I'm feeling a lot of feels about leaving LO to go to work today. I've been home with her every day all day since last Tuesday, and I think that may be why. It also may be that since H has a late meeting, LO is going to my sister's for a bit until I get off work. I completely trust my sister, but I'd rather be the one home with her. Ugh.
I lost my Fitbit somewhere in our house. H and I spent a half hour setting alarms on it last night trying to find it. We could hear the alarms going off, but couldn't actually find it. I feel so naked without it!
Post by carolyngrace on Jan 20, 2016 7:39:19 GMT -5
I journaled like 4 pages of random observations/thoughts about Oscar last night. I feel like I'm doing a really bad job documenting this first year! Other than pictures of course. But I can see us going "when was that? how old was he there, when he could finally sit up?" etc.
Also, he's a total food monster now and it's really hard to eat in front of him! I'm glad he's excited about food now, but seriously? Crying after you've already had a bottle and eaten your food, just because I have a salad? lol.
Anyone dealing with sleep issues feel like it's constantly 1 step forward, 2 steps back? We've been trying to work on night weaning down to 1 feeding at night at most (he's been wanting 2-3, and ped gave us the ok to 100% night wean at his 6 month check-up). We had been doing better, but last night he was up before his feeding times, and would not go back down until we fed him each time. I think I got about three hours of sleep in total. DH and I actually started talking about hiring a sleep consultant, because we're at the point where we feel like we've read everything on the internet, and nothing's quite clicked, so we're thinking maybe if someone tells us what to do we'll be better at it? Anyone ever hired one of these or know someone who has? I feel kind of weird even thinking about it, but we're at the point where our mental well-being and marriage are both worse for the wear because of sleep issues in our house.
Sorry that turned into a novel - TL; DR - I need coffee. Hope everyone's day is off to a better start!
jillywilly, I haven't hired one personally but I know the one we have in my town (we're in a small area so we only have one) is really well thought of and people think she is great.
Went to waterfit at 8:30 last night (yay for finally doing a REAL post baby workout) and if was amazing BUT I got home and remembered why I don't go to late classes....couldn't sleep forever. It's going to be a long day.
I definitely feel that way re: sleep, jillywilly. If we have a good night, then we have consecutive crappy nights. I wouldn't personally hire a sleep consultant (I just think they're useless, but that's my personal opinion) - just know we're in a similar situation! I was also given the OK to night wean (didn't ask to do so, though), but I know my kid and she wants to eat. I think that's an individual choice. some nights she wants more milk and some nights she wants less, you know? I attribute it all to growth spurts!
My nice, easy day was ruined by a fifth grade teacher calling out sick today. Womp womp. I hate subbing in fifth grade because I won't get to pump until 12. I had some of my lactation PB bites before I left, too. Ouch!
The last couple nights we've started to see a big change in DD's sleep. I think I just needed to have a breakdown and talk it out in the sleep thread. Thanks sleep thread lol! Anyway, last night H had to be at a meeting and with a couple weeks of DD adjusting to the crib and DS learning some hard core distraction methods between the two of us bedtime has turned into a pretty long routine-but last night went so smooth and normal by myself and I just have to say I had to pat myself on the back a little! Awesome kiddos!
Pretty normal day here otherwise. If they are up from their naps early enough we'll try to walk down to the school for one of H's coworker's baby shower. They just organize really casual sip n sees for everyone.
I definitely feel that way re: sleep, jillywilly . If we have a good night, then we have consecutive crappy nights. I wouldn't personally hire a sleep consultant (I just think they're useless, but that's my personal opinion) - just know we're in a similar situation! I was also given the OK to night wean (didn't ask to do so, though), but I know my kid and she wants to eat. I think that's an individual choice. some nights she wants more milk and some nights she wants less, you know? I attribute it all to growth spurts!
See, that's my problem - I kind of feel like they're a waste too - eventually kids are going to sleep, right? I was also anti forcing night weaning, but the last week has just been getting progressively worse with him wanting to eat, so I'm just at a point where I don't know what to do anymore. Ugh. Hopefully this is just a growth spurt and he gets naturally a little bit better again soon!
@bubbs119 Congratulations! jillywilly I feel that way about B's sleep constantly. She has one good night and then 10 bad it seems. I know people who have used a sleep consultant with great results, I just can't get behind the methods. (CIO) I feel we need to do something but can't bring myself to let her cry which is frustrating to my husband. I don't think it helps that she is standing and climbing on everything so she tries in her crib too.
