Post by bananapancakes on Jul 19, 2014 20:06:55 GMT -5
Baby L is down, but for how long? Who knows! Last night was down at 8:00, up at 10:30, 12:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and up for the day at 7:00. Tonight can't be worse than last night. At least I hope not! My Merlin suits can't come soon enough! My advice for moms of other swaddle junkies, order your Merlin's now so you have them when you need them.
I'm catching up on NCIS reruns and am currently on the one where Gibbs is in trouble and his boss gets the Admiral that was the boss on JAG (Admiral Chegwidden...was I the only one that watched that show religiously when it was syndicated?). And pretty much squealed with delight because I lovedlovedloved JAG. Yep, I'm a dork.
When not geeking out over the JAG/NCIS crossover, I'm trying to write thank you notes from AJ's party last weekend. I hate thank you notes.
we attempted our first ever night out after bedtime because we had out of town family visiting and L has never met my grandmother.
she was really whiny and clingy most of the time, but surprisingly the actual bedtime was fine. we brought all her stuff and just brought her from crib to car.
this gives me hope for our vacation in a few months that we will be able to stretch her bedtime a bit. i don't want to be room bound at 6pm.
Post by cincodemayo on Jul 19, 2014 20:39:46 GMT -5
We were supposed to play in the pool with my SIL today but she cancelled and I think it's because she's trying to cut us out of their life. I get so sad about it but what can I do? It just makes me so fricking sad and mad at the same time.
Anyways. We did music class, played, Costco, and grilled dinner. It was a fab day. I even got a solo Target trip (where I bought all boring stuff like pouches and dishwasher soap).
I should probably sleep now since J will probably be up 3/4 times, but he didn't take an afternoon nap so maybe he won't be up as much tonight.
Apparently when a 10 yr old says you can play call of duty with them, it means you can watch them play call of duty. That got old quick. Also, I feel bad for our neighbors who had to watch my mom, dad, little cousin and me play wiffle ball in the backyard. We had fun but it was a disaster to watch.
Post by karinothing on Jul 19, 2014 20:58:57 GMT -5
The stomach flu is going around DS' daycare. I am terrified. We are going on our first vacation in like over a year next week. I just want to go. IF he gets it I hope it is tomorrow or Monday. Ugh. I need to buy mini biohazard suits.
We are sitting outside around the fire with the baby monitor. It feels like fall here and I love it. When H goes to add wood to the fire I've been stealing sips of his beer, ha. MOTY.
Post by turtlegirl on Jul 19, 2014 21:16:06 GMT -5
We had an epic day here with DS2's swim party. A million parents and kids swimming. DS2 was totally overwhelmed and tired, he fell asleep in grandma's lap halfway through the party. Then we woke him up 30 mins later for cake and he cried and freaked out when everyone sang to him. Rough day turning 2.
About to put the kids down and then my parents are staying with the sleeping kids while DH and I go see 22 Jump Street.
Post by fortmyersbride on Jul 19, 2014 21:16:13 GMT -5
I took the kids over to my parents' house to swim this afternoon. They both spent about 3 hrs straight in the pool, so I'm hoping they crash soon. My mom took us out for pizza, and the pizza place had both dairy free pizza and vegan cake--big score for DS
DH is on call 4 days in a row and has been at work for most of it. He made it home for a couple of hours to nap today and then had to go back in. I feel kinda bad lounging at the pool with the kids, but I know he needs to rest when he is home, so probably better to have the kids out and about so they don't bug him.
Post by catsarecute on Jul 19, 2014 21:33:07 GMT -5
DD always has a witching hour session in the late afternoon/early evening. It has gotten better but sometimes the only thing to calm her down is to take her outside. The second she gets outside, she stops crying. She was hysterical just now and boom-outside and stops. Is our house too cold? What could be making her uncomfortable in the house?
DD always has a witching hour session in the late afternoon/early evening. It has gotten better but sometimes the only thing to calm her down is to take her outside. The second she gets outside, she stops crying. She was hysterical just now and boom-outside and stops. Is our house too cold? What could be making her uncomfortable in the house?
No clue but we have the same thing! J starts to break down around 5 when H comes home from work (lucky him). The outdoors always calms him down.
Well, first crib attempt was a complete failure. DS fell asleep while nursing. I scooped him up and placed him in his crib, in his room. Naturally, he woke up, but was still very sleepy. I put the paci in and backed out of the room. I watched him on the monitor. He kept kicking up his feet. He's wearing a sleep sack, but he just kept moving his legs. Then he'd grab for his face. He wasn't crying at all, so I figured it wasn't a big deal.
Then he started his grunts because the paci fell out. A few trips to replace the paci and he finally falls asleep again. I start washing up and getting ready for bed. Check the monitor and his legs are rocking and kicking again. He's awake. I put my phone in the room with the lullabye app playing. He calms down, but still not sleeping. I continue doing things. Finally, I now hear him crying and kicking around. I go in and comfort him and hold him. He closes his eyes immediately. I set him back in the crib and sit on the floor near his face. He just stares at me, as if he's saying "what are you doing to me??" I scoop him up and return to our room and place him in the RNP. He's asleep within 2 minutes. Augh!!
How do I make the crib cozier? He had been sleeping with an A&A loosely swaddled around him in the RNP. But in the last two weeks or so he's been pulling the blanket up over his face and into his mouth. Because of this, I don't feel comfortable swaddling him in the crib. I'm fine with a sleep sack.
We are overnight at the ILs, since they live walking distance from the race start tomorrow. The guest bedroom is very nice, except that they put the PnP next to the door and the door is creaky. Oops.
There's a six month sleep regression, right? DS will be six months next Sunday. He's been up every two hours the past two nights and starving each time. Fun
We are visiting my parents for the night and he never sleeps well here. Been up for an hour and just tried to put him back in his crib and now he's crying again. Ugh go back to sleep buddy!
I'm lurking. FTM 2nd trimester (23 w 2 d) and for the last 4 nights, I've been sleeping 4 hours and then awake for the rest of the night or up for several hours until I can fall back asleep. No naps during the day. No extreme caffeine or sugar....no apparent reason. I'm losing it!
I'm lurking. FTM 2nd trimester (23 w 2 d) and for the last 4 nights, I've been sleeping 4 hours and then awake for the rest of the night or up for several hours until I can fall back asleep. No naps during the day. No extreme caffeine or sugar....no apparent reason. I'm losing it!
I went through this too when I was pregnant, it's no fun!
I'm lurking. FTM 2nd trimester (23 w 2 d) and for the last 4 nights, I've been sleeping 4 hours and then awake for the rest of the night or up for several hours until I can fall back asleep. No naps during the day. No extreme caffeine or sugar....no apparent reason. I'm losing it!
I had a lot of insomnia when I was pregnant too. It didn't make sense since I was tired as hell.
I'm considering getting up and doing some chores but I'm feeling lazy too. Perhaps a snack is in order. ... at least I'm not alone in being awake right now. I just thought it would be a few months from now !
So DDs wake ups every 2 hours at the cottage were cottage related because she just made it 5.5 hours. I think it is because her sleep sheep goes off after 45 minutes but at home the machine is constant.
I'm considering getting up and doing some chores but I'm feeling lazy too. Perhaps a snack is in order. ... at least I'm not alone in being awake right now. I just thought it would be a few months from now !
Go for it! Especially since you don't have other kids and can nap tomorrow if needed! I remember the insomnia. It stinks!