jexxa
Gold
Posts: 600 Likes: 1,502
|
Post by jexxa on Sept 10, 2017 11:56:00 GMT -6
J would happily sleep on me during the day but how do you get stuff done then?? I don't 😆 Kidding, sort of. But I have learned to be ok with letting some chores fall behind. When I need to get stuff done I either wear her or put her in the RnP and hope she stays asleep.
|
|
jexxa
Gold
Posts: 600 Likes: 1,502
|
Post by jexxa on Sept 10, 2017 11:57:28 GMT -6
jt2378 I forgot how noisy newborns sleeping are. Some of the sounds are pretty funny though 😆
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2017 11:59:30 GMT -6
jt2378, A is soooo noisy, especially in the early morning when he's waking. MH and I have been usin ear buds to dull the sound for now. I can still hear when he's actually fussing though.
|
|
addymac
Emerald
Posts: 12,806 Likes: 54,747
|
Post by addymac on Sept 10, 2017 12:09:45 GMT -6
I keep thinking he's waking up from all his noisy snorts so I sit up, put my glasses on, and then he's passed out. So I lay back down and am dozing off and the same thing happens and I jump up again. Ugh first time mom brain needs to chill out lol.
|
|
|
Post by thinkchocolate05 on Sept 10, 2017 12:49:55 GMT -6
I keep thinking he's waking up from all his noisy snorts so I sit up, put my glasses on, and then he's passed out. So I lay back down and am dozing off and the same thing happens and I jump up again. Ugh first time mom brain needs to chill out lol. addymac, I do this too, constantly. It really makes me tense up hearing him and then I lie there awake waiting for the next sound. I am so jealous of these magical babies that sleep at night. H gives us at most 3 hrs during the day and 2 at night and he'll be four weeks this week. I wonder if I'm doing something wrong. He's in a fleece or cotton sleeper and then swaddled in a swaddle me, usually with arms in. He sleeps in a Fisher Price bassinet and we use white noise. I'm not comfortable having him sleep on me (I'm a deep sleeper) or in a swing. He would sleep on me much longer bc sometimes I accidentally snooze in the rocking chair holding him and he stays asleep. I'm thinking one problem could be that my supply is low, so maybe he's just kind of snacking rather than being really full and that's why he wakes up. I've got to figure something out though bc my older son was a terrible sleeper and it was so hard. I was hoping this guy would be easier.
|
|
muscari
Platinum
(EU/GMT+1)
Posts: 2,478 Likes: 4,664
|
Post by muscari on Sept 10, 2017 13:08:16 GMT -6
cali , I swaddle in 1 arm because if I do both he just cries and cries. He likes both out but sleeps better if one is swaddled in. I'm jealous of those of you who have to wake up your baby! We might get one good 3 hour stretch at night but then its 30 min-1 hour intervals after that. J would happily sleep on me during the day but how do you get stuff done then?? I put him in his bassinet but he doesn't sleep too long. I feel like Im either feeding him or he;s sleeping. I think we might try a walk today just to get out. I did go grocery shopping by myself yesterday and that felt good. It really is hit and miss here tbh when it comes to the longer stretches of sleep, especially during the day. Like J D would happily sleep on either me or daddy all day long as well (preferably in combination with nursing alllll the time as well) but like you say, tis impossible to get anything done. I don't mind periods of cluster feeding but when there are several of those on one day it's just too much. On Thursday I had her on the boob for 8 friggin hours in total.... besides sore and miserable nipples (my lefty is still recovering hah) it really gave me cabin fever as well. We had a nurse home visit from the pedi office on Friday and she's given some tricks&tips to make D less of a leisure nurser and speed up the nursing sessions some, which I've been trying this weekend and it does help some (and has cut total nursing time in half both days).
|
|
muscari
Platinum
(EU/GMT+1)
Posts: 2,478 Likes: 4,664
|
Post by muscari on Sept 10, 2017 13:13:18 GMT -6
addymac , I do this too, constantly. It really makes me tense up hearing him and then I lie there awake waiting for the next sound. I am so jealous of these magical babies that sleep at night. H gives us at most 3 hrs during the day and 2 at night and he'll be four weeks this week. I wonder if I'm doing something wrong. He's in a fleece or cotton sleeper and then swaddled in a swaddle me, usually with arms in. He sleeps in a Fisher Price bassinet and we use white noise. I'm not comfortable having him sleep on me (I'm a deep sleeper) or in a swing. He would sleep on me much longer bc sometimes I accidentally snooze in the rocking chair holding him and he stays asleep. I'm thinking one problem could be that my supply is low, so maybe he's just kind of snacking rather than being really full and that's why he wakes up. I've got to figure something out though bc my older son was a terrible sleeper and it was so hard. I was hoping this guy would be easier. I wonder the same about supply being low and D not really being full (or at least not for long) after nursing, keeping her from sleeping longer/deeper. She does sleep her longest stretches when we supplement with an oz or two after a nursing session (we usually do so late in the evening, though I've pumped after daytime sessions as well and given her that right away, but tis usually only like 20cc max). These past 4-5 days we been supplementing with pumped milk but what I pump just isn't enough to satisfy her it seems, so today we have added in some formula again. And she's slept almost 3h after that before waking up hungry again... while before otherwise she'd be ready for the boob again anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes rinse and repeat for hours.
