November 2012 - Four months? Oh no, the dreaded sleep regression!

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Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1698894-November-2012-BFPs-Already-You-girls-are-going-to-have-some-fun

Instead of marking place, please could those of us with older siblings post something (positive) they are looking forward to as our babies get older. I think it would cheer us up since so many are struggling at the moment.

now woken by dh thumping about and slamming doors ... dd still asleep since 12.30!

my friend who was in labour been texting updates last one from a few hours ago says ... fully dilated and about to push in 40 mins.
AIBU
its weird to be texting all these updates...?
I didn't even tell anyone I was in labour though.
and if she is dilated why the wait anyone else have to do that? think my body started pushing on its own accord at the end of stage 1 but I wasn't fully dilated yet. what I mean is there is no set time to things!

Tis the social media age, some people feel the need to share absolutely everything. There again it could be just giving her something else to focus on to keep her pind off what is going on. Each to their own. I'd have switched my phone off overnight though. Wouldn't be wanting texts all night updating me on anyone.s labour.

Oh apple Babies put so much pressure on even the strongest relationships. Ours wasnt the best to begin with and it shows. I hope whatever the outcome you have plenty of rl support, and we're all here to listen too

M did 2x 1.5hr stints in her cot then slept 4 - 7 in with me. Amazing. I think DP must be disturbing her as she is often better when he's not here.

I have decided we need to get dp a cheap runabout as well when we buy a new car. If it only gets used the 1 week in the month we both need the car during the day then so be it. The selfish git expected me to wake sleeping baby at 6am and take him to work in the snow. When i asked him to wait 5 mins so i could change her he buggered off with the car and took himself to work . I am now waiting for him to bring it back "sometime before midday". Git. If he wants to be childish about it then the hire car is in MY name to be used while MY car is being assessed. I put him on the insurance as an act of courtesy, not because it is his given right to use it

Hope you all managed some sleep. At the risk of having you throw thinga at me, I feel worse after the small amount I had than when I had none

At that stage of labour I don't think I was been capable of holding a phone to send a text!

I was here most of the night but too tired to write anything. E started with a 3 hour stretch which gave me hope for a good night, but then she went back to waking every hour. Sorry to hear you had a bad night too kirrin

Oops *was capable, not was been!

Hello ladies, hope you all had a good Mother's Day.
I got a new I pad! And I have to say yay! . I also had most of the afternoon off, thanks to MIL. However she was more tame yesterday but still , I said not to pick N up as he need to learn to go to sleep. So she picked him up, as she couldn't take it anymore! FFS. Story of her life.

Hopefully I'll try and catch up, but to those that are having a hard time

Evil

evil wins the best gift award - iPad AND time off you lucky bugger, along with a special award for thoughtfulness for garden (in my opinion) and kirrin wins the award for the best card from her DD1 (aww).

J has resorted to shit sleep again, waking three times. Not as bad as some of you I know, but we are meant to be past the sleep regression. Clearly he has a fondness for special time alone with mummy, but the reason for being so hard to settle the last time was sodding fucking buggering wind!

izzy I think boy needs to go in his cot in his room with his movement monitor. The fact the audio is not working may be a good thing as he will get a chance to self settle, but if he needs you he will make enough noise I am sure, unless you live in a castle. I think you need a change, even if it is not a rest. You could go cold turkey, like we did, or gradually introduce at naps. If you have a Ewan or mobile it will help with transition. I think as he is getting bigger it would be easier to do it sooner rather than later. Only my opinion, but I really do feel for you xxx

dd is splattering milk all over me was thinking I wouldn't bother with the shower today!
this week was going to be the week I started getting dd up early to see if she will then go to bed earlier - in theory.
not sure I Have the strength can be bothered this morning!

she was up at 8 yesterday with dh whilst I had a lie in and still went to sleep at 12pm
with only a few v short naps in the day when she was exhausted! thought it may be a good idea to do whilst dh is away as we can go to bed early too!
my friend hasn't sent any further updates on her labour so now I'm worried! ... can't remember who said it but I wouldn't have been able to text either!!

contra I don't know how she is holding alone either. After a horrendous birth with DS1 I asked not to push when I was fully dilated and to wait for the contractions to bring DS2 down without pushing, it worked I just breathed through them and he came out without and pushing at all really. They had said they would give me an hour till I had to push but he arrived 20 mins later or so. But each birth is different. Can vouch for that after having 4 very different births.

Does anyone have a maxicosi pebble?? do you like it?? our cabriofix was in the car when dh had a small accident (kids werent in the carbut the insurance have offered to replace cabrio with a pebble (think might need to argue if want a cabriofix), only downside i can see is the weight being slightly more - any other disadvantages? have you used both ? which would you choose and why?? need to make a decision today so any help much appreciated!

oh and Lucy is only just 9lb at 5 months bless her so new seat will get lots of use..

right off to finally (sorry) try and catch up with the thread!

