the Pack n Play, which seems like it will be a pain to get him in and out of, or his crib in his room . . . Not sure if I'm ready to move him to his own room yet!
Last night was really fun for me. All of a sudden Abigail is reallly studying her toys and will sit and look at her touch and learn book. I have a few of those really colorful stroller toys that are different animals and usually she's just meh about them. Last night I propped her up on me and gave her one and she was fascinated. It was really cool to watch her investigate it. Hoping for more fun today.
We had a rough night last night,which is two in a row for us. Not sure if it's a growth spurt or early arrival of the four month sleep regression.
She went down fine after her dream feed at 11, but was up at 1:15 (put her back down), 2:45 (fed her), 4 (spit up everywhere, clothes change, diaper change) and would not go back down. I finally snuggled her for half an hour, and put her back down until 6. Then I gave up, fed her and had my husband take her.
So sad, because we'd had a week of consistent 5+ hour stretches. My tendency is to change everything but I think I I have to wait this out and figure out what's happening first.
requiressnacks, the 4 month sleep regression resolves on its own. It corresponds with the 4th mental leap, so it usually ends once they make that leap. If I remember correctly, that's when you can start sleep training too. I'm not looking forward to the sleep regression because it seems like just within the past week, DS has been starting to consolidate his sleep. His naps are getting into more of a pattern, and the past couple days he's only woken up twice at night. I'm still tired this morning though...FI keeps wanting to DTD when I'm trying to go to bed at like 11, and DS wakes up for the day at 6:30. Why can't he make a move at a reasonable hour??
I have a pretty busy day today. I'm taking DD1 to preschool, and I have a ton of phone calls to make. I have a homework assignment due by 4. All I want to do is sit and drink a coffee. Probably my own fault though...I procrastinated on a lot of stuff, so my last week off before going back to work is busy as f*ck.
Post by requiressnacks on Mar 6, 2017 10:42:07 GMT -5
lbonga1, good to know about the sleep training! MH and I were talking and I think around 5-6 months we are going to give it a go. Mama needs some sleep!
sheepish does your pnp not have a drop in attachement? Maybe you buy it separately? Not sure how to call it. I don't have a bassinet for the pnp but I don't have him all the way at the bottom. You can see what I mean in this picture.
Sorry so many of you are dealing with sleep issues!
I am not since Alex still wakes up 1,3,5 am. Last night I tried to rock him to sleep at 3 without feeding him but he would not have it. It worked at 5 am. I met his DC providers today. I really liked 1 of them and hope she stays in his room. Oddly I need to get my pedi to fax her ok for them to use desitin on him.
This is my close week, very busy. 😥 Last week I was happy to see how much I remembered and easy to pick up again. And today I had to ask someone for help with 1 of my excel files. I couldn't scroll down. And she's like you must have the freeze panes on...yes, yes I did. SMH.
lola thanks for suggesting using a hard sided box to store my milk in the communal fridge! I found a crayon box and used that today. So much better. I like that it's not see thru too.
Post by catherineoctober on Mar 6, 2017 12:14:47 GMT -5
littlelion, I had a similar morning. Was so proud of my prepacking from the night before and got to DC without the milk. UGH!!! took me 30 minutes to go back home and drop it off at daycare. I'm losing it mentally (it feels like) But I still got a 10 minute walk in because why shower at work if you didn't get to workout. Gross. LOL I hope your day gets better - here's to being over an hour late to work (at least for me)
sheepish, That is our sleep routine and things Jane sleeps in to a T. I don't want to place her in the pack and play because it's going to be hell getting up for her feedings, but I'm not ready for her to go into her own room yet. I'm still liking the rock and play and she really sleeps well in it. I don't even have to rock her first. When I swaddle her and lay her in there she just goes to sleep.....For now.
Post by catherineoctober on Mar 6, 2017 12:17:36 GMT -5
I had another one of those forgetful mornings like last Friday and it's driving me bonkers. so I got a cappuccino at work and I'm trying to relax a little before I face my day. I have to build some plans in our system and I haven't done it since I got back so I'm nervous because my brain just ain't what it used to be. We have company coming this week so it's going to be a short week for me anyways. I just want to feel like I'm on top of things again. It's been a while.
Post by requiressnacks on Mar 6, 2017 12:21:05 GMT -5
W, first off, deep breaths mama. This can't be the first or the last time something like this has happened. You and your H seem to be doing the exact right things. I'm sure Isaac will be fine, especially since he seems to be acting totally normal.
Try to cut yourself some slack and I hope that all is well with your babe.
W super big hug. Really tight. I'm sorry that happened. He's ok and that's the most important thing. You are not a bad mom. I cosleep too and worry about what-ifs. I have my bed up against a wall so baby is always between me and the wall. I remove all pillows, none are used. And he gets his own blankie not my comforter. I won't let dh sleep next to baby since he moves a lot and sleeps deeply. Once they get bigger I am less stringent. 2 anecdotes for you. My aunt fell asleep sitting up in bed holding her newborn. She let go and he fell to the floor. And he was ok. My son at around 9 mo managed to wiggle up and around my head and fell to the floor with a thud (no carpet). He had a bump on his head and I felt terrible but these things happen. Even in the crib accidents happen. I'm not sure if that helps but thought to share....no mom is perfect.
Again, so sorry. Hope you can shake off the fear you felt.
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