N slept all night in his crib! Well, not through the night, but I didn't have to cave and move him over to the RnP half way through the night to get some sleep. He did a four hour stretch, then a two hour and then a one hour. He, too, thought that 4 was a good time to get up, but I managed to get him back down around 5:30 for another hour.
What worked for us: if you google 'transition from Rock n Play to crib,' and look at the images, you can see how people put a rolled up towel under the crib sheet to create a sort of little nest within the crib. We did that, minus the extra towel or pillow near the top of the head. I also put a folded blanket under the head end of the mattress to raise it about 2-3 inches so he was at a slight angle. I don't know if this is what made the difference, or if he's just getting used to it, but I'll take it!
Post by requiressnacks on Mar 28, 2017 7:25:49 GMT -5
littlelion, I'm so sorry for your sleep situation. I don't even know how you're functioning at work today
Our sleep situation improved a bit. The babies are still really congested, but I did the steam in the bathroom, saline in their noses, nose frida and the humidifier last night. They are home from DC today, but definitely going back on Thursday.
littlelion , I'm so sorry for your sleep situation. I don't even know how you're functioning at work today
Our sleep situation improved a bit. The babies are still really congested, but I did the steam in the bathroom, saline in their noses, nose frida and the humidifier last night. They are home from DC today, but definitely going back on Thursday.
If I remember correctly, your babies just transitioned out of the RnP, but if you continue having congestion issues, you might let them try sleeping in them again. When N had a cold, it was easier for him to breathe at night with his head elevated in the RnP (that is actually when and why we started using the RnP). We still had to do the saline, the snot sucker, and the humidifier, but having his head at an angle made him less likely to wake up because he couldn't breathe through his nose.
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I think I'm still exhausted from the weekend. D slept great Sunday night. I nursed him at 10:30 and he slept until 5:45. Then I had to wake him up at 8:15 to take DS1 to school. Last night was normal.... 3 am nursing session.
DS2's speech lady should be here any minute. Then I need to start packing baby D and I. Booked a last minute trip up north on Thursday to visit my dad who's having surgery to relieve some swelling around his brain from the initial surgery site. We'll know more after whether what the scan shows is just dead cells or some tumor regrowth. Say a prayer please. 🙏🏼
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crimpgirl, I'm not a big player either. We'll play catch with Mady (7) to practice for softball or we'll shoot baskets with her. But when she was smaller and with Aubrey, we've always encouraged them to be independent people. I'll play at the park occasionally but thy generally play on their own. I think that's how they learn to do things for themselves or they will talk to other kids to play, if I'm right there why would they ever branch out.
With Hazel, in always talking to her and if she's on the play mat I mighty play with her some but not a lot. We definitely aren't doing structured activities or play with her.
Re: playing, it is sooooo important for kids to play. This is how they learn language, social routines, problem solving, etc. Some kids are more independent than others, and others need to be taught how to play. IMO schools are going in the wrong direction of decreasing play time/recess/etc and focusing solely on academics.
To clarify, I don't think you're a bad mom, as I'm sure you are and will make sure R has lots of opportunities to play and as he gets older he will have peers to play with. But simply reading books is a form of play, and you will probably do that, right?
I'm gonna leave my favorite play quote here and then step off my SLP soap box 😬
I feel like we need a separate thread with best practices and tips from your professional experience!
littlelion , I'm so sorry for your sleep situation. I don't even know how you're functioning at work today
Our sleep situation improved a bit. The babies are still really congested, but I did the steam in the bathroom, saline in their noses, nose frida and the humidifier last night. They are home from DC today, but definitely going back on Thursday.
If I remember correctly, your babies just transitioned out of the RnP, but if you continue having congestion issues, you might let them try sleeping in them again. When N had a cold, it was easier for him to breathe at night with his head elevated in the RnP (that is actually when and why we started using the RnP). We still had to do the saline, the snot sucker, and the humidifier, but having his head at an angle made him less likely to wake up because he couldn't breathe through his nose.
No, we haven't really transitioned yet - they just got a nasty cold! Their pack n plays are sort of like RnPs in that they have an incline. I'm just really hoping the cold passes and they start to breathe a little more easily.
However, when we do the transition I'm going to do all those RnP transition ideas! Like the towel under the sheet, etc. I'm just not sure when. I was dead set on Easter weekend and now I'm back tracking.....LOL
@kc295905, I totally agree with you! Not that you have to be actively engaged in every moment that your kid is playing, but it is so important and it's great to be involved. If I didn't help DD play at this stage, she would just lay there... so I have to be down on the floor with her holding toys up, playing with her hands/feet, anything to engage her. I'm sure as she grows I'll be encouraging her to play on her own more because I'm an adult and not very interested in pretend play
requiressnacks, we've had to do the saline and Frida thing too, and it sucks. I practically have to leave the room when DH does it because DD screams like he's murdering her and it hurts my heart. But at least she can breathe a little easier when it's over. I hope your littles keep getting better!
crimpgirl, man, Riker was really putting you through the wringer yesterday! I don't think there's anything wrong with not wanting to constantly play with a baby, as long as you are still giving him opportunities to play. Maybe he'll start climbing with you when he gets bigger. I'm pretty sure neither of my grandmas had time to play with their kids very much and all of my aunts and uncles (and parents) turned out fine. I think it's more about them having the freedom to explore and, as @kc295905 said, develop those essential skills: problem solving, memory, planning, investigating, language, organizing ideas, etc.
mrswillie, thinking of you as you travel and hoping all goes well with your dad's surgery!
crimpgirl, I never would've thought to play with babies this age. Like you my parents didn't play with us. We had lots of kids to play with and when not, we played on our own. I remember a lot of play pretend and books! I value my parents involvement with us by talking to us and our family fun days.
