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BF in the middle of the night thread...how to stay awake!

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MummyPigandDaddyPig · 16/06/2012 01:59

( distributes tea biscuits and nursing pillows allround....)

How do yo stay awake at night feeding??? Am struGgling to stay awake and have a sore thumb from playing solitaire on the iphone...alternates with reading muMsnet, daily mail and facebook....

What else is easy reading websites, games apps that dont require any brainpower that I cana entertain myself with? Any tips how to stay awake? Am seriously tired here!

Have cosleept with my dc's from approx 8-10 weeks, which makes night feeds easier, but I have weeks to go until then and wont dare to bedshare yet as older dc's still turn up in qour bed at night....

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tara0202 · 17/06/2012 04:15

Eating apples sounds like a good idea. Healthier than the blueberry muffin I've just devoured!

I'm actually not feeling too bad at the moment as went to bed earlier as ds had a mammoth 2 hour feed so left him with dh. Got in some sleep between 9 and 20 to 1.

I'm also liking the idea of online shopping, might be interesting to see what on earth I'd.buy at this time of night!

Babylon1 · 17/06/2012 04:34

Morning!!! 1st get up tonight!!! DS went down at 10pm after a mammoth feed and is just up feeding now!

I feel so blessed as he's only 7 weeks, and though not quite sleeping through, it's good enough for me!!! Smile

He'll go back down after this feed until probably 7.30ish, then that's my day starting properly!

musicalmrs · 17/06/2012 04:35

Back on the bedroom floor here..

Softly, hope you're surviving ok on your own. My DH went off to work abroad when DD was less than 2wks- hard work but got me used to going it alone. Not looking forward to his imminent long trips though

Co-sleeping definitely helped me.. But was so paranoid about squishing DD that I wanted to get her back in the Moses basket asap!
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MummyPigandDaddyPig · 17/06/2012 08:54

Lovely to see so many other lovelies up at night, makes me feel better that I'm not the only one!!! ( purchases huge imaginary kettle for tonight, any suggestions for tonights snacks? Shall we dig in to those hobnobs maybe? Although I doubt they will still be there tonight as I am tempted to start nibbling now....)

Softly and MusicalMrs, I know how you feel, DH has just left for work for the first time since DC3's birth 2 weeks ago and I am now left with the 3 on my own for a couple of days. Although daunting its nice in a way as I am used to my own space and routine, and when DH is home it all goes to pot most days as daddy is king with the older ones. So today we will go back to boring mummys military routine and all will be well (smug grin that will be wiped off by clever DC's in no time) AND I get to be queen of the remote and user of the ENTIRE duvet Whooohahaha.....

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WelshRabbit · 17/06/2012 09:48

In the early days I got a free trial of Netflix and watched trashy TV series on my IPad with headphones. That and Mumsnet.

InsomniaQueen · 17/06/2012 18:18

lucky socks you are not pathetic - bf is bloody hard work and it makes you feel terrible when you see other mothers and they seem so 'together'!

Don't beat yourself up over it, by bf you are giving your DD a fantastic start and every feed you get through is an accomplishment especially when your tired and overwrought.

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Ellellie · 17/06/2012 18:33

Marking my place for tonight's fun and games!

DS(13 weeks) has decided that he doesn't want to be put down in his cot after an early morning feed, so I have to sit up with him. Not so bad until you factor in me having to watch DP fast asleep in our really comfy brand new bed whilst I sit with DS in the rocking chair (which is actually quite comfy itself, so can't complain really :-P)

See you ladies in about 8 hours Wink

luckysocks · 17/06/2012 22:09

Thanks IQ :)

Not only does DD feed endlessly, but she is another one who only really sleeps on me. I came to bed at 7pm in desperation but no sleep yet.

Every time I put her down her eyes spring open.

Eventually I'll just stop needing sleep at all, right?

Tonight I am shopping for trainers.

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MummyPigandDaddyPig · 18/06/2012 03:23

Here again....have been browsing rightmove gasping in horror at the neighbours terrible interior design skills (notes own half finished attempt....) has also eaten DC's chewee bars and a pear....and downloaded fruit ninja app! DC3 refusing to burp so is rocking the house with loud hickups!
no chance of a nap today its been full on, very very tired tonight....zzzzz

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justabigdisco · 18/06/2012 04:15

Just downloaded fruit ninja after reading this thread... What a great game! Now just need to stop playing and try and sleep seeing as DD has gone back to sleep...Smile

Babylon1 · 18/06/2012 04:21

I need to download some new apps; bubble buster is great and berry very addictive, but a bit repetitive so doesn't really help with the staying awake thing!!!

