November 2012 - In denial about the six-month sleep regression

[StuntNun]

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1740697-November-2012-Starting-weaning-what-does-your-baby-eat

But it will be all yours MM.

Some pics uploaded.

Felt bad though as she woke and started to cry - another poo. Poor pooey sausage. Maybe all that random nomming on everything is having an impact

pass he can take it back lol!

pass we had that with bad sleep. I have hima day off solids, then only one meal yesterday. Two today. Seemed to help x

But horsey we all aspire to be like you

Well that was a little emotional.

Going through all the pictures! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!

Oh dear! How they have changed. He still seems teeny tiny to me!

May have then got slighly broody for the first time in my life!!

Oh I know Det me too.

Actually what you said about DS1 struck a chord, L really wants to do everything himself & gets frustrated when he can't. And the screaming today started when he started flopping a bit because of heat & tiredness I think so he couldn't sit up properly. Good detective work (but of course).

I couldn't believe it JJ it was like a switch flipped overnight! I am so hoping it is the same for O!

There is a reason for my name .

This boy needs some teeth and some running around I think. In the meantime lots of cuddles and tickling and incessant singing to distract him from lack of same.

Horsey you are our fitness icon. I'm quite pleased if I manage a walk to the park. Hope you are feeling better now.

I've just remembered, O was out in the garden in his bumbo today. First time I've used it for ages, and it was without the tray. He fucking well climbed out.

He does have skinny legs, but still.

Evening all, taking time to post this during df so no idea if I'll get to where you all are now! Going to skim...

Firstly thankyou all for the reassurance that it's ok to be popping in and being short but sweet usually! things are busy here, mum passed out yesterday but is ok and I am probably being over cautious and not letting her do anything herself but she sees hv I think tomorrow so will go from there. Tried to get her to go doctors but nope. So I've insisted she cannot even carry the baby. It's not a chore pass I just feel rude barely posting and when I do I miss alot out or just post about us which seems selfish

I will give papaya a go vq

Weaning: today I tried banana and he clamped shut after two spoons so Ieft it. Think I need to go right back to carrot/sweet potato etc. I think the texture of banana puts him off as he loved banana rusk but mashed banana is lumpy when I do it. Trying to think positive, two spoons is better than nothing. Didn't dare give sticks of banana. He gummed raw pepper and liked yellow best. Are you supposed to cook it? What about courgette? Can't remember if I asked. God I'm rubbish at this! Does taking it right back to basics sound best? wibbles not a perfect start but I didn't let him get upset and he seemed to like the pepper at least!!

J did well stunt as did others I'm sure (but cannot remember who)

E is a willy grabber too. His own obviously! He squeals!

jj think we all feel like that sometimes! We do all have those photos though like pass says, I know I do! He isn't always so happy and I will post a pic to prove as much

chasing you look very pretty to me and o will think you are the most beautiful thing ever ever ever :) please don't be so hard on yourself

Yes det have gone to great lengths to get e to smile!

Phew! And he's done! Hopefully back on tonight, night all

Kyz it sounds like you are doing brilliantly & great support to your Mum. We definitely want to hear your news even if you don't have time to read the thread. Btw L gets on ok with banana sticks, might be worth a try?

Maybe jj :) to be honest he seems to have liked all the things I've let him try in stick form, I am just a wuss and I'm scared he will choke. I don't know what to do with alot of things with regards to cooking/how much/whether to remove the skin etc. he enjoyed being spoon fed breakfast before at one point but since our break I have given him things on a whim and he does like to gum things himself. I am thinking of trying sticks of carrot, he hated the purée before but guess its worth a shot!

I don't do anything special for my mum you all make me blush I just look after her, she'd do it for me :)

Was just in my nightie about to climb into bed when my mum phoned and asked me If I could go over. My dad was mugged :( and mum didnt know if he needed stitches. I've just been over, he's ok. He was hit on the head with a glass bottle, its split open and he was covered in blood. Once all cleaned up its not that big or deep so I've dressed it and left. With instructions for mum to check on him during the night. They never got anything from him and he's ok. There are some utter bastards in the world!!

