Ha... Same here. I insisted on baby sleeping in cot from Day 1. But he was so fussy, can cry from 2-6am every night. At 4 months old, he started fussing every 1 hour or less after being asleep, very hard to put him to sleep in cot. I gave up and we've been co-sleeping since.
Mine was totally fussy.. He was sleeping with us in his snuggle nest since borned cuz it's easier for me to breastfeed him during confinement n in middle of night.. Placed him to sleep in cot since 2mths old but he juz cry whole night..N he totally dislike being wrapped up since day1,his little hands got out of the wrap blanket during the 1st time I carry him.. Placed him into sarong craddle even thou we really dun1 2 but have no choice,been sleeping in it till he was like 1.5yrs old,he started climbing down to sleep on our bed instead.. His cot/playpen is only for his afternoon naps b4 he could climb out on his own,months ago.. Headache for me again if 2nd baby is like that.. -.-
I also plan to put my baby with the CL in another room.
I did that: Baby was very fussy, so CL would comfort him, change him and bring him to me only when confirmed he wants to breastfeed. That's about every 2-3 hours. In the day, just sleep as much as possible when baby is sleeping.
I may have to depend on the CL lady alot. I wonder what will happen if she leaves after one month.
Mine was quite tiring as tats my 1st baby,I was all anxious about him n neglected my own health during confinement.. I din have a CL but my mom helped me.. I was told latch on breastfeed is always better so I did not use my breastpump as much,but that tired me out as my son wanted milk every hour or 2.. Catch as much sleep as possible,express breastmilk for midnight feedings,so that others can help u feed ur baby during the night as u sleep..
In the first few weeks, best is still latch on for night feeds cos many mums still need the constant stimulation to produce milk. Even if express, also got to do so every 3 hours at night else supply may be insufficient. And pumping usually produces less milk than if baby sucks directly. Only way is to sleep whenever baby sleeps. Other than breastfeeding, try to delegate to CL or whoever is helping for that one month.
Yup I understand what you saying.. It's was just too chaos for me back then,1st time being mom n totally not much knowledge,cuz I was told expressing milk for night feedings is better..I was just latching my baby whenever he wants milk n sleep along as he sleeps..In the first few weeks, best is still latch on for night feeds cos many mums still need the constant stimulation to produce milk. Even if express, also got to do so every 3 hours at night else supply may be insufficient. And pumping usually produces less milk than if baby sucks directly. Only way is to sleep whenever baby sleeps. Other than breastfeeding, try to delegate to CL or whoever is helping for that one month.
Eating a good diet also helps in producing milk. If no appetite, try eating small meals more frequently.
Oh dear... I can imagine your stress. My #1 is also 2-yr old and we're planning for #2. Few months back I was pregnant but lost it after 2 months, hard to handle active toddler indeed, not to mention when baby arrives.
Congrats on the good news!
Hi XenXuan
i did not feel any numbness in the middle of the night.
My hands were numb for 2 days (only at night when i am sleeping) and I'm very sure my hand is not under the pillow or anywhere. I assumed I was low blood and so I went to take my iron pills. After that I'm okay.
