DS is a lazy bug, butway too smart for hisown good when it comes to tummy time. He's figured out how to drop on his side and swing hs butt over to land back on his back since week 3. So we do tummy time on our chests, but the greedy kid got distracted by my boobs and the proximity to milk, i'd put him on my thigh while sitting crossed legs on the couch. I change up the angle depends on how willing he is to lift his head. We get plenty of these easy tummy time sessions thru out the day. Now he's really good at lifting his big head.
@holachica, where is my cookie? I want one loaded with chocolate just to spite the voodoo guy.
As for witching hour, what worked for me was to get LO fed (i top him off if it's not quite time yet), changed and worn by 5.30pm. When we get to 6pm he'd be sound asleep and got no reason to stir. I've successfully avoided witching hour for a whole week now.
Gas issues, babies do grow out of them to some degree. Mine now only poops once or at most twice a day, he's far less gassy once he stops pooping after every feed.
@holachica how annoying. I would be really pissed if she kept that judgmental stuff up with you parenting your child.
miniwheat I know what you mean- I always feel like a bad mom/ kind of judged at the pediatrician, even though they're super nice. I'm sure I'm just self conscious/ projecting. Good luck!!!
Good luck to all those with 6 week pp and pediatrician appointments!
My spam: DD turned 7 weeks yesterday and I'm pretty sure she is going through a growth spurt. She only took 2 30-minute naps and wanted to eat every two hours instead of her normal three during the day. Of course she was also cranky because she was tired. Then my husband was kept at work late by his boss so the day seemed even longer.
And to top it off, my husband was playing with DD on the floor last night, and somehow hurt his back trying to stand up. He's only 29!! He's had some minor back pain and stress in the past and currently but now it seems really messed up. He's now working from home today but I forced him to make a chiropractor appointment which he's now at. I really hope he'll be up and about shortly because now it feels like I have him, DD, and the dog to take care of! I realize that many are single parents, dealing with far more, (I'm spoiled that DH is usually pretty hands on and helpful), but I was just very emotional during the middle of the night feeds last night. Ok, ending pity party now.
@holachica sorry your MIL is being pushy and ugh for crap advice from the chiro. Think of the food you love more than anything? Really? As the wife of a non-crazy chiro that makes me super mad. This is why the profession has such a mixed reputation.
Got over my reluctance and pumped for the first time today. Got 3.5 oz! I'm thinking for his first bottle giving him just 1/2 or 1 oz and then nursing after. Would that mean I could not pump at that feeding since I'm nursing? I hate the thought of him taking a bottle... Should I get over myself and try to give him a reasonable sized bottle and pump if he takes it?
Introducing a bottle so he'll take it for just in case situations, maybe special occasions when someone pries me away from my baby, or possibly PRN work in June or July.
@holachica, how annoying, that isn't cool of your mil. Mine thinks she knows everything about every baby ever born. I thought DD's goopy eye could be bc of allergies and all of a sudden mil has never heard of a baby this young having allergies. Do you know every single baby at this age? No? Okay then!!
miniwheat, I hope everything goes great today-we went to the pediatric eye doc yesterday for DD's goopy eye and they wound up checking her for the lazy eye when I mentioned the family history. They dilated her eyes which I felt terrible about and was not fun bc they put the drops in then made me sit in the waiting room for 30 minutes and the whole time I was worried she was going to have a fit. I felt like dd did bad when they had her follow the toy with her eyes (cue knot, wanting to cry), and after she dilated they looked at the back of her eyes.(Another fun experience with a newborn) they said everything looks good for now. I just feel bad bc she is still dilated (normal) and I hate having my eyes dilated. I hope you have the same news today!
So yesterday I had a hoa meeting at 6:30 then ran to target to pick up a baby shower gift for DH's coworker. I was driving back from target and realize my left boob is wet. I leaked through a pad and was walking around target with a wet jug. I had a sweatshirt type top on top of my t shirt but talk about mortifying!!! I wonder if the guy who checked me out noticed. So embarrassing!!!
And creepy Internet hugs to those not getting sleep and those going through a growth spurt.
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Apr 9, 2015 10:43:40 GMT -5
Wow I feel like I haven't been on here forever! LO is 11 weeks today and I have been back at work for a month already! Crazy how time flies.
This week has been a fun one for babies. 2 former employees have had their LOs, a friend has had her 4th LO, AND a current employee JUST found out at 18 weeks that she is pregnant!!! So happy for all of these ladies
mels823 I hope your first day back is quick and you can get back to cuddles soon. My heart knows your pain.
Got over my reluctance and pumped for the first time today. Got 3.5 oz! I'm thinking for his first bottle giving him just 1/2 or 1 oz and then nursing after. Would that mean I could not pump at that feeding since I'm nursing? I hate the thought of him taking a bottle... Should I get over myself and try to give him a reasonable sized bottle and pump if he takes it?
Introducing a bottle so he'll take it for just in case situations, maybe special occasions when someone pries me away from my baby, or possibly PRN work in June or July.
