Win: DD is almost 2 and she started going to bed at 8:30 and sleeps all night until between 7-9:30. But when she sleeps till 9:30 we don't give her a nap and she goes to bed at 8. So much win in the toddler sleep category because before LO was born she wasn't going to sleep until between 9-10.
Mom win: I am finally feeling confident enough to have some visitors.
Mom fail: I walked around with spit up all over my arm yesterday and had no idea (it was a significant amount).
It's unreal how much you don't bother to look in the mirror or manage your own appearance when your a new mom. About the most I can manage is clean underwear and brush my teeth these days.
*TW Spoiler*
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Win: My first day on my own with both boys is going so great! I can’t believe it. I had a planning meeting this morning for my moms’ group, then I braved grocery shopping, all with minimal drama. Now they are BOTH napping! I showered! I feel like a million bucks.
Not to jinx it, and I know not every day will be this way, but I'm so thankful that my first day has gone so smoothly. Makes me feel so much more confident.
Win: I don't want to jinx it, but LO has slept great the last few nights... I feel so much more rested. She's also pretty much put herself on a schedule, which is super helpful, as it makes things much more predictable.
Fail: last week I had something scheduled almost everyday, and it forced me to get out and about. I felt guilty for taking LO so many places so I haven't been doing much this week... The result has been me watching way too much Netflix and sitting on the couch and now I just feel lazy. I think I need to find a reason to get out of the house tomorrow.
@LWC1112 we broke down and just let her cry it out. She slept great in her crib but when we transitioned her to the toddler bed earlier this year sleep was terrible. We had to lay down with her until she was asleep enough for us to sneak out of her room and then she would always end up in our bed normally around 2am.
We decided that she needed to start putting herself to slee again so one night at bedtime we laid her down and every time she would get up and come crying at her door banging on it. It probably took 45 minutes of her crying and us laying her back down but she finally went to sleep. It only took that one night though, sometimes she still fusses a little but not long. I was honestly expecting it to get worse once baby got here but it's actually made things better.
I am a firm believer in cry it out. Especially now that she's older and knows that she can cry to get what she wants. Not everyone agrees with it but it's worked for us!
@KMeredith82 I do the same thing!! Yesterday was unexpected a busier day. Had to run around to find a new day care. So our little hr trip out to my OB turned into a 6 HR trip. We just snuggled all afternoon once we got home. I felt so bad he was in his car seat for so long. (I did stop to feed him and change his diaper though several times)
34 Mother of 4 year old and 2 Labs. Happily Married to my Hubs of 6 years.
Mom win: Baby P slept from 10:30-4 this morning!! It was great, only his sister woke up in the middle of the night crying and throwing a fit about wanting a piece of candy?? She has night terrors sometimes I don't think I can classify that as one but it was something strange that's for sure. She's also almost 3, I may just have a massive case of a threenager. But the baby slept through it so I'll take it.
Last night was a super win. LO slept 10-330, I got up to feed until 430, he went back to sleep till 7 when DH got up for work, he fed him and put him back down, and he slept AGAIN until 1030! I got up at 930 so rested that I put away laundry, washed my face, made breakfast, and drank coffee before he woke up. It's wonderful!
Fail: sleep deprived and disorganized win: I am purging my house. That means clothes, toys, etc. everything we don't use. I will feel glorious by the end of the day.
Win: Went to the mall to let DD play in the play area and since my grandma was with us she held LO so I could spend some much needed quality time with DD. She's been so good and so patient with having to share me with LO it was nice to take an hour or so to play somewhere fun just with her. Then we got home and I got LO to take a nap all on his own (he's great at falling asleep at night but his naps have been only happening if he's being held the past few days).
Fail: We stayed out later than DDs usual nap time and now she's decided not to take a nap at all. She's played in her crib for an hour now. She'll be a mess by the time DH gets home.
Mom fail: DD still takes a pacifier to school for naps and we forgot to pack it today. Apparently she couldn't get to sleep without it and read quietly with the teacher while everyone else napped. Tonight could be a total disaster.
