It just got worse ....

[Colin Macs Mom]

Mukta, you've come SO FAR!! 

[Mama2boys]

Thanks  Jessica am so excited.

But honestly ladies, could have never done a thing without you lot, you are my angels Each one of you has been an absolute star!

once I have had a good week of decent nights, I am going to get rid of the pacifier...

[Colin Macs Mom]

I'm a big fan of paci ