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February 2014 Moms
slwprincess
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calming baby techniques- post em here!
slwprincess
member
I know we have discussed this many times in various threads but I thought it might help if we compile our tips and tricks in one thread? Have we done this yet? What do you do that calms your fussy baby? Do you have a good bedtime routine/tip? How do you deal with a no napper? Any other tips/tricks to share?
My best tip is to watch The Happiest Baby on the Block. These techniques have worked (in various forms) on all 3 of my kids. We also use the white noise on the DVD at night and it seems to works better than any other. Netflix has the discs but Amazon has it on instant streaming- worth the $9.99, I promise!
This LO is currently in a no nap phase. The only way she will nap is in the Moby/K'tan. She fusses at first but she is out in 5 min flat.
My best tip is to watch The Happiest Baby on the Block. These techniques have worked (in various forms) on all 3 of my kids. We also use the white noise on the DVD at night and it seems to works better than any other. Netflix has the discs but Amazon has it on instant streaming- worth the $9.99, I promise!
This LO is currently in a no nap phase. The only way she will nap is in the Moby/K'tan. She fusses at first but she is out in 5 min flat.
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Re: calming baby techniques- post em here!
- Nursing
- Sleep sheep
- Swaddling
- rocking/bouncing/other motion
- car/stroller rides
dx PCOS 2007
BFP #1 (natural) 12/23/2010. Stillbirth due to IC 4/2/2011
TTC #2 starting 03/2012
RE starting 07/2012
05/2013 BFP on a Letrozole (Femara)/trigger!
Cerclage, Procardia, Makena, GD (with insulin), MBR, and we made it!
Our Angel was born sleeping at 20 weeks due to IC.
TTC #1 since 1/10
DX: Unexplained/??? MFI issues
Our lil' lost sparks:
5w3d loss 7/30/10 - EDD March 2011
8w loss 4/15/11 - EDD November 2011
8w3d loss 8/2/12 - EDD March 2013
4w c/p loss 10/29/12 - EDD July 2013
Long story: trying on our own + testing testing testing with 6 rounds of Clomid, more testing, injectables + TI, laparoscopy - one tube blocked, 2 IUIs with Follistim...BFNs.
RPL testing all normal, Karyotyping normal
Moving on to IVF.
IVF #1 April 2012 = BFN, IVF #2 June 2012 = BFP. U/S 7/23 = saw heartbeat but measuring behind. Follow up U/S on 7/30 - no heartbeat. D&C 8/2. Trisomy 12. IVF #3 Oct 2012 = Chemical Pregnancy
Phone consult with CCRM on 12/12/12 - ODWU 1/4/13 - both tubes clear(!) - AFC 24, AMH 3.2, FSH 9.6, LH 5.4, E2 25. DH has high frag rate but improved!
IVF #4 March 2013 CCRM. EP protocol w/ Menopur, Gonal-F & Dexamethasone. ER 3/29 & IMSI, PICSI. 43R 13M 10F 6blasts bio'd. CCS testing reveals 3 normals!!!
FET 5/31/13 of 1 4AA blast - thawed and expanded. 4dp5dt BFP.
Beta 9dp5dt = 181, 11dp5dt = 427. 1st u/s showed a healthy heartbeat! EDD 2/16/14
After 4 years of hoping and heartbreak, our sweet little bean was born on 2/19/14
We are so in love with her.
"I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it."
Everybody is welcome!!!
DS2 liked the Sleep Sheep. DS1 hated everything all the time. He was a fussy baby
Also, sometimes when she is really fussy, laying her down and letting her look around calms her. It stops her screaming, then I can pick her back up and rock or bounce her.
Also, she is starting to like her moby pretty well.
Also, laying him next to my left thigh while I pump in bed will do it.
Patting back, butt.
Shushing and carrying him around over my shoulder while patting.
nighttime: dark/dimly lit room, diaper, bottle, jammies, binky, swaddle, kisses, RnP
BFP #1 11/01/12 M/C 12/22/12 @11w4d
BFP #2 06/04/13 DS born 02/08/14
For some strange reason , DD loves laying on her changing pad too! Usually facing the wall, sometimes towards the middle of the room. I thought it was because she was watching my shadow. But we lay her on that and instantly, she is quiet and calm
dx PCOS 2007
BFP #1 (natural) 12/23/2010. Stillbirth due to IC 4/2/2011
TTC #2 starting 03/2012
RE starting 07/2012
05/2013 BFP on a Letrozole (Femara)/trigger!
Cerclage, Procardia, Makena, GD (with insulin), MBR, and we made it!
Our Angel was born sleeping at 20 weeks due to IC.
For some strange reason , DD loves laying on her changing pad too! Usually facing the wall, sometimes towards the middle of the room. I thought it was because she was watching my shadow. But we lay her on that and instantly, she is quiet and calm
dx PCOS 2007
BFP #1 (natural) 12/23/2010. Stillbirth due to IC 4/2/2011
TTC #2 starting 03/2012
RE starting 07/2012
05/2013 BFP on a Letrozole (Femara)/trigger!
Cerclage, Procardia, Makena, GD (with insulin), MBR, and we made it!
Our Angel was born sleeping at 20 weeks due to IC.
I also second turning off all distractions and darkening the room. All soothing movements/sounds work ten fold in a dark room.
Sometimes distraction works like a charm though I'd they aren't sleepy at all though - if I start singing a silly song and dancing from room to room with LO, he'll get totally into all the stimulation and forget about whatever was pissing him off in the first place!
Being in a seated position is also a favourite, so we sit her on our knees in the burping position, with one hand under her chin and rub/pat her back....she passes out in minutes and can be slid closer to our bodies for the transfer to cuddles