moleymole @goodeover2012 the first stretch for us is also the best...the back half of the night is when the gas creeps in and S grunts and groans all night trying to work out little toots.
ashlee omg yes to the tantrums! Seriously DH this is a tiny blip in your sleep. You will be awake approximately 5 minutes once a night to change a diaper. I will be awake at least 2 hours every night nursing and rocking back to sleep.
Post by numbersgirl08 on May 20, 2016 8:02:47 GMT -5
I quit asking MH to help in the motn. When she was more difficult going back down, he would help out and rock her while I slept. But now that she goes back to sleep decently, I just do everything at night. Since I just nurse, it doesn't seem efficient to ask him to wake up just to spend 5 min doing something I could just spend an extra 5 min doing while I'm already up. I think it makes me less frustrated with him because I don't have to deal with his complaining. Plus, it gives me a monopoly on being tired the next morning because he clearly can't complain if he's not even getting up . Id prefer not to hear how tired he is for doing minimal motn work
Formula feedings one amazing perk..."honey it's your turn"
So many times I've thought about that in the "pro" column when I consider formula.
Honestly though, I feel like motn wakings are an art and a science and I've mastered it (most of the time) and I worry if H took over I'd end up hearing him struggle to get her back down forever.
There's the perfect touch you need to make sure she is awake enough to eat enough but not too awake. And the right amount of fussing she needs to do to go back (stirring around in bed, not crying) Too much and she's too upset. Too little and she will only want to be held.
So many times I've thought about that in the "pro" column when I consider formula.
Honestly though, I feel like motn wakings are an art and a science and I've mastered it (most of the time) and I worry if H took over I'd end up hearing him struggle to get her back down forever.
There's the perfect touch you need to make sure she is awake enough to eat enough but not too awake. And the right amount of fussing she needs to do to go back (stirring around in bed, not crying) Too much and she's too upset. Too little and she will only want to be held.
It's true. Dad's figure out their own way though and it's good for the kids. It's just the start of the long line of letting dad do his own thing. To be fair, I like breastfeeding, I just don't have the supply.
Agree on the dad thing. He's always been a hands on dad but for some reason I'm so much more finicky about night times. I have no problem letting him take over during the day at anytime.
Well the bad news is that 2 oz of hard-earned pumped milk in a bottle with vitamin D drops just went to waste. There was 5 oz and DS had 3 of it before bed. I figured I could leave the rest sitting on my dresser because he would be awake in 3 hours anyway.
The good news, it went to waste because it sat out for over 6 hours because DS just slept for 5 hours! I actually woke him up to nurse then because my boobs hurt so bad from being full. FX and knocking on wood here, but he went back down to sleep easily again. Come onnnnn baby let's sleep for 3-4 more hours and this momma will be golden!
Of course, now that DS is having a good night of sleep, I'M the one who can't fall back asleep. I got like 5 hours straight, so my body must be like "this is how much you've been getting total all night, so you're set. Time to get up."
I quit asking MH to help in the motn. When she was more difficult going back down, he would help out and rock her while I slept. But now that she goes back to sleep decently, I just do everything at night. Since I just nurse, it doesn't seem efficient to ask him to wake up just to spend 5 min doing something I could just spend an extra 5 min doing while I'm already up. I think it makes me less frustrated with him because I don't have to deal with his complaining. Plus, it gives me a monopoly on being tired the next morning because he clearly can't complain if he's not even getting up . Id prefer not to hear how tired he is for doing minimal motn work
I had MH take all of DD's MOTN responsibilities last night since I do it when he has to work and I desperately wanted sleep. It was amazing to wake up this am refreshed and with energy, but now I have to listen to DH complain about being tired...uhhh idk if it was worth it! Like you said I think I like having the monopoly on being tired, it's less annoying. Ha
TI #1: Femera (follies not growing) TI #2: Femera and Follistim (follies not growing) -MC Feb 2015 TI #3: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #4: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #5: Femera, Follistim and Trigger BFP!!! Due Date: 4/9/16
Ugh. I hate 3:23am. It literally feels like the whole world is sleeping.
I'm here with you, a time zone behind.
I just changed DS and then was starting to swaddle him before nursing. He suddenly started flailing his arms and kicking his feet really hard. I scooped him up to hold him upright and after a moment he finally started screaming. The screams freaked me out, but it was better than him not breathing. Now I'm terrified to go to sleep.
