So i guess this is just the way it is

vahokiegirl

I think Ive finally just come to terms that at this point in K's life he isnt going to go on a schedule. For the last couple weeks, I would just get some much anxiety over not being able to pump every 3 hours or at least after every time he eats. There was always a reason I could never pump on time- LO screaming or when he was admitted in the hospital and then the ever lovely colic. 

Now Ive just come to the fact that Im just going to pump whenever I can whether it be 3 hours or 6 hours. Maybe in the near future we will both be on a schedule but hey it is what it is.

But I do get to pump if it has been a long stretch of time....I pump for a really long session- enough for 2 feedings or more. And at bedtime I pump only twice at night. I try to at least to pump around the same time at night but I need some sleep.

I really hope this doesnt become an issue with supply later on but being totally alone every day and night ...Ive got to so what I got to do.

It seems to be ok for now with my milk supply...so we will see!

But on another note....K took a 4 hour nap from 3-7pm (usually his fussy hours) and then woke up ate 2 oz more than normal and was back to sleep at 8pm. So maybe we are getting closer to sleeping more through the night.

 

TiffanyTheMom

I hope things get better for you soon. We're pretty similar without the colic bit (THANK YOU JESUS!! my other DD had it terribly) and it's exhausting. I hope you have someone who can help you even if it's only taking him for an hour twice a week. That's better than nothing and can really help you regain your sanity.

RumbleLina

They are still really young so even though he won't go on a schedule right now doesn't mean he won't later. I just tried to put DS to sleep at 9 like I did last night (with great success) and failed miserably. He is now chilling on my chest watching the screen as I type.

myszko

We've had luck with a couple of things that maybe you could try? First, i started reading a bpok called healthy sleep habits healthy child. Its super long, but i just go through and pick out the parts that pertain to us. So far, ive started looking for sleep cues during the day and rocking DD and putting her down before she is overly tired. Then she doesn't get all crazy tired and she falls asleep easier. Now she's nappping 3x per day instead of 1 or none. The other thing is this projector/music machine. I think the Brand is homemedics. The music is so soothing (to me too!) and it helps her sleep. The projector seems a little too stimulating because she stays awake to watch it, but at least she's quiet! She laid in her crib by herself watching that thing for an hour and a half yesterday without fussing! Good luck! Time for yourself is so important and i hope you get some soon!