June 2013 (3) - teething & not sleeping!

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I broke the old thread! Step this way, step this way.

Madame, you are doing a fantastic job, don't go beating yourself up.
My boob is out at the first sign of unhappiness, and then I work on other solutions if that doesn't help. Sometime the boob comes back out again if nothing else seems to help and we go round in little circles!

Hedgehoggy, do you feed your lo to sleep and numerous times throughout the night?

Thanks Pinkbear that's really kind, it's just horrible feeling like this!

Madame, we need to remember to love ourselves at these times, easier said than done I know.

Tiredness is horrible, and no solution when we can't get more than 1.5 hours sleep in one go. And or which ever is more useful. And sending lots of hugs too

Thanks again Pinkbear, we are having a family day out tomorrow so hopefully that will help to lift my spirits and have just enjoyed a snuggle on the sofa with dd1 whilst watching Santa Paws so it's not all bad ;-)

Yes, I have to feed DD to sleep, though I'm lucky that until she was ill recently she slept through the night. It was like the cluster feeding in the early days as I was up most of the night for a few weeks. She's still not back to normal, but last night was the best in a while as she only woke up once. If she wakes properly in the night I have to offer boob to get her back to sleep; she doesn't necessarily feed, but she uses me for comfort. If she just stirs (i.e. is half asleep but making noises) then I can get away with Ewan (so when I say he's magical he's not a miracle worker!). If she stirs but doesn't wake fully she has shown in the past that she can drop back off to sleep sometimes, but it's not guaranteed so we normally turn Ewan on to help make sure that she does. She is not capable of getting herself off to sleep during the day either; I can walk for miles but she will not fall asleep in the pram, only on the boob. They say to nap when baby naps but I can't do this as she will only sleep on me during the day!

It's strange isn't it because my dd was also sleeping through until she was poorly so I know she can do it. Thankfully she will sleep in the pushchair without the boob because I really would struggle if she needed it during the day because of my other dd. Fingers crossed she may surprise me tonight!!

MadameJ, Z is very similar too. Every 2 hours during the night for the past few months, and during the day too. We co-sleep and I feed lying down (and I don't do anything that will wake me up, like using my phone) so I go straight back to sleep when he's done. It's insane making but temporary (he's done every 3 hours two nights ago.. so I have hope). He won't take a dummy but I definitely think that if your lo takes one and it gives you peace, I'm all for it. Habits can be broken after all, when it comes to babies I think you always have to do what works in the short term, because stuff changes before you know it anyway.

This can be helpful to read: www.psychologytoday.com/blog/moral-landscapes/201302/normal-human-infant-sleep-feeding-method-and-development

I co-slept with my first but dh has since started smoking again so not really an option unless I kick him out
It's good to know I'm not the only one!

Rrreow that link is amazing, have just had a reallt good read of it whilst in the bath. Thank you so much!!

Also thank you to everyone else for your support today, it's great to know that you have somewhere to come to whinge discuss issues xx

I'm still feeding at regular intervals through the night, I just automatically offer boob if he wakes and makes enough noise to wake me. I figure he wouldn't take it if he's not hungry and thankfully it usually means 10 minutes then back to sleep. Part of me thinks I should encourage him to just go back to sleep as we have had a few longer sleeps more recently up to 5-6 hours but then we are back to 2-3 this week. We sort of co-sleep in we have one side off the cot pushed up to our bed so at least I just reach over and pop him on !
We have started weaning this week offering carrot, apple, ,toast and potato so far. Most has gone on the floor as expected but some went in !
Here's to a good night's sleep
I am off to do bath and bed on my own as Oh is out then hopefully eat.

Argh, am having the shittiest week ever. After friend/car crash the other day, now the cat has brought a fucking mouse inside and let it go, said mouse is now an ex-mouse, having eaten through the power lead to our fridge. Mouse fried, fridge fucked. Kitchen stinks of, weirdly, matches.

Shit shit shit.