Currently on feed number 3 tonight Hmm
I think DS may be starting another growth spurt!!!!

Tinkerisdead · 19/06/2012 01:29

We've just come out of the growth spurt, back to one waking except now dd1 has been having weird night terrors so i've got her in my bed, dd2 feeding and dh snoring in dd1's room across the landing.

Back to online shopping for me....

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MummyPigandDaddyPig · 19/06/2012 02:45

Dr's Wife I liked your idea of online bday shopping! Might give it a go!

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Ellellie · 19/06/2012 03:36

Gah! I think I may have to put spikes in the back of this chair to stop it being so damn comfy whilst I'm trying to feed and keep my eyes open!

OneTwoOrThree · 19/06/2012 03:39

Thought DC had started t sleep through as had 4 consecutive nights of sleeping from 10/11 til 6/7, but.......

jetstar · 19/06/2012 03:40

Hello, I have been here but my iPod hasn't been letting me post the last couple of nights Hmm
4 week old dd2 in our house and MN has been a godsend :) I also do word games, solitaire and monopoly to stay awake. My screen is a bit small for some things though!
Hope everyone is doing ok tonight ...

tara0202 · 19/06/2012 04:39

Evening, or is it morning now? Mummypiganddaddypig - rightmove for me too tonight!

I'm just wondering how on earth I got through night feeds (or actually any feeds) with my dd 3 years ago as I didn't have a smart phone!

I'm actually feeling fine at the moment, I know I'll get back to sleep soon and come getting up.time with baby and dd I'll be feeling half dead with tiredness! Maybe I should just get up now!

ImissMiniPop · 19/06/2012 04:49

Morning, I am not actually breastfeeding as my baby is in NICU after being born 10 weeks early, but I am expressing every 3 hours including overnight so this thread has been really useful, as the sound of the pump does noting to help keep me awake!! :)

have also been looking at rightmove, but that's because we need to find a flat to rent in London v quickly.

Also had my snacks prepared tonight :)

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MummyPigandDaddyPig · 20/06/2012 01:24

Hi Minipop and welcome! Hope you and your little one are doing well. Good luck with the flat hunt! Cant help with London flats, but can recommend several badly decorated houses in the south west...

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SwivelHips · 20/06/2012 01:50

Morning, is it morning? I dunno so bloody tired. In for the long haul here, ds has woken up after a grand total of 39 mins Gah.
He has the mad farts tonight poor wee thing, nipples are taking a battering.

Babylon1 · 20/06/2012 03:15

Morning all nightfeeders!!! I'm here again for my 3.15 am check in!!!

Too hot here in midlands tonight, sticky sleeping :(

Have found the perfect gro-bag for DS though - by george at asda, so lightweight with little stars Grin

He loves it and so do I!!

ImissMiniPop · 20/06/2012 03:16

Thanks mummypig he's doing ok so far thank you, a little bit of a windy tummy & reflux, but they say this is normal for such small babies.

So I am trying two expressing sessions overnight tonight. 3am and 7am. Will have to see if this produces enough milk, as DS is on 41mls every three hours.

Otherwise, back to every three hours.

Snacks tonight are M&S flapjack cookies (oats are good for milk production right?? :o), dried apricots and some chocolate :) and a glass of milk :)

MummysLittleSunbeams · 20/06/2012 03:27

Morning! Grin I've been lurking for a couple of nights. I'm bf'ing ds (dc3) who is almost 4 weeks old.

All this talk of snacks, I really want some food but I've only shifted a stone of the 3 I put on in pregnancy & my weightloss seems to have stalled. Angry I'm craving nature valley granola bars which I'm convinced are actually hobnobs disguised as something healthy.

Ds is one of these little buggers babies that wakes as soon as I put him in the moses basket after a feed. He's currently sleeping on my lap & I'm plucking up the courage to try & move him into his basket.

Babylon1 · 20/06/2012 03:30

Hi minipop, I missed your earlier post. Sorry to hear your baby is in NICU, any luck with the flat hunt??

MummysLittleSunbeams · 20/06/2012 03:31

mini when was your baby born? Have they told you when he's likely to come home?