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

[StuntNun]

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.

[Contradictionincarnate]

stunt I too have everything crossed! ... this quiche needs new batch of sleepy dust this one must be past its sell by date - det please woof at supplier!
wellieboots sorry to hear your feeling that way but is good your seeking help!

[Contradictionincarnate]

feel guilty for being a bit . now we just have a oh away on business (back today thankfully ) and snotty lo!
on the subject of lo meant to say bplp yes you should go out and let oh get on with it.
when dh is here he does the majority of changes so that includes outfits too ...when dd was a week old he was sooo much better than me at either. I was nervous about leaving him just with her unless she wanted boob and that was all but she didn't notice I was gone!
think starting with 2hrs and going from there is good then he just has 2 hours to aim for! then start making plans!

[Contradictionincarnate]

I second lilli where is everyone? sleeping I hope! I think I must be low on iron people are surviving on such small sleeps and yet I'm exhausted after 7 hours ...don't think I'm sleeping much though ... checking she is breathing etc! while the angel monitor pad lies plugged in by her head!!

[Contradictionincarnate]

ok I'm talking to myself
nothing new
going to pop off before I finish this fred all by myself!

[Contradictionincarnate]

oh and Opps I meant the pad lies by her Moses basket btw

[Sophiathesnowfairy]

Ere I am.

I am practising getting up for work.

So I am up. Boys are dressed. I am dressed. Hair is done. Bit of slap. Nursery bags ready. All set for 07:15 out of door for nursery.

Phew stunt was seriously worried. Sorry you are having a tough week shall I pop in and do some tidying? [sceptical]

[Titsalinabumsquash]

I am so tired I could cry, this baby has not slept even once in the night and I've had to change the whole bed after a 3am poonami

[kirrinIsland]

Longest sleep was 3 hours, which is an improvement but then it was back to hourly.

Sorry you're not feeling good wellie but it's good that you are getting help.

Sophia I am very impressed!

[kirrinIsland]

Cross post tits I supposed there is no chance of you getting a break today?

[Titsalinabumsquash]

Sadly not, I was supposed to drive to my sisters but I honestly can't see straight, I don't think driving will be the safest idea.

I guess at 21 weeks its the dreaded sleep regression but I'm not sure how to cope in the interim, this child has no routine at all, everyday with him is different and he just doesn't seem to require sleep! He also won't go in the cot at all anymore.

[Lilliana]

Oh tits, so sorry you have had a rough night. Any idea why lo is not sleeping? Have you got anyone who can help you out today so you can get some sleep? This will pass but and much sympathy in the meantime x

It's ok contra,i ended up talking to myself too!

Impressed Sophia, i am dreading having to get me and l ready in time for work

[MadamGazelleIsMyMum]

stunt sorry to hear you're having a tough time

[Lilliana]

X post

Agree driving doesn't sound like a good plan, could she come to you? I have no advice as we have no routine and just when i think we have it cracked she changes it again x

kirren glad you got some sleep and hope it keeps improving.

[Lily311]

Morning,

Hugs for everyone who needs it. And hope babies slept well.not brave enough to say that O just did a 12 hour stretch.
Thank you for the booster offer, I have tons off freecycle. I am going to sell the fleece nappies and get some more pocket ones off ebay.

Is it thankful Thursday? I am thankful for last night sleep, and her Jumperoo. Also for my friend who let me cry on Monday, it was needed.

[Lilliana]

Willieboots i'm so sorry somehow i missed your post. Glad you have an app with gp so you can get some help and hope things improve quickly for you. We're here anytime you need us x

[MadamGazelleIsMyMum]

Oh, and think glenda is on hols.

[Contradictionincarnate]

my dd also has no routine ... was thankful that others don't but then she is 14 wks one of the youngest and I now I think oh no as there is no light at the end of the tunnel just sleep regression!
oh no think I have a cold brewing!
I am thankful that dh is back from London today ... though he will be tired and a grump ...better if I prepare for that!
that even though the winter doesn't yet seem over that spring is around the corner and lots to look forward to!
as always I am thankful for this quiche! x

[BigPigLittlePig]

Morning all. to wellieboots and stunt and tits. The thought of the dreaded 4 months send shivers down my spine.

I am worried about dh. I don't know what's going on but he's not right. He says he doesn't know what's wrong either. He comes across as being depressed, which he has been before, but he says he doesn't feel that way, and that he's never felt like it before. He feels fed up, and although he says not to take it to heart, it seems that nothing I can do is right. It's like he can't be bothered with anything at all. Not sure what, if anything, I can do to make things any better. Feeling pretty low myself today, as he's gone off to work in his funny mood with barely 2 words to me

[kirrinIsland]

We have no routine either. I have started work on getting her down for a morning nap - with little success so far - but other than that, anything goes. I had hoped she'd sort herself into a routine as she does have to fit in with what DD1 is doing but actually this just means she dozes off and then gets woken by me putting her in car seat/getting her out again because we have to be somewhere. Hence the morning nap, because that's what DD1 has so we are always at home at that time.

[horseylady]

sophia when are you back? Guessing a few people starting to return now?

Must do rtw.

Ds up most of the night poorly. Had him on me for a while but I still don't feel comfortable spending all night with him in my bed. Anyway ended up cuddling him most of the night and about 3am administering Calpol. Tonight I am going to make sure there's a bottle of cooled boiled water up here as i think his throat is sore. Vom after this mornings feed. But it shifts the mucous. Poor lad.

stunt hugs

[ValiumQueen]

Just catching up.

*stunt Hi 5 back at ya

kirrin he is huge I am over sensitive about all things weight related thank you

[ValiumQueen]

wellieboots good to see you again. Hope appt goes well and LO gets some relief. Well done for seeking help for your anxiety/depression. I hope the counselling helps. Let the tears roll - good to get them out, and therapy is a safe place for that. Also feel free to use this thread in any way you feel most comfortable with. This is also a safe place.

[ValiumQueen]

lilianna I was around but my phone is playing up.

contra sometimes I find myself looking at the pendulum on the angel for ages. It can be quite hypnotic. It is a great bit of kit, but hard to trust, and it cannot overcome our instinct and hormones.

sophia impressive! That is an early start.

Still not caught up. Hugs to all x

[Contradictionincarnate]

oh.
no
think she is waking up again ... been down for 20 mins only (in my arms) after being up since 5.30! ...wonder if she is starting to realise what is night and day finally?? - probably not!

[Passmethecrisps]

wellie second what VQ says. Sorry about LO being poorly as well.

Poor wee E horsey. Roll on spring.

That does sound like depression BP. Is it possible that it is manifesting itself differently in your Dh this time? I hope you hear from him soon to make you feel better about his silent departure this morning.

Sounds horrible stunt. You must be so knackered.