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[SugarBeth]

Last night was rough. Jillian refused to go to sleep. She would sit quietly in her bassinet for 5 min and then start crying. I got out of bed so many times that I felt like I was about to lose it. I caved and brought her into bed with us and she was happy as a clam being held. As soon as I thought she was asleep and tried to put her in the bassinet she would start to cry. I still don't know what's going on. I probably slept a total of two hours on and off. On top of it, feeding has become painful once again. I thought I had the hang of it and now towards the end of a feeding she really clamps down and it hurts so badly. It feels like she's got teeth. Last night I was letting out some quiet swearing trying not to wake up my husband.

Katie is much the same way. In fact, I can't get her to sleep out of my arms for more than two minutes, no matter what tricks I try. I gave up on the bassinette after three nights. I have a little bed for her that goes in our bed, but she hates it in there as well. I'm slowly adjusting to sleeping with her on me all the time - it's either that or zero sleep every night and day!

 

[BlueViolet]

Thanks, guys! She did wake up after 4hrs. Would have loved that time block during the night. Now she wants to be held again while she's sleeping. DM, I know what you mean about being afraid to fall asleep if she's in bed with you. I was trying my hardest to stay awake and just enjoy the quiet last night. I'm glad I didn't doze off and roll over her since she's so tiny. She's been such a little trouble maker these last two days. She's been throwing up in my nursing tanks (literally, in between my boobs...sooooo gross), even when I have a burp cloth on...never fails. One time she got my feet too. I swear I burp her, and it doesn't do much). She's had 4 outfit changes since midnight...good thing the closet is loaded with clothes. Today she got two boxes with a ton more clothes from relatives. I think they're having fun shopping for tiny frilly outfits. I have to start writing more thank you notes. One relative even sent home-made cookies. So sweet of her.

Glad you like the cross stitch. I made the duck without a pattern and I was quite proud of myself. I might cut it and frame it instead of letting the bib get loaded with food stains.

 

[DragonMummy]

Sophie is really struggling to get her wind up which means we get a bit of milky-up too. My HV advised to give her a bit of infacol colic meds before each feed. Now we get either a mammoth burp or a great big succession of man farts. She's a lot happier now - I think the wind was making her tummy hurt.

 

[Clareabell]

BV Niamh is a vomiter too. Projectile at times it goes some distance usually via my hair, its like she plans it and turns her little head my way.

I also wind her and get very little, she does do impressive man farts though, literally you would think they had come from a teenage boy!!! So Proud

Also the explosive poo nappies, i didnt know such little things could shoot poo so far, makes me laugh when it is her daddy's turn to change a nappy as it gives him a break down.

 

[DragonMummy]

Sophie has pissed on me more times than is reasonable. I thought boys were the pissers but Soph has out-peed Harry already at 3 weeks! Earlier I lifted her legs up to put a clean nappy under her and she peed. It ran all down her back AND all up her front s I had her bum up in the air. It was all over her - all in her hair and everything. "MAAARRRRRT!!!!! CAN YOU PUT SOPHIES BATH ON?"

 

[BlueViolet]

Haha! I'm loving hearing about everyone's adventures in parenting. The wet farts are killer...so are the partially digested milk chunks in my bra. Waiting for her to pass out before I jump into a much needed shower. She used to sleep in her bassinet with no problem, but I don't know what her deal is lately. Is anyone trying the "let them cry it out" method? I don't want to be cruel, but it's tempting if I know all her needs are taken care of and she's still crying.

 

[MrsWez]

Sophie has pissed on me more times than is reasonable. I thought boys were the pissers but Soph has out-peed Harry already at 3 weeks! Earlier I lifted her legs up to put a clean nappy under her and she peed. It ran all down her back AND all up her front s I had her bum up in the air. It was all over her - all in her hair and everything. "MAAARRRRRT!!!!! CAN YOU PUT SOPHIES BATH ON?"

OMG, Jonathan is forever peeing on me or his daddy. He also projectile poops and farts too.

He is a really good sleeper so far though. He sleeps in his boppy most of the time unless it's night and he sleeps in his bassinet.

 

[DragonMummy]

bv imo its waaay too early to use cry it out (not a fan of it anyway). The reason theyre not settling is just because theyre more alert. They've spent 9 months being as close to us as they can be. They just want closeness. My aunt once said to me you cant spoil them under one. I agree. But thats just how I do things obv. With harry we didnt worry about his sleep til he was one. he started settling on his own at about 6 weeks and fell into his own routine from about 12 weeks. I'm just going to let Sophie dictate for now.

Thats just my opinion tho and what works for my family. The only right way is what works for you. xxxx

 

[Jenni4]

Getting jealous of the baby talk!! I would love to be getting pooped on, peed on and vomited on!!! i can't wait until i can join you gals in these conversations....I'm so big i can't sleep anyway so might as well have something to do while I'm awake!!

Hopefully soon the rest of us will be joining you!! I found a great website that has given me hope of delivering soon....I'll post the link so the rest of you overdue gals can have a look if you want.

https://spacefem.com/pregnant/charts/duedate0.php

At the bottom is a list of all the charts and graphs. I found it helpful!

 

[BlueViolet]

Victory is mine! I managed to get a shower in.

Wez, glad Jonathan is sleeping well. That's great news I didn't know how lucky I was before when Jillian couldn't be woken up for feedings.

