Baby Christmas Hangover

tts432462 · December 2013

Does anyone else's LO have what seems to be a Christmas hangover? We had a wonderful Christmas, but it was three days of non stop action and being off of her routines. I tried really hard to make sure she wasn't too over stimulated, but sometimes I just couldn't avoid it. Last night she wouldn't go to sleep and stay asleep and today has been awful. I don't think she feels good and she's exhausted. We've been doing a lot of snuggling and quiet time. I had no idea as a FTM the havoc that holidays played on babies. Yikes!

Sorry, I guess this turned into a little bit of a dear diary post.

WildRumpus · December 2013

Yes, and we didn't go anywhere! I think he just got used to having both of us to entertain him 24/7. He hasn't napped well today and I'm currently sitting in the nursery to feed him while BIL and friend are hanging out downstairs because LO is being a
boy-diva and refused to eat in front of them

LokiLahve · December 2013

Yep, and we didn't do anything over the top either. She has napped for crap and was a bear to put down. All is quiet now, but I'm sitting here waiting for that 45 minute intruder to come knocking.... No shit as I typed this she just started crying!

BlondieBia21 · December 2013

T refused to sleep anywhere but on me. She also won't let anyone else hold her. She'd only sleep last night if she was touching me in some way or another.

thoughtfulmommy · December 2013

Yes! As I mentioned we have been powerless and at my mom'a house since Saturday. He is way off; cranky, not napping long and taking forever to go to bed, and then waking up tons. I can't wait for his routine to go back to normal.

To top it off he got his shots in the midst of all this.

LJUTCMommy · December 2013

Dude, my baby has been sleeping all day. She didn't fall asleep until 10 last night and bed time is normally 730. She has only been awake for an hour max all day, then sleeps (on me) for 1-2 hours.

She's exhausted and grumpy. Worst of all, she smells like old lady perfume and Indian food. I will be waiting until tomorrow to give her a bath though. She couldn't deal with one today.

BubblyDevil · December 2013

Omg yes! I thought maybe it was just our LO. He barely napped, and pretty much screamed for 3 hours for H while I was at the doctor.
And we didn't do too much yesterday, but I'm guessing the whole kitchen incident is to blame.

Revez · December 2013

LO has refused to nap or go down for the night since the ILs arrived. She also STINKS of them. And I mean stinks.

It's been 6 fun filled days of screaming, fussy, tired, overstimulated baby (and mom for that matter). Only 8 more fun filled days to go!

V&G101808 · December 2013

LO is in the sleep all day category. Not sure if it's a Christmas hang over or a growth spurt but he's been napping after every bottle. I pray he sleeps well tonight. I'm scared he'll be up at all hours since he slept so much throughout the day!

I don't blame him though- yesterday was overwhelming and he only took 2- 20 minute naps. And I can't say I don't mind all the napping snuggles

danadane75 · December 2013

Yes! I didnt realize how crazy holidays would be with a LO. Everyone tells me it will get easier as the years go on but as a FTM Im not sure what to expect...

LiylaRae · December 2013

Yeah LO has been sleeping pretty much all day. Isn't interested in nursing and when I try she just falls asleep again. Poor girl is wiped out. Hope she is back to wanting to eat tomorrow. Oh and I've watched all the Fast and Furious movies today while cuddling her on the couch. It's been a good day of cuddles

Revez · December 2013

jessicaivana said:
@zever000 I cannot believe you have 8 days left. I would imagine that I would be pulling my hair out. I hope you and LO can get out by yourselves at some point to get a breath of air.

My LO has been doing pretty well. He was a little hard to get down today but I think it's because he was home all day with H because I had to work and H has a real hard time getting him down for naps. I also came home and he was in 0-3 month clothes that are too small! Lol gotta laugh when H dresses him!

I would be pull my hair out, but it seems to be doing a good job of that all on its own.

kkay1982 · December 2013

LO was happy last night when we got home but a bit wired. He fell asleep an hour or two later than normal. He slept like a champ, but then hardly napped all day. He just fell asleep but it was a battle. Hopefully he'll sleep like a champ again.

AprilRaine · December 2013

Both boys are (hopefully) catching up on all of their sleep today. Lots of long naps and grouchy awake times.
Christmas Eve LO was awake and smiling for close to 3 hours before finally reaching the tip of the iceberg and having a total meltdown. It was at this point MIL threw a foot stomping little hissy-fit about how he's such a mamas boy and only mommy can calm him down. Yes woman, I was totally hoping he'd scream for over an hour so I could miss having dinner and spending time with the rest of the family while attempting to soothe him.
I love where I live but DH did mention how it would be kinda nice to live out of state away from the family and I wouldn't have made a peep if he had just kept on driving past our house to Canada.

MynaBird · December 2013

YES. Ugh. She was a fucking lunatic starting Friday when her grandmother babysat and announced to us when we came to pick her up at midnight that she'd been asleep for 30 minutes. (She usually sleeps from about 9 to 9.) After that, we had five solid days of parties, events and bedtime violations. She was a basket case every night. She fell asleep two hours earlier than usual tonight, poor thing.

Lorjo2022 · December 2013

Definitely Christmas hangover going on here! I feel so bad for LO and I'm so ready to get back to our norm. Christmas Eve night and lastnight were both nightmares.. Over stimulated and minimal naps don't mix well, as y'all know. I agree with you @aprilraine, sometimes I think it'd be nice living in a different state! I'd love some low key holidays, especially after this one!

Caz1221 · December 2013

I think we're probably in for something like this once we get home. We've been at my ILs' house for 6 days, and LO has been amazing - she has STTN every night (for the first time ever - previous long stretch was about 6 hours, and she has been doing 8-11 hours every night here!) and has been very pleasant and smiley through all the holiday craziness. I feel like there's no way this can continue. We're heading home tomorrow, so I guess we'll see...

kanned0121 · December 2013

YES! I even used that exact description as to why LO was struggling! Hopefully his sleep will get back on track! Mama's tired!!

coraggiosa · December 2013

Yes. DD is totally off her schedule, and she's been sleeping horribly. She's also been eating more distractedly, which is frustrating for me. Hopefully things will calm down again soon.

PB102012 · December 2013

I think our hangover is a bit delayed but in full force for sure now. Apparently LO thinks her afternoon nap is for the birds.

tts432462 · December 2013

Our hangover is going into day 2 and now she either is teething or has an ear infection. I'm taking her to the doctor tomorrow. The no sleeping and blood curling screaming is causing me to stress eat like I've never done before. My poor little pumpkin is miserable. Good thing Christmas was really great or this wouldn't have been worth it at all.

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