My girl is 6 weeks. She (typically) nurses around 9-10 and then sleeps until 2-3. So that's a 5-6 hour stretch. Then back to sleep and up around 6-7. Followed by a nap around 9. @babycakesday
P's 2 month appointment is next week and I'm getting extremely anxious about the shots. Yesterday there was a big discussion on someone's Facebook post about a correlation between vaccines and SIDS (which I know is just speculation and not proven or even accepted by the medical field, but there are still enough anecdotes to be terrifying), and I just wondered if anyone had considered and or done a delayed vaccine schedule with your LO? I know my doctor will say there is little to no risk with the schedule in place and that delaying won't make a difference, but I'm seriously freaking out about it. I guess I just need reassurance one way or the other from other moms since my ped is not a mom and my mom is even more scared about this first round of shots than I am, so she's no help!
Married 6/1/13
BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
@winnie1122 My best friend did a delayed vaccine schedule and it has worked out for her family. She said it's the Japan schedule, whatever that means. We chose not to delay vaccines for our family. We did research and nothing could persuade us that it was worth delaying. DH and I feel comfortable and happy with our choice just like my friend feels her choice was the right one. I say you research a little and find what makes you feel comfortable. Hope that helps.
@winnie1122 - I'm in the medical field and have never heard of a link between vaccines and SIDS. Just think if all of the millions of kids that get vaccinated - there would be a clear cluster of SIDS near the vaccination dates. Of course some unlucky families will have both happen at a similar time. Obviously do your research and have a long discussion with your pediatrician (they are very, very up to date on all of the vaccine controversies), but I'm looking forward to the shots because I've been too scared to take LO out around other kids, esp with fall and winter coming up. I want to start doing mommy and me type stuff. Maybe that would help you feel better about it?
@mnkenned That is true, and I keep telling myself that, but then I forget again and make myself crazy. I never worried so hard until becoming a mom, now every risk (real or perceived) is magnified by a million when it comes to my kid. Plus I've always been nervous about doctors since I was little, so that's no help in these situations. I suppose I better get used to it. I just need to be talked off the edge now and then.
Married 6/1/13
BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
@winnie1122 personally I am more paranoid and afraid of the diseases he can get without vaccinations and have been waiting for that sense of relief knowing he is protected, especially now that the weather is changing and more sickness will be going around.
My LO is 7.5 weeks now. Today he's wanting to eat every 2 hours (BF). He hasn't napped more than 45 minutes to an hour contiguous since 2am this morning and went several hours without sleeping in the afternoon. I'm about to lose it! Baby wearing makes him fall asleep but he still won't go more than 45 minutes. And i need him to sleep in his crib so i can sleep ahhh. The wonder weeks app says he's going thru leap 2. Not sure if this is related. Anyone else have a random phase like this?
@kellz14 we're in leap 2 according to Wonder Weeks as well. He's definitely been needier, nursing more frequently, and sleeping in shorter stints. But he's also a lot more interactive so that's the trade off I guess!
@stellaluna14 I felt the same - needier with shorter naps but I think you're right...it's them phasing into more awake time and less sleep all day babies!
My daughter is 6 weeks, but that was her to a T on Monday. Nursing non stop and only taking cat naps all day. It was exhausting! She doesn't go through leap 2 until next week, according to the app, so I thought maybe it was the 6 week growth spurt. But like others have said, she is a lot more alert, interactive, and stays awake longer stretches now. @kellz14
Any moms successfully stoped breastfeeding? How did you do it?
Yes, I'm thinking of stopping pumping. Any tips would be helpful!
When I weaned my first daughter, I did it slowly over a few weeks. Eliminating another feeding every 3 days. It was much more comfortable for me that way. I didn't want to go cold turkey and it was a nice transition for my daughter too. Not the fastest route, but I never (or hardly) was uncomfortable.
Somewhere between 2-3 months. It was 10 years ago (!!) so I don't remember exactly when I started. We had a really difficult breastfeeding journey and I was working full time and going to school full time. @KASG
My LO has started doing hunger cues after eating. A lot of sticking his tounge out, hands to his mouth, and sucking on arms/shoulders of the person holding him. I'll put him back to the boob and he is not interested at all. He's not fussy either. Anyone seen this before?