I'm going to attempt bed now. I'm exhausted, have had a hard day as been over at my sisters twice today as she's having a crap and of course Mr sleep dodger extrordinaire doesn't help things!!

Oh Izzy, poor you.

Just reread my post. I did not go to my sisters cos she was having a crap, I went cos she's having a crap time!! Oops! She is old enough to manage doing a crap on her own without me there!!

Izzy Your poor Dad - what a horrible thing to happen. Glad it's not too bad, but what a shock.

kyzordz sounds like your poor mum is having a tough time of it - she's lucky to have you.
I too feel guilty about posting so little, and I do find it very hard to keep up - I do read the thread every day but rarely get the chance to post until the evening, and my poor little brain just can't retain enough info to remember everything from the whole day and then I feel bad. I have often thought of leaving but I'd miss it too much - I like to know how everyone is doing, even if I don't have much to contribute.

N and DD1 are both snot monsters - I don't think there'll be much sleep had tonight, I've been up and down the stairs all evening.

Thanks everyone, sorry for the pity party

pass excellent idea, I wil try to find a crying photo. And yes Detective the lengths I go to to try and get him to smile are ridiculous!

pig your pictures have also inspired me to get a paddling pool

Izzy I hope your dad is ok, there are some cruel bastards in this world.

Oh izzy your poor dad, I hope he is ok!

Stupid hay fever is playing me up so I'm wide awake and very irritable!

Izzy and Kyz

First wake, 3 hours from df. Df was fairly stressful, waking happily sleeping baby enoigh to suck for 2 minutes then go back to sleep. I remain unconvinced. Does it get better as they get used to it?

Izzy bloody hell! Your poor Dad. I do hope he has a good night and heals well physically and emotionally. And sleep dodger gives you a break soon x I was a tad concerned about your sisters bowels, so thank you for the reassurance. Sorry she is having a crap time x

PP I found the girls did great with a DF but never tried it with boy as his sleep is so shit anyway. The girls would just latch on and fill up without stirring but they did not have the same wind issues. Both were bf.

J woke at 2.30 after settling at 10 which is a major change. I think it is his cold as he went from 0 to 60 in screaming, so much so that DH got up to him. He had 6 oz and was still screaming so I took him downstairs to get another bottle. Took some time to settle. He drank nearly 50 oz yesterday including the night feed of 9 oz, so he is well overdue solids I think. Poor little sod.

First port of the day is GP to collect px for formula as down to last 15oz. I need to order sooner clearly. I thought when I opened the penultimate tin I would have enough time but he is drinking so much more and I had forgotten the holiday.

Gonna attempt sleep but I am very wired as angry that my DH does not help more at night. He never has, but when I was bf there was little he could do. Now we are ff, I could really do with a bit of help. Grr.

Just waiting for O to self settle himself back to sleep after second feed of the night. Another bad night here. He didn't poo yesterday so think he is feeling uncomfortable.

Pass O's poos have also turned more unpredictable lately. I'm not sure why, but am thinking perhaps teething and solids have a part to play. Were you going to regale us with a tale of your own medical woe?

I think some babies don't get on with the dream feed Pidj, J is the first of mine to have it.

Awful awful night here, J is on his third wakening but DS2 has been up 20-30 times with nightmares / can hear a beeping noise / DS1 is snoring / sore throat/leg/ear/head / too hot etc. DH thinks DS2 is worried about going back to school tomorrow. Between him and putting J's dummy back in fifteen times I am in agony: my CS scar is aching and my hip bursitis is pretty full on. DH won't put the dummy in because J's cot is on my side of the bed so he would have to walk around the bed to see to him so between DS2 and J I've been up and down like a yo-yo. DH was up to his old trick of "he's hungry you need to feed him" at 1 a.m. then got angry when I refused. But J had been fed less than three hours sleep, he only wanted a cuddle to get back to sleep.