Not sure if you're concerned about your supply - you can and should pump if you're giving LO a bottle before bfing. Cos LO would be taking less from you, if you make a habit of that, your supply would drop. Once or twice is fine though.
You'd just get less if you pump after nursing. I get next to zilch, not even 10ml after DS had a go. I know there are ladies that get 3+oz after nursing! If you leak, you can get those milk savers to collect the leakage so you don't even have to pump. Some ladies at this parent baby group that I go to talked about collecting 2oz from those bad boys! I was sitting there soooooooooo jelly cos I *might* pump 2oz from 1 boob after 3 hours if I'm having a good day.
lilyelayne, hey, I saw your post in babywearing re: water carriers-I got a comfy Joey water sling for dd for a trip to FL and the summer. I haven't used it yet but am excited to!
Got over my reluctance and pumped for the first time today. Got 3.5 oz! I'm thinking for his first bottle giving him just 1/2 or 1 oz and then nursing after. Would that mean I could not pump at that feeding since I'm nursing? I hate the thought of him taking a bottle... Should I get over myself and try to give him a reasonable sized bottle and pump if he takes it?
Introducing a bottle so he'll take it for just in case situations, maybe special occasions when someone pries me away from my baby, or possibly PRN work in June or July.
I'm also trying the bottle just for future occations. I pumped straight into the bottle and then gave DD the bottle immediately. Maybe that's bad? I just figured since I don't need to build a stash ATM I might as well use the milk straight away.
Got over my reluctance and pumped for the first time today. Got 3.5 oz! I'm thinking for his first bottle giving him just 1/2 or 1 oz and then nursing after. Would that mean I could not pump at that feeding since I'm nursing? I hate the thought of him taking a bottle... Should I get over myself and try to give him a reasonable sized bottle and pump if he takes it?
Introducing a bottle so he'll take it for just in case situations, maybe special occasions when someone pries me away from my baby, or possibly PRN work in June or July.
I'm also trying the bottle just for future occations. I pumped straight into the bottle and then gave DD the bottle immediately. Maybe that's bad? I just figured since I don't need to build a stash ATM I might as well use the milk straight away.
No I think that's a good way to do it. Your body knows your baby is eating at that time, which is the reason you have to pump whenever you give a bottle, even if it's from your stash. I didn't do it that way because DH wants to give the bottle & I felt more relaxed pumping in the morning when the house is quiet. I don't plan on pumping or giving bottles daily so I figure whatever I do today won't hurt me too badly.
Lil guy slept for about 6 hours yesterday after his shots (one break to eat/change and then immediately back to sleep) and 7 and a half hours straight last night in his RnP, ate/got changed, and then 2 more hours on the mom. Poor guy was upset last night, crying in his sleep and whimpering (even after baby Tylenol). But he was all smiles this morning and seems better. His nap schedule is definitely off today after that sleep marathon but I'm just glad he seems to feel okay.
Yesterday his doctor asked about his normal night-sleeping. I told her he usually goes 4 hours, eats/get changed, and then 2.5-3 hours, eats/get changed, and then maybe sleep 1-2 hours more. She seemed surprised that he doesn't sleep for a longer period of time at night. I didn't feel like this was too bad at 8 weeks? I'm usually up twice in the MOTN (2 and 5 AM-ish). He typically takes two long (2-3.5 hour) naps during the day.
How many times are you ladies finding yourselves up in the MOTN to feed your LO (or you + your SO if you are lucky and have a night-time helper)?
Yesterday his doctor asked about his normal night-sleeping. I told her he usually goes 4 hours, eats/get changed, and then 2.5-3 hours, eats/get changed, and then maybe sleep 1-2 hours more. She seemed surprised that he doesn't sleep for a longer period of time at night. I didn't feel like this was too bad at 8 weeks? I'm usually up twice in the MOTN (2 and 5 AM-ish). He typically takes two long (2-3.5 hour) naps during the day.
How many times are you ladies finding yourselves up in the MOTN to feed your LO (or you + your SO if you are lucky and have a night-time helper)?
At 5 1/2 weeks we r doing the same as you, but mostly minus the daytime naps.
Yesterday his doctor asked about his normal night-sleeping. I told her he usually goes 4 hours, eats/get changed, and then 2.5-3 hours, eats/get changed, and then maybe sleep 1-2 hours more. She seemed surprised that he doesn't sleep for a longer period of time at night. I didn't feel like this was too bad at 8 weeks? I'm usually up twice in the MOTN (2 and 5 AM-ish). He typically takes two long (2-3.5 hour) naps during the day.
How many times are you ladies finding yourselves up in the MOTN to feed your LO (or you + your SO if you are lucky and have a night-time helper)?
My LO just turned 9 weeks today, he does an identical routine to your LO. He goes 4.5-5 hours between feedings at the beginning of the night, then feeds every 3-3.5 hours til 7ish, he always wants to poo by then and play. 2 feedings MOTN at 2 and 5am. It takes us anywhere from 35-45 mins to feed, burp, change him. This is a new routine for us, he started this last week. Knocking on wood that he keeps this eat/sleep routine without fussing in between! At least your LO is a napper during the day. I have to wear him to make him nap.
