In over my head. DH is out of town this weekend. I'm trying to pump and nurse and oh yeah he just went 6.5 hours without a wet diaper. Fuck. Google has me convinced that he's going to end up with brain damage from dehydration. No way I'm getting much sleep now because I need to be nursing every hour. I don't have pedialyte. Do y'all think I need to go make a run for some?
I'm sorry you're alone.. I'd be terrified... I think that your BM is the best thing for him. That being said, I'm a FTM lol. Does your pediatrician have a nurse line you can call? Kellymom.com said 4-5 wet diapers in 24 hours for a baby Bs age. Did he have a lot previous to these 6.5 hours?
He had wet diapers for every feeding today so count wise he's good it's just the amount of time that has passed. I took his rectal temp and its 98.1 so no fever. He always has really wet diapers at night because I wait so long to change him so this is definitely out of the normal for him. Docs doesn't have a nurses line just places that we can take them to be seen outside of normal business hours.
N is still sleeping in our room and since he's been born. I've kept the TV on silent on all night as my light source in there (getting him to feed in nursery, checking his breathing, etc). He's always really restless when we put him down and even through the night so I decided to turn it off after our last feeding. FX the darkness works in a positive way for us. I miss it being on because I'd watch it until I fell back asleep. Maybe we will all sleep better.
On another note. I went to bed with a twinge of sore throat. Now it's definitely a sore throat..
I'm sorry you're alone.. I'd be terrified... I think that your BM is the best thing for him. That being said, I'm a FTM lol. Does your pediatrician have a nurse line you can call? Kellymom.com said 4-5 wet diapers in 24 hours for a baby Bs age. Did he have a lot previous to these 6.5 hours?
He had wet diapers for every feeding today so count wise he's good it's just the amount of time that has passed. I took his rectal temp and its 98.1 so no fever. He always has really wet diapers at night because I wait so long to change him so this is definitely out of the normal for him. Docs doesn't have a nurses line just places that we can take them to be seen outside of normal business hours.
Hmmm... Glad there's no fever but I say take him if you're concerned. Peace of mind means a lot and you know him best. Especially since your doctor's office won't open for quite some time because you're west coast, right? Good luck!
In over my head. DH is out of town this weekend. I'm trying to pump and nurse and oh yeah he just went 6.5 hours without a wet diaper. Fuck. Google has me convinced that he's going to end up with brain damage from dehydration. No way I'm getting much sleep now because I need to be nursing every hour. I don't have pedialyte. Do y'all think I need to go make a run for some?
+1 for calling the nurses line if you can for peace of mind. I feel like L has probably gone that long once or twice overnight and then has a huge wet diaper when she finally wakes up.
I'm sorry you're alone.. I'd be terrified... I think that your BM is the best thing for him. That being said, I'm a FTM lol. Does your pediatrician have a nurse line you can call? Kellymom.com said 4-5 wet diapers in 24 hours for a baby Bs age. Did he have a lot previous to these 6.5 hours?
He had wet diapers for every feeding today so count wise he's good it's just the amount of time that has passed. I took his rectal temp and its 98.1 so no fever. He always has really wet diapers at night because I wait so long to change him so this is definitely out of the normal for him. Docs doesn't have a nurses line just places that we can take them to be seen outside of normal business hours.
What about calling the ER? Does your insurance have a nurses line?
ETA: why are you pumping? I can't remember. If you are just trying to work on a stash, then give yourself a break. I know when DH isn't around, hardly anything else gets done.
In over my head. DH is out of town this weekend. I'm trying to pump and nurse and oh yeah he just went 6.5 hours without a wet diaper. Fuck. Google has me convinced that he's going to end up with brain damage from dehydration. No way I'm getting much sleep now because I need to be nursing every hour. I don't have pedialyte. Do y'all think I need to go make a run for some?
As long as he's had wet diapers I wouldn't be too concerned. Sometimes Alexis, especially overnight will go a little longer without a wet but makes up the count the rest of the day. The baby should have at least 1 wet every 8 hours. Other signs of dehydration are a sunken fontanel, the inside of his mouth is dry. You don't need pedilyte, even if he was dehydrate, which doesn't sound like he is, breastmilk is fine. You can actually use breast instead of pedilyte even if the baby is puking(to a certain extent). But I would call if you are nervous.
He had wet diapers for every feeding today so count wise he's good it's just the amount of time that has passed. I took his rectal temp and its 98.1 so no fever. He always has really wet diapers at night because I wait so long to change him so this is definitely out of the normal for him. Docs doesn't have a nurses line just places that we can take them to be seen outside of normal business hours.
What about calling the ER? Does your insurance have a nurses line?
ETA: why are you pumping? I can't remember. If you are just trying to work on a stash, then give yourself a break. I know when DH isn't around, hardly anything else gets done.
I agree with the pumping, if you don't need to do it, I'd give it break until you can get some help with the baby esp if it's adding stress.
Post by cupcakecutiern on Oct 17, 2015 3:50:33 GMT -5
Emma was up at 4-- wanting cookies and milk. No happening kid. I actually woke Alexis up to feed. Trying to not let her go more than 5 hours at night. I've put away the scale. It was making me crazy worrying about every oz. we see the ped on Monday-- unfortunately he's not our regular one, and he's known for pushing formula. I have done a couple weighted feeds and she's taking 3 If she's does both sides and about 2 if she's only taking one. I've come to terms she's just a peanut and will gain slowly. I want to be watching my Gilmore girls but can't with the toddler half awake in our bed.
