Vents and Advice needed

[Phoebe]

Your feelings are totally normal. I was impressed by what you said you get done. I don't get even close to that done and I have a good sleeper (we cheat using the swing). In fact, my baby sleeps better than the rest of my crew. I feel overwhelmed every single day at some point. I have complained to my husband more than I should about how I can't keep up on anything. Last night I was very excited because I was able to sweep and mop all our hardwoods. You need to cut yourself a little slack and prioritize. If there is a project you really want to work on, then spend a couple minutes on it every day instead of cleaning a bathroom. Let the lunch dishes set until dinner. I decided to spend a couple days doing nothing in the afternoon and hang out with a friend. I felt energized and ready to tackle my to-do list. Hang in there.

I know swings are expensive, but maybe a different one would be more helpful. My daughter only likes to swing left to right and not back and forth.

[MarissaNicole]

Let me remind you, I only have one! It does make me realize that I've always questioned my productivity and am in constant awe of those of you who work and/or have kids! Y'all are multitasking rockstars!

She went down easy tonight thank goodness so I got DH's lunch packed, some laundry folded and dishes done. Tomorrow is a new day and I need to set small goals and try to enjoy my little stinker angel knowing we will have good and bad days... And nights!

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[GreyhoundsRUs]

my little stinker angel

I love all of the terms of endearment we have for our little boogers

[MarissaNicole]

Regarding her schedule I can get her to nap but its short. Until now I didn't care because she's been an awesome night sleeper. The website says that they may not take more than 30 minute male till 6-7 months... Any thoughts or advice on that?

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[ladymoreta]

The website says that they may not take more than 30 minute male till 6-7 months... Any thoughts or advice on that?

I think it was when DS went down to 2 naps a day that they started getting longer. Even then, I didn't get 2.5 hours until he dropped down to one nap and we started using the OK to Wake clock.

DD naps better, but at 8 months, sometimes she'll still have some 30 minute naps, especially if she falls asleep in the grocery store (in the Ergo) or while we're in the car. I try to make up the time by squeezing in another nap that ends up being about 30 minutes, too.

I think it's all normal; their little brains are trying to develop at a crazy pace, and sleep helps but learning new things keeps them from sleeping. It's just not fair! I had some luck with DS's 30 minute naps by going in when he woke up and letting him nap longer in my lap. I couldn't put him down, but I could usually get another 30 minutes to an hour of him sleeping. I could doze or play on my phone.

[Urowife]

This is so her. I have to:
1) hold her facing out
2) hold the binky in
3) sway back and forth (fast enough that she can't focus on anything)
4) bounce and hop around
5) with the sound machine on
for about 10 minutes and then she will give me a 30 minute nap.... and sometimes she'll wake up when I go to set her down!

The odd thing is as long as she isn't over tired she goes down much better in the evening. (Knock on wood).

What is it with these kids? I had no idea how difficult it could be to get a baby to fall asleep before I had kids. I had these visions of peacefully rocking a baby to sleep in the rocker. Nope, only vigorous bouncing and fast, rhythmic patting will do. And, I was never able to put my DD to sleep without nursing. Never. I nursed her to sleep until she was old enough to understand instructions (like, time for sleep, quiet down, close your eyes, etc. She was nearly 2). And actually when I think about it, I shudder to think how I will manage putting this guy to sleep when he weighs 20 lbs. Right now at 12 lbs, it's doable to carry him around, but it's gonna do a number on my back as he gets bigger. If only I could just nurse him to sleep!!!

[samssugarmomma]

What is it with these kids? I had no idea how difficult it could be to get a baby to fall asleep before I had kids. I had these visions of peacefully rocking a baby to sleep in the rocker. Nope, only vigorous bouncing and fast, rhythmic patting will do. And, I was never able to put my DD to sleep without nursing. Never. I nursed her to sleep until she was old enough to understand instructions (like, time for sleep, quiet down, close your eyes, etc. She was nearly 2). And actually when I think about it, I shudder to think how I will manage putting this guy to sleep when he weighs 20 lbs. Right now at 12 lbs, it's doable to carry him around, but it's gonna do a number on my back as he gets bigger. If only I could just nurse him to sleep!!!

j


This was totally me with my first.


OMG! I'm having another in 2.5 months. What was I thinking??

Anyway, thinking of you and hoping that things get easier soon. They will. Trust me. This time is going to fly by sooo fast that soon it will be but a memory. Not helpful now, I know.......... but remember........

The days are long, but the years are short!

[diggitydot]

It gets better, I promise. Two of our three stooges were total asshole sleepers. They now all sleep like fabulously. Seriously, could almost be mistaken for comas kinda good.

[MarissaNicole]

Since DD sleeps pretty well at night (knock on wood) I am just going to be thankful for that and not worry that she only catnaps and is hard to put down. At least she is my first and only right now, we would have a lot more screaming if I had others to watch.

As for productivity I will try and write down my projects and focus on one at a time. I will just start chipping away at them even if its five minutes at a time. I think I don't even think about them except to think that they aren't getting done!

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[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Dd can be put down but she averages naps of 20-30 minutes. And she wakes up every 2-3 hours at night.

Sounds like Minnie is doing awesome to me!!!

Post more pics, she's a doll baby and I know you're a good photographer!!!