Near parental meltdown with DS this morning for the zillonth time this week. Barely missed him being late for school, by 5 minutes, for the 2nd time in 3 days. Decide for retail (Target!) therapy with peanut after in btwn errands; since nothing fits thanks to postpartum + porn bust. Forgot coupon & gift card for diapers in car. Oh well, scored 4 tanks, 2 on sale 2 on clearance. Nursed & changed peanut successfully in the car post shopping with no shame. Decided to celebrate with starbucks & subway for brkfst/lunch. Walked the 3 minutes across shopping center with now sleeping peanut in carrier sling for the 1st time.....all finally feels right the world....then I drop mustard & avocado on his head.
So I did what any extremely sleep deprived parent would do: I took a picture then licked ot off. Wins are what you make them.
Mom win: After we lost our first baby at 9 weeks last September, we didn't know if the baby was a boy or girl so since we were doing a fox themed nursery, we decided to name that LO "Fox". When we were waiting to find out we were pregnant again, we started suddenly seeing foxes everywhere and then found out we were expecting this LO. We also saw a fox picture in the hospital while we were waiting to find out if we could take our second LO, Oliver, home from the nicu. We went ahead with the fox nursery for Oliver, and I purposely put the fox decal right above his crib along with secretly putting the name Fox behind the crib post as a way to symbolize that decal as our angel watching over Oliver.
Well every time I put Oliver in his crib for a little while during the day, he just stares at the fox and has now started to smile and talk to it. I have put him down crying and found him smiling seconds later while gazing at the fox on the wall, and it just makes my heart explode with happiness.
Re: Mommy Fails & Wins
Mom fail: I walked around with spit up all over my arm yesterday and had no idea (it was a significant amount).
It's unreal how much you don't bother to look in the mirror or manage your own appearance when your a new mom. About the most I can manage is clean underwear and brush my teeth these days.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Not to jinx it, and I know not every day will be this way, but I'm so thankful that my first day has gone so smoothly. Makes me feel so much more confident.
Mom Win: Took DD to her 2 month check up today...
#priorities
Fail: last week I had something scheduled almost everyday, and it forced me to get out and about. I felt guilty for taking LO so many places so I haven't been doing much this week... The result has been me watching way too much Netflix and sitting on the couch and now I just feel lazy. I think I need to find a reason to get out of the house tomorrow.
We decided that she needed to start putting herself to slee again so one night at bedtime we laid her down and every time she would get up and come crying at her door banging on it. It probably took 45 minutes of her crying and us laying her back down but she finally went to sleep. It only took that one night though, sometimes she still fusses a little but not long. I was honestly expecting it to get worse once baby got here but it's actually made things better.
I am a firm believer in cry it out. Especially now that she's older and knows that she can cry to get what she wants. Not everyone agrees with it but it's worked for us!
win: I am purging my house. That means clothes, toys, etc. everything we don't use. I will feel glorious by the end of the day.
Fail: We stayed out later than DDs usual nap time and now she's decided not to take a nap at all. She's played in her crib for an hour now. She'll be a mess by the time DH gets home.
So I did what any extremely sleep deprived parent would do: I took a picture then licked ot off. Wins are what you make them.
Edited for a lot of spelling....a lot.
Mom win: After we lost our first baby at 9 weeks last September, we didn't know if the baby was a boy or girl so since we were doing a fox themed nursery, we decided to name that LO "Fox". When we were waiting to find out we were pregnant again, we started suddenly seeing foxes everywhere and then found out we were expecting this LO. We also saw a fox picture in the hospital while we were waiting to find out if we could take our second LO, Oliver, home from the nicu. We went ahead with the fox nursery for Oliver, and I purposely put the fox decal right above his crib along with secretly putting the name Fox behind the crib post as a way to symbolize that decal as our angel watching over Oliver.
Well every time I put Oliver in his crib for a little while during the day, he just stares at the fox and has now started to smile and talk to it. I have put him down crying and found him smiling seconds later while gazing at the fox on the wall, and it just makes my heart explode with happiness.