I tried waking A up at 3 and at 4 and she wouldn't do it. So I let her sleep since she hadn't really slept all day. I finally got her up to feed at 7 and then again at 8. I know that is blatantly going against what the dr said with the whole feed every three hours thing. I feel like mom of the year today.
I tried waking A up at 3 and at 4 and she wouldn't do it. So I let her sleep since she hadn't really slept all day. I finally got her up to feed at 7 and then again at 8. I know that is blatantly going against what the dr said with the whole feed every three hours thing. I feel like mom of the year today.
Don't let it bother you. She would let you know if she was hungry.
Why did he wake you up? Is it because he thought the baby was hungry? The only time MH wakes me is if he suspects she needs to eat. But I can't remember if you are bf. If you are ff there is NO reason for him to wake you!
We're formula feeding. His excuse was that I'm "better" at taking care of the baby. Dude, our baby is easy! Just feed him and he'll go back to sleep! I wanted to punch him.
Tell him you know how he gets better? By practicing! And not running to mom for every little thing! Unless he's not interested being a better dad. Lol. I would've punched him. H tried once to wake me up bc E wouldn't stop crying and he didn't know why. I was like and I do? And ignored him and went back to bed. He got the idea.
I tried waking A up at 3 and at 4 and she wouldn't do it. So I let her sleep since she hadn't really slept all day. I finally got her up to feed at 7 and then again at 8. I know that is blatantly going against what the dr said with the whole feed every three hours thing. I feel like mom of the year today.
FTM but my mama has told me that even with Drs orders, it's sometimes best to go with your instinct because you know her best. You're doing awesome, mama!
I tried waking A up at 3 and at 4 and she wouldn't do it. So I let her sleep since she hadn't really slept all day. I finally got her up to feed at 7 and then again at 8. I know that is blatantly going against what the dr said with the whole feed every three hours thing. I feel like mom of the year today.
FTM but my mama has told me that even with Drs orders, it's sometimes best to go with your instinct because you know her best. You're doing awesome, mama!
+1000 to this. The mama instinct just can't be replaced!
Post by girlonabike on Sept 22, 2015 23:18:56 GMT -5
Back to waking Liam up for night feedings. I can't sleep anyway. Hopefully he's gained a little weight.
Need to go to the DMV tomorrow to get my license switched over. I'll need to bring Liam with me, so hopefully it will be non-eventful. I'm also doing a preliminary phone interview for a potential nanny/sitter for Liam. She's a woman that lives in the neighborhood, so if it works out, that will be really wonderful. Would it be presumptuous to ask for a "test run" on Friday? I have an appointment with my work doctors (a pointless exam to make sure that I'm ready to go back to full duty) and children are not allowed. I would need someone to watch Liam for about 3 hours and the hubster will be at work.
I'm definitely sick. My throat is on fire & my head hurts too. We picked up E late from my mom's. First sleep attempt failed bc of her gas issues... FX attempt 2 will work.
I wish I could take a nyquil & sleep for 12 hours.
amberlie I'm sorry you're sick. I hope you get to feeling better soon and baby lets you get some sleep.
DH swaddled DD before bed tonight. Something about it looked weird, but I don't like to question his skills when he's helping without me asking. Yeah, she got an arm out. Lame. Of course she might have woken anyway, but last night she slept 6 hours and tonight she only made it 4.5. I'll take it though.
It's like M knew I set my alarm for 6 to start getting him on my work wake up schedule. He normally sleeps until 3 but decided to party at 1 tonight. Once he goes back down I hope we get until 6.
girlonabike assuming the interview goes well I would definitely ask.
Just finished feeding C. Hoping she goes down for a long stretch, but she seems restless tonight. I am not hopeful, especially since she hates being swaddled and can't keep a pacifier in her mouth on her own.
Post by sunshinelady15 on Sept 23, 2015 1:43:22 GMT -5
Sitting up sleep deprived, but unable to sleep and decided to catch up on FB news. I read about the mother from FL who gave birth to a sleeping baby. She shared her story and pics with the world. I just cried a long cry. Baby Sunshine made 2 months yesterday and I can't stop staring at him and feeling blessed. Even when he is pooping non stop or spitting up on me after a fresh shower, I will take it ALL. Just thinking that this mother will not get to experience any of that with her sleeping baby girl. My heart breaks for the family.
If you have Kleenex ready and can handle any possible triggers, I included the link below.
