maybe she's going through a growth spurt, too. Anyway, I'm sorry she's been fussy. These babes sure keep us on our toes!
This thread has been closed.
-
@Adira:
this too shall pass? (basically my go-to for every nightmare parenting moment).
-
@Adira: I solo parent a LOT. DH usually doesn't get home till 8:30 pm. So, I do 99% of bedtime by myself. It gets easier.. Hang in there!!
-
@Adira: aaaah. Yeah solo bedtimes suck. I do it a few times a week and am always sweating by the end ha! Ryan either has to cry or Tyler gets some pre bed tv. It's just how it is since they go to bed at the same time. You deserve a glass of wine
-
So I saw real tears for the first time today. It feels a little ridiculous getting excited for her crying, but it was actually kinda cool to see.
-
@Miss Ariel: awwww
-
@Adira: Man I'm tired just reading it!!!!
-
@Adira: oh man!! There is a big win there tho! Logan went to sleep in his crib on his own!!!
-
Ugh K did the same thing again of just napping 7-8. I think she is OT... Cuz she waits up for me to get home to nurse her. But I don't really pump enough for her to feed 4 times either.. Sometimes I can get 16 oz but usually just 12-14.
-
And just to vent for a sec... I feel like I get all the "crappy" times.. Like feeding her, doing bed time, MOTN.. While DH/my mom gets her play times, they both got her laughing and I still haven't..
I know I get the nursing bonding time and her first morning smile/snuggles but I still feel ripped off!!
-
@snowjewelz: yes! Exactly this! Plus my husband teaches so he gets off early to pick her up. And we haven't even gotten to spring break or summer when he'll have way more extra time than me.
-
@snowjewelz: I'm sorry
-
@theotherstark: @MrsF: @BandDmommy: @winniebee: @FaithFertility: @snowjewelz: Thanks ladies!!
For you moms that solo parent two little ones - is the daytime easier? My husband wants to go out with his friends on Saturday. He'll supposedly be back for Xander's bedtime. I'm scared!
-
@Miss Ariel: Yay for real tears! Except now you're going to see them ALL THE TIME, haha.
@snowjewelz: @Miss Ariel: Totally hear you ladies about getting our kids during the crappy times. Logan's best time is during the day... when he's at daycare. And then I just get overtired grumpy Logan in the evening.
It gets easier though as they get older. Xander's 2 and he's fun in the evenings and the weekends make me glad I don't do it full-time, haha.
-
@Adira: I find the day time much easier because I can be more flexible with what we do. Fewer "must do" things to check off the list.
-
@MrsF: That's encouraging! Hopefully I'll be able to handle it.
-
@Adira: of course you'll be able to handle it! And then your husband will be able to handle it when you go out with your friends next Saturday
-
@MrsF: haha, he has already agreed to watch the kids when I go to a Bachelorette Party in April and will have to do bedtime himself, so I guess I SHOULD let him go out on Saturday during the day!
-
@Adira: it's not bad. Bedtime is hardest because you are trying to get them both down to sleep.
-
@BandDmommy: That's good that daytime isn't as bad. That makes me feel a little better about doing it!
-
@Adira: fair enough!
-
@BandDmommy: Finally got that slideshow to work for me (been having issues with Flash). Your kids are sooooo adorable!!!
-
@Adira: Days are much easier than bedtime. I SAH and while it's definitely exhausting it's really not that hard. The only thing that is tricky is since Ryan takes multiple naps, Tyler gets a show while I put him down. Otherwise, Ty will disrupt us (Ryan doesn't just fall asleep in swing or in the living room....he has to be in his room with quiet). We go out every morning for Ryan's second nap (which is usually around 930/10) and do errands or one of Ty's activities.