We were all up in our house for a good hour or two. We usually put a onesie on our 2 year old because he likes to stick his hands down the back of his diaper. H didn't put one on under his pjs last night to see how things went. Well, he took all of his clothes and night time diaper off and peed all over the bed. Of course we are trying to move the boys in together so they were having a "sleepover." After a brief shower and new sheets, he refused to go back to sleep and instead screamed at the top of his lungs. Abby got up during this debacle, 2 hours earlier than usual. It was fantastic for all involved!
We were all up in our house for a good hour or two. We usually put a onesie on our 2 year old because he likes to stick his hands down the back of his diaper. H didn't put one on under his pjs last night to see how things went. Well, he took all of his clothes and night time diaper off and peed all over the bed. Of course we are trying to move the boys in together so they were having a "sleepover." After a brief shower and new sheets, he refused to go back to sleep and instead screamed at the top of his lungs. Abby got up during this debacle, 2 hours earlier than usual. It was fantastic for all involved!
The 2-year-old I nanny is always putting her hands down her diaper if she doesn't wear a onesie. Last week the other nanny didn't put a onesie on her before her nap. Guess what she woke up with that I got to clean up? Poop on her hand. Delightful.
Post by craftcrazymama on May 24, 2016 2:55:30 GMT -5
We are in the 2 week growth spurt. I don't remember there being a two week growth spurt with DD (I only remember the six week one being the main one) but the midwife assures me its a thing. Baby boy is awake every hour on the hour to feed at night. I'm wrecked : (
I fall asleep in my glider almost every night .... I try so hard not too but it's like next thing I know it's 2 hrs later. I'm not worried about R or anything cause I have the boppy on my lap but omg my neck hurts
I fall asleep in my glider almost every night .... I try so hard not too but it's like next thing I know it's 2 hrs later. I'm not worried about R or anything cause I have the boppy on my lap but omg my neck hurts
Sometimes I've considered just sleeping in the rocker with DS in my arms after nursing. I know he sleeps best in my arms. But then I realize how bad my neck would hurt.
DH wants to take LO in to the doc. I am pretty sure she has reflux, but she gains weight, (cutting out caffeine helped, other nursing positions helped). We're dealing. She gets the hiccups probably 2-3 times a day. She doesn't want to sleep set down. He finds these concerning. I know that I am not alone in these "symptoms" Would you take kiddo in for reflux meds and or to be otherwise checked?
DS has reflux and even projectile vomits occasionally because of it. He sleeps in the rnp because he can't sleep flat. We talked to the pedi about it and she did offer meds. We decided against it because they won't reduce reflux from happening, it just makes it more comfortable/less acidic. We are dealing with it so he doesn't seem uncomfortable and keeping him upright after a feeding helps a lot. Seeing the pedi can't hurt, but I would wait until your next well child visit and bring it up then rather than making a separate appt.
I know dd1 is in a leap but I think she is also having a sleep regression. She won't sleep longer than 1.5-2 hours at a time. Last week she was doing a 5 hour and 4 hour stretch.
I was thinking the same about my little lady, she's in the second leap.
DH wants to take LO in to the doc. I am pretty sure she has reflux, but she gains weight, (cutting out caffeine helped, other nursing positions helped). We're dealing. She gets the hiccups probably 2-3 times a day. She doesn't want to sleep set down. He finds these concerning. I know that I am not alone in these "symptoms" Would you take kiddo in for reflux meds and or to be otherwise checked?
DD has silent reflux and it's pretty scary! Big hugs mama! I can see why your DH wants to go in. Our pedi also told us that they only medicate if they are inconsolable. I agree though that taking her in can't hurt and might make your DH feel better!
TI #1: Femera (follies not growing) TI #2: Femera and Follistim (follies not growing) -MC Feb 2015 TI #3: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #4: Femera, Follistim and Trigger (BFN) TI #5: Femera, Follistim and Trigger BFP!!! Due Date: 4/9/16
DH wants to take LO in to the doc. I am pretty sure she has reflux, but she gains weight, (cutting out caffeine helped, other nursing positions helped). We're dealing. She gets the hiccups probably 2-3 times a day. She doesn't want to sleep set down. He finds these concerning. I know that I am not alone in these "symptoms" Would you take kiddo in for reflux meds and or to be otherwise checked?
I wouldn't for those symptoms. Hiccups and wanting to be held are pretty normal for a baby. But if it will make DH feel better, schedule the appt.
Eta - need to read the whole thread before posting. I coild have just dittoed everyone else.
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