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[pitdigger]

Last day with my parents then G and I fly back home tomorrow.

It's been a good visit and my dad is totally into his grandson. We're not doing anything other than hanging out at the house today because of the amount of car time G has logged this week. We've gotten good shopping done and seen lots of people.

DH's business trip seems like it's gone well and we cn't wait to meet up tomorrow.

[kartish]

I had such a nice couple of days off, and yesterday evening we went and saw Inside Out, which was awesome and also made me cry. But then we got home and tried to put LO to bed. He usually goes down at night like a champ. We do our routine and whether or not he is asleep at the end, he usually will go down without any fuss. And then he wakes up everything 2-3 hours from there.

But last night he didn't want to fall asleep at all! Bedtime took forever! Then when I went to bed I woke up sick a bit later and ran to the bathroom to puke. But I felt fine this morning and LO must have felt bad for me because he dropped a night feed.

But now I'm wondering if I should stop by the store in the way home, just in case.

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Add us to the worst night of sleep club! I'm thankful DD didn't have such a terrible time with the vaccines at her 4 month visit (she puked up everything after the 2 month rotavirus shot--this time no problem), but she hasn't been sleeping well since. Naps were shorter and she was up every hour after midnight last night. ILs came to visit today and tomorrow...and DD decided to finally sleep on my boob. At least they can visit with their son, since DD and I have been chillin in her nursery so she could finally get some sleep!

[junebugjam]

Haven't read through spam yet but have a sleep training question. I guess for mishka29 since I know you also do sleep sense, but anyone can chime in.

Do you wait the recommended 10 minutes before going in after a nap too? Does it depend on the length of the nap?

I ask because I'm currently sitting on the stairs in my house after debating whether to go into my LO's room or not. He woke up fussing, little cries but not screaming, but he still seemed like he might go back to sleep. He was only asleep 45minutes or so but that's not unusual for him. I was literally walking up the stairs to get him after I decided he wasn't going back to sleep, when he suddenly did exactly that. So now I wonder if his 45 minute naps are because I get him too soon? Our naps are usually a hot mess as far as routines go, and I'm not as well versed on what is recommended.

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Jun 20, 2015 12:42:07 GMT -5 junebugjam said:

Haven't read through spam yet but have a sleep training question. I guess for mishka29 since I know you also do sleep sense, but anyone can chime in.

Do you wait the recommended 10 minutes before going in after a nap too? Does it depend on the length of the nap?

I ask because I'm currently sitting on the stairs in my house after debating whether to go into my LO's room or not. He woke up fussing, little cries but not screaming, but he still seemed like he might go back to sleep. He was only asleep 45minutes or so but that's not unusual for him. I was literally walking up the stairs to get him after I decided he wasn't going back to sleep, when he suddenly did exactly that. So now I wonder if his 45 minute naps are because I get him too soon? Our naps are usually a hot mess as far as routines go, and I'm not as well versed on what is recommended.

I don't follow any sleep training program, but I usually wait to get LO. If she's not in distress (which is 99.9% of the times she wakes) I wait. I have a video monitor so I watch her to gauge how long. Sometimes it is very clear that she's done. I guess it depends on how long she's been in there too. If she slept an hour I know she's more likely done, but if it's only been 30 minutes, she might have some nap left in her.

[missys]

Jun 20, 2015 9:50:04 GMT -5 lotsofdotts said:

What the hell, Brady!? Why you no sleep anymore!? Three weeks ago he was sleeping 9+ hours straight. Now he is up every 3! I'm close to taking him back to trade him in because this model is broken!

In all seriousness, I love this kid more than life itself, but damn, he needs to give mommy a break and sleep! I'm now regretting not buying DH "Go the F*ck to Sleep" for Father's Day because I would be reading it to Brady nightly at this point!

I swear my kid hit the 4 month sleep regression on his 4 month "birthday." I literally told my husband yesterday on the phone that our kid just became defective so I'm sending him back. He was up yesterday from 5am to 10 am with a 10 min nap. He never lasted 2 hours awake before! Last night went from 1 usual MOTN wake up to 3! I love you child but mommy no likie.

Thank you to everyone who offered support, advice, and all around awesomeness yesterday as I worked through my anxiety over the 4 month appointment. I don't have any mom friends my age and you ladies here are amazing!

