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Calling all night time feeders - always up feeding when we should be sleeping! Let's keep each other company PART 2!!

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Writerwannabe83 · 05/06/2014 21:14

I think to start the new thread off we should reintroduce ourselves and our babies for the sake of our own memories and also for any newbies who may join Smile

I have a 10 week old DS who is EBF. Has been sleeping through the night for the last week and I'm just waiting patiently for things to go downhill as I'm sure they will Smile

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Cariad007 · 16/06/2014 05:00

Utterly shit night, have been up since 1am.

puggywug81 · 16/06/2014 05:48

Hope things get better for you now Polly.

Sorry you had a bad night cariad.

Another restless night here, Fin had bad wind,it's so upsetting when they're in pain.

Cannotbelieveit · 16/06/2014 09:00

Terrible unsettled bedtime last night, he was so windy! Eventually got 11-4 then 4.30-7 out of him so can't moan too much.

KateTheShrew · 16/06/2014 10:31

So very sorry to hear your news writer, look after yourself.

Bit of an unsettled night here. He woke up twice more than usual. Fed him at 1.45 and miraculously I managed to get straight back to sleep afterwards at about 2.30, but the little ratbag must have sensed this and promptly woke again at 3.30! Didn't really want a feed, just awake and grumbling...

Sorry you've had such a rotten night cariad, it's just bleak when you're awake fit hours on end Sad

PollyP0429 · 16/06/2014 10:57

I'm so sorry writer Thanks sending lots of very unmumsnetty hugs your way :(

Cariad is there no-one that will take vDS for a couple of hours? I did a 32 hour stint because no-one was available, I'd hate for anyone else to go through that. Not a friend you could ask or ANY family member?

Cariad007 · 16/06/2014 11:45

Thanks all. DS and I managed to sleep from about 730am til about 11 so we both feel a lot better now. I kind of had a meltdown this morning as I was so tired but fortunately DP was there for me.

Polly unfortunately there really is no one who can help me out apart from DP. His sister has promised to take DS for a long walk when she next visits - in August! His parents are both retird and only live an hour away but it doesn't even occur to them to help out. Besides they're a bit preoccupied with concern for DP's other sister who is pregnant and whose twattish husband keeps walking out on her.

It's all just a bit stressful, also we have to move house in 6 weeks time so need to start looking for a place.

PollyP0429 · 16/06/2014 11:50

Hmm don't mean to be obtuse but, have you outright asked ILs? Thry may just not want to tread on any toes? May be a long shot but when you're that tired...

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/06/2014 11:57

Sorry you are having a rough time cariad - it's just exhausting isn't it Sad

DS wasn't himself again last night either, had me up at midnight, 3am and again at 5.30am. He is just so unsettled - I think he misses his daddy too. Bit like me Sad

My mom has been staying with me the last 3 days whilst DH hasn't. Even here (because I don't have a care at present and it means she's on hand to drive me back and fort to the hospital) and she took DS at about 6.30am and I was able to get another couple others sleep.

I'm preparing now to go and pick up my new car and then I'm heading over to the hospital.

Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts Thanks

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Cariad007 · 16/06/2014 12:00

I haven't asked them outright, guess I feel a bit weird about it as they're not my parents (who would help without me even having to ask). Perhaps I'll ask DP to have a word with them.

Writer so sorry again to hear about your MIL.

mrsmugoo · 16/06/2014 19:53

Evening all, sorry you're having a tough time Cariad.

Been trying to sort out DS's passport today that was supposed to be here already (paid for express 1 week service) and it looks like we will not get it in time to travel on Thursday due to a bodge up with his countersigned picture :(

He is asleep and I put him down drowsy for the first time in his life and he drifted off with just a hand on his tummy and a bit of shushing. Proud Mummy!

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/06/2014 20:21

It seems things are really improving for you mrsmugoo - you must feel so much better in yourself now you are having more sleep
Smile

I'm just feeding DS now and then I'm going to out him down, he's looking pretty sleepy.

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Cariad007 · 16/06/2014 21:09

DS has started his evening grizzling. Hello 4 month sleep regression I guess, though his sleep was never great to begin with. I am so tired and just want to sleep for 8 hours. FML.

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/06/2014 21:13

Mine has started grizzling too - it's so monotonous and frustrating! Just go to sleep!!

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Cannotbelieveit · 16/06/2014 21:56

First night in a sleeping bag! He crashed about 45 mins ago after bath and expressed bottle. Don't think this is him for the night tho! But I'm going to bed anyway?! Let's see what happens.

Cariad007 · 16/06/2014 22:32

Two attempted crib transfers didn't work. Third time's a charm. Or maybe not :(

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/06/2014 22:45

He's finally gone down 2.5 hours after I first tried to settle him. I know I have to go and see MIL but the constant trips and longs stays at the hospital are turning DS into a nightmare baby.

Oh god....he's crying again.....

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mrsmugoo · 16/06/2014 23:32

Writer - I am in better spirits since his sleeping is settling down but to be honest not much less tired since he's riding at the crack of dawn and also I'm walking miles every day with the pushchair trying to get him to have longer naps so come bedtime I'm shattered and anyways ready to go to bed when he does super early.

Anyway, first feed done. He lasted 4 hours which I'm happy with. Again, placed him down straight after feeding when he was drowsy but not 100% asleep and he shuffled a bit but is sleeping soundly now. I'm so happy he's doing this - there's light at the end of the tunnel!

Cannotbelieveit · 17/06/2014 07:56

Up every 2-3 hours then I gave up and got up for the day at 5.30. Fed him in lounge and he's been asleep since!!

Cariad007 · 17/06/2014 08:22

Ended up just keeping DS in the bed with me last night. He woke up for feeding every few hours but I think we both managed to get a decent amount of sleep. He's still sleeping but starting to stir. I offer him boob every time he stirs and that usual puts him back to sleep for a bit. Probably starting a bad habit...

PollyP0429 · 17/06/2014 14:12

Finally a better night last night. Better spaces and straight back to sleep after each feed. Despite getting up with her at quarter to 6 I still feel rested :)

Saying that naps have been a struggle today, lots of fighting.

KateTheShrew · 17/06/2014 14:25

Bit of an unsettled night last night. He's perfected rolling from his back to his front and wants to do it all the time, even in his sleep! On the plus side though, he's just woken from an almost 2 hour nap, which is really good for him. Hopefully we'll have a happy afternoon and a good night on the been of it.

Cariad007 · 17/06/2014 14:45

Took DS out for a walk as the weather was so nice and he fell asleep in the pram for about half an hour and now he won't go back to sleep! Really need him to get his usual 2 hours as it's the not break I get! He's grumpy and crying so hopefully he will tire himself out soon.

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Writerwannabe83 · 17/06/2014 19:39

Things are a bit fraught here. MIL passed away earlier today.

DS has been screaming for over 4 hours and absolutely nothing seems to settle him. I'm wondering if he's showing signs of early teething as he won't stop chewing on his hands, he looks a little flushed, is dribbling a lot and just seems in discomfort, hence the crying. I'm just feeding him now and then I'm going to give him some Calpol.

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Cariad007 · 17/06/2014 20:40

I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL Writer

RE the teething, DS has been doing that for a while. When he had his BCG at 10 weeks the nurse said he was teething but nearly 7 weeks later they are yet to come though. He is drool city though! How old is your DS?

FrankelandFilly · 17/06/2014 20:45

Writer I'm very sorry to hear about your MIL. My condolences to you and your DH.

On the teething issue, my health visitor told me that they can exhibit signs of teething for many weeks before they actually come through - the teeth have to move up through the gum and that can cause the same discomfort.