Warning PICS of beautiful sleeping baby INCLUDED:
Tonight I won't complain of being tired for all that comes with having a newborn. Instead, I will hug him tight and pray for that beautiful baby to be reunited with her parents some day.
Sitting up sleep deprived, but unable to sleep and decided to catch up on FB news. I read about the mother from FL who gave birth to a sleeping baby. She shared her story and pics with the world. I just cried a long cry. Baby Sunshine made 2 months yesterday and I can't stop staring at him and feeling blessed. Even when he is pooping non stop or spitting up on me after a fresh shower, I will take it ALL. Just thinking that this mother will not get to experience any of that with her sleeping baby girl. My heart breaks for the family.
If you have Kleenex ready and can handle any possible triggers, I included the link below.
Warning PICS of beautiful sleeping baby INCLUDED:
Tonight I won't complain of being tired for all that comes with having a newborn. Instead, I will hug him tight and pray for that beautiful baby to be reunited with her parents some day.
Post by cupcakecutiern on Sept 23, 2015 1:55:02 GMT -5
Alexis has decided that every 3 hours is the perfect time to go between feeds. It's age appropriate and totally fine but man do I miss those 5-8 hour stretches we used to do.
Post by shannonabigail on Sept 23, 2015 4:09:34 GMT -5
7 glorious hours!! After being out of the house for 12 hours yesterday we got a really good stretch. I was worried because he napped more but I guess all the getting in and out of his car seat wore him out.
Post by gingerygirl on Sept 23, 2015 4:29:22 GMT -5
I just woke up really confused because its 5am and baby hadn't woken up yet so of course I panicked and ran to check on him. Snoozin away. He's never slept this long before but I'm not complaining!
Woke up at 3:15. Changed diaper, fed for thirty mins, held up for thirty mins, put sleeping baby down, pumped for thirty mins, clean parts, go to the bathroom, lay back down for fifteen mins, aaaand she's awake. Changed diaper again and she's been eating for 25 mins now. But before that I got 6 hours of sleep so...can't complain? Eta: MH alarm just went off. He turned it off and told me he is soooo tired. The man just got at least 8 hrs. I proceeded to tell him what I have been doing the last three hours. The story bored him back to sleep.
Post by runningmommy519 on Sept 23, 2015 5:51:27 GMT -5
sunshinelady15. I read/came across that that last night too. It especially it's home because that was almost us. Had my appointment not been when it was it's possible I wouldn't be snuggling him right now.
So you want to suck on something, but you don't want any milk? Guess what? There are these awesome things called pacifiers. TAKE ONE.
Nuks, soothies, Tommie tippee brand, one I can't remember, all no gos. Anyone with a picky little one have a pacifier suggestion? I've never gotten my other two to take one so I'm not sure why I expect her to be any different, but I'm still holding out hope.
So you want to suck on something, but you don't want any milk? Guess what? There are these awesome things called pacifiers. TAKE ONE.
Nuks, soothies, Tommie tippee brand, one I can't remember, all no gos. Anyone with a picky little one have a pacifier suggestion? I've never gotten my other two to take one so I'm not sure why I expect her to be any different, but I'm still holding out hope.
MAM? We're in the same boat but I've had several people suggest the MAM ones.
So you want to suck on something, but you don't want any milk? Guess what? There are these awesome things called pacifiers. TAKE ONE.
Nuks, soothies, Tommie tippee brand, one I can't remember, all no gos. Anyone with a picky little one have a pacifier suggestion? I've never gotten my other two to take one so I'm not sure why I expect her to be any different, but I'm still holding out hope.
MAM? We're in the same boat but I've had several people suggest the MAM ones.
+1
We have all the other brands you'd mentioned but MAM are the only ones my girls can keep in their mouths
I have a grunted too. Have her some Gripe Water tonight because it seemed especially bad and she couldn't get a fart out to relieve it (she farts more than she burps). Damn overactive letdown. DD1 would pop off and get soaked instead of trying to stay on like LO one does. I know that's the issue and why she gets the hiccups and is so gassy. Poor baby.
I ended up with DD on a blow up mattress in her room. I tried so hard to get her to sleep by herself, but it was a no-go. She needed to be right beside me and she has been boycotting the RNP as well. Dear child, this will not do this time next month.
Good thing I had the mattress ready to go because DS ended up in bed with H around 130. Never forgetting his blanket ever again.
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