December 2013 - sleepless nights & lots of cooing

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Morning all. Had a rough night too. He has been a bit off it the last few days and was awake every 2 hours last night and took ages to settle. So feel very tired this morning. And have loads to do.

Really want to just snooze on sofa for day. He is asleep on me now and making me very drowsy lol.

Aww Frouby why don't you get yourself and the little one tucked up in bed?

lisb Lilah has Cow&gate only because sma made me and my brother sick and shes been fine. No constipation no sickness and has been bringing up wind fine. I think it may depend on the baby also.

Im using Aptimel for the one late night feed- only really because I used it for my other two DS's. Have heard its kind on the tum and closest to breast milk but then that could just be clever advertising! My two never had constipation using it but every baby is different! I'm not used to such runny poos as didn't manage to bf my other two for long and breast milk seems to make even worse poos!

We've just switched to hipp organic and I think it's slightly gentler on his tummy, doesn't seem to squirm so much after. Have to say though I don't think it fills him up in the same way, he sleeps longer after ebm and seems to want feeds quite quickly after formula. Better for him and his tummy, worse for me I think

Omg I've slept for 2 hours in 48 hrs I think I'm actually delirious

Alyssa you poor thing, any way you can hand baby over to your DP for a bit and get some sleep? Everything is so much harder when your brain is all foggy.

We're using aptamil too. apart from those 2 times when he went 4days I have to say he's pretty regular.

How you ladies with another child already at home are doing this I don't know, Monday was great but it's gone downhill since. Barely gotten any housework done apart from throwing things in the washing machine/ tumble dryer and I feel exhausted without another child (2 attention seeking cats though lol). I really admire you guys!

I tried mogz lol gave younger 2 to dp and took ds1 to nursery but my shoulder is is agony due to the constant holding for 2 days/nights and it kept me awake while I tried to nap at my mums so I gave up

mrs I tend to run riot on a morning while my kids have breakfast and all the washing etc is put in and out and away and then I clean....it is very tiring but it's my normal routine now so I'm used to it lol

snoz and mrs I'm also in the same boat being in a different country. I want to join mommy and me stuff but it's too early, she's only 3.5 weeks old. also, DH takes the car to work, so I took the bus the other day, only to realize they don't let me on with the pram!! I have to pick her up and hold her in my arms. I'm there standing with one hand carrying her, half a hand on the pram and half a hand holding on to the pole so I don't fall. How is that safe? I really don't want to do that again!

Anyways, I feel a bit stuck because LA is not a very walkable city- it's so sprawled- and really thinking we need a second car. But for now I'm a bit trapped. plus I have all these visitors which is fine, but not motivating to go out of my way to find new people to interact with.

So Zoe had a decent night last night (although she still wont sleep in her bed aaaarg!), she had a 4.5 hour sleep which is great but I'm the one who couldn't sleep! between her squawking in her sleep and DH snoring, it's not easy.

mrs well I'm not doing that well- house is a mess and needs a clean and I have no time- when both DS's are at home I'm either feeding Joshua or looking after them!

Today ds1 was at school, ds2 at preschool and I though wow I'll have all this time to do stuff- as feeding takes an hour at the moment, I didn't have much time and in the end he was so fretful and hardly napped so I hardly got anything done! It's frustrating but I know it won't last forever! Toughest bit was breastfeeding at the table whilst trying to shovel food into my 2yo's mouth! He's quite capable of feeding himself but it's like he knows I can't do much so he plays up!

Mrs I am not sure I am doing that well - my temper can be pretty short with poor DD1 so I do spend a lot of time on my days with both of them feeling guilty for being such a grumpy mummy!

I am also amazed how much I am just having to be organised which is just forcing me to cram more into my day than I did before. I couldn't believe that I managed to get myself out of the house with both DDs this morning by 8.45am to walk the dog! I think I did it in a haze of hysterical knackeredness as I can barely remember this morning now!

I am not going to change formula for the time being as I don't want to disrupt Hannah's tummy any more, but I will keep an eye on how she is over the next day or so, and help her out with tummy rubbing, cool boiled water and 'cycling' her legs, if she appears to be uncomfortable. She has been more settled today, so fingers crossed she is getting used to it all. We'll see...

I haven't been to any mum and baby groups yet, but I have looked at the timetables of the local children's centres so I know what's on when I am at a loose end. I have also made a conscious effort to make plans to meet up with friends so I can start to fill my diary a bit and have stuff to look forward to - the prospect of nothing to do over the coming weeks was getting me a bit angsty worrying about cabin fever, so I am trying to plan something every day, even if it's a tiny small thing like a trip to a weigh-in clinic, just to make sure I feel I am achieving something, and keeping my head sane!

Bliss! Lilah has slept from 11-5.30 and just woken up, fed then back to sleep!

Has anyone taken a LO of theirs on holiday under 1yo?

