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Babies: 9 - 12 Months
Trying to go with the flow...need advice/reassurance/to just discuss
Okay, so I've been pretty anxious about DS's sleep from the get go - pretty much just making sure he gets enough for naps and night time. ?It took a little adjusting for me to get used to, but we got a rhythm and have been good for a while. ?I don't go out too often during the day b/c I'm always afraid he needs to sleep in his crib for naps, he won't get enough sleep in his carseat if we're out when it's nap time (he used to not sleep well AT ALL in his carseat), and he doesn't like to be in his carseat for long when he's awake. ?That's all background. ?I'm trying to go more with the flow these days regarding naps and such. ?Like yesterday, he only took two naps when he usually takes three. ?Today, it looks like he's only going to "fit in" two as well. ?His schedule was a little different today too - usually goes 2 hrs between wake up and 1st nap - today, about 1 hr 45-50 minutes. ?Then 2.5 hrs between 1st nap and 2nd nap - today, he went about 3 hrs 10-15 minutes between 1st and 2nd nap. ?Is this "normal" at 6 mos 1 wk? ?I thought they normally don't go to 2 naps until 7 mos +. ?
Another thing I get anxious about is his feeding. ?We've started solids but still breastfeed. ?I normally BF DS after he wakes from night sleep (in the a.m.), naps and before bed. ?So, he'd been BFing 5 times per day. ?Now, with this thing of only 2 naps that he's done the last couple of days, he'd get one less feeding and go anywhere from 4-5(+) hrs between BFing (e.g. today he woke from his 1st nap at 10:20 (BF) and then went down for his 2nd nap at 1:30, usually sleeping 1.5 hrs(+)...would BF when he woke up). ?We did solids around 12:20, but was still nervous that he wouldn't get enough milk if I didn't give him a little snack before his nap...so that's what I did. ?
I'm I just totally neurotic or do I seem to be doing okay with the going with the flow thing?? ?Anyone experience anything similar with the nap scheduling and feeding? ?Does it seem like I'm doing it "right?" ?Any advice, tips, reassuring thoughts?? ?
TIA! ?
?(if you can't tell, I'm in a doubting-myself-mood today)?
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Re: Trying to go with the flow...need advice/reassurance/to just discuss
he sounds good to me. why are you so nervous?
does he have a pretty good night time sleep schedule?
totally neurotic.
Kidding, but only just. Try not to worry too much. Kids are far more resilient than we give them credit for. And if you insist on LO always sleeping in his perfect environment, then he will ONLY be able to sleep that way-- which is easy to handle now, but as they get older, there need to be a lot more flexibility.
Let go a bit and everyone will be happier. Promise.
little update - DS just woke up after 38 minutes of a usually 1.5 hr nap. ?Now, don't know the timing for the rest of the day b/c he can't really stay up 4 + hrs for bedtime... ?THis is the part that makes me anxious - 1) hasn't gotten enough sleep today and 2) won't really be able to get a 3rd nap. ?
I know, I'm totally neurotic!?
I can totally be the same way so I understand!!!! I'm always stressing about her eating and sleeping enough! My hubs is always telling me to chill out. It's probably a good thing I'm not a SAHM or i'd be even worse. I don't worry about it during the week so why should I worry about it when I am home with her.
He's doing fine. Just go with the flow. <- easier said than done I know! I keep telling myself if she is pooping and wetting diapers and gaining weight she is obviously getting enough to eat.