|
|
cali
Gold
Posts: 799 Likes: 1,915
|
Post by cali on Sept 10, 2017 16:40:56 GMT -6
muscari, what were the tips/tricks? I have a very leisurely nurser here and could use some help getting the sessions shortened!
|
|
jt2378
Sapphire
Posts: 3,520 Likes: 6,733
|
Post by jt2378 on Sept 10, 2017 18:53:04 GMT -6
The long night stretches are few and far between here and what I have heard people always say is enjoy it while it lasts because it likely won't. I'm definitely not getting my hopes up based on my first horrible sleeper
|
|
cwbh928
Gold
Posts: 553 Likes: 1,503
|
Post by cwbh928 on Sept 11, 2017 8:55:57 GMT -6
Are we posting on both the open board and private board?
|
|
jexxa
Gold
Posts: 600 Likes: 1,502
|
Post by jexxa on Sept 11, 2017 9:18:25 GMT -6
Are we posting on both the open board and private board? Yes. I still can't access the private board from Tapatalk though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong that I can't get it to show up.
|
|
cwbh928
Gold
Posts: 553 Likes: 1,503
|
Post by cwbh928 on Sept 11, 2017 10:43:56 GMT -6
Are we posting on both the open board and private board? Yes. I still can't access the private board from Tapatalk though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong that I can't get it to show up. Tapatalk definitely sucks. I always end up having issues with it.
|
|
king26
Platinum
Posts: 2,497 Likes: 4,173
|
Post by king26 on Sept 11, 2017 11:46:14 GMT -6
SO I got the scale in the mail today. We did our first weighted feed and he took 1 oz. I know that's not enough for him being 2 1/2 weeks old. I also know they take different amounts at different times of day so I am waiting until our next feed to see how he does. He did appear to gain about 3 oz. since Thursday though so I am feeling better about that. We've added in 2 more oz. of formula though so I'm sure that is helping.
Also, J has been sleeping like a champ today. Last night he slept 1.5 hours, then 1 hour, then 45 minutes, then 2.5 hours. (Then DH took him and I slept for 2 hours). Today so far he has slept 1 hour, 2 hours, and is down again already and it's only 2:00. I don't know what to do with myself but I'm worried if he is sleeping this much during the day he's going to be up all night. I'm never happy! LOL
|
|
addymac
Emerald
Posts: 12,806 Likes: 54,747
|
Post by addymac on Sept 11, 2017 13:22:19 GMT -6
[quote author=" king26" source="/post/456855/thread" timestamp="1505151974" I don't know what to do with myself but I'm worried if he is sleeping this much during the day he's going to be up all night. I'm never happy! LOL[/quote] Haha that's what I'm always worried about, too! I find it's hit or miss. 🤷🏻♀️
|
|
king26
Platinum
Posts: 2,497 Likes: 4,173
|
Post by king26 on Sept 11, 2017 16:16:17 GMT -6
Talked to lactation consultant and we have a plan mow that we know he is only getting about an ounce per feed. She says he's grazing and not eatimg. So I'm to feed from one breast 20 minutes, hand off to DH who will give him 1.5 oz formula while I pump fore 20 minutes. Repeat all day. At night just breastfeed. Eat lots of oatmeal and #pineapple and drink gatorade. Do this for 3 days. We will see what happens but at least I have a plam
|
|
jt2378
Sapphire
Posts: 3,520 Likes: 6,733
|
Post by jt2378 on Sept 11, 2017 16:51:30 GMT -6
Talked to lactation consultant and we have a plan mow that we know he is only getting about an ounce per feed. She says he's grazing and not eatimg. So I'm to feed from one breast 20 minutes, hand off to DH who will give him 1.5 oz formula while I pump fore 20 minutes. Repeat all day. At night just breastfeed. Eat lots of oatmeal and #pineapple and drink gatorade. Do this for 3 days. We will see what happens but at least I have a plam Glad you saw the consultant and have a plan, GL hopefully things will get easier
|
|
addymac
Emerald
Posts: 12,806 Likes: 54,747
|
Post by addymac on Sept 11, 2017 17:23:32 GMT -6
king26 I'm glad you have a plan!!! You will figure this out 💙
|
|
|
Post by thinkchocolate05 on Sept 12, 2017 1:24:24 GMT -6
I'm glad that you have a plan king26. Did you say pineapple, like they want you to eat fresh pineapple? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that one. I love pineapple so it would be awesome if it boosted supply.
|
|
muscari
Platinum
(EU/GMT+1)
Posts: 2,478 Likes: 4,664
|
Post by muscari on Sept 12, 2017 3:10:44 GMT -6
Talked to lactation consultant and we have a plan mow that we know he is only getting about an ounce per feed. She says he's grazing and not eatimg. So I'm to feed from one breast 20 minutes, hand off to DH who will give him 1.5 oz formula while I pump fore 20 minutes. Repeat all day. At night just breastfeed. Eat lots of oatmeal and #pineapple and drink gatorade. Do this for 3 days. We will see what happens but at least I have a plam Glad you and the LC came up with a plan - good luck and I hope it makes all the difference! How many hours should there be between feedings or is it still on demand?
|
|
muscari
Platinum
(EU/GMT+1)
Posts: 2,478 Likes: 4,664
|
Post by muscari on Sept 12, 2017 3:11:35 GMT -6
Btw new week so new randoms? To keep overview when a thread gets lenghty? Will make a new thread!
|
|