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Babies: 0 - 3 Months
does your newborn fall asleep on their own?
DD#1 used to be easier in this way...at least in the very beginning. I could nurse her, place her on the bouncer awake and she would fall asleep on her own. We used the eat/wake/sleep cycle.
DD#2 is a bit different. She needs to be held, rocked, or needs a paci to fall asleep and its only day 9. Im having a bit difficulty because although I dont mind the paci, i dont want her to dependant on it 100% to fall asleep. I have a toddler that needs attention and need to cook, clean, etc. So I cant hold her every second and I dont want to wear her. I would think she could be put down on a bouncer for a few minutes after I nurse her, but no, she starts crying. She cant even chill on her own for a few minutes.
Any ideas? This is so different for me, since DD#1 could be under her playmat for 20 minutes on her own. Every baby is different, but I hate hearing her cry and its unrealistic to carry her all the time.
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Re: does your newborn fall asleep on their own?
Hows this for an answer: I just dont want to wear her all day? Everyone is different and i just dont want to. I dont mind wearing her here and there, but sorry, all day isnt for me. I just want to be able to put her down on her bouncer or swing for a little while while i use the bathroom or cook dinner etc. She just wont have it and starts crying.
I guess every baby is different. Was just hoping to see anyone with similar experiences. FWIW, I dont think wearing her will make her dependent on me. I just dont want to.
lol-I don't blame you a bit! Not for me either.
I am in the same exact boat. I really wish I had an answer. I already feel like I'm going down a slippery slope b/c I find myself giving her a paci much more than I ever did with DS. My DS could chill in his swing after he had been fed, and be fine. This one eats, falls asleep for 10 mins and wakes up flipping out until I either 1.) feed her more or 2.) give her a paci.
I'm interested to see what other people have for recommendations. Good luck!
You have a freaking NEWBORN. It's not part of the deal sometimes. I want to be able to sleep more than 5 hours at night, but I have a baby.
seriously? She shouldn't want to go to the bathroom? She isn't saying she wants to ignore her baby all day. Some people on here set these unrealistic expectations. Ya know, I like to pee too. I'm sure you hold it all day. Or entertain your baby while you pee. My husband holds my baby while I cook. But ya know, some babies can sit for 2 minutes and some can't. But to berate someone for finding that difficult to deal w/ is asinine.
I think it's asinine for someone with a 1 week old (you know, a baby that has just left the comfort of the womb a mere 7 days ago) to complain the baby won't just sit in a bouncer while she does stuff around the house. Yes, some babies will just sit there, but many won't. It's the reality of a newborn. I think she may have just been spoiled the first time around with a really easy baby and now can't take dealing with a "normal" baby so to speak. Just my opinion though.
whatever. she was just asking for advice on how to deal w/ it.
You need to chill out. Obviously you are the minority on this response. I have a toddler, so dont talk to me like an ignorant person. I know what is normal and no, my first baby wasnt easy. she actually had colic. I wouldnt wish that on any new parent. I think YOUR responses are asinine. I am not wearing her all day and I SHOULD expect to walk away from her for a few minutes to use the bathroom, even though she is a week old.