Every person will find their own way to play. I can see you being a gym mom, taking the baby to the gym classes so they tumble and jump. I'm still learning how to interact with Leo. Reading has become more of a habit. And I try to sit down and show him what some of his toys are and how to use it just so he can calm down and not be so crazy sometimes.
So I'm getting a spa day tomorrow. (Is that a humble brag? If so, apologies.) It will be the longest I've ever been away from my baby. MH was going to meet me for lunch with the baby so I could nurse her, but the cafe is for spa guests only, so he'd have to book a treatment. Clearly that won't work with a baby. So I'll have to pump twice and I have no idea what the locker room is like. I'm sure it will be fine, but I'm nervous.
Also, anyone ever had a massage while lactating? Hoping I don't leak all over the table.
I know it's been discussed, but does anyone want to form a FB group in addition to this? I really hate Tapatalk's app.
I'd be down with that!
HIIIIII guys! I'm back at work! I forced myself to take a lunch break today, so here I am! There's sooooo much goddamned work to do here. UGH. THIS IS WHY I CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS.
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Post by littlelion on Mar 28, 2017 11:34:44 GMT -5
I'm going to the grocery store for some fruits during lunch. There's not much going on in the office this week. Next week starts my busy time. And I have jury duty on Weds. Should make for fun times.
I had soup for lunch but it was meh. Maybe I'll pick up some guac and chips at the store too.
I know it's been discussed, but does anyone want to form a FB group in addition to this? I really hate Tapatalk's app.
I'd be down with that!
HIIIIII guys! I'm back at work! I forced myself to take a lunch break today, so here I am! There's sooooo much goddamned work to do here. UGH. THIS IS WHY I CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS.
I feel like we "know" each other well enough to trust we aren't psycho stalkers.
I have been super sick. Now DH is sick and of course it's SOOO much worse for him. ARG! I really hope Jane doesn't get it, but I've kept her home with me yesterday and today.
As for playing with babies, I don't really set aside time to play with Jane. I barely read to her, but I'm trying to get in the habit of that. What I do is talk to her all the time. When I change her diaper I do noises with her so she's distracted and she used to hate diaper changes, now she doesn't mind them. She actually smiles when I lay her on the changing table. I think everything can be play and you just have to watch out for not paying attention to your baby when they are right in front of you. But I'm a first time Mom and have never been here before. I played a lot with kids I babysat and was a favorite among the kids and parents because of that when I was in my teens, but now that I have my own I realize that what matters is what I do with her.
I think it's pretty obvious that everyone on this board is a good Mom. Just for the fact that you're not afraid to tell guilt stories and find answers in other people's experiences. I also think it's important to find pride in what you do with your kid. Everyone is different, and no one will have the relationship you do with your child.
Listen to that! I'm so sick I'm getting all up on this stuff. Maybe it's because I've been to sick to get on here lately.
Post by lastnamewithheld on Mar 28, 2017 11:38:57 GMT -5
littlelion, I'm so sorry. Every two hours? sheepish, that's what we did to transition to the crib from the RnP. (The rolled up blanket in a U to cradle him) requiressnacks, I hope the babies feel better soon! Winnifred, I hope your weather is nicer than here--it's a dreary rainy day. zzzzz FX for your dad, mrswillie! Lola enjoy your spa day! that sounds awesome! I hope you can figure out pumping logistics!
IVF+ICSI March 2016 (6R/5M/5F - 3 embryos on ice) 4/7/16: first ever BFP! EDD: 12/17/16 DS Arrived via C-Section 12/19/16! FET #1 June 2019 - 1 embryo didn't survive thaw & the one that did didn't stick around. BFN FET #2 September 2019 - last embryo didn't survive thaw.
IVF+ICSI March 2016 (6R/5M/5F - 3 embryos on ice) 4/7/16: first ever BFP! EDD: 12/17/16 DS Arrived via C-Section 12/19/16! FET #1 June 2019 - 1 embryo didn't survive thaw & the one that did didn't stick around. BFN FET #2 September 2019 - last embryo didn't survive thaw.
I was hoping this would be a tmi Tuesday so I could tell you all that dh and I finally had sex! It's an accomplishment I'm not interested in sharing with anyone IRL, lol. But I still feel the need to put it out there! You're welcome.
Dd is over three months old. Tell me I'm not the last December momma to get it on... I probably am!!
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