Yesterday his doctor asked about his normal night-sleeping. I told her he usually goes 4 hours, eats/get changed, and then 2.5-3 hours, eats/get changed, and then maybe sleep 1-2 hours more. She seemed surprised that he doesn't sleep for a longer period of time at night. I didn't feel like this was too bad at 8 weeks? I'm usually up twice in the MOTN (2 and 5 AM-ish). He typically takes two long (2-3.5 hour) naps during the day.
How many times are you ladies finding yourselves up in the MOTN to feed your LO (or you + your SO if you are lucky and have a night-time helper)?
That is almost exactly what DD's schedule is like at night.
Thanks for the replies! It sounds like LO's schedule is normal! I've gotten used to it and I know it could be a lot worse so I've been pretty happy with it!
Yesterday his doctor asked about his normal night-sleeping. I told her he usually goes 4 hours, eats/get changed, and then 2.5-3 hours, eats/get changed, and then maybe sleep 1-2 hours more. She seemed surprised that he doesn't sleep for a longer period of time at night. I didn't feel like this was too bad at 8 weeks? I'm usually up twice in the MOTN (2 and 5 AM-ish). He typically takes two long (2-3.5 hour) naps during the day.
How many times are you ladies finding yourselves up in the MOTN to feed your LO (or you + your SO if you are lucky and have a night-time helper)?
Our lo is 8 weeks tomorrow. She goes down between 8:30-9 (we moved it from 10-10:30 last weekend). I dream feed her right before I go to sleep (10:30-11) and she sleeps until 5 or 6. Shell usually do an hr or two after. She's ebf.
However, she is a great sleeper at night but a horrible napper. Naps are pretty random and hard to schedule. At most they last 30 min unless I hold her.
Yesterday his doctor asked about his normal night-sleeping. I told her he usually goes 4 hours, eats/get changed, and then 2.5-3 hours, eats/get changed, and then maybe sleep 1-2 hours more. She seemed surprised that he doesn't sleep for a longer period of time at night. I didn't feel like this was too bad at 8 weeks? I'm usually up twice in the MOTN (2 and 5 AM-ish). He typically takes two long (2-3.5 hour) naps during the day.
How many times are you ladies finding yourselves up in the MOTN to feed your LO (or you + your SO if you are lucky and have a night-time helper)?
My lil guy is 8 weeks also and our MOTN sounds just like yours but our day time naps are not as long. He only naps for maybe 1 hr at a time during the day. He is still eating every 2 hrs during the day, I thought for 1 day that we were getting to the 3 hr mark but I guess he's not ready. He has his 2 mon. appt. next week so I guess I will see what his Dr says.
Post by greenpony33 on Apr 9, 2015 13:33:17 GMT -5
osumegs, and anyone else who dream feeds, how exactly do you do that? Just pick up LO and hope they wake up enough to eat, or do you wake them more? I haven't tried it yet because I wasn't sure how to go about waking him and was worried that it would just tick him off instead of completing a feeding and back to sleep. I also figured he would just sleep and not be interested in eating.
Yesterday his doctor asked about his normal night-sleeping. I told her he usually goes 4 hours, eats/get changed, and then 2.5-3 hours, eats/get changed, and then maybe sleep 1-2 hours more. She seemed surprised that he doesn't sleep for a longer period of time at night. I didn't feel like this was too bad at 8 weeks? I'm usually up twice in the MOTN (2 and 5 AM-ish). He typically takes two long (2-3.5 hour) naps during the day.
How many times are you ladies finding yourselves up in the MOTN to feed your LO (or you + your SO if you are lucky and have a night-time helper)?
DD is formula fed, so I'm sure that makes a difference. She gets to sleep between 10-11, and has been sleeping between 6-10 hours depending on the night (not sure what's making the difference, but whatever). I consider 5 am a MOTN feeding because I'll put her back down and go back to sleep myself, but when she gets up at 7 I stay up with her. But I really consider her as sleeping through the night.
so after a very fussy morning DS just napped for almost 3 hours...on his stomach. I know that's bad but he slept so good and his normal naps are an hour at most. does anyone else let their LO have the occasion tummy nap?
osumegs, and anyone else who dream feeds, how exactly do you do that? Just pick up LO and hope they wake up enough to eat, or do you wake them more? I haven't tried it yet because I wasn't sure how to go about waking him and was worried that it would just tick him off instead of completing a feeding and back to sleep. I also figured he would just sleep and not be interested in eating.
She mostly sleeps through it. When she does wake up, she falls back asleep while nursing. I keep the room dark and don't talk to her or interact the whole time. I move her pretty slowly from her rnp and lay her on the nursing pillow. Usually just rubbing my nipple against her lower lip gets her to open her mouth and start sucking. If that doesn't work, I hand express a little and repeat. I've heard other people say to stroke their cheek to get them started as well. I've always said that I won't push it if she doesn't start nursing, but so far it has worked for us.
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