December 2012: 8 hour sleeps and chubby chops all round

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willyou I don't envy you, ours was only after 18hrs!

Thanks for all the supportive comments - it is reassuring that you know what I mean! I think something I said to my husband last night hit home as this morning he did the first feed without me asking, and he also went to his usual cafe trip WITH z therefore giving me a bit of time to myself. He's going away tomorrow for 10 days so I think he is also trying to get Z time while he can.

Re the development leap - yes I think Z is the same. He's got really screamy and clingy.

I think I might be at the point of stopping breastfeeding now; Ive found myself doing it less and less but I kept it up alongside the bottles as it was clearly a comfort for Z plus I am convinced it's why he didn't get the bug we got in Australia. But now I don't really have enough supply for it to comfort him rather than frustrate him, and in the last 24 hours or so he's started to refuse the breast. Interestingly this has coincided with him seeming to recognise the bottle by sight.

Isthat what a poo haha.

Ispy it was me who mentioned it and H is getting worse its constant and relentless every half hour through the night. We co-slept (ha sleep i wish) she breastfed little but often. I can't wait for DP to drop off his daughter back at his nightmare exe's tonight so that he can be here to help.

seconds it does sound like its time (unless you want to make a real effort to get your supply back). You've done so well to mix feed this long - hats off to you. Weaning is not that far off now - eek! Need to sort out our high chair - had to get rid of the cover after dd2 and they don't make that high chair any more and it doesn't seem possible to get a different cover to fit. Rather painfully we might be looking at taking the perfectly fine unit to the dump and buying a new one.

Can you delay weaning? because I can't be bothered and want ds to stay a baby forever?

Honey - I think it is pretty normal, DS1 certainaly did not take kindly to being put down much at all. It's just a bit out of character for N - of course he loves cuddles, but is usually happy on his playmat/in his bouncer too. It was just the suddenness of the change in mood and the distinctive shout that seemed out of the ordinary for him.

Hales - sounds like you're having a really tough time. Hope it starts to improve soon, or your DP at least helps out a bit more so you can get some rest.

Isthat - all our successful rolls so far have been front to back while in the nude! He is now trying to get onto his side when he's on his back and fully clothed though.

Much better night last night. At least every hour until 2, then another dose of bonjela gave us a 3hr stretch until 5, then another 90 minutes until DD woke up. Depressing how that is a better night and leaves me feeling so much better.

DD has just put one shoe in her room, shut the stairgate and told it to think about what it's done and how sorry it is!

When we were looking at nurseries, we were told that babies tend to get clingy as they become mobile. So when they crawl and when they start to walk. I can believe it might happen when they start to roll too.

Off out to enjoy the sunshine now.

Spotty ds1 was 7 months before he was interested in food. I cba with weaning for the foreseeable.

Oh good I know he's not 26 weeks for seven weeks but he seems miles away from needing anything more than milk, even if he does feed two hourly in the day

spotty some bf people don't wean till pretty late so i reckon it just depends on the baby. I think Z will want solids relatively soon.

Z is going through a development leap, I think. He's so sensitive! Eg he burst into tears when my husband blew a raspberry at him.

Seconds sounds like our babies are the same at the moment so must be developmental.

Spotty i think weaning is like everything else, as in only the parents really know when the time is right for their baby.

Ds has been trying very unsuccessfully to roll from back to front

I gave him some teething gel earlier, only the third time, and he grinned as soon as it touched the gum. Does it work that quick or does he just like the flavour?!

I'd say the flavour spotty we use granules and they are homeopathic so I know there's no real effect but he quietens down almost instantly!

The granules are great haven't tried him on then yet though

2:30am here and no sleep at all so far. DH is out for a friend's birthday and most likely very pissed. In 4 hours I'll be up looking after 3 children on fuck all sleep. WHY! He won't drink from bottles, he doesn't take a dummy, he doesn't nap for more than 20mins, he won't go in the pram or the carseat. He spends so much time crying. Each nap is preceded by more time screaming than he spends sleeping! How is it possible to make such a mess out of everything!? You would think I'd be better at this by now.

Oh seymour! That's so tough, no wonder you feel like shite. It's not you making a mess of things, it sounds like he's just a difficult baby. I know that doesn't make it any easier now, but he'll probably be a very happy contented toddler to the envy of everyone else.

Oh Seymore it will get easier it must be so hard for you being on your own all the time. I hope you get some sleep

Thanks wl and spotty I'm so glad I can come on here and vent, it really is a lifeline at times. He's just crashed out on his side with his face in my armpit. Poor spud, his gut is rumbling like mad.

Seymore i hope its gets better for you. I feel your pain its horrible, it can only get better though. Luckily for me Heidi has only just started the screaming for no reason so i know it'll pass soon.

I've decided i'm going to invest in a walker ASAP i think thats what H may need as when shes screaming and i pick her up she tries to stand up against me and shes constantly kicking her legs.

On the plus side me and my sister held the newspaper above heidi's head this morning so she could hit if and choose a horse on the national. It came 4th

Spotty we use the granules, i brought the nelsons ones 1st and when i went to boots to get some more they had no nelson ones but had their own brand. When i read the leaflet boots own are actually made by nelsons and were cheaper. She seems to smile when she sees the packet. I rub the granules into her gums

Seymore - you've not messed up at all. Sometimes there just isn't a reason. Hope he stays asleep now to let you get some rest.

Hales - well done Heidi! The boys had a bit of luck too - DH put a couple of small bets on, including one for them. They won £126 . Deciding what to treat them to now.

Oh seymour sounds like a nightmare for you. Can your DH take the kids tomorrow even with a hangover so you can rest for an hour or two? Try not to beat yourself up - like others have said, it seems you've got a difficult baby this time - it's no reflection on you. Hugs

Thanks everyone. He slept for 30 mins and is up again. DH still out at 4am!! I am going to do Sunday on no sleep, get the coffee on.

I didn't realise it was the grand national today. Congrats on the wins!

Seymore I know you say he won't take a bottle but have you tried a cup in the day? Lots of beakers are from four months and nuby do ones with soft teats.... You could just get him used to one with water, let him have a play might be worth a try?

Your DH definitely owes you some kid-free-nap time seymour if he's still out at 4am and you've dealt with all DCs on your own all night he should at least take them for a couple of hours and let you rest

Ooh, does anyone know anywhere that still has some long sleeve vests in (preferably in bright colours)? As its now 'summer' I can't find anywhere with any left and is like some in for cool nights and for wearing under short sleeve t.shirts on cold days