-
@winniebee: Thanks! I think I'll be utilizing a lot of TV tomorrow for just that reason! Whenever I've tried putting Logan down for a nap with Xander not thoroughly entertained, he'll follow me into the bedroom and be loud and disruptive. He ended up watching TV for an HOUR last night while I was trying to get Logan to bed before I finally gave up. But it would've been worse if Xander was just following me around!
-
Apparently K spends her days at daycare sleeping or being mad. They said she's just not content and cries if she's awake and not being held. We see some of the same behavior at home. She's really not content laying down. She wants to sit fully upright or stand. She was quite upset when I left this morning. I hope whatever she is going through, she gets over, soon!
-
@MamaG: Awww, poor K! Maybe it'll get better once she can sit on her own (or hopefully sooner).
-
@MamaG: Ohh man that has got to be hard to hear
I am sorry! Maybe she is going through a spurt and is clingy?I hope she is out of whatever funk she is in super soon!!!
-
@MamaG: I also think some babies are ready for the world before their little bodies are, G will NOT tolerate a cradle hold for nothing and gets upset if she can't grab a toy or move like she wants to..... these babes are growing too fast!!
-
@Adira: Best of luck, your a great MOM you will be a ok!
-
@winniebee: What carrier do you have R in now? I am really thinking of the Tula or lillebaby?
I can return both if she doesn't take to them.......
-
@FaithFertility: Thank you!
-
@MamaG: H gets really pissed when he wants to sit up/stand too. Haha. Hopefully it's just a phase. They don't want to be lying down anymore!
maybe she's going through a growth spurt, too. Anyway, I'm sorry she's been fussy. These babes sure keep us on our toes!
-
@adira: in general daytime with 2 is easier bc they are not tired/overtired. And yes, K ends up getting extra screen time (usually Daniel Tiger or Endless Alphabet) but it keeps all of us sane. Totally worth it
@faithfertility: my friend works for lillebaby and swears by them!
I went with the pacifier last night instead of immediately feeding during MOTN wake ups. E took it willingly both times and fell right back asleep. It wasn't much fun waking an extra time, but total score if she ends up dropping the feedings!
-
@mamag: we have added the bumbo and the jumper into our baby container rotations heavily since she loves to sit and stand so much!
-
@KayKay: Yay! That's how we got both Xander and Logan to drop some MOTN feeds! Hope it works for you!!
-
@KayKay: @theotherstark: @FaithFertility: @Adira: Thanks ladies.
It's relieving (even if it doesn't fix it!) to hear that you are experiencing some of the same things. I think I'm going to put the jumperoo together this weekend and move the swing and get it ready to be listed on Craigslist.
I also think it's time to take the plunge and move her to the crib and get her adjusted to a better night routine including sleep earlier.
I also will probably go ahead and retire the play mat too. Gosh, I'm confident C played on that thing much longer!
-
@FaithFertility: I'm in a local babywearing group and people are OBSESSED with their Tula's lol! I am so curious about one too, I've been trying to make it to a meet up to see one for real! I have a hand me down Beco that I still don't really use on a regular basis. She didn't like it before but I gotta try again...
-
@MamaG: I hope it's just a phase! Honestly, they go through SO many phases I can't even keep up. I also do think that they're trying to do too much and get mad when they can't haha! Hang in there! I think we have to take the plunge and sleep train by 4 mo's... My mood is really being affected. I feel like I can be a much happier mom but I'm not b/c I'm constantly stressing about so many things!
-
@KayKay: That's great! I usually only "allow" myself to feed her every 4 hours at night so if she wakes before it's paci time! Ive totally broken that rule tho b/c I was in a fog and didn't even check the time and just automatically shoved her the boob...
-
@Miss Ariel: I hate her real tears! I keep wiping them and feeling so sad that she's crying, even though I'm a crier myself hah!
-
So I'm wondering if G can STTN should I not feed her if she wakes once? I like the 4hr rule @snowjewelz: if she wakes it is Def after 4 hrs
Thread Closed
Subscribe to our newsletter
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite2
15643 comments