https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 04:25:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-166172 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:15:57 +0000 calsmom 166172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cvbee: I know! Oh, we also used a new bottle so I am wondering if that could've made a difference. We are using the Medela one that came with the pump. We were using the el cheapo, Gerber First Essentials. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165979 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:20:38 +0000 cvbee 165979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marriedandlovingit: who knew babies were such a trial-and-error adventure?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165794 Wed, 23 May 2012 04:28:29 +0000 calsmom 165794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cvbee: Well, he fell asleep shortly after I posted that. He was pretty fussy so I cuddled with him until he was asleep. He just ate (formula). He didn't spit up these last 2 feeds so maybe that shows some promise. All sounds quiet in his bassinet atm, so perhaps he is sleeping? If thats the case, then I am going to squeeze a pumping session in! Thanks for the link and thanks for checking in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165792 Wed, 23 May 2012 03:57:10 +0000 cvbee 165792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marriedandlovingit: sad! glad to hear you are going to doc and let us know how it goes! (in meantime, I found this website helpful, but I am sure you've probably tried everything: <a href="http://custommademilk.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/screaming-crying-while-breastfeeding/" rel="nofollow">http://custommademilk.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/screaming-crying-while-breastfeeding/</a> ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165775 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:21:17 +0000 calsmom 165775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cvbee: He's not sleeping again. I'm going to call the Dr in the am, and I am also going to tweak my diet a bit to see if that makes a difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165773 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:11:13 +0000 cvbee 165773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope tonight is going better for you! (I'm on my first wake up for feeding). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165701 Tue, 22 May 2012 20:38:49 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 165701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Happens to everyone... and no it's not permanent but it will happen throughout the LO life. (Mavrick was up 5x at 18 months old) Either growth spurts or sleep regressions. 2 terms I HATE!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165648 Tue, 22 May 2012 19:27:16 +0000 heffalump 165648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marriedandlovingit: My MIL swore that LO didn't have reflux and she was just fussy. But I knew it had to be more than just fussy, she would cry for hours and nothing I did would stop her. Even after I went to the doctor and she was diagnosed she didn't believe me. I think back in their time they didn't know as much as they do now, so they couldn't diagnose and treat what they can now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165543 Tue, 22 May 2012 17:22:02 +0000 calsmom 165543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: Yes, it is the first time he has done this. You do bring up a good point, bc he spits up A LOT. My mom swears that it is normal. I will be asking about it at his 1 month next week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165518 Tue, 22 May 2012 16:25:23 +0000 heffalump 165518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is this the first time that happened? My LO had lots of times when she was very hard to soothe, and it ended up being reflux. Just something to think about or maybe ask the doctor about if it keeps up. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165398 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:24:48 +0000 banana 165398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SO normal! It DOES get better. Seriously. I know it's hard to hear but you'll look back one day and realize that it's just how babies are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165392 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:22:55 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 165392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember that! We thought she had gas and made a midnight run to CVS to get gripe water but she was just cluster feeding. Don't be too hard on yourself, you're a great mom!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165364 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:46:21 +0000 chopsuey 165364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a terrible night where LO literally woke every 40 minutes! I'm still not sure if it was due to a growth spurt or because she was over tired... </p> <p>It gets better!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165341 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:03:51 +0000 LivsMama 165341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh and from what I remember, there was a growth spurt at 3 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165340 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:03:39 +0000 LivsMama 165340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>totally normal. And like pps said, it wont last! Youll get back on track and he will too. I promise it gets better =o) Keep on going! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165339 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:02:16 +0000 cvbee 165339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marriedandlovingit: Last weekend when Nico was doing the cluster feeding thing (which lasted for a whole week!) I did a lot of side-laying breastfeeding and what I call 'accidental co-sleeping'. Have you tried introducing a soother? I waited til 4 weeks for the soother, but I have seen some sites say you can start at 3 weeks without interfering with breastfeeding. But of course, if all that feeding is really because of being hungry, the soother won't work. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165326 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:55:05 +0000 mrs. wagon 165326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>totally normal... won't be the last... and you can do it!! You've already made it through one nightmare night. Do whatever it takes to recover from it (and try to reward yourself... this is the toughest job in the world!) and then you can work on getting everyone back on track! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165323 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:52:55 +0000 calsmom 165323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for your input, ladies! Being a mommy is tough! After 8+ yrs of nannying, you would think I would have this down? Guess not! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165314 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:42:50 +0000 regberadaisy 165314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're lucky if this is your first sleepless night! We've had quite a few alreay. :(<br /> But I totally get the feelings of inadequacy.</p> <p>Hope he gets a good nights sleep tonight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165305 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:34:26 +0000 Rubies 165305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely normal. TRUST ME. I have no real advice but really, sometimes babies just have a bad night's sleep...Just like us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/our-first-sleepless-night-with-lo#post-165300 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:21 +0000 calsmom 165300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our son did not sleep last night! Prior to this, he was sleeping 4 hour stretches at night. I spent all night cluster feeding him and he was in tears when the boob or bottle wasn't in his mouth. </p> <p>My husband and I were both up trying to soothe him. Finally around 5'ish, he fell asleep until 9. I was so frustrated and felt inadequate as a mommy bc I was unable to soothe him. My friend said it is most likely a growth spurt (he's 3 wks old in case that matters). He took a VERY restless nap after his 9am feeding, and he is sleeping again (was restless but has calmed down since...hoping I am not jinxing myself). </p> <p>Please tell me that this is all normal, and if you all have tips then feel free to pass them my way! </p>