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December 2012: Sunshine, saliva & sleeping more...we hope!

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WeeJo08 · 06/05/2013 20:25

New thread ladies Grin

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SpottyTeacakes · 10/05/2013 19:47

Oh no WL! Dd starts next year, she's got bad enough just from nursery!

Two questions for those with tummy sleepers: is if possible to put them down nicely? Ds usually ends up nose diving into the mattress Grin and also he usually ends up sleeping in a patch of dribble, the muslin isn't big enough to stretch over and I know he'll just pull it over his head if it's not secure any ideas what I can do? I don't want him getting sore skin.

Fingers crossed for good nights

IsThatTrue · 10/05/2013 19:51

I went to a bf cafe today as I was concerned DS is feeding less often, ridiculously easily distracted and his latch is still off. They're happy with him and said its just the age (he's 5mo already Shock) and completely normal. Since we returned he's had 3 huge feeds, so I guess I was worrying about nothing!

DH left for India with strict instructions to DS that he is not allowed to learn anything new while daddy is away. At the bf cafe someone asked about DS rolling and I said 'oh no not yet, and I'm happy with him staying still for longer tbh' cue him rolling back to front, not once but twice! Arrrrgh let the fun and games begin.

utopian I work. 9-3 every day except thurs when we go to toddlers in the morning so I work 12-3 that day. Poor DS gets very little of my attention. But I look at it that he won't remember, and I've gotta work to provide for him, so it's tough tbh. I do stop if he's having a particularly rough day but mostly we just get on with it tbh.

Anyone else's dc got really 'fiddly' while feeding? DS keeps playing with my necklace/bra strap while he feeds. I was thinking of one of those nursing necklaces but they look like kids dress up in the photos. Anyone got one? Are they just good because they are less likely to break?

IsThatTrue · 10/05/2013 19:56

spotty I try and plonk put DS down with my hand under his chin, so turn him into a tummy sleeping position in the air, one hand under his belly/legs, one under his chin, and plonk place him that way. I'm not very gentle though tbh Blush

As for the dribble you can get giant Muslins, I got some for SIL as a new baby present and they're fab. DS doesn't dribble much in the night though so we're just straight onto the sheet.

SpottyTeacakes · 10/05/2013 19:58

IsThat ds is exactly the same. Straining his next to look round (whilst latched on) grabbing my boobs/bra strap/top/his head! His favourite are the tassles on one of my tops Hmmit's definitely worse if he's over tired though.

Is ds the only one who hasn't rolled yet?

SpottyTeacakes · 10/05/2013 20:08

Thanks IsThat found some in eBay Smile

Has anyone tried fosters Radler? It's yum!

Stacks · 10/05/2013 20:10

T hasn't rolled yet. He gets up into his side to look around, but can't go back to front, and won't stay on his front long enough to learn to roll himself over to his back.

SpottyTeacakes · 10/05/2013 20:26

So similar stacks Grin

PurplePidjin · 10/05/2013 20:32

R is a tummy sleeper. I lay him along my left arm, lay him down then slide out the arm. He only faceplants if he twitches at the wrong moment!

WLmum · 10/05/2013 20:37

spotty I always put T down from upright on my shoulder so use my shoulder arm to support her bum/grip her hip and sort of lay her across the other arm with her face on my hand and slide it out as she touches the mattress.

T rolls both ways but only one at a time - so if on her back she'll roll to her front the moan and need picking up, or front to back in her cot.

Don't worry about the not rolling - dd1 rolled all of once and dd2 never did. It's not considered a developmental milestone and I think quite a lot just don't. Dd1&2 went from sitting to leaning forward to crawling.

utopian99 · 10/05/2013 20:42

wl I'm watching your progress closely, as we want 3. Lots to learn!

On a good note, although ds has been more and more trying due to being more switched on these days, we have spent a glorious hour practicing dancing to trash MTV and jumping on mummy's tummy. Hysterical jollity from him, and I feel like I've had the best gym session in ages. May have to make this regular.. Grin

Barbeasty · 10/05/2013 21:13

Spotty a random HV suggested a bit of Vaseline around his mouth because he's getting spots from the constant sickness. Could be worth a try if his face does get sore.

And I share your trepidation about school next year. I think our DDs must be very similar ages.

I bought A a high chair today (the Antilop) and he really enjoyed sitting in it while DD ate her tea.

I saw a Dr yesterday for a follow up for A. Not the Dr we saw before, despite that being who I booked the appointment with (still cross about that!). I'm not sure how someone can seem patronizing when they're listening, but....

Basically we've got another bottle of Domperidone. Same dose, despite it being weight based and me telling him it doesn't seem as effective any more. He said to not use it routinely but have it there in case. But you have to give it before a feed and I was told it should have a cumulative effect.

