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November 2012 - sleeping through yet?

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StuntNun · 09/01/2013 23:03

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1647736-November-2012-losing-sleep-and-losing-weight

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pikz · 13/01/2013 05:49

VQ god decision. Save your own sanity.

I had a big breakdown after DP got drunk at a party we were at. My first time out without baby. Told him I feel lost and unsupported. His life hasn't changed an ounce. I'm currently ill with a bad cold and still doing everything. LO didn't go to sleep til 1.20 and woke at 5. Feel a little on my knees. I just need a rest and I don't know when I'm going to get it.

Sorry I probably exceeded my word and post count! Smile Just feeling a bit sorry for myself and hoping the feeling to quickly pass through.

pikz · 13/01/2013 05:53

Chick Ewan is a god on this household!

nillynoon · 13/01/2013 06:09

Toby is immune to white noise, tried the app on him to no effect, so haven't bothered with a Ewan

Catbag · 13/01/2013 06:47

pikz It is hard, isn't it? On the one hand, I am glad that having the babies doesn't impact as him qute as hard as me because I kniw he would not cope as well with it as I do. He almost had a nervous breakdown in those three days that I was in hospital after the twins were born as he was looking after the elder three kids. On the other hand, when feeling sorry for myself, I could punch him on the nose for being able to attend his lectures at uni/ play on his games/ go for a bath whenever he wants not that he bothers that often . I have found myself mentally repeating the mantra 'this too shall pass' to myself. Often. To be fair, the babies are twelve weeks old now and I am finding it easier. Just have to write 2000 words on the intestacy rules before next Thursday and 12000 words on state accountability for breaches of jus cogens with regard to torture before mid April and all will be shiny how the fuck did I think that I could finish my final year of uni with twins in tow

Catbag · 13/01/2013 06:49

And whoever suggested a defection to netmums in the event of exceeding their post count should take themselves outside and give themselves a beating!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 13/01/2013 07:00

I think we might be 9week growth spurt. We have been sleeping through from11-6/6:30 and last night up at 4 then grumbled on ad of till 5:30. Then ds1 up at 6 with an exploding nappy.

Thanks boys.

MadamGazelleIsMyMum · 13/01/2013 07:52

pikz IMHO that is one of the hardest things - DH's life continues pretty much as normal while I recover from being hit my a truck emotionally and physically, plus take care of everyone else and be in charge at home and don't get to escape to work anymore. And I say this to him and he claims to understand and then swans out to his expensive hobby while I haven't had 2 mins to myself

VQ very sensible. Of course it is. I am giving S increasing bottles now ready for my return to work (I do not intend to express). A sure you know this, but be prepared for how it feels hormonally to give formula. S also smells different since I have started the switchover in earnest. Not sure if anyone else found that ignores the little voice that reminds me my sense of smell is acute when preg, along with those vivid dreams which haven't gone away

GTbaby · 13/01/2013 07:58

I am really re thinking the word count issue. As like a letter count it will encourage txt speak n poor sentence structure. Haha.

Pikz. With our party tonight I KNOW DH will be trashed by the end of it. Oh well. Actually don't wana think about it.
Ewan is good. But LO still slept fine since battery died. So not sure he is a life saver. However LO is quite a good sleeper...

Gona try sleep for another hour then gota get up n get sorted by 1pm for my hair n make up session.

Thechick · 13/01/2013 08:18

I would not be able to be a good parent if dh didn't support the family in the way that he does. He does at least 50% of the housework, probably more and looks after the LO a lot during the weekends and when he gets home in the evening. We are both his parents and we both live in this house, he knows his responsibilities and does what needs to be done, in the same way that I do. He's an adult, and that's what adults are supposed to do. It really saddens me that so many of you guys have dp issues. It's really not fair if childcare and house work aren't shared equally.

I think we aren't going to go for ewan, I need a miracle and I don't think I'm going to get that in a sheep. H still sleeps so badly. He's so congested at night though, so that is part of it.

GTbaby · 13/01/2013 08:28

Can't sleep Hmm having the to many thoughts in my head issue.

Chick having a sometimes crappy husband sucks. But I guess he is good in lots of ways too. Argh not sure what point I was trying to mk lol something about it would b nice if he was perfect all the time. But then he would b a very different person.

KissysUnderTheMisteltoe · 13/01/2013 08:31

My poor baby LO has chicken pox! Confused this probably explains last nights screaming session, poor little thing

Bryzoan · 13/01/2013 08:51

Sophia, that sounds familliar. G was sleeping really well - but has had a rubbish cold so I've seen nearly every hour the last few nights. Then had to get up with dd1 at 6.30 or 7... If he does not start sleeping through again my boobs will explode.