(M, however, is fine :o)

Rue that really is a terrible week, much sympathy and and . will insurance cover the fridge ? our cats did similar and the mouse got in the pedal box of OH'S new electric piano and wrecked it but they replaced it for us foc. (that makes us sound posh, we're not) . Fingers crossed it can be sorted quickly and you have a better week next week. I know hugs are frowned on here but it sounds like you need one. [hug]

Rue - that sucks, bloody pets and what they do. How odd about the match smell, I wonder if that what fried mouse smells like or a fried fridge?!
Our cat brings in the same delightful presents, and (rented house) there is a stupid hole thing that goes into the wall by the front door, and I can guarantee every mouse goes in there and its impossible to get out. And stupid cat will sit in the way of the front door and stairs until it does, at which point she runs off I do wonder if it's her that catches them really.
No where near as bad as a buggered fridge so for that, or coffee, because I'm guessing you can't chill

What a nightmare, Rue. I hope you manage to get it sorted.

Well, we decided that Amy's nightlight was disturbing her, so turned it off last night. It may be a coincidence, but she slept for 7.5 hours before waking for food. :-) See how the next week goes!

What's everyone's weekend plans? We may go to Mothercare, but other than that we have no plans. Bliss!

Today was a much saner day today, although dd has hardly napped not sure how that will lead the night, but we'll see.

Had a stupidly odd day yesterday, wasn't the most rational I could have been with some things. But all more balanced today.

I have a feeling DP has fallen asleep settling the dsds who were at a sleepover last night, and while once was busy getting a black eye and the other painting her nails, I'm not sure much sleep was had. An over tired 7 year old is almost as bad as an overtired, teething 6 month old! The 8yr old is busy sulking at the prospect of getting up and out by 7.30 because they want to go watch daddy race. The irony is they'll undoubtably be up somewhere between 6&7 anyway, but sulking is in place.

A quiet evening will happen eventually!

Ruddy dog!!! Unless I firmly close the baby's bedroom door the dog goes in to 'visit' her teddys. In particular the white cow that she has taken a real fancy to. So far no damage done its just a bit damp.

Oh and putting a spoonful of avocado and banana into a baby's mouth a split second before she sneezes makes for an interesting decorating experience in a white kitchen.

Interesting times people. Interesting times.

I would like to wax lyrical about baby led weaning. It is awesome. Nothing more amazing than stopping for soup and bread at lunch, dunking some and just letting her get on with it. Love watching her explore her food. Cannot imagine spoon feeding at all, way too lazy for it! She munches pepper, carrot, apple, and embarrassingly pizza so far. Fantastic. Evangelising over. Go back to your lives.

We've given DD sticks of red pepper, carrot and pear to munch on but it doesn't look like she's actually managing to eat any (she doesn't have any teeth through yet). She enjoyed sucking on the red pepper though and did manage to eat a little of the banana.

We're doing a mix of weaning techniques. Little girl is clearly very keen to eat almost anything that comes her way. The challenge with baby led weaning is she has rubbish aim. Her ear seems to receive more calories than her mouth. Or the dog. The dog LOVES baby led weaning.

Also I'm going back to work in 5 weeks so I'm keen for her to have progressed properly onto food before she starts nursery.

Much better day today, spent the day at Thomas Land and took both girlie's to visit santa. Dd2 has slept most of the day so tonight could be interesting!!

She's not doing any real eating. This doesn't bother me. Having managed to inadvertently go on three weaning courses I've now had it drilled into me that food before one is just for fun. Any actual eating is just a bonus. Bugger all calories in a stuck of carrot anyway!

Are you giving these bits raw or cooked? I can do raw just fine, but the idea of cooking tiny amounts of veg doesn't appeal as Amy's only on breakfast and lunch right now.

Sarah, what do you give for breakfast?

We have to be careful when we are out due to the lactose intolerance as milk is hidden everywhere! :-/

Osk decided he needed an avocado face mask today bless him not much going down still but he seems to enjoy it and dinner time is easier with him occupied in the highchair.
OH is doing my head in today, he let Osk grab the nappy bags and shove them in his mouth this morning then decide to use the hairdryer on cold to dry his hair tonight, cue on cold, terrified and screaming baby. if I say anything I am overreacting or accusing him of being a bad dad. No dear you just need to engage your brain. FFS. I need wine.
We have been and picked our venture photo though and just paid for a slightly larger picture, I preferred one of oscar on his own but we are having one with us all on. £70 is still a lot but he's paying so that's ok considering the price list starts at £350