[krispy83]

Our coffeepot died this morning. DH and I have seriously bad coffeepot karma - we've gone through SO many of them. Expensive ones, cheap ones, doesn't matter. They just don't last for us. I have no idea why. Anyway, DH gets ready to go out and pick up coffee for us and starts asking me about size, flavor, etc. I swear it was like he was speaking another language. I need coffee in order to make those kinds of decisions! Needless to say, I'll be stopping at Target for a new coffeepot this afternoon.

[anchovies]

DS rolled over!! He spit up and I laid him down to grab a fresh onesie from the hamper and I turned around and he was just finishing the roll! Back to belly

[anchovies]

Sorry for the rough night of sleep all around I hope everyone got naps and/or has a better night tonight

[kartish]

Guys! A new office chair just appeared in front of our door. There are three other people it could belong to in my office, but none of them are here. So I took it. :-) but in my defense I was talking about chairs with my boss yesterday or the day before and he mentioned the new chairs they are slowly switching everyone over to eventually.

[seamonster]

Jun 20, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5 chickenhawke said:

M was snorting a bunch with the most recent feed. I think she's stuffy. And now I can't sleep in (unrelated to previous sentence because she is soundly asleep).

Saline spray or drops are good and you can sneak the drops while she sleeps. I like to use the snot suckered 10-15 minutes after the saline on my own snot monster so that the troublesome bits are softened or thinned. He hates the snot sucker and screams bloody murder.

[anchovies]

Jun 20, 2015 17:02:01 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Jun 20, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5 chickenhawke said:

M was snorting a bunch with the most recent feed. I think she's stuffy. And now I can't sleep in (unrelated to previous sentence because she is soundly asleep).

Saline spray or drops are good and you can sneak the drops while she sleeps. I like to use the snot suckered 10-15 minutes after the saline on my own snot monster so that the troublesome bits are softened or thinned. He hates the snot sucker and screams bloody murder.

Another snot sucker over here! We started using a cold most humidifier every night too about a month ago.

[PikoPiko]

Went to my chiro appt and then an hour massage afterwards. Feeling awesome!

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Jun 20, 2015 13:35:26 GMT -5 @ellteejay said:

Jun 20, 2015 12:42:07 GMT -5 junebugjam said:

Haven't read through spam yet but have a sleep training question. I guess for mishka29 since I know you also do sleep sense, but anyone can chime in.

Do you wait the recommended 10 minutes before going in after a nap too? Does it depend on the length of the nap?

I ask because I'm currently sitting on the stairs in my house after debating whether to go into my LO's room or not. He woke up fussing, little cries but not screaming, but he still seemed like he might go back to sleep. He was only asleep 45minutes or so but that's not unusual for him. I was literally walking up the stairs to get him after I decided he wasn't going back to sleep, when he suddenly did exactly that. So now I wonder if his 45 minute naps are because I get him too soon? Our naps are usually a hot mess as far as routines go, and I'm not as well versed on what is recommended.

I don't follow any sleep training program, but I usually wait to get LO. If she's not in distress (which is 99.9% of the times she wakes) I wait. I have a video monitor so I watch her to gauge how long. Sometimes it is very clear that she's done. I guess it depends on how long she's been in there too. If she slept an hour I know she's more likely done, but if it's only been 30 minutes, she might have some nap left in her.

junebugjam I waited when DD woke up after 45 minutes today. She seemed pretty awake, but was calm and I had to finish something. When I went to get her (maybe 10 - 15 minutes after waking) she had gone back to sleep. She's still asleep an hour later!

[junebugjam]

osumegs Good luck with the bottle. My LO finally starting taking one this week after refusing for 2+ months. I still can't get him to replace a whole feeding with it, but it's progress. Don't give up! We also met with a pediatrician in our group who is an LC, but I didn't find it super helpful.

@ellteejay thanks for the input re: naps. I have the video monitor too. I guess I just have to get better at reading his movements. He was flailing like crazy this afternoon I was sure he was done, then suddenly stopped and slept another 20 minutes. Congrats on the long nap!

