For a couple days at the end of last week, Dane had us fooled. We started to think that he was going to be pleasant for us... He was sleeping for about 3 hours between his night feedings (allowing his parents to get almost 3 hours of straight sleep) and was breastfeeding well. He seemed happy. But don't let his cute innocent face fool you, he can be a demon. After a couple good days, everything fell apart again. He is now once again nocturnal, crying much of the night. He is also getting extremely flustered, especially when being breastfed. He is also still pooping his diaper within 5 minutes of getting changed probably every other diaper change...and most diaper changes he is now peeing to set a distance record across the carpet of our living room... (at least our unit is a rental?) While it seems that the zantac prescription may be helping because he is arching his back less (seemingly less symptoms of reflux), he is spitting up more during and after his feedings. (He makes a hilarious face - check out the first picture - when getting the Zantac, as it's mint flavored - apparently not his favorite!) We were told by the pediatrician that we could hope for his peak crying to be at around his due date (several days ago) 
but we also saw online that his peak crying could be at around 3-4 months of adjusted age (3-4 months from now....) What was your experience? When did your babies start sleeping more, crying less, feeding better, and becoming a bit more "stable"?
On a good note, we have already found that Dane fits well in the BOB stroller and now Dane seems to fit perfectly in our BabyBjorn (when Larissa wears it). We have gone on several walks with it now and, except for a small meltdown about 10
minutes from home this afternoon due to an extremely soiled diaper, he has happily slept through our walks. We even brought him through the mall briefly yesterday while running some errands - he seemed fine with it.
Oh man...hang in there guys! Glad you'll are getting out...the green bjorn is so cute!
ReplyDeletehe's looking like a cutie. cant wait to see him again soon
ReplyDeletePlease let us know if you guys need ANYTHING to help out. Another meal? Someone to keep an eye on him while you sleep during the day, etc.
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I was told that 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and one year are all significant dates for parental adjustment. At each of these dates parents feel more and more competent and as though they are understanding the needs of their child (falling into a groove). Thus far each date has proved to be right on. After one week I felt like I could actually keep Caleb. One month I thought maybe I wasn't a horrible mother. At three months Caleb started to sleep through the night and I could tell what he needed and how to soothe him. Hang in there. This time will soon be over and you'll miss your tiny little snuggly baby.
ReplyDeleteWe're just about 3 months into our parenting journey and some days are now definitely easier, but others are still a big struggle! Overall, I'd say she started sleeping better at about 9 weeks and we started figuring out her schedule and needs closer to 10 or 11 weeks. Hang in there - it's all you can do some days. :)
ReplyDelete6 weeks old he started sleeping better. then about 8 weeks he totally changed and was waking up more at night again. then i'd say at 3 months he finally settled down. now that i'm done working and don't have to wake him up in the morning he is doing much better sleeping. the thing is, as soon as you think you figure it out, they move to the next stage of development and it all changes - but the good news is that it changes, so the bad stages go away. :) hang in there! it gets better! we are starting swimming lessons today!!!
ReplyDeleteHey guys! Love the Bjorn! I definitely agree with what Lauren said. I have vivid memories of thinking I was going to loose it (again) at 2 months, then at 3 months we hit a groove...for a bit. Dane will certainly keep changing and his preferences will shift, but you get used to it and learn to shift with him and understand his needs better. You guys are really doing a fantastic job! We are praying for you and also don't hesitate to let us know other ways we can help.
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