https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 08:13:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-worrying-over-nonsense#post-1187116 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 06:37:46 +0000 hilsy85 1187116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would only be concerned because if he's sleeping such long stretches during the afternoon, that might cause him to wake up more in the MOTN. If that starts to happen you can have your DH wake him every 3 hours, but if he's sleeping fine at night and eating enough when he IS with you, then don't worry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-worrying-over-nonsense#post-1186964 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:32:32 +0000 ZombieBullfrogHoller 1186964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Palette: Sorry, I'm horribly rambly. :P I've been working evenings. So 3pm-11pm. And I feel like I should be like "Thanks heavens - he's sleeping for long stretches!" But I guess I just wasn't expecting it? :P And then he surprised us with the 6 hour sleep last night with no waking up to feed. And I woke up crazy engorged :S </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-worrying-over-nonsense#post-1186935 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:00:35 +0000 Mrs. Palette 1186935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm confused, are you working nights? If so, I wouldn't be too alarmed because around 11-12wks babies sleep pattern changes into longer periods (sometimes) at night and they become more set in their pattern.... He also could be growing which there is a growth spurt around this time as well so seems like he's right on track to me ( I am not expert though.. just my experience with two babies)....As long as he is eating regularly during the day I wouldn't be alarmed by this sleep, be very happy I think it's a good thing. My first daughter never slept well and never fell into a longer sleep pattern but my second daughter did what you are describing :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-worrying-over-nonsense#post-1186925 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:47:48 +0000 ZombieBullfrogHoller 1186925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll preface this by saying that I am that person. I get myself worked up over nothing and worry about everything and everyone. I WebMD self perceived "symptoms" and convince myself it's cancer. Dr. Oz had a "how to check yourself for lymphoma" segment and I'm still not convinced that I don't. Yesterday, I rushed baby to the doctor convinced he had an infection because his foreskin looked inflamed and DAMMIT, everyone TOLD me to circumcise him or this would happen and I just HAD to be all hippie dippie and not go along with the grain and now it's my fault - my baby's going to have to get a catheter and circumsized at 11 weeks and it's MY fault. And the doctor laughed at me (as much a terribly stoic Indian man who, although pleasant and trustworthy, does not smile at babies - what is up with that, btw?? - can laugh) and told me that's how it's *suppose* to look and he's just fine and dandy.</p> <p>Okay, now that we know that....</p> <p>I'm sort of freaking out because he's sleeping longer. I work 8 hour shifts 4 days a week and DH watches him while I'm away. About a week ago he started doing some bottle striking while I was at work. It's like he was deciding, "You know, she's going to bring the boobs back in awhile....I'll just wait til then, kthanx." So instead of drinking the usual 12-15 ounces I would leave, he would drink like 5 and be done until I go home. So, now he's sleeping more, too. Like DH just messaged me and said he's pretty much been asleep the entire time I've been at work (7 hours), just waking up once to feed. And he slept 6 hours last night! He's never done that. He always wakes up 3 hours to feed.</p> <p>I'm anemic and not giving him iron supplements. I dunno if that has anything to do with it. Yeah. Okay. :| </p>