Post by flyinghorses6 on Apr 2, 2017 9:50:57 GMT -5
dancerspose I think she will start adjusting herself. I read around 6-8 weeks babies start getting sleepy around 7 when the sun goes down because their circadian rhythm regulates. If your baby has an evening "witching hour" it's because they are probably over tired and should already be settling down for overnight sleep. Around 2-3 months old is when babies start associating things with sleep; so it's important to help them become good sleepers around that time.
dancerspose I think she will start adjusting herself. I read around 6-8 weeks babies start getting sleepy around 7 when the sun goes down because their circadian rhythm regulates. If your baby has an evening "witching hour" it's because they are probably over tired and should already be settling down for overnight sleep. Around 2-3 months old is when babies start associating things with sleep; so it's important to help them become good sleepers around that time.
Thanks. I'm sure part of this is definitely our own doing. She naps downstairs with us and we have yet to let her CIO. I know we need to cut the the cord so to speak and put her down upstairs, especially when we try to get her down around 7. I think DH is even worse than me. He usually just lets her nap on him instead of trying to put her down. You can't spoil a newborn right?....
Post by monicageller on Apr 2, 2017 10:43:05 GMT -5
crazycatlady6 I agree, it seems like the vag pain is not normal at this stage.
littleredfish Sorry dinner went so badly. It sucks the in laws were no help. Especially because this dinner was supposed to be about DH leaving, so everyone should have been hyper aware to you being alone with the kids.
Currently at the zoo with DH's sisters. But I'm in the nursing room because R wouldn't stop crying in his stroller. Hopefully C is behaving for his aunts, he's been a pistol this morning.
Post by notagoddess on Apr 2, 2017 10:49:58 GMT -5
We just gave S a rose petal bath. My in-laws gave us a big bag of dried rose petals with instructions to use them when she's 40 days old to prevent allergies. The whole thing was super messy, complete with pooping on me before I got the diaper back on, and then hysterical crying. But she seemed to enjoy the actual bath, and we got some cute pictures.
We took LO to mass this morning. We were late (surprise surprise) but I wore her in my k'tan and she barely made a peep. Other kids were screaming at one point and she slept through the whole thing. We're not going next weekend because it's so long we don't want to gamble with it, but I'm excited that we can actually attempt Easter!
ILs are coming for a visit today so H and I can finish some of our spring cleaning in preparation for the cleaners coming next week to do a deep clean. We may sneak out for lunch just the two of us too. We'll see. We also might go see the Easter bunny but it all depends on what my ILs want to do.
Post by notagoddess on Apr 2, 2017 10:55:15 GMT -5
I don't know what's going on with S's diapers though. In the last two days, she's pooped and peed through her diapers multiple times. She's gotten all her onesies dirty and we've both been covered with poop and pee. Why are they leaking? I'm guessing she's around 10 pounds now, well within size 1 range. We're using Pampers. I'd try a different brand but we have 3 more unopened boxes waiting for us. Any advice?
I don't know what's going on with S's diapers though. In the last two days, she's pooped and peed through her diapers multiple times. She's gotten all her onesies dirty and we've both been covered with poop and pee. Why are they leaking? I'm guessing she's around 10 pounds now, well within size 1 range. We're using Pampers. I'd try a different brand but we have 3 more unopened boxes waiting for us. Any advice?
Try a different brand. You can return/exchange unopened boxes of diapers. Just buy a small bag of new brand. Make sure they're up high enough in the back and the tabs are tight enough.
Diaper blowouts are inevitable, but if it's happening multiple times a day...ugh.
It's spring break and we had plans to go to my parents' house to visit while my sister and her kids are there so they can have cousin time. BUT, my nephew had full on flu just Friday. He's "better" now and they still plan to come down.
I am spiraling on whether to bring my kids around them. He technically could still be contagious. Or my niece and sister could be contagious and not yet be symptomatic. My niece is 2. G is 2. There is no way to keep them from sharing anything except by just not being there.
I know I can't live life in a bubble, but this seems like asking for trouble. I cannot handle sick kids right now, and definitely not a sick infant.
I feel like a paranoid b!tch right now, but I'm seriously learning on keeping them home.
dancerspose I think she will start adjusting herself. I read around 6-8 weeks babies start getting sleepy around 7 when the sun goes down because their circadian rhythm regulates. If your baby has an evening "witching hour" it's because they are probably over tired and should already be settling down for overnight sleep. Around 2-3 months old is when babies start associating things with sleep; so it's important to help them become good sleepers around that time.
Thanks. I'm sure part of this is definitely our own doing. She naps downstairs with us and we have yet to let her CIO. I know we need to cut the the cord so to speak and put her down upstairs, especially when we try to get her down around 7. I think DH is even worse than me. He usually just lets her nap on him instead of trying to put her down. You can't spoil a newborn right?....
I don't think you can spoil them. I'm nowhere near letting her CIO. In fact I think that would make more issues in the future. I've had to make a point of putting her down for naps upstairs or at least off me. I can't have a baby who needs to sleep on me, with a toddler sadly. I wish I could. I'm going with the mindset of creating good habits instead of having to break bad ones later on down the road.
Post by notagoddess on Apr 2, 2017 12:03:09 GMT -5
ls2012, I agree their visit now is asking for trouble. Maybe wait a few days to make sure the others don't get sick? The flu is serious enough that I'd take every precaution, especially for Sabine.
It's spring break and we had plans to go to my parents' house to visit while my sister and her kids are there so they can have cousin time. BUT, my nephew had full on flu just Friday. He's "better" now and they still plan to come down.
