Not understanding cosleeping by choice tonight. DS was an excellent sleeper and now will only sleep with me at night. ARGH! Soemthing has got to change. I love him and part of me melts when I see his little sleepy face when I wake up during the night... But I miss sleeping soundly!
Tonight I've been waking up a ton and having to readjust, and between DH, DS on my arm, and a cat at my feet I'm feeling a little claustrophobic.
Not much here. Dd hadn't been rolling in hee crib yet, just on the floor. She started doing it last night aND getting mad. I remember several people mentioning this awhile ago. Hoping she gets comfy soon.
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Aug 12, 2015 5:30:41 GMT -5
ace226 word. I love love love naps with my LO but I don't think I can cosleep- I wake up with a crick in my neck, a dead arm, and definitely DONT sleep soundly!
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Aug 12, 2015 5:32:53 GMT -5
My SPAM: ONE more sleep and then it's vacation time!!!! (Well we leave on Thursday after work-- I feel like the day is going to drag!) I soooooo need some rest and relaxation!
Ditto on the so fing tired. We had the worst night last night in months. Dd was up at 1, rocked her back to sleep, up at 2, couldn't get her back to sleep until I gave her a bottle at 3. Up again at 5:30, fussed and went back to sleep. I hope this was just a one night thing and not a regression.
I am trying not to overreact to this, but at 5:30 dh came into the bedroom from getting ready for work to let me know dd was up (duh, I have the monitor next to my head). I told him I wanted to see if she would stop fussing and go back to sleep like she sometimes does. He left the room. Came back 15 mins later, stood over me with his arms crossed, and proceeded to tell me how she "so obviously" wants her bottle. He says if I don't get up and feed her, he's going to. I explained my plan to him again, and um, she ate less than 3 hours ago so no, she doesn't so obviously want anything. And if she ends up being hungry, then I I will get up and feed her if she doesn't fall asleep. He stared at me, rolled his eyes, grunted fine, and stormed out of the room without even saying bye or I love you (we always say bye I love you before he leaves). She was asleep 5 mins after he left. I feel like he doesn't trust me or something? I'm not going to let her sit there and scream forever and starve her... She wasn't even crying she was just talking and fussing a little.
Sorry that ended up being really long. Should I say anything when he gets home or should I just let it go and chalk it up to being tired crankiness?
Not much here. Dd hadn't been rolling in hee crib yet, just on the floor. She started doing it last night aND getting mad. I remember several people mentioning this awhile ago. Hoping she gets comfy soon.
That's the worst! We struggled with that for a few weeks. Dd's new thing is pulling herself up into sitting in the crib and getting mad bc she can't fall asleep that way.
Post by WittyLittle on Aug 12, 2015 5:57:33 GMT -5
Hugs emilyz320, I hate it when that happens. Crappy way to start your day. Hopefully he was just in a super sleepy piss-mood and snaps out of it by midday
Post by toadandbuggie on Aug 12, 2015 6:10:49 GMT -5
emilyz320, I would be pissed. I would probably say something like "You really need to trust me, I'm the one up all night with her so I know what's going on." Also, crying doesn't always = hunger. He probably was just tired cranky but no need to question your instincts with your daughter.
boxerrrmama85, YAY vaca! have a great time! Where are you going?
Post by WittyLittle on Aug 12, 2015 6:11:21 GMT -5
We just got back from our 6 month appointment. Jake's doing so well that we don't need to come back until he's 9 months old yayyyy! We got the dreaded 'stop feeding him at 4am' talk that I knew was coming. BRING IT ON. So many changes at the moment... going in to his own room, starting to eat bread and meat, increasing solids in general, and we're starting to sit and soon I know being mobile will be in the cards. Scares the crap out of me. I've said it before, but to me this whole parenting thing is like a video game. Soon as you master one level they throw something else into the mix. Crazy. And that reminds me, been meaning to batsignal dacora for a while. all ok?
Post by toadandbuggie on Aug 12, 2015 6:12:39 GMT -5
ace226, Sometimes I wish DS would cosleep with me but I realize that it's a good thing in the grand scheme of things that he won't. When he was a few weeks old he would only sleep in the crook of my arm and I would wake up with a sore neck. I'm worried when he gets to be a couple years old if he is going to want to come into bed with us!
