High Needs Baby Support Group (thread IV)

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Yoohooo! Over here!

The last thread was filling up so I've started us a sparkling new one.

The original thread was to support those of us with babies fitting the following criteria:

1. Feeds frequently daytime
2. Feeds frequently nighttime
3. Needs to be constantly held
4. Wont sleep alone
5. Hates the car seat/pram
6. Short naps

Some of our babies have grown out of some of those now, but we're still here to support each other through the sleepless nights and noisy car journeys and to offer hugs, chocolate and wine to anyone who's struggling.

So if that list sounds familiar then come and join us as we delight in our active, inquisitive, curious and restless babies or toddlers!

I've lived in the vest and baggy top combo for the last year Raspberry, now that I've got DS onto formula for daytimes, I want clothes that fit. The problem is that my 'fit' is totally different to how it used to be (hello saggy boobs and 'still pregnant?' tummy!) and my budget is somewhat depleted (hello nursery fees!)

Two babies? Why?! No seriously, it'll be fine. Who's baby? Why will you suddenly have two? (Sorry if I've missed this) Do you want a third from time to time?

DS is doing well, he's stopped being sick, but his nappies are, um, interesting. I'm going to attempt to take him to nursery tomorrow, but DH is on standby to pick him up if he's poorly.

Ashtons and Parsons is a teething powder that lots of friends swear by, but it's been off the market for the last year (typical!) Not sure if it's magical or not though - he won't take it. DS's sleep has been getting better for the last month or so. He settles really quickly for DH so we'd managed to get him down to one feed between 7pm and 7am (the stuff that dreams are made of ) until he got sick, when I've just had him in with me and let him feed as and when he likes. We've put him back in his own cot tonight, so fingers crossed...

X posts.

Um, a bit mental, but it sounds like you're up for the challenge.

How is she repaying you for this amazingness? I hope there's plenty of spa days, champagne and flowers on your horizon!

I imagine they will clutter too won't they? I look at some of the lads in my clases and think 'how do you even fit on a sofa?'

Hello, hello all...

Sorry I've not been about. Back still out and in pretty bad shape. Should be on ibuprofen but can't stomach any more tablets. DH getting massive hassle for two missed days at work. Boss has just called suggesting we get a professional nanny in for tomorrow so he can come in. Hello? What planet is he on? Even if we could afford such a thing...which on DH's salary and my smp we most certainly cannot...where do you find someone with 12 hours notice?

In better news babysuko is sleeping a little better. Did 8-2 last night with only minimal resettling. Fed at 2 and 5 and then up for the day at 6:45. Good girl!

I've found you! And you have a new shiny thread. How is everyone? I went back to work and things got manic. Will now spend hours reading all your news!

Same here Raspberry :( DS teething molars and has a horrible cold. Refused to nap today, screamed his head off after 10 minutes' sleep both times we tried. DH ended up taking him for a drive to get him to doze off. Tonight, he went down okayish, but he's been awake every 20 minutes or so really upset :( Bloody teeth, he's so dribbly and with a snotty nose too there's a lot of wet going on.

Hope you're all okay, have good nights.