Apple- I'm so sorry.
Detective- your car has been nothing but trouble.
VQ- thanks for the win.

Oh I had my coil fitted on thurs, the dr said I was the most relaxed women she had ever seen. That's because I was shattered, I could have fallen asleep on the table. The poor nurse didn't know what to do.

Evil.

Fair- I think the pebble is a updated version. So I would have it, espally if the insurance are paying.

Evil

Hmmm I posted earlier but seems not to have worked! In a nut shell:

lily it could be silent reflux. Take her to the gp to get it checked at least. There is no reason for the poor poppet to suffer if it is.

apple how are you doing today my love? Thoughts are with you.

I accept my award, thanks VQ

Apple I hope you are ok, men are hard work.

detective you have had bad luck with a lot of stuff, hope it improves soon.

No plans here today. The bath and toilet are being replaced so have to stay in all day for that. Boring.

My cousins triplets are gaining weight nicely, the boys are at 3lb9 and the little girl at 3lb3. Still in NICU, have to gain more weight. Will put a pic on FB for you to have a look. They are teeny.

Hmm... I really must start posting in here. My DD2 was born at the beginning of November. :)

Hi all! [wave]

Baby I is fantastic at the moment. Although she hasn't got a solid routine for feeds during the day (HV said that routines aren't always the best thing anyway), she sleeps from 8pm until anywhere from 6am to 8am. Solidly. She has her dreamfeed at 11pm. She still has a nap during the afternoon as well. Her big sister was just the same. They like sleeping as much as Mamma and Pappa do. Such a relief.

So, going on from the OP. I am looking forward to baby I holding her arms out for a pick-up / cuddle. Sitting up unassisted is something I'm looking forward to as well. Makes things a lot easier. I am also eagerly waiting for the day that she and DD1 can play with eachother. DD1 is only 20 mo herself, so they are very close in age.

Mothers Day for me might as well have been any ordinary day. My P (no point using "DP" at the moment :( ) didn't even wish me a happy day in the morning. No card, no gifts, not even a kiss ffs. He is a moody old g*t. I did, however, get a handmade card from DD1 as she spent Saturday with my Mum. And, the kindest act of all, a friend in Sweden put £10 in my paypal account because, and I quote, "No Mum should get nothing on Mother's Day". How fab is that!!!

garden hope you have a spare toilet!

contra is there anyone you could call? It seems strange after frequent updates to hear nothing, especially after the last text.

Welcome skoggy

fatima I would go with the pebble. Is the newer version.

Welcome skoggy

Well not a bad night! got another 2 hours after first feed so can't complain. Sorry kirren and cake and anyone else lacking sleep. I expect I'll be back to join you tonight.

Forgot to say what I had for mothers day- lovely card and hummingbird bakery book in the morning and a bunch of primroses L picked with my mum. All made my day. Then DH said he had also bought me an x box. Selfishly I was actually disappointed, I've never been into gaming and if he wanted to spend that sort of money I would have much preferred a more meaningful gift (like gardens ) Anyway, feel like an ungrateful bitch for feeling that way as he was being thoughtful - his reason being he knows I'm missing all my dance classes due to bf and this was the next best thing he could think of.

Anyway I also had a long bath and DH cooked a yummy roast and L was smiley and lovely :) :) :)

Apple how are you today?

Welcome Skoggy

yw how are you feeling today? If the snow is still bad tomorrow and you're still feeling yucky it might be an idea to postpone the haggis meet up. I have horrible memories of being stuck in the car overnight on the m8 in 2010

This morning, F has discovered that she can bounce herself in her doorway bouncer. She is delighted, and leaping around all over the place, huffing and puffing like an old bull. She slept like a champion as well - bed at 8, up at 3.30 and 6.30 for feeds, and up for tthe day at 9 due to poonami which smelt like bread??

apple hope you're ok this morning, we're here for you if you need us
izzy how was last night?
lilliana the xbox is a very man way of thinking, heart is clearly in the right place bless him - nothing technology can't fix, eh?

Will post on fb group for a southwest meet up - I'm looking at you madam, evil and, erm, there was someone else but I've forgotten who.

Bastard colds. DD1 had one end of last week. Nt a bad one at all - no fever, just snotty, and this morning LO has it too. She is soooo fed up of saline drops and snot suckers. As am I. Have posted a pic of her eating carrots but am giving weaning another break for a few days til her nose is clear.

I need it to be sweary Monday.