Woke up to feed LO and he had a stuffy nose. I Googled how to use the bulb syringe (I also bought a battery powered aspirator but that was still in the plastic in his room) and tried to unclog his nose. I followed the directions but he screamed like I have never heard before and I started crying and feeling like a terrible mother that I could make him that upset. Any help or advice is appreciated from "yeah, they hate that shit" to "girl, this is what you're supposed to do." PS I did use the saline drops too
LO is starting to wake up every 2 hours to eat now. I am not liking this new habit. Ugh. He used to go 3-4 hours. Hopefully this is just a week long phase. He's got some acid reflux issues that I am trying to resolve.
I used my shield at 2am and I usually lick the edges to get some suction. Well, as I licked the edges it tasted like pure soap. Whoof, so gross but, I am so glad I did not have LO use the shield at that point. I was gagging for almost 5 minutes.
We have the bulb that we got from the hospital, the hole is too big for his nostrils. So, we can only get boogers that are near the entrance. Luckily, he has not been too congested yet.
I have a list of errands to run today. I am optimistic I can be productive, but after last night I could easily be convinced to just be lazy and take naps all day today.
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Mar 12, 2015 7:21:51 GMT -5
missys -- I hear ya! We use the nosefrida that is amaaaaaaaazing for getting boogs out but my DH refused to do it because she cries when we do it-- but when it's over she breathes easier
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Mar 12, 2015 7:31:12 GMT -5
On my agenda today: 1. Stressing about DH staying home with LO all day for the first time (but secretly I hope he realizes what I did for 6weeks). 2. BIL and SIL are driving down with our nieces (5.5 yrs and 2 yrs) for the weekend to meet LO! So excited but am already exhausted thinking about the additional lack of sleep. 3. Stressing that DH won't be able to clean the entire house (cleaning person canceled!) before guests come! But secretly hoping he sees what I did for the past 6 weeks 4. Talking to a recruiter today-- looking for a bit more of a family friendly job closer to our families.
What happened to my baby's good sleeping habits!? He is so turned around with days and nights and he suddenly hates his crib. I am almost sure its because the room is a bit cold and DH is going to try and see what we can do to warm it up at night a bit, but pleeaaasseee kid, please sleep at night and not all day!
On my agenda today: 1. Stressing about DH staying home with LO all day for the first time (but secretly I hope he realizes what I did for 6weeks). 2. BIL and SIL are driving down with our nieces (5.5 yrs and 2 yrs) for the weekend to meet LO! So excited but am already exhausted thinking about the additional lack of sleep. 3. Stressing that DH won't be able to clean the entire house (cleaning person canceled!) before guests come! But secretly hoping he sees what I did for the past 6 weeks 4. Talking to a recruiter today-- looking for a bit more of a family friendly job closer to our families.
How is the new daycare? or has LO gone to it yet?
And good luck with the job hunt. Where do your families live?
Post by WittyLittle on Mar 12, 2015 7:59:07 GMT -5
Morning all! Trying the one handed pump app fb gbcb thing, so far i look like a t-rex trying to make his bed. Amazeballs. I pumped 300ml this morning after MIL insisted i go back to bed I ended up missing two feedings... I had two bowling balls when i woke up. Plus side is i feel human today!
boxerrrmama85 hope talking with the recruiter goes well! Wishing your husband good luck with the baby - I'm sure he'll do fine but as you know there's a learning curve!
@maassybaby yay for feeling human!
Pretty good night last night. I was sooo asleep when DS woke up hungry at 4, so I asked DH to get up and check his diaper and soothe him a minute, which DH did wonderfully. I know I won't want to ask him for things like that next week when he's back to work, but it sure is nice.
Newborn photos this afternoon! Gabriel is one week old today - WOW.
Have no patience for DH and his "lack of sleep" today.
Umm.. Dude you decided to stay up and watch another episode of house of cards even though you were "exhausted". (And saying I can't take a nap to me -- I haven't taken a daytime nap in like 2weeks since I'm preparing myself for my long term lack of sleep when I go back to work soon)
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Mar 12, 2015 8:18:32 GMT -5
aggiebug she only starts next Monday, so fingers crossed it all goes well
My folks are in Milwaukee and my in-laws are in Kansas City-- just want to keep my options open and see if there are positions that won't have me out of the house for 10 hours a day
boxerrrmama85, good luck with the recruiter! I hope they have some good info for you. Lots of places now offer great flex options for families, I hope you find something that works better for you and your family!
cloe111479, my DH has been complaining about being tired too. I am choosing to ignore it, but its been hard. I get 2 1 hour naps a night buddy, don't complain!