I swing between feeling like supermum, and then not managing at all. Dd1 is starting a nursery/preschool 2 mornings a week at the moment but because of her extra needs I need to go with her this month. Which would be really fun if it wasn't for having to take G too and being so knackered. At one point last week I had him crying in his sling, and her standing on my leg and absielling from my hair, screaming. While all the other toddlers were off happily washing hands for snack time in a perfect crocodile. It is hard seeing the differences sometimes. Then to top it off I had to go straight from there to G's weekly hip check an hour away. Was out the house with him from 7.45am to 4.30pm in total. On next to no sleep. I hate Thursdays.... Still, at least his hips are improving. And dh is mostly great - but when I got home to "how would you feel about me going out this evening?" when he had also been out leaving me to juggle bedtime alone the night before that was nearly the last straw. Both evenings were work related though so hard to say no to (though he ended up staying in Thursday so I can't complain too much).

Sorry for the whinge.

Evil - glad things are looking better, but please don't settle for any crap and do look out for your and Nick's best interests. You both deserve to be loved and cherished. I can't quite get over what your dp said - it really is mind blowing. The text after was a bit crap too. Though all these men seem to think "time off" can be magicked from nowhere and is their basic birth right. I hope to train G a little better!

And good luck to all with feeding issues and other problems.

Hope your party goes well gt - looking forward to reading about it. I somehow think there might be a story or two!

Happy morning everyone!

Bryzoan · 13/01/2013 08:59

I meant if he starts sleeping again my boobs will explode.

Kissy - oh no - chicken pox! Hope he doesn't get it too badly :-(

Gt and tits "toomanythoughtsitis" is also rubbish. I write them down sometimes to kid myself I'll come back to them later. Seems to help.

Thechick - your dp sounds awesome. Fancy starting a training camp? though actually mine has been pretty great the last few months too.

blonderthanred · 13/01/2013 09:14

Wow that was some good night time chatting!

I've got a bit behind on my feeding schedule. I'm still on my 6am feed. But it only started at 8.45. Oops.

Re. Ewan: I love him, he is not a miracle but will help L drop off and set a night time feeling. Also if L wakes up in the night then I can put on Ewan and he'll drop off again. But L did not respond at all to white noise apps. I think it's the heartbeat. I've just bought one for a friend who is waiting to drop.

For anyone who does have a Ewan already, in case you hadn't realised he only comes with 'demo batteries' so they don't last long. Have some spares ready.

PetiteRaleuse · 13/01/2013 09:18

kissy :( sorry about the pox. I suppose at least now he will have had it and you won't need to worry later on when everyone in his glass gets it good luck with it.

I didn't sleep last night either but didn't check the thread. Looks like you had lots of, erm, imaginative ideas Grin

PetiteRaleuse · 13/01/2013 09:20

In his class

Bryzoan · 13/01/2013 09:34

Catbag - Shock twins and your final year?!? Yowsers. Am in awe of you for trying. Twins would kill me even if I had nothing else on my plate!

Bryzoan · 13/01/2013 09:37

Sorry for the sudden rush of posts contrary to gt's rations. Dh is at home this morning so I have the luxury of posting while feeding without dd1 trying to steal my phone!

Thechick · 13/01/2013 09:42

My dh is by no means perfect and still gets on my nerves sometimes but he definitely does his share.
Evil * I'm also still amazed at what your DP said. I don't understand how that was even in his head for it to be said. That's awful.

applepieinthesky · 13/01/2013 10:24

I do often read the thread but don't get round to posting.

Sorry to hear lots of you have had poorly babies and OHs being twats. DS has had a heavy cold the last few days and that combined with his first immunisations mean he hasn't been his usual cheerful self. Seems to be on the mend now though.

We bought him a bumbo seat a couple of days ago and he loves it. Anyone else got one? When DP is here he puts him in it and pushes it around the room making car noises while DS giggles away Smile

ValiumQueen · 13/01/2013 10:29

kissy hopefully it will only be a mild dose. Trouble is if they just get it mildly in infancy, they can get it again. Not sure if little ones can have it, but I found ViralSoothe pretty good, but different stuff worked better later - once spots were sores, sudocream helped a lot. There are some good threads in children's health. I was on one that turned into a support thread, and it was most helpful. Rotten luck x

bry it will be worth it once she is used to it and they are acquainted with her needs. Glad the hips are getting better.

madame he has yet to have a drop of formula, and I am already a bit of a mess, but DH is fully supportive of my decision. I will not be giving any bottles. DH or my mum will.

J had 3 two hour sleeps, then was awake from 4am. Not funny. I said to DH that if things did not get better soon I would swap to full time formula so DH could split the night feeds with me. He is very supportive today [ grin]

Titsalinabumsquash · 13/01/2013 10:35

I'm fine thanks stunt I like the peacefulness of night time outside. :) I never did get to sleep though, came back in at 3 to feed J then he slept until 8! These 5 hour stretches of sleep are alarming! Grin

Got sod all to do today, it's a cold but beautiful day (I'm going to ignore the £400 we've just had to fork out on tyres for the car this morning unexpectedly Shock) I'm wanting to go for a walk or something when DP is finished at the garage, maybe a nice duck pond or something.

J is wearing his Gruffalo outfit today, it's fricking adorable! :)

ValiumQueen · 13/01/2013 10:43

tits link needed for Gruffalo outfit. Sounds fab!

applepie I have a bumbo. Neither of the girls liked it, but I will try boy in it soon. Not quite sure he is strong enough for it yet. I think horsey has one.