@hreed7289 Aubrey has been doing that since the moment she was born (she came out practically sucking on her hands)! She just likes to suck. Have you tried giving your LO a paci? I don't know how you feel about them but they were a life saver for me.
@hreed7289 Aubrey has been doing that since the moment she was born (she came out practically sucking on her hands)! She just likes to suck. Have you tried giving your LO a paci? I don't know how you feel about them but they were a life saver for me.
Yes, i was anti paci at first but now it's a life saver.
@hreed7289 we use the soothies that the hospital had (Avent has them). Since they were the first kind she used she refused to take any others. You can get them at Target for sure
We like the Avent soothies best too, he can't seem to keep other types in his mouth! And I go by the same line of thinking, if he's acting hungry but seems content just sucking on his hand (and I know he's eaten recently) I just assume he wants to suck on something. I usually offer him the paci instead of his fist when he does that but that's just me. If he's really hungry, he makes sure I know it!
ETA- I forgot what I came to post about, we have his 2 month appointment today with first round of shots (which I'm still freaking out about) and DH can't come like he thought he could....so I need prayers. I'm such a mess about this stuff, he probably won't even be bothered by it but I'm preparing myself to be an emotional wreck all day.
Married 6/1/13
BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
We have Nuks. He likes them, but I don't like the handle on the end-- he accidentally pulls them out of his mouth if he's flailing his arms around and they're also hard to clean because water gets inside the nipple. I'm going to give soothies a try!
@winnie1122 I was a mess at the dr too. She cried while getting them but after a few minutes of cuddles (and her paci) she was okay again. I gave her Tylenol a few hours after cuz it seemed like her legs were sore where she got her shots so have some handy. I cried while she did cuz it was a cry is never heard her make before but it'll be okay. Good luck and plan on lots of cuddles the rest of the day for both of your sakes
Good luck with shots!!!! My baby rotated between sleeping and eating after his shots. Later in the day, he cried more but he slept fine overnight and was back to normal the next day. It helped me to think about horrible diseases that the shots were preventing. Good luck @winnie1122
@winnie1122 good luck! I plan on having my husband at all the appts because I think I'll make her more nervous. But I know eventually he won't be able to always make it. Let us know how it goes.
Water gets in the mam ones too. Those are DD's favorite. The water gets in through the handle. You can just squeeze the nipple and it comes out. Or submerge it in water with the nipple compressed and release it to fill it up with water (I've read this helps with teething).
Good luck with the shots appointment! I made my husband come too, because I wasn't sure how I'd do, lol. My pedi gave us a great piece of advice...maybe do a warm bath later in the afternoon. It would help with any soreness, plus is usually calming for them. We did it! Not sure if it "worked" but she wasn't unhappy.
We're also diehard Soothie/WubbaNub fans. I had no feelings on using a paci, but it was apparent by all her random sucking she wanted something!! As a friend of mine said, it's better to have them interested in a paci over their fingers. You can eventually toss a paci, but you can't cut off their hands!! I've had friends who had kids/siblings that were finger suckers for years. It's a hard habit to break.
@KASG@sboston06 Yes - it gets in through the handle of the NUKs too. We could drain it if squeeze/shake it. Just kind of skeeved me out to know that water was trapped in there.. Made me a little paranoid of bacteria build up if water was stuck in there a while. I didn't know it was good for teething!
@TiffRox81 That's how I feel about pacis too, I sucked my thumb until I was NINE!!!! My mom bribed me to stop by telling me I could get my ears pierced if I went a month, and that finally worked. I'm still awful at breaking habits, my fingernails are proof! So I always give him the paci when he sucks on his hands.
We survived the shots, I made it through without crying somehow, but I bought myself Starbucks as a reward for not losing it and have a headache from being stressed out about it all day...lol. He did well, but that scream about broke my heart!! Poor guy. He calmed right down when I picked him up and zonked out on the way home. He's been a little fussy but he's asleep on me right now. I bought Tylenol and a forehead thermometer today just in case, but I think he's going to be just fine. Glad that's over.
