Morning all. Another quite bad night here, I tried our first early bedtime (8 instead of 10pm) and it sort of worked. He fed to sleep at 8, but it took me till 9:30 to successfully get him in his crib. He then woke up at 9:45 distraught and wanting boob (I was brushing my teeth) so we went into our bed at about 10pm anyway. Hoping crib transfer will get easier over time. I bought a swaddle thing (zips up the front) to try, as I think it's startle reflex + bashing hands on side of crib that wakes him when he's not in our bed. He tolerated it well (first time swaddled since he was just a couple of days old) however when he did wake he tried to get his hands to mouth and became frustrated. Then about 5 am he woke me up struggling so I let him free and he kicked about a load farting, then settled himself back to sleep!
Daydream, hope your toe gets better quick. Remember, all this "should" of childcare is just opinion. One persons miracle is another persons bane, ones ideal is another's nightmare. You don't have to enjoy being home with your baby everyday. There are plenty of people who don't enjoy it, and choose instead to use a nursery so the time they do spend together is happy, fulfilling and enjoyable! Why spend a day trying to enjoy your DC when you could spend the evening after nursery actually enjoying it? My sister put my nephew into nursery quite early as she had to go back to work. He loves it, and complains now when she doesn't send him there. The nursery staff have so much more energy with the kids as they've had an evening to themselves and a full night of sleep :)
Quick WWYD my FIL was over for the day yesterday, and told DS a few times to "shut up" when he was shouting/crying. He's a precious first grandchild and much loved, and it didn't sound like anger.. I was very taken aback though, and want to discourage this now so it doesn't happen when he's old enough to understand.