Was given the useful advice to give less milk each feed, but feed more often. Not bloody useful for a baby breastfed on demand. And not bloody happening at night!

Also suggested I "cut down my dairy consumption" (again, not useful- what does cut down mean?!) to help with A's mucousy chesty cough.

So, I wasn't too worried when I had A on my knee while I ate a dairy free (egg, gluten and everything free) chocolate coated ginger biscuit. I wasn't paying attention when A pulled my hand to his mouth. Then I realised he was licking and chewing at my biscuit! A less healthy banana test?!

I went to the HV clinic yesterday afternoon, A has stuck to his line again. Told her about Dr & at her suggestion I have an appointment with original Dr next week!

Sorry for the monster post!

WLmum · 10/05/2013 22:10

Not for the faint hearted utopian!
beasty that sounds pretty crap. Def try to see another dr.

We've had another massive puke and a bit of a temp with unusual sadness. Not looking good. I guess it's co-sleeping on towels for us tonight! Poor baby.

WLmum · 10/05/2013 22:13

I'd use sudocrem rather than Vaseline - it can actually be drying and is not breathable.

Barbeasty · 10/05/2013 22:38

Good luck for tonight WLmum.

I've not bothered with anything-the spots clear up when the sick does!

halestone · 10/05/2013 23:34

Barbeasty, sorry you saw a GP who didn't help. I never understand why some will and some won't. Hopefully you'll see the original GP and get the answers you need. And also i suppose A definately passed the banana test haha with styleGrin

WL aww hope your poor LO is feeling better tomorrow for DD1 and DD2's birthdays. Happy birthday to them both hope they have a lovely weekendGrin

IsThatTrue · 10/05/2013 23:54

utopian so far 3 are lovely, although the jury is still out to be fair! But I have a big age gap so may be different to your plans.

Well day 1 alone went well. I got all 3 dcs to bed alone and on time. Nobody had any major meltdowns. I did 3hrs of work this evening and got some washing hung out, more in the machine, bread maker set to go and the odd bits that can't go in the dishwasher so hang around unwashed for days washed up. Just climbed into bed and ds2 is still sparko in his cot where I left him at 8.30 :) I'm pretty sure I won't be this calm at the end of the 2 weeks!

halestone · 11/05/2013 02:21

Wow Isthat you've done loads well done, hope your not missing DP to much Thanks

SpottyTeacakes · 11/05/2013 02:55

Dd has been up crying since ds last woke up at one. No sleep for me Sad

IsThatTrue · 11/05/2013 06:41

Oh no spotty is dd ok?

We had 3 wake ups last night yawn it's somehow worse when there's nobody else there even though DH never deals with the wake ups I normally get a cuddle back to sleep. :(

SpottyTeacakes · 11/05/2013 06:44

I raise your three and give you four Grin

She was fine she just didn't want to sleep in her own Hmm I can't blame her really I wouldn't want to either!

I'm loving that ds's wake up time has gone from six to gone seven he's still asleep now!

WLmum · 11/05/2013 07:07

Well no more sick from T but not much settling either. Luckily she did have a sleep from about 12 so I could sit with dd2 who was missing her dummy. T woke up as soon as I moved her into her cot and was back with me til 3.30. She did then settle in her cot til. 6.30. DH has taken her now so hoping I can get a bit if sleep now. Fx she'll be ok for the party. DH slept in the 'spare' bed last night - that would be 15 st if man up on that cabin bed then!

WLmum · 11/05/2013 07:13

isthat due to dhs shifts I often do all 3 by myself for a week or more at a time, tbh it's actually easier without him! It is nice to have a cuddle in bed at some point though. Hope you've got some little treats planned and the time goes quickly for you.

Poor dd spptty, and poor you!

T would def pass the banana test I'm sure but am trying to hold off until 6 months - dd2 has terrible ezcema so don't want to risk triggering any allergies by starting weaning earlier.

PurplePidjin · 11/05/2013 07:32

Bepanthan was best on R's dribble rash

We were up roughly every 20 minutes between 11 and 2:30. Clearly not hungry. So i threw a strop right back at him: dummy in, Ewan on and sat by the cot till he went...

Slept 4 hours and woke up happy!

MummyPidj will be getting strict more often :o

IsThatTrue · 11/05/2013 11:20

I hope everyone is enjoying the patchy sunshine. 2.5 hrs of work down and all 3 dcs (and myself) up and dressed ready to walk to town. DS is currently feeding and pulling at my jumper Hmm

SpottyTeacakes · 11/05/2013 11:44

We're at bluewater Grin just bought some new jeans dp is buying a suit and even in his buggy ds will only sleep on his tummy Hmm

Also had an awfully fidgety feeding session...