[dreemkin]

Jun 20, 2015 19:16:53 GMT -5 @holachica said:

Jun 20, 2015 6:10:40 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

I am also working this weekend, with a less than competent co-worker. Hold me! Also, trying to come down from my calorie binge last night (sausage platter appetizer, 1/2 a burger, fries, and a beer). DH, the girls, and I went to a bavarian lodge for father's day. The beer was delicious! It was an Austrian lager made with hopps grown in Czech (I'm Czechoslovakia). My DH enjoyed the brews too, I had to drive home

Have a good one buddies!

The one on Ogden? I love their beer cheese soup.

Yes! I haven't had that yet. Only been there twice so far. I think we live closer to each other than I thought...

[missys]

On instagram and my spirit animal, Chrissy Teigen, posted this:

[taberbtb]

Hugs to all the mamas and LO's needing sleep! Hope tonight is a better night for you!

B had her first sleepover away from me last night with my sister. She says it went well for them, but I missed her. She also says she only woke up once and didn't cry at all, but B is so hoarse and losing her voice today it makes me believe otherwise. Either that or she is coming down with something. Poor girl.

junebugjam B only takes 45 min-ish naps in the morning regardless of what's happening so I usually go to her. In the afternoons when it's more likely she will take 2-2.5 I leave her.

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Jun 20, 2015 18:39:44 GMT -5 junebugjam said:

osumegs Good luck with the bottle. My LO finally starting taking one this week after refusing for 2+ months. I still can't get him to replace a whole feeding with it, but it's progress. Don't give up! We also met with a pediatrician in our group who is an LC, but I didn't find it super helpful.

@ellteejay thanks for the input re: naps. I have the video monitor too. I guess I just have to get better at reading his movements. He was flailing like crazy this afternoon I was sure he was done, then suddenly stopped and slept another 20 minutes. Congrats on the long nap!

Thanks! I rarely end up with a nap of this length.

I was sure she was done today, it was really only chance that I didn't get in there sooner to get her. So even though I always wait, I still think I go in too soon sometimes. It can be hard to tell even on the video (or maybe especially? Today she didn't make any noise, I wouldn't have even thought to get her if it was only audio). It's all pretty confusing really, and then they change!

[dreemkin]

Jun 20, 2015 19:41:03 GMT -5 @holachica said:

dreemkin

This is why we moved

[missys]

We tried the love to dream 50/50 transition swaddle tonight. He's had 4 screaming wake ups in the past 4 hours. Went back to the miracle swaddle as to not ruin father's day for tomorrow. At least we know what we're in for when we attempt again next week. Fml...

[mishka29]

Jun 20, 2015 12:42:07 GMT -5 junebugjam said:

Haven't read through spam yet but have a sleep training question. I guess for mishka29 since I know you also do sleep sense, but anyone can chime in.

Do you wait the recommended 10 minutes before going in after a nap too? Does it depend on the length of the nap?

I ask because I'm currently sitting on the stairs in my house after debating whether to go into my LO's room or not. He woke up fussing, little cries but not screaming, but he still seemed like he might go back to sleep. He was only asleep 45minutes or so but that's not unusual for him. I was literally walking up the stairs to get him after I decided he wasn't going back to sleep, when he suddenly did exactly that. So now I wonder if his 45 minute naps are because I get him too soon? Our naps are usually a hot mess as far as routines go, and I'm not as well versed on what is recommended.

The book says that you should leave them for 25-30 mins if they nap less than 1 hr.

That's not always practical in reality bc sometimes it's clear they are done so in that case I will just go get LO. But, like PP said, the video monitor is great to get an idea if they are trying to go back or just playing around quietly.

30-45 min naps are common when you first start off but should lengthen after a few weeks...so the book says. For DD1 it took 6 months before she moved past her 45 min naps. Because I knew she would never go back I always got her right away - why cry for nothing?! This LO is already doing much better and taking longer naps some of the time so I do leave her for a bit to see of she will go back or not.

[PikoPiko]

Day 2 of nap and night sleep refusal. Cannot get DS to sleep at all. Where did my sleepy monkey go? The longest he's gone today was 45mins. There had been 3 30mins naps in addition to that. Please don't wake up every hour again tonight. Mama can't handle it. Effects of awesome massage wore off real quick when DS started screaming in my face every hour.

[GeekBeagle]

Jun 20, 2015 21:21:10 GMT -5 @holachica said:

Omg A Deadly Adoption was hilarious. It ended with an awkward kitchen dance scene. I cried laughing.

I recorded this and am kinda excited to watch it.