I am spiraling on whether to bring my kids around them. He technically could still be contagious. Or my niece and sister could be contagious and not yet be symptomatic. My niece is 2. G is 2. There is no way to keep them from sharing anything except by just not being there.
I know I can't live life in a bubble, but this seems like asking for trouble. I cannot handle sick kids right now, and definitely not a sick infant.
I feel like a paranoid b!tch right now, but I'm seriously learning on keeping them home.
As one who just had her baby get sick from his 2yo brother. I say stay away. We sanitized constantly, washed hand constantly and changed clothes between caring for the boys. We kept them in separate areas and the little one still got sick. Not worth the risk in my opinion
flyinghorses6 I'm glad you mentioned that about the witching hour. I think I'm going to try to put Louis to sleep in his crib after I put Henry to sleep (around 7) tonight. L's witching hour is so awful and has stretched to 3 hours of crying. I guess keeping him with us in his swing or on my lap during dinner isn't sustainable anymore. *cry.*
Regarding CIO, I've had to let L fuss or cry longer than I'd like due to dealing with my toddler and occasionally he's fallen asleep that way, but true CIO won't start for us until around six months, maybe nine.
Post by musicallyinclined on Apr 2, 2017 13:13:33 GMT -5
We've found DS2 is ready to go to sleep for the night between 7:45-8:15. We hope to keep pushing it up to about 6:30 or 7 soon. If we catch him before he starts fussing he basically puts himself to sleep as long as he's swaddled. If we miss it, and he starts to fuss, it takes a lot to get him settled and asleep.
As for CIO when didn't do that with DS1 until 12 months, I might be more comfortable with 9-10 months this time, but DS2 is a completely different baby. I don't think CIO is all that effective until baby doesn't need a night feeding and if baby can't do any kind of self-soothing. I would highly recommend sleep sense, she does allow for some CIO, but also allows for a no cry method. The biggest help in it was picking a good bedtime, and creating a routine for baby to prepare for sleep. That was a big game changer for us.
Post by dancerspose on Apr 2, 2017 13:22:35 GMT -5
Thanks all. I am normally a research everything kind of person and I've made a very concerted effort to not do that with parenting. I know myself and starting down that road would be a slippery slope of getting obsessive. I don't want to do that to Z or DH (there's a much longer story here of why that delves deep into my own issues from my childhood). Of course, that means I feel like I'm flying blind most of the time. There's a happy medium in there and I'll find it eventually.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Apr 2, 2017 13:42:58 GMT -5
musicallyinclined I've never heard of sleep sense. But I read The Happy Sleeper with K and I'm rereading it now. It worked beautifully with K and we started much later; so hoping that I'm starting to implement pieces now with R...that it will be even better once she's ready to STTN.
dancerspose I don't think you need to research, whatever keeps you happy and sane just wanted to throw out a resource I found helpful to anyone interested
Post by sweetieheart32 on Apr 2, 2017 14:34:48 GMT -5
ls2012 don't feel guilty if you decide to stay home. Having family flu is not worth it! DH took DD1 to church this morning while baby and I stayed home and she took her morning nap allowing me to eat a waffle, have a cup of coffee, AND go to the bathroom alone! DD1 just got up from her afternoon nap, so we are going to attempt the grocery store. Good day so far.
ls2012 - I'd stay home as well. Flu is so nasty especially for littles not worth it.
After this feeding gonna make a run for it to the grocery store. I need to do some freezer meal prepping these next couple of weeks I have left at home to allow me to have some quick meals that have no prep after going back to work.
Post by monicageller on Apr 2, 2017 15:32:06 GMT -5
notagoddess I always heard when they continually have blow outs or leaks to go up a size. But other tricks would be to try a different brand and make sure the crinkly part around the legs is out.
Post by sweetieheart32 on Apr 2, 2017 16:23:59 GMT -5
Holy smokes! DD1 just went pee pee in the potty for the first time ever! It's just been dry runs these past few months. I wonder what's next. ETA celebratory cookies all around
Post by flyinghorses6 on Apr 2, 2017 16:30:32 GMT -5
So I have been CRAVING a burger. So DH picked up some awesome ones and I decided to make them tonight. Well... I burnt the burgers- like completely. One caught fire and I didn't notice and the grill overheated and all 4 burned.
So plan B....started making teriyaki chicken. Now I'm so annoyed because we only buy organic meat and they were expensive. Plus down a meal for the week. While cooking meal #2....Rowen (who hasn't pooped in 3 days) pooped so much she filled her diaper and it went up her back to her hair, and up the front over her belly button. I had to stop cooking and give her a bath. She screamed the whole time, then I had to clean her clothes and the entire changing table and two towels. There was literally poop on EVERYTHING. Now I put shrek on because in the middle of all that K was screaming. And I'm trying to nurse to settle Rowen down. 😐WTF
I my h and I make it through the weekend without killing each other it will be considered a success. I don't know what has gotten into him but he is being pissy and MEAN and I'm in no mood to take it.
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Apr 2, 2017 17:14:18 GMT -5
Ugh. Regarding CIO, DH sometimes lets E cry longer than I like. He'll say things like "she can't possibly be hungry ALREADY" or "we just changed her an hour ago".
He's a great dad and so I don't want to be telling him how to care for her like I'm some expert, but sometimes he lets her cry for like 10 mins. instead of just giving her the bottle right away.
She's a baby. She's not necessarily going to follow the "should" schedule. Give her the damn bottle.
I do let lo fuss a little. Is she really hungry? Is there something else that would soothe her? Is she just making sure I know she's still here? This is driven by my own need to not be a human pacifier.
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