He wont take more

[elliotlove]

well, the day went well today - nap times were inconsistent, but he was well rested....
today he took 5oz,7,5,7 just like that. He went down at 6:30 and I heard him crying at 8:00. I put the binkie in and he went right back to sleep....
I know I shouldnt "rush in" but Im afraid he'll just work himself up to a good cry if I dont.
thoughts?

[LŠuren]

Courtney how long are you leaving him to fuss before rushing in?  If you leave him he may surprise you.

You can only try it 

[elliotlove]

Another awful and baffling night.
elliot fed well all day.....Went down at 6:30. He was up crying at 9, 10:30, 12, 2:30, 3:30....4? 5? I loose track.
He is not hungry either....
I think Ive been trying to keep him awake for too long between naps because BW says they should go 2 hours or at least 1.75. Ive tried carrying him all over the house and singing to him towards naptime. No stimulation...but I really think its too much for him

This morning he woke at 7:20 and ate.........by 8:30 I could see how tired he was. I started to wind down, swaddled him, and placed him in his crib eyes open at 8:40. He moved around for about 1 minute or 2 and then was off to dream land. How can this be "wrong"? He is tired. I also think he is a 3.5 hour EASY baby right now. Not 4.
I cant take these nights anymore and I feel like Im failing

[elliotlove]

PS - when he cried at 10:30 last night I waited and listened, but his cries only escalated.
The other night he was doing "waaa, waaa" real weak and I didnt respond and he went to sleep...but most times it is NOT like this

[LŠuren]

I would follow yoiur LO's cues, you are in the middle of the transition stage to 4hrs. It may just take longer thant the 2 week guide to get there. Stick with 3.5hr if its easier.

PS - when he cried at 10:30 last night I waited and listened, but his cries only escalated.
The other night he was doing "waaa, waaa" real weak and I didnt respond and he went to sleep...but most times it is NOT like this

yes, this is the mantra cry, all one tone.

Was he maybe too hot/cold?

Did you get anymore info about the feeds being mixed for night and day?

[elliotlove]

I am feeling a little more positive  - I watched on the video monitor during the intruder and he wiggled himself back to sleep. not even a wimper.
For the last week he has cried during the intruder for every nap and I have been popping in the binkie............But not today and I think its because I put him down for his nap sooner........( I was worried it was becoming a prop)

I dont hear the mantra cry often.....and the time that I heard it the other night I knew instantly that this was a cry I would not respond to. ITs very different sounding

I really feel we have the feedings down....he even refuses the DF.....(actually he has been waking around 10:30 so I just do it then) He fusses at it and only takes 3 oz..doesnt seem that interested. On the times Ive tried feeding him again at 3am or 4 he does not want it.

[elliotlove]

sooo...what is your opinion on yesterday??

woke at 7
E7:30 (5oz)
A
S 8:40 - 11:30

E 11:30 (only 4.5oz)
A
S 1:20 - 2:50

E 3:00 7oz
A
S 4:15 - 5:00

A bath
E
S 6:00  7oz

He woke at 9:30 and 12:30am for 5 oz feedings......he still needs more during the day! urrrghhh. I just dont know how to do it

[LŠuren]

Looking good 

To try an increase day feeds have you tried;

give a 5 - 10min rest in the feed?

Try and give a bit of the last bottle before the bath and remaing after?

Calum was waking at 2am & 5am at this stage (without d/f)

Have you considered the dreamfeed?

Sorry for delay in getting back to you for some reason my email notification is NOT working 

[elliotlove]

I like the 5 - 10 minute idea, am going to try that - thank you.

I dont do a DF because he always wakes around 9:30 - 11 and when he does I feed him....so thats the "dream feed" I guess. 
He only stays up an hour after his catnap in the evening, so I dont give him any bottle before the bath because Im so afriad an hour later he wont be hungry for more....?
what do you think

[LŠuren]

Let me know how you get on with the 5-10min rest. It may be worth trying the bottle with him before bath, you may be surprised.

(my notifications still don't work  )
lauren

[LŠuren]

Elliotlove how are you getting on now?

Lauren