DM, I know what you mean about it being too early for that. In fact, I didn't plan on using that method at all, but after last night I was feeling a bit desperate. However, I feel a bit more human after the shower. It's tough to know what parenting method to use. I have a ton of books to finish reading about research into parenting methods, but who can focus on reading at the moment?

Jenni, you're welcome to come by our house to get spit on and the like. I'm sure Jillian would oblige

For now we're sticking to the usual method of trying to get her to nap using a velcro swaddle and background noise. The sleep sheep and the chirping sounds on the swing have been great. If you guys are interested, here's what used to work for us and hoping still will once she settles a bit. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. She's back in her swing for a bit while I scarfed down my lunch and now I'm hoping she continues to nap a bit longer while I do the laundry. I'm nearly out of nursing tanks. I know what I'll be adding to the shopping list.

https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infan...s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1310672468&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Sleep-...s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1310672513&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price...s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1310672540&sr=1-1

 

[Hann12]

Jenni - thank you so much for adding the link - its really reassuring. Its funny that there is a second peak at 41 weeks but apart from that most babies are actually born between 40-41 weeks. I hope thats the case! I seriously found that so helpful though so thank you millions.
And I know what you mean, I am actually loving all the baby chat on this thread and the graduate one - thank you everyone - its so nice to hear whats happening (and give me some reality checks) and I just can't wait to start being a mummy!!

 

[DragonMummy]

DH has been trying to get her to take a dummy today, to try and get her to settle down to sleep. She's having none of it. I tried cry it out with Harry when he was about a year old. It was hideous. I think the theory behind it is that baby is manipulating mum to get attention - fair enough with toddlers but teeny babies just aint that clever yet so it just wouldnt work anyway.

 

[SugarBeth]

I don't have the peeing problem, but as soon as Katie's butt feels the air, she poops! For the first five days, it was every single time I changed her. Now it's like once a day. She's already projectile pooped on me, right when we were late to go to the doctors. I had it all over my arm, sleeve, and all over her changing table! It was so surprising when it came out that I screamed - DH ran to me, thinking I dropped her or something!

She's also a very big farter. Seems like some days my diet just doesn't suit her, so I rub her belly. She has the biggest smiles and then farts loud enough to rival her daddy! lol. When she once in a while burps, they're very loud and man-like.

 

[Hann12]

Has anyone tried one of the lionheart bears that has the womb noises with their LO's?
I think we are being bought one and wondered if they are any good?

 

[DragonMummy]

Bv the only book that i found useful was the baby whisperer by tracy hogg. it was oractical, easy to follow and tailored to individual babies. x

 

[SugarBeth]

Has anyone tried one of the lionheart bears that has the womb noises with their LO's?
I think we are being bought one and wondered if they are any good?

I have a teddy bear that makes womb noises/heartbeats. Katie loves it, I turn it on when she starts to wake up a bit and it puts her back to sleep. DH and I get so used to the noise that we keep it on and it actually helps us fall asleep too!

 

[Clareabell]

Linds - We have been trying to force a dummy on Niamh for the last week she wont have any of it either!! I cant believe it i thought babies were suppose to love them and need the dummy fairies to come and take them away!! No no not my daughter she would rather shove her fist in her mouth.

I dont like cry it out either. I do let her cry if i have to do something like pump or go to the toilet but I wouldnt leave her to self sooth. I feel sorry for them they are only tiny and just want cuddles all the time plus they are so cute its to hard not pick them up.

 

[Hann12]

Thanks SB that is good to know - I'm hoping it will be my secret weapon for sleep but I have a feeling I'm holding out too much hope for it and it won't be as effective as I'd like it to. Will just have to see what happens when he/she is finally here.
Having more cramping tonight so hoping my body is in preparation mode. As long as I don't get false contractions, miss Harry Potter and still have no baby! I might actually go see Harry if I have contractions anyway - I'll just wear the tens machine ha ha!! One of my friends mums went to the cinema when in labour and said it was the perfect distraction.

 

[DragonMummy]

Claire, Harry took to his dummy straight away and loved it! I didn't want to use them with him and hated them. He loved it so much we had to litter his cot with them in case he lost one! This time I'm ok with them and she's having none of it!

 

[melissasbump]

Hey it looks like all the yummy mummys have come online to join us stragglers!

Eve, i hope you have had a nice day at the wedding, no doubt you are still partying away!

Tor, boo for no signs, not that they have meant much in my case so i wouldnt worry bout it too much!
Soundsl ike you had some nice time to yourself though today!

Hann. sounds like some great bargins you have got! Sorry you are feeling rough still though.

Simmy, yay for the sweep, will be interested to know if it helps things to progress for you!

Jenni, sorry for your scare today, glad everything checked out fine though, and great website link, thanks for posting it, has given me a wee bit of hope that i wont be waiting too much longer.

BV, sorry for the rough night, it must be really difficult. Do you have any BF classes nearby you can visit?

Samzi, well done for resisting the sweep!

Linds, SB, and Clare, i too am jealous of all this baby talk, i want to join in with being peed and pooped on!

Wez, loving your piccy!

Well AFM had a nice day with the parents, out for lunch then wandering round a few shops, my back had all but given up afterwards though. Just had a lovley bath which has really relaxed me.
Cant believe its actually my due date tomorrow and ive made it this far after all the horrid sickness and other things going on. its quite a milestone! Still havent contemplated going overdue though although im fearing i may have to in about 24 hours from now! lol. xx