That's great super Joshua has just done 11-4.30 but now won't settle- and I'll have to get up in exactly an hour :-( more boob maybe?..didn't help that he did an explosive poo and I had to strip all his clothes off! Just want to sleep zzzz....

Oh and re holidays- yes lots of holidays with kids under 1. Do you mean overseas/on a plane? Biggest trip we did was to NZ (grandparents live there) when ds2 was 3 months old- he slept most of the way- the bigger challenge was his brother who was a toddler! X

Yep overseas... Im getting married in June and instead of a honeymoon was going to take Lilah on holiday. Was thinking Canary Islands?

We're gong to Spain in March when Hannah will be 3mths exactly. I'm currently in the process of applying for her passport - taking the photo has been a challenge but I think I have cracked it!

Hannah went from 7 until midnight last night which was a great 5hr stretch - shame she couldn't have repeated it afterwards but she reverted to 3hrly after that, which I know isn't too bad, but I did get hopeful that the 5hr might be repeated!!

We're going on a camping trip in the summer, our belated honeymoon. Hopefully traveling from east to west coast with a 7 month old wont be suicide for our sanity!

That's great re 7- midnight lisb Joshua is the same every night- he cries and fusses from 6-11 every evening and wot be put down. Anyone else get this? DH pretty much takes over and feeds him expressed milk and I go to bed so it doesn't really affect me, I just don't know why he's so upset. Anyone else have this? I'm guessing its colic as apparently evenings are common times for this sort of fussiness..

mum we have that too, thankfully not every evening but it can be from about 8 - 11 she is a fuss pot, won't be soothed by winding, rocking, singing, taking a walk, feeding, but then eventually she just conks out!
I think I've got her napping in her Moses basket cracked, if I roll up an extra blanket and stuff it down one side of her she snuggles in to it and sleeps much better than she has been. Still not for a long a if someone is holding her but it does give me a little time to stick some washing on or express without having to juggle her and the pump.

Oo we've been looking at holidays in march too! Do I have to get H her own passport or can she go on mine?
Hope everyone's getting on ok. Our new sling has arrived today :) hoping to test it out on a dog walk later.
Not sure who said about children's centre classes as I'm on my phone but I've received a letter today inviting me to ours next week so I don't know if any other areas do this too.

kchapper5 she'll need her own passport.

We are going to Florida with my entire family in June. My parents, 2 sisters, 1 BIL, 1 sisters friend, my 3 DC, 2DNephews and 1DNiece. Assuming Älfi gest her citizenship in time to get a passport. I have to go to Stockholm to get her passport, which probably means staying overnight with both DDs whole DH and DS stay at home. Otherwise DH has to take at least 1, probably 2 days off to mind DD.

mum Lilah constantly cries between 8-11 even though she feeds at 9 it still dont stop. I took her doctors as was concerned and he said most babies have a few hour period like this and she will grow out of it. Also can be due to her being asleep after each bottle all day so she isnt tired between 8-11. Dont worry aslong as they finally settle you know nothing is wrong.

Hello I'm new here!

Dd was born on 27th December. Husband back at work for the first time today - it is a shock to be on my own and I am struggling a bit!

Also I have mild m.e. so lack of sleep is an issue. Have been bf (and struggling!) and expressing for oh to do a night feed, but that's only possible on his days off, so 4nights a week I have to do it all myself now eeek.

Hope everyone is doing ok and having a good day xx

Welcome rachie & congratulations my do returned to work yesterday. Scary stuff!

Arghhh DD is constipated AGAIN she was doing so well changed the formula. And she was fine now it's back. I feel so sorry for her vice tried cooled boiled water, tunny massage, moving her legs like she's on a bike & cooled boiled water with brown sugar (apparently works) but none of it has helped. I feel so bad for her she get so fruited cos she can't go

Think I'm going to have to get her into the drs on Monday. Though they've changed they was they do the appointment. You have to ring up & if the receptionist doesn't think you're ill then you go on a list for the dr to call you then the dr decides if you need to be seen.
So much hassle! I hurt my shoulder in labour so need to see the dr but with all that hassle think I'll just put up with the pain!! You should be Able to see a dr if you want too.
I'm not guna make an appointment for no reason lol.

We were talking about going on holiday but I'm abit worried taking dd on a plane so young.

I'm going to look into mum and baby groups too. I'm not from the area been here 4 and half years but not made any friends. Plus I live in a sleepy village so if I wana go to one I'm going to have to get a bus. Urgh seriously need to save so I can learn to drive. I hate getting busses x

Hope everyone is getting enough sleep. :) happy weekend x

Fenugreek update:-
Been taking the minimum amount if two capsules twice a day and supply increased noticeably, I'm able to express about 100ml extra a day.
BUT
It seems that's what's making Genevieve throw up. And when I say throw up I mean she's managed to redecorate several walls from the other side of the room. At least the GP reckons its a good candidate for blame.
Crud!