I definitely feel that way re: sleep, jillywilly . If we have a good night, then we have consecutive crappy nights. I wouldn't personally hire a sleep consultant (I just think they're useless, but that's my personal opinion) - just know we're in a similar situation! I was also given the OK to night wean (didn't ask to do so, though), but I know my kid and she wants to eat. I think that's an individual choice. some nights she wants more milk and some nights she wants less, you know? I attribute it all to growth spurts!
See, that's my problem - I kind of feel like they're a waste too - eventually kids are going to sleep, right? I was also anti forcing night weaning, but the last week has just been getting progressively worse with him wanting to eat, so I'm just at a point where I don't know what to do anymore. Ugh. Hopefully this is just a growth spurt and he gets naturally a little bit better again soon!
A combination of growth spurts/development and teething (nursing has an analgesic effect) often means they need to eat more at night. There's a study showing that babies who were night weaned slowed and dropped in their growth curve versus those that weren't. I don't know if it would make you feel better to read that, but I can try and find it if you'd like. I know my pediatrician is really against night weaning.
Anecdotally, LBB had his biggest growth spurt between 6 and 9 months.
Post by pghtruelove on Jan 20, 2016 9:21:05 GMT -5
@bubbs119 congrats!! Don't feel bad for DC, what your using your time for is work! Just because your home doesn't mean you aren't working!! Get it!
Took Jules to the chiropractor yesterday and for the first time EVER she didn't cry for the hour leading up to bedtime and she woke up every 6 hours on the nose for feedings and is still sleeping now! This is wonderful and I hope is stays! 4 am wake ups were getting to me! We have a super busy day of Gymboree and swim class, FX she takes a nap in between!
Post by billyhorrible on Jan 20, 2016 9:26:43 GMT -5
I am not loving BH's latest wake-up at 3:50. I'm just able to feed him and put him down and get back to bed for a few minutes before my alarm goes off at 5. And yesterday and today he's been up for the day at 5:40. So not only am I missing out on sleep, I'm missing out on my get ready time!
See, that's my problem - I kind of feel like they're a waste too - eventually kids are going to sleep, right? I was also anti forcing night weaning, but the last week has just been getting progressively worse with him wanting to eat, so I'm just at a point where I don't know what to do anymore. Ugh. Hopefully this is just a growth spurt and he gets naturally a little bit better again soon!
A combination of growth spurts/development and teething (nursing has an analgesic effect) often means they need to eat more at night. There's a study showing that babies who were night weaned slowed and dropped in their growth curve versus those that weren't. I don't know if it would make you feel better to read that, but I can try and find it if you'd like. I know my pediatrician is really against night weaning.
Anecdotally, LBB had his biggest growth spurt between 6 and 9 months.
This is why I'm hesitant to do anything drastic that would have him stop cold turkey. We bottle feed, so I'm thinking about dropping the oz in his nighttime bottles to see if that helps us. I honestly wouldn't even mind getting up for one feeding at night, but getting up 2-3 times, and he's been getting fussier about going back down again is what's getting to me. I'm sorry - I'm rambling at this point. Thinking about leaving work early today just to take a nap before picking DS up from day care, hopefully that will help!
Having some major guilt that DD is in DC today and I'm off... but I have so much homework to do to. The class is over tomorrow and then I'm DONE with my BSN. This is a huge deal!
Also, @bubbs119, congrats, and don't feel guilty. I'm plotting an early escape from work to sleep while I leave DS in day care. That's what you give them all your money for - to take care of your baby while you do what you need to do, whatever that may be.
Roads were awful lastnight and this morning. It took me 2 hours to get home lastnight and 45 minutes to get to work this morning. DC opened late because of the roads, so thankfully, DH was home to take the kids.
I drank all my coffee on the way here, so I have no more caffeine pumping into me.
I did, however, get a decent nights' sleep since I went to bed at 9:30.
Post by griffindor24 on Jan 20, 2016 10:01:44 GMT -5
DS has slept in his crib the past two nights only waking up to eat once each time. I'm so freaking excited because up until then he has been a crap sleeper and we were bedsharing. We didn't even have to let him CIO! I have no idea how this happened and if it will continue but I'm still happy. In other news, I joined a gym. Again, we will see if that continues.
jillywilly I feel similar to what billyhorrible said. If you dont have a naturally solid sleeper then when it teething or growth spurts or anything happen then sleep is disrupted.
I totally here you on the mental health and marriage. Its one of the reason we are 2 and thru, both of mine werent good sleepers and it takes a real toll.
For now Ive set 2 nurse times 11 and 3, if he wakes up before that then he CIO with interval soothing, he waits us out sometimes too but over the past few weeks its been less and less of that. I *think* he is getting it, its just a sloooooow process.
@bubbs119, that's awesome! I think the ladies (and gents) who work there are sent from heaven. When my grandma broke here hip in March they were all incredible.
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