dispositivemotion-test: Books Advice and Grasping for Straws

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

I have become that blogger who I did not want to become. You know the one who has a baby and now has nothing else to blog about.... Mostly because, well, I am home all day with her for 2 1/2 more weeks and I have not much else to talk about. And, I do not blog much because I am sleep deprived and willing to do anything. So, what does the educated woman in me do? Seek advice.

Yes, I have read more parenting, sleeping, coping books that I ever wanted to. I have sought more advice, help, and babysitters than probably needed. But hey, it can't hurt. I have gobbled up Happiest Baby on the Block and am now into On Becoming Babywise. I ask my pedi a zillion questions and have probably annoyed the daylights out of my brother's best friend aka the pedi nurse who answers all my crazy questions.

Oh, I also have tried or own almost ever swaddle imaginable, rocking baby device, and carrier/wrap. But when your 10 week hold just wants to be held, and by held, I mean standing up doing the jiggle/sway dance.... nothing else will do.

So... I am eliciting more advice for getting my sweet baby to sleep more than 4 hours at night. And going back to sleep after feeding. Because people, MAMA NEEDS SLEEP!

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4 comments:

P!nkyJune 17, 2015 at 3:05 AM
I wish I could help, but I'm not going to pretend to know what advice to tell you. I'll keep praying <3!
JennJune 17, 2015 at 3:44 AM
Obviously I have no experience here, but I hope that someone in blog world has some advice that will help you and you can get some more sleep soon! Sending you lots of love!
Law_FalJune 17, 2015 at 6:50 AM
I'm with the other ladies, so unfortunately I have no advice either but I can offer prayers for your strength and sleepy nights for your cutie. Most of my girlfriends said it took time and then magically their babies finally slept all night. Not sure who sprinkled the magic dust for them, but it happened right when they thought they were reaching their breaking point.
Curly Girl ConfessionsJune 22, 2015 at 8:06 AM
Oh Mama! Have you tried switching her formula again and not just brands but entirely to something like Nutrigamen? Reflux? Lavender oil in a diffuser? Magic sleep suit (never used, but heard and read awesome things)? Moms on Call?