Post by WittyLittle on Aug 12, 2015 6:13:13 GMT -5
We just got back from our 6 month appointment. Jake's doing so well that we don't need to come back until he's 9 months old yayyyy! We got the dreaded 'stop feeding him at 4am' talk that I knew was coming. BRING IT ON. So many changes at the moment... going in to his own room, starting to eat bread and meat, increasing solids in general, and we're starting to sit and soon I know being mobile will be in the cards. Scares the crap out of me. I've said it before, but to me this whole parenting thing is like a video game. Soon as you master one level they throw something else into the mix. Crazy. And that reminds me, been meaning to batsignal dacora for a while. all ok?
ETA: just saw you've been crazy busy but that all seems to be good good to hear!
We just got back from our 6 month appointment. Jake's doing so well that we don't need to come back until he's 9 months old yayyyy! We got the dreaded 'stop feeding him at 4am' talk that I knew was coming. BRING IT ON. So many changes at the moment... going in to his own room, starting to eat bread and meat, increasing solids in general, and we're starting to sit and soon I know being mobile will be in the cards. Scares the crap out of me. I've said it before, but to me this whole parenting thing is like a video game. Soon as you master one level they throw something else into the mix. Crazy. And that reminds me, been meaning to batsignal dacora for a while. all ok?
I got the "You should do night weaning" (apparently at 12lb or so my ped says), but I'm just wondering why all of a sudden they want you to wean? Is it detrimental to feed them in the MOTN? I haven't made any plans to wean him yet.
We just got back from our 6 month appointment. Jake's doing so well that we don't need to come back until he's 9 months old yayyyy! We got the dreaded 'stop feeding him at 4am' talk that I knew was coming. BRING IT ON. So many changes at the moment... going in to his own room, starting to eat bread and meat, increasing solids in general, and we're starting to sit and soon I know being mobile will be in the cards. Scares the crap out of me. I've said it before, but to me this whole parenting thing is like a video game. Soon as you master one level they throw something else into the mix. Crazy. And that reminds me, been meaning to batsignal dacora for a while. all ok?
I got the "You should do night weaning" (apparently at 12lb or so my ped says), but I'm just wondering why all of a sudden they want you to wean? Is it detrimental to feed them in the MOTN? I haven't made any plans to wean him yet.
My doc didn't say a word about night weaning even after I told him he wakes to eat at least three times every night. I try to soothe and do all that without feeding him, but he wants none of that.
ace226, Maybe suggest that if he is such an expert he takes over for a few nights? That usually shuts up my DH.
toadandbuggie, WittyLittle, I think the night weaning thing varies by Doctor. From all the research I've done, there isn't anything bad about feeding MOTN if mom is fine with doing it.
Not much spam over here today. Yesterday was pouring buckets all day...like had to drive half speed on the highway because of water on the road/low visibility buckets. Today is beautiful! I think my boss and I are going out to lunch Wohoo.
Post by mrsclark731 on Aug 12, 2015 6:55:30 GMT -5
Morining!
Don't you love going to get your baby up for the day, half asleep, and you walk into the room and it smells like a huge poop? Nothing like cleaning up formula/squash purée poo first thing in the morning. Wakes you up real fast.
Day 2 of AF visit and holy balls. These PP periods are no joke. I'm thinking I need to skip our morning walk again because Advil isn't doing anything for my cramps. Will I ever go back to normal?
Post by hollydfromtn on Aug 12, 2015 6:58:40 GMT -5
DH took S to his parents last night for about an hour. He had a major melt down while over there, so they had to head home a little early (they only live about 5mins away). He calmed fairly quickly after I nursed him but would not let me put him down the rest of the night. He ended up sleeping with us the rest of the night after waking up screaming bloody murder around 11. It appears I may be in the minority, because I actually really enjoy cosleeping. He sleeps with us every night after his feeding around 3:00.
Post by WittyLittle on Aug 12, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5
mrsclark731, we are period buddies, how awesome. I hate it. I hate it I hate it I hate it! For the first time in my life I'm wearing a super sized tampon and last night I still leaked through it. 8 hours my ass. Luckily I'm going to the gyno on Tuesday. I'll take him by the collar and shake him about and demand answers. This is not funny.
