January 2013 Part Two: Coos and smiles but not always so much sleep...

[SpringFlowers]

Our first thread has almost finished so I thought we'd need a new one!

[Pascha]

Happy birthday Lora!

Dan is currently asleep on DH's lap while he eats his dinner all cut up for him. He had 1st imms earlier and turned into Jack-Jack the Incredibles baby where he goes bright red in rage and bursts into flame . That nurses card is marked for next time I think...

[Lostbobbles]

Happy Birthday Lora, love a good online voucher spend

Lois is still mixed up with days/nights even when routine goes to plan and she has a good amount of awake time in the day, it seems to make no difference to her night sleep. Sometimes I have real trouble waking her in the day and it's very difficult when out and about to keep her up.

Update on dummy rehab she had only had it for about 10 mins total all day. I bet I cave later though, lose all resilience when tired

[SpringFlowers]

Happy birthday Lora!

We're in a Wonder Week here (the eight week one). Oof is all I can say!

[Lora1982]

What do you mean wonder week?

Having my first few vodkas in 11 months :-D

[mrsbugsywugsy]

wow tison, what an amazing friend.

[katolla]

Just had a six hour sleep! That made it worth feeding her allllll evening

[SpringFlowers]

Lora All babies go through a series of developmental 'leaps' at approximately the same age - called Wonder Weeks. They explain why a baby might be fussy or suddenly behave in ways that are new (and probably tricky). The first one is at about 5 weeks and the second at about 8 weeks (based on your due date not baby's age). See the link:

Wonder Weeks

I have both the ebook and the real book. You can noticeably see the new things that your baby is learning to do, it's remarkable. This wonder week, on the downside, has seen a loss of appetite, fussy when latching on and quite bit of screaming at feeding times. On the plus side ds has found his hands and is trying to grab and hold things, is noticeably more alert and interested in different toys, he giggles and 'talks' back when you engage with him.

[Hormonalhell]

Been the best night since he was born, DS had colic quite bad for last 2 weeks and on Wednesday I switched him to Aptamil Comfort. Thursday night he was screaming from 5pm until 11pm I was devastated and at the point of thinking that I didn't want him any more !

Anyway tea time yesterday sat waiting for the crying with dread, he had a good feed about 6.00 and then....was fine. I bathed him, he then sat in his swing smiling away it was like a different baby was here. He stayed awake right up until 9.30 where he started fussing n so I fed him and he went to sleep. He then woke at 5.30 this morning

It really is a miracle and praying this is a turnaround

[Louise85]

Lostbobbles what are u trying with the dummy rehab? I'm desperate to get rid if the dummy as DS is driving me insane with it - he won't sleep unless its in his mouth, but spits it out after 2 minutes. After a pretty much sleepless night I'm willing to try anything (altho we hav guests staying so might have to wait till mon)...

[Hormonalhell]

I prop the dummy in as DS likes his dummy but also spits it out

[CreepyCrawly]

Happy belated birthday Lora!

Do any of you large chested ladies have any tips for feeding without a cushion?! I've just attempted it, and I found it impossible. It just doesn't seem to work! I can't see myself taking my big cushion everywhere I go though!

[katolla]

Creepy I put her in my lap and dangle a boob onto her face. She seems okay with it.

[CreepyCrawly]

Kat Haha thank you, I'll give that a go!

[Lostbobbles]

Arrggh just lost long post

Louise I (and dh) am my own worst nightmare when it comes to dummies. We swore blind we would not use one this time and lasted about a week. Trouble is without thinking we just shove it in when it falls out it give it when she doesn't need it and create a dependence.

So after my epiphany moment the other day I decided to try to restrict it and only give as last resort (easier said than done at 3am) I do also try to take it out as soon as asleep (very hit and miss)

I think only real way is to go cold turkey if you have a baby who is too dependent, but I feel it's bit too early and will try this route until 4 months when sucking reflex goes. Also she was constantly sucking on me and making herself sick over feeding.

Tbh she does quite often fall asleep without it, her problem is she can't stay asleep for long at night.

Come to the conclusion I am just cursed with non long night sleeping babies. Looks like I am on route to sleep train again, which is what I did with DD1 at 6 months.

Tis: what an amazing friend and friendship you must have.

[newbie6]

Hello all,

My wee ones due his first vaccinations on Tuesday, he will be just over 8 weeks. Some have told me to give him calpol before he gets the jags as it will help but I thought I would leave him unless he needs it? What has everyone else done? Xx

[Pascha]

DS1 needed calpol the evening following the 1st imms, Daniel didn't need any at all. I would leave it til you know they need it.

[newbie6]

Thanks pascha!

[Lora1982]

Newbie i gave him some in the eve ccos his temp was 38.4 he was screaming and unconsoleable bless him

[newbie6]

Thanks all, what should their temp be again so I can keep an eye on him?

X

[BuntyCollocks]

Anything up to about 37.5 I'd hold off on calpol.