Post by sophiegrace on Mar 18, 2017 23:32:44 GMT -5
Bedtime,like every other night this week, was a shit show. I started nursing her to sleep and right as she started drifting off she started thrashing around, pulling on and off (ow!) and just generally being really rough. After an hour of this I just put her in the dockatot. It was obvious that she was exhausted and just struggling, but she was really starting to hurt me. This is where I feel guilty. She would whine cry for about 5-10 minutes, settle down and talk a bit as she drifted off to sleep, 30 seconds in she would rub her face wake herself up and repeat. For an hour and a half. The whole time I laid next to her and patted her chest, stroked her hair, and shh'd/told her I was right there. She finally fell asleep and didn't touch her face and now has been asleep for almost 2.5 hours. Please tell me that doesn't count as CIO. I now feel extremely guilty, but I never left her. These sleep issues SUCK.
sophiegrace I was just about to post that you'd better be sleeping by now but I see that you are not. Hugs, friend.
See last post. Bedtime took it out of me. I really should have gone straight to sleep, but the wine was calling me. Now I'm scared to get too comfy because it's only a matter of time before she's up now.
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 18, 2017 23:39:53 GMT -5
Oh and H just informed me that he's sleeping upstairs again tonight. He's finally over the cold of the century, but he sleeps 'so much better up there because it's quiet and it's nice to be able to sleep so well'.
This man is a saint. I love him with every piece of my being. But I might have to nut punch him into next week if he says one more incredibly dense thing.
sophiegrace that is just too much. I had one of those nights the other day and it's so frustrating. And although you didn't want to, you can look at it like you gave her an opportunity to work on her own self soothing skills.
I know an LC who says that any time a baby keeps pulling off like that it could mean they're not getting the milk they want and to just keep switching sides. Back and forth , back and forth. Same idea that vino love said, gives your body a chance to build more milk.
vinolove one if our best household decisions in the past year was buying a twin size bed for O instead of toddler size (which would fit so much better). Now if we need to go in there, it's at least comfortable.
starbuck27 thanks for leaving that lovely image in my brain (Sarcasm font)
sophiegrace Definitely not CIO. I've said it before, but sleep stuff sucks. My babies are the only ones I've ever been around so the sleep stuff has been shocking to me. It's the most stressful thing imo. I'm sorry you're still having so much trouble with it. Hugs.
vinolove Lillian is still in her crib. I think this summer we'll get her a full so that it's big enough for us to use as well. She ended up in our bed last night, too, but the guest bed wasn't made up so I just dealt with it.
waitwhat Lillian had her first haircut at 6 months due to baby mullet. That child had so much hair. I have to trim her bangs every month or so now and I trim the rest maybe once every 3 or 4 months. I know it's a big milestone and I bet B will be super cute after!
Morning! We had another decent night. Lilah fought going to bed a little, but was out by 9:30 and I didn't have to use the paci to get her into the pnp. We had 2 wake ups, one at 12:30 and one just after 4. Not bad. Lillian came in at 4ish too, but she didn't do anything weird so it was fine. Thanks king size bed.
We're taking Lillian to the mall and Build A Bear today. Also grocery shopping this morning and bbq with my dad tonight. I still have a bunch of laundry to do from the trip and I'm hosting a playdate tomorrow that I need to prepare for.
This was too cute not to share. Lillian and Lilah playing this morning. Lillian was "helping" Lilah spin the rattle (she can do it alone but Lillian likes to be a helper).
Sooo cute ClassyMrsA! sophiegrace hugs! What you described is definitely not CIO. Eventually these little ones have to learn to soothe themselves but until they do, we do the best we can to help. You staying beside her was doing just that!
So we had a decent night once I put D back down in the RNP. She slept until 7:30 this morning! She's already back down for her first nap.
Trying to decide what to do with her tonight. I really want to get her out of the RNP because it just seems like she will shortly be too big for it or able to roll out of it. I think it's worth another shot putting her down swaddled in the crib. If not maybe we'll go to the Merlin. I've never tried it at night time.
ClassyMrsA L and L are so adorable!!! Where do they get that gorgeous blonde hair?! I would never ask that to a stranger IRL but I happen to know they're biologically yours so I was hoping it's ok I ask!!
sophiegrace We've been here too. And I'm glad to hear it's not CIO, there are more times than I can remember that AV just screams and screams (not hungry, wet, in obv pain etc) and I just either lay beside her with my arms around her and kissing her head telling her I love her or if I have the energy I pick her up and rock her/walk her around as she wails and pulls my hair out. And it breaks my heart when she falls asleep like this but there's literally nothing (that I know if that) I can do to make it better.. It suuuucks. I've cried to H on many an occasion saying "this isn't what it's supposed to be like, I'm supposed to be able to cuddle and snuggle my baby to sleep" 😪
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 19, 2017 9:45:16 GMT -5
Thanks guys! As usual you made me feel like I'm not a screw up. It seems like IRL everyone that talks to me is either lying or has a bad memory because no one had a bad sleeper. I get serious side eyes when I say she's still not STTN.
Anyway, after I posted she started flailing about and whimpering but after I got myself ready to nurse her and before I picked her up she settled back down. And then slept until 4:30. FOUR THIRTY. It was hell and a half getting her to sleep but she has never come close to sleeping that long of a stretch! Maybe it's time to slowly start stopping the whole nurse to sleep association. It's not like it's giving us good naps during the day anymore.
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 19, 2017 10:06:33 GMT -5
*hug* sophiegrace. I'm glad to hear she had a good stretch finally! Hopefully this means good things are coming on the sleep front. You're an amazing mom to M. I hope you always know that!
danib I hope whatever you have coming goes away quickly!
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 19, 2017 10:13:57 GMT -5
C spent the night at my parents last night. We figured we might be out late and didn't want to disturb him. We did make it out until midnight so that was exciting. But I miss my little guy like crazy right now. We're getting ready to head out now to go grocery shopping real quick then to my parents. My mom managed to lock us in for the whole day by making another favorite dish for dinner.
Good luck with whatever you decide to try tonight dashook! That's so great that she naps well in her crib. I hope that it makes it click easier for her at night time.
I cannot handle the way little L is looking at her big sister ClassyMrsA!
Feel better danib. FX it's just being tired and not actual sickness. No time for that, body!! None. I hope he naps well for you today.
Post by sophiegrace on Mar 19, 2017 10:19:20 GMT -5
Can I just say how much I love this place? I was so incredibly nervous to join and introduce myself, but it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I really can't imagine doing this without each and every one of you.
Can I just say how much I love this place? I was so incredibly nervous to join and introduce myself, but it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I really can't imagine doing this without each and every one of you.
Post by ClassyMrsA on Mar 19, 2017 10:39:13 GMT -5
kleigh I totally get it! I actually get asked about the blonde hair a lot since DH and I have brown. I will answer you with a picture. Not the best quality but you know.
Behold! Me one my 1st day of kindergarten and me with my brother.
Can I just say how much I love this place? I was so incredibly nervous to join and introduce myself, but it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I really can't imagine doing this without each and every one of you.
Can I just say how much I love this place? I was so incredibly nervous to join and introduce myself, but it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I really can't imagine doing this without each and every one of you.
So glad you're here! And I agree, I can't imagine not having you ladies to talk to everyday.
Can I just say how much I love this place? I was so incredibly nervous to join and introduce myself, but it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I really can't imagine doing this without each and every one of you.
I'm glad to have "met" you! I feel the same. I wish I had joined sooner.
Funny waitwhat, it doesn't even feel like you haven't been here since the beginning!
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