The search for neighbour man almost ended up in a missing person's report. He wasn't answering his phone, but his ex managed to track him down through his office. He's in Thailand and his phone doesn't have coverage (apparently, hehe i still think he just didn't want to talk to his ex) so he was only reachable by email the whole time. I shall be slapping him across the face with a dead fish when he returns for scaring me and making me clean up maggots all of Sunday! YUCK!
toadandbuggie and mrsclark731 ok I feel validated for being pissed now! He also tried to tell me at 3am how tired he is and how he has gotten no sleep. When I was like um yea.. Me too.. I'm the one getting up with her, he told me that he had to get up and work in the am. Yep, I have to function and take care of her all day. Might not be going to "work" but doesn't make my sleep any less important than yours. Dh is amazing and I love him but we are going to chat when he gets home.
As for night weaning - no mention of it from pedi here. With DS, I didn't bother with that until he was about 9 months - but he also had issues gaining weight. I just watch LO's cues, if she seems hungry at night, I feed her. If not, I sooth her.
mrsclark731WittyLittle buddy #3 over here. I thought Mirena was supposed to make you not have a period. Liars!!
emilyz320 oh hell no. I actually feel more rested going to work than taking care of O all day so he can shove it.
What's with husbands today? I get to go in to work a little later today. I brought O in bed for his morning bottle and H joined us a little later. His alarm went off 4 times and each time he checked it and turned it off. At 7 he woke up and was mad at me that I made him late. Say what? It's not my fault you are leaving later than you want. I am not here to guess when you need to leave and get you up when you have alarms set up for that very reason. Grrr...
Post by mrsclark731 on Aug 12, 2015 7:24:06 GMT -5
emilyz320, my H recently got one of those wrist band things that tracks your steps and sleep. Every morning I'm like, 'so how much sleep did you get?' He is then forced out loud to say he got 8 1/2 hours of sleep, or whatever it might be. You should definitely talk about it, but then maybe you should buy him one of those things so you can 'make sure he is sleeping enough.'
Post by mrsclark731 on Aug 12, 2015 7:28:03 GMT -5
WittyLittle, super tampon my ass--same thing happened to me last night! Besides last month, that hasn't happened to me since I was like, 14. I'm extra exhausted the past few days, if that's even possible. Will it ever go back to normal?
I'm fascinated by your neighbor maggot story. Thanks to you he doesn't have to come back to a decaying cat and maggot infested house. He better do something super nice for you!
WittyLittle, super tampon my ass--same thing happened to me last night! Besides last month, that hasn't happened to me since I was like, 14. I'm extra exhausted the past few days, if that's even possible. Will it ever go back to normal?
I'm fascinated by your neighbor maggot story. Thanks to you he doesn't have to come back to a decaying cat and maggot infested house. He better do something super nice for you!
I heard if it doesn't go back to semi-normal after 3 cycles you should check with your doctor. Well this is cycle #3, CLOSE ENOUGH. I uttered a quiet apology to all women who've been dealing with PMS and/or heavy/painful periods all their lives. I never had a problem pre-pregnancy but these past three times have been absolute hell. Poor DH has just been shoving chocolate and wine and ibuprofen in my general direction and sitting scared in the corner afraid to breathe wrong. Ooooops.
I agree neighbour man better gimme all the goodies when he gets back. Lots more wine should do the trick!
Post by mrsclark731 on Aug 12, 2015 7:54:04 GMT -5
WittyLittle, I didn't know that if it doesn't return to normal after 3 cycles I should see the OB. Thats good to know! I totally sympathize with women who have dealt with this their entire lives too. I almost drank a bottle of prosecco last night yesterday was so rough.
Post by lotsofdotts on Aug 12, 2015 8:00:25 GMT -5
emilyz320, Sorry your DH is being a shit. Hopefully he will snap out of it and apologize. You don't need to feel like he is judging you. We put enough pressure on ourselves without adding his as well. Hugs to you.
boxerrrmama85, I'm completely jealous about vacay. We didn't really get one this summer. I hope you are going somewhere awesome!
WittyLittle, and mrsclark731, Sorry about AF. It is one of the worse things about being a woman.
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