Good morning! I actually got some decent sleep last night. DS made it through the night with no witching hour(s). I'm trying not to get used to it because I suspect it was just a big tease but it sure was nice. He slept longer stretches too. He only woke up twice (11:30 and 3:30) then up for the day at 7:30. When he did wake it took a lot longer to get him back down because he wanted to nurse from both sides (he's usually back out after just one) but it was still fabulous. It would be amazing if he decided to start doing this on a regular basis.
WittyLittle, yay for sleep!! I wish I could cash in all those times I didn't want to go to bed as a kid!!
cloe111479, that is frustrating and fair punishment would include a junk punch or one night hard time soothing a crying baby and breakfast in bed for you
So in my sleep deprived state yesterday I called the appliance repair people for our broken washer and wound up paying close to the cost of a new washer for an extended warranty. So basically this should be real fun when the repair guy shows up if he tries to charge me more bc I think we will cut our losses and get a new one. Who knew washer parts are close to the cost of a new one??
It was an interesting night. We stayed up too late watching movies. And DD is teething so she was up several times and DS was up for his usual feedings. And H kept saying he could hear DS fuss so I kept not sleeping while I was listening for him.
Slept decently last night after yesterday's 3hr total. Feeling a lot better. Getting ready to meet up at Starbucks with a mommy who gave birth at my hospital the day after me. Here's to hoping we become friends and our boys can have play dates.
We actually got LO to sleep at a reasonable hour (10 pm). Usually he is up till 12 after I've done his evening feeding. He was up every 2-2.5 hours until 8 am ish, but still that is progress. He had even slept quite a bit yesterday during the day, so I was a bit worried about the night.
No goals or plans today. Going to take a walk later. I need to figure out how to test drive cars. Will the dealer get annoyed if I come in once a day and test drive just 1 car at a time for a week or so?
I am having a hunger games marathon today I haven't seen mocking jay yet. Super excited
I saw that while pregnant. Started bawling at the preview for Annie. I was an ugly crying mess for half the movie. I made it till almost the very end to have to pee, but I had read the books, so picked a good spot They are so good!
Have no patience for DH and his "lack of sleep" today.
Umm.. Dude you decided to stay up and watch another episode of house of cards even though you were "exhausted". (And saying I can't take a nap to me -- I haven't taken a daytime nap in like 2weeks since I'm preparing myself for my long term lack of sleep when I go back to work soon)
I have no patience for him.
I definitely have no patience for people who complain about lack of sleep when they have the opportunity to sleep and don't take it.
On my agenda today: 1. Stressing about DH staying home with LO all day for the first time (but secretly I hope he realizes what I did for 6weeks). 2. BIL and SIL are driving down with our nieces (5.5 yrs and 2 yrs) for the weekend to meet LO! So excited but am already exhausted thinking about the additional lack of sleep. 3. Stressing that DH won't be able to clean the entire house (cleaning person canceled!) before guests come! But secretly hoping he sees what I did for the past 6 weeks 4. Talking to a recruiter today-- looking for a bit more of a family friendly job closer to our families.
I'm the same way with my hubby!! He works and I told him that I need him to take LO for about an hour every night in order for me to get stuff done and get a little break. I secretly laugh when LO is super fussy and won't let my hubby put him down. It's like do you finally understand why some days I can't get anything done?!
On my agenda today: 1. Stressing about DH staying home with LO all day for the first time (but secretly I hope he realizes what I did for 6weeks). 2. BIL and SIL are driving down with our nieces (5.5 yrs and 2 yrs) for the weekend to meet LO! So excited but am already exhausted thinking about the additional lack of sleep. 3. Stressing that DH won't be able to clean the entire house (cleaning person canceled!) before guests come! But secretly hoping he sees what I did for the past 6 weeks 4. Talking to a recruiter today-- looking for a bit more of a family friendly job closer to our families.
I'm the same way with my hubby!! He works and I told him that I need him to take LO for about an hour every night in order for me to get stuff done and get a little break. I secretly laugh when LO is super fussy and won't let my hubby put him down. It's like do you finally understand why some days I can't get anything done?!
Yes! This!!! DH calls me around 1pm every day asking if I've done this that and whatever else, abs in just sitting there, LO in one hand, pump in the other... Wondering why i even bought the dpuble one if i never get to pump 2 sides at once, with spit up in my unwashed hair and pretty sure I'm wearing yesterday's underwear. Then he also tells me he's tired from a long day's work i laugh though and just put DS down in his pnp and run off for a bit to shower!
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