Married 6/1/13
BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
Does anyone else have a small eater? LO was 3 weeks early and has been dealing with some issues (tongue tie, reflux, gas). She is bottle fed breastmilk, but has never been a big eater. Now at 2 months, the peds keep telling me she should have about 4 oz on average every 3 hours. At this point, she eats maybe 2 to 3 on average, occasionally closer to 4 oz. She has never eaten more than 4.5 ounces, ever. Always more interested in sleep than eating. She has gained weight, but I can't help feeling bad about her not eating enough. I let her eat until the "stop" cues show up. I hear more about babies this age eating 5+ ounces at a feeding.
@Caseymw118 When my DS was 3 months old I know he was eating about 3 oz of bm (I started EP at that point). He always gained weight at a good pace. I thought that was normal, but maybe I'm wrong. My July DD takes 5 oz of formula and I thought she was a piggy for drinking so much, but again maybe I'm wrong about that.
They found a small blood clot on the right side of Camille's brain which is responsible for the seizures. She hasn't had any as far as we know since starting meds a few weeks ago but I was so hoping the MRI would come back normal. The neurologist is getting a second opinion but she thinks Camille might out grow them and nothing else needs to be done. I'm scared for my baby and my anxiety has shot through the roof.
Does anyone else have a small eater? LO was 3 weeks early and has been dealing with some issues (tongue tie, reflux, gas). She is bottle fed breastmilk, but has never been a big eater. Now at 2 months, the peds keep telling me she should have about 4 oz on average every 3 hours. At this point, she eats maybe 2 to 3 on average, occasionally closer to 4 oz. She has never eaten more than 4.5 ounces, ever. Always more interested in sleep than eating. She has gained weight, but I can't help feeling bad about her not eating enough. I let her eat until the "stop" cues show up. I hear more about babies this age eating 5+ ounces at a feeding.
STM... I've been told 3-7oz of weight gain a week for EBF babies is the normal. If she's gaining in that range, I wouldn't be concerned with the amount she actually eating. My daughter (9weeks today) gets a bottle maybe once a week and we only give her 3oz and she seems totally satisfied by that. I have no idea what she's getting from the boob. If you are uncomfortable with his opinion, you could always request a consult with a different doctor for their opinion.
How scary! Hopefully it is something she grows out of. Glad the meds seem to be working. @Heathereaddy
@Heathereaddy That's so scary. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
@Caseymw118 My LO is a snacker and drinks 2-3oz every 2-2.5 hours. Sometimes she doesn't drink the full 2 ounces. She doesn't fall asleep or anything, she just refuses to drink more. I know that I've read somewhere that babies can drink 4-6oz every 3-4 hours. I wish LO was like that. I Received advice to slightly delay each feeding more and more until it is at 3-4 hour mark and she's eating more. I think I'm going to start trying that this week so she can drink enough but with less feedings.
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ETA- I forgot what I came to post about, we have his 2 month appointment today with first round of shots (which I'm still freaking out about) and DH can't come like he thought he could....so I need prayers. I'm such a mess about this stuff, he probably won't even be bothered by it but I'm preparing myself to be an emotional wreck all day.
We're also diehard Soothie/WubbaNub fans. I had no feelings on using a paci, but it was apparent by all her random sucking she wanted something!! As a friend of mine said, it's better to have them interested in a paci over their fingers. You can eventually toss a paci, but you can't cut off their hands!! I've had friends who had kids/siblings that were finger suckers for years. It's a hard habit to break.
We survived the shots, I made it through without crying somehow, but I bought myself Starbucks as a reward for not losing it and have a headache from being stressed out about it all day...lol. He did well, but that scream about broke my heart!! Poor guy. He calmed right down when I picked him up and zonked out on the way home. He's been a little fussy but he's asleep on me right now. I bought Tylenol and a forehead thermometer today just in case, but I think he's going to be just fine. Glad that's over.
How scary! Hopefully it is something she grows out of. Glad the meds seem to be working. @Heathereaddy
@Caseymw118 My LO is a snacker and drinks 2-3oz every 2-2.5 hours. Sometimes she doesn't drink the full 2 ounces. She doesn't fall asleep or anything, she just refuses to drink more. I know that I've read somewhere that babies can drink 4-6oz every 3-4 hours. I wish LO was like that. I Received advice to slightly delay each feeding more and more until it is at 3-4 hour mark and she's eating more. I think I'm going to start trying that this week so she can drink enough but with less feedings.