It's nice to know that I'm not the only one with tiny babies. My first was a month early and 5 pounds. My second was a week overdue and STILL only 6 pounds. I nursed both my girls and they co slept with me to make it easier. Found I got more sleep that way. As far as solids go...my oldest's doctor "prescribed" solids for her due to constipation very early on.
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Anyone with tips on getting a baby to sleep?
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Lilithdrff |
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Posts: 1120 (06/07/05 09:46:31) Utopian Pony |
I definately got more sleep co-sleeping than putting the baby in a bassinette or crib.
This next baby is co-sleeping with me as well. Just so much easier and convenient to breastfeed, and snuggle them. My first was very colicky, it was such a pain, she would wake up screaming every 30 minutes. I wanted to die, lol. |
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Posts: 1097 (06/07/05 09:58:59) Utopian Pony |
I used a boom boom bear with my kids. I even went about bought a new one with my last one because they worked pretty good
 I am unsure what they are called... They can be bought at toy stores they are a bear that has a box in it that sounds like a heartbeat in the womb. (I just always called it a boom boom bear /snickers) |
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Lilithdrff |
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Posts: 1120 (06/07/05 10:05:05) Utopian Pony |
Sounds interesting Naniel, maybe I'll search for one of those when this next baby is born. I had such a rough time putting my first to sleep, but she had terrible colic.
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Posts: 1321 (06/07/05 10:11:25) Astral Pony |
I agree with you Lilithdrff about the heartbeat bear. I am going to Toys R Us tomorrow before his dr. appt maybe they will have something like that there
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Posts: 2543 (06/07/05 10:28:09) Zephyr Pony |
Here's just a note**
It's about the whole habit thing, whether it's the baby sleeping with you or getting used to you being there when they fall asleep...whatever. That has always been a concern, but basically what I have read/been told by doctors/other new parents is that you really shouldn't worry about "spoiling" your child with that kind of behavior until they are well over a year old. As a tiny infant, they need the love and comfort of their parents, so don't think of it as habit forming, think of it as being loving and nurturing. Tiny babies don't think along the lines of being manipulative and demanding, so give in to all the cuddling! That was a concern of ours, believe me! But when I stopped breastfeeding both kids by around 7 months, they both transitioned very well to staying in their own beds. A 7 month old baby still is young enough to be weaned from needing the parent there, but isn't old enough to know that if they keep crying, they will get their way. However, like that one little boy on Nanny 911, IF they are over 2 and still demaning Mom or Dad to sleep with them, NOW it's a problem! So, enjoy the tiny babies! They are really the easiest to take care of, because you don't have to worry about the guilt of starting bad habits. Just cuddle them and hug them, make sure the diapers are clean and the tummies are full, and you'll all be at the 1st birthday before you know it! I miss my little ones! Especially now that they are getting into everything and arguing all the time... Cathie
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Lilithdrff |
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Posts: 1120 (06/07/05 10:31:28) Utopian Pony |
I still have to put my daughter in bed, and wait for her to fall asleep (which takes like 5 minutes). She's 2 1/2, but she sleeps in her own room/bed. She sleeps through the night, and I never had any problems transitioning her to her own bed.
In fact, she refuses to sleep in my room, lol. When my husband is deployed, I sometimes tell her we're sleeping in mommy's room, and she says , "no, bed my room", lol. |
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Posts: 331 (06/07/05 11:17:08) Hair-do Pony |
Sorry I missed the shower.
I want to come see you asap. Call me when it's a good time. I always swaddled Landon. I more like rolled him like a sausage and gave him a pacifier. |
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Posts: 1880 (06/07/05 11:37:10) Zephyr Pony |
I completely agree. Some of my older family members gave us heck when they found out I was co-sleeping while breastfeeding, but my mom completely backed me up - she said it was not only easier on her, but the baby (both myself and my brother were raised this way).
My oldest had horrible colic. I walked the floor many nights with her. After the milk and soy allergy, colic, and other problems she had, many asked why we wanted more - such a silly question!  I would take as many little ones as blessed with - especially as I was told I'd never have any at all! I cannot have any more for medical reasons; my neurologist recommends that for me. I've agonized over it many times. I would love another baby, but the medication I take causes serious birth defects and I don't want to risk hurting a baby for my desires. Being a mom is the most special thing that I've ever done in my life. I don't think it's rated highly enough in this world.  *M*   |
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Posts: 1120 (06/07/05 11:44:41) Utopian Pony |
I'm very high risk, so this is the last pregnancy for us. We have a 2 1/2 year old, we lost our second daughter last year due to pregnancy complications, we had a couple of scares with this one, but halfway down and halfway to go.
I won't be changing anything when this one is born, she'll co-sleep and breastfeed for as long as possible. *snuggles kiddo* |
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babyapplejack |
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Posts: 1321 (06/07/05 13:05:46) Astral Pony |
Thanks again for all of your help!!! He has been a good boy all day with hardly any fussing at all
Now I have to try and see what I ate and drank today and what I didn't...
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Lilithdrff |
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Posts: 1120 (06/07/05 13:07:49) Utopian Pony |
For a while I actually kept a list, of everything I ate. Helped quite a bit to find out the things that didn't sit well with the kiddo
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Posts: 1321 (06/07/05 13:09:47) Astral Pony |
Hmmm that sounds like a great idea! Thanks!
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Posts: 1465 (06/07/05 13:32:32) |
Quote: My first also nursed for almost an hour every time, it was so exhausting! For the first few months I don't think she ever took less than 1/2 an hour to eat. When my second was born, she only took 10-15 minutes to nurse, so I was a little afraid she wasn't eating enough!  I was just so used to those long feeding sessions.Anyway, when my 3rd was born, he started out nursing for a long time like my first. However, I noticed that he wasn't actually eating the whole time. He would get his fill and then bite down a little to cut off the milk supply but continue sucking. When I realized this, I started pulling him off as soon as he bit down, and gave him a pacifier instead. Now I wonder if my first had been doing the same thing, but I just wasn't experienced enough to realize it. Anyway, you might want to notice if yours could be doing the same thing. Incidentally, my second was the only one who would never take a pacifier or a bottle, she just didn't seem to need to suck as much as the other two. I also agree with the co-sleeping that others have mentioned. My first 2 had a bassinet by my bed, and my 3rd is in a co-sleeper which attaches to my bed. However, they rarely stayed in their own bed for much of the night. I would put them in their own bed at night, and when they woke up I would nurse them in my bed and we'd both fall asleep until they needed to eat again. I got much more sleep that way than if I'd had to get up and go into another room every time the baby awoke. Having some sort of regularity should also help. With my babies, I try to have them sleep, then eat, then play, and then back to sleep, with diaper changes as needed. That way they know that when they wake up it's time to eat, and after playing it's time for bed. Having a bedtime/naptime routine that helps them unwind is quite effective also. Hang in there, eventually you'll start getting some sleep again! I hope some of my rambling helps you a bit.  Adoptable curtesy of Dragonblossom! mlp_freak at yahoo dot com My Pony Page Looking for Merry Treat red MLP hair, do you have any? |
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