He had wet diapers for every feeding today so count wise he's good it's just the amount of time that has passed. I took his rectal temp and its 98.1 so no fever. He always has really wet diapers at night because I wait so long to change him so this is definitely out of the normal for him. Docs doesn't have a nurses line just places that we can take them to be seen outside of normal business hours.
What about calling the ER? Does your insurance have a nurses line?
ETA: why are you pumping? I can't remember. If you are just trying to work on a stash, then give yourself a break. I know when DH isn't around, hardly anything else gets done.
Called the insurance nurse line. Watch for a pee diaper within 2 hours if not call docs office.
I go back to work Monday so I'm trying to pump to get my supply up as well as have a stash + his normal amount he'll be needing. Thanks ladies.
Still co-sleeping. Have a week before going back full time, so I have a week to get her sleeping elsewhere. The wedge thingy came yesterday and she seemed to hate it. Thinking of pulling her mattress into the dining room and laying on it during naps to try and transfer my scent in hopes she will accept it. So much for saying I wasn't going to create bad sleep habits with this kiddo.
I completely forgot to send you the picture of how we put DS down to sleep. Sorry for that. Here it is. We are with the Dr here when she is showing us how to set it up so the blankets don't have elastics on them. I threw 3 hair ties on the shorter roll and 5 on the longer one to keep them from unrolling. The one in front isn't that high when we do it also. It's about at the bottom of his rib cage or a bit above the belly button. The blankets are snug but not tight on both sides - it's supposed to mimic your arms she said. As soon as baby can move around we were told to stop using the blankets like this and let him sleep however he wants (he's a tummy sleeper). Let me know if it makes sense.
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Eta- please don't quote the pic I will be deleting it once you see it.
RandomName - Thank you! I tried the wedge thing again last night after making the space between them a little bigger and she spent most of the night in the RNP! !! I pulled her into bed twice simply because I didn't want to wake up and that bought me about an extra hour each time.
I am going to test our angelcare monitor during a nap this weekend to make sure it will register her breathing while laying on her side as well. Not sure I will move her to her crib before then (her room is chillier than ours) or wait until we get the insulation redone and see how much that helps. I have a fleece halo sleep sack also, so may just use that.
RandomName - Thank you! I tried the wedge thing again last night after making the space between them a little bigger and she spent most of the night in the RNP! !! I pulled her into bed twice simply because I didn't want to wake up and that bought me about an extra hour each time.
I am going to test our angelcare monitor during a nap this weekend to make sure it will register her breathing while laying on her side as well. Not sure I will move her to her crib before then (her room is chillier than ours) or wait until we get the insulation redone and see how much that helps. I have a fleece halo sleep sack also, so may just use that.
We used a sleep sack with DD and it was enough to get her sleeping through the night. We only recently stopped using it bc it was summer and hot (she's 19 months now). I LOVE sleep sacks. DS.... not so much.
DH has a pillow over his head. I don't understand.
Mine does that in his sleep. Sometimes he puts the pillow on MY head. And he wonders why I freak out when he brings the baby in bed when he's sleepy! Where will your pillows end up, buddy?
In over my head. DH is out of town this weekend. I'm trying to pump and nurse and oh yeah he just went 6.5 hours without a wet diaper. Fuck. Google has me convinced that he's going to end up with brain damage from dehydration. No way I'm getting much sleep now because I need to be nursing every hour. I don't have pedialyte. Do y'all think I need to go make a run for some?
I hope you have a wet diaper now. My daughter does not seem to pee at night. I'm always surprised how dry her diapers are in the wee hours of morning. but then her diapers usually end up loaded wet at other times during the day.
abvintage E slept 9 hours 2 nights ago & woke up with dry diaper. I was worried & intended to call pedi. I nursed her & she had wet diaper right after. I hope B had one within 2 hours!
It's not MOTN anymore. I ended up loading him up and heading to an ER. He wet his diaper on the way. Of course. We never even got admitted. Then he was awake so I've been trying to nap on and off for most of the day.
Thanks for all your input ladies! Sorry I took forever to update.
It's not MOTN anymore. I ended up loading he m up and heading to a ER. He wet his diaper in the way. Of course. We never even got admitted. then he was awake so I've been trying to nap in and off for most of the day.
Thanks for all your input ladies! Sorry I took forever to update.
9:15 is totally middle of the night, right? N is asleep but the other two are patiently waiting for my in-laws to get home so they can sing happy birthday to mil and have cake. It's never too late for cake.
I'm sitting in the car with M while H runs into the store. M feel asleep at our friend's house, woke up briefly while we were putting him in the car seat, b.s. crashed again when we started driving. I seriously hope this doesn't make him wake up more out super early. At least if he wakes up early H has already agreed to let me sleep in.
This child used to have a sleep pattern and used to have "fall asleep" routine. Now not so much. Also she has never spit up ever until today. I haven't had a 4hr stretch in days. I also think she'd fall asleep if she had a paci but the LCs really were against it. I might say screw it if it helps her sleep...
My baby was sleeping in 6 hour stretches at night but has been up to eat every night this week after only 3 hours. Please don't let this regression be the new normal, kiddo.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Oct 18, 2015 3:23:45 GMT -5
Sleeping on the sofa with C. Because my dad and sister are in Violet's bed and she's in my bed. He only sleeps laying on my chest and next to me in bed so this is my only option...I tried 3 times putting him n the crib or pnp tonight and he won't sleep. Damn you child!
Post by shannonabigail on Oct 18, 2015 4:22:10 GMT -5
Heard gunshots while doing a 5am pumping/feeding. H called it in since it is out of the ordinary for this neighborhood. Hope it was nothing but now I think we're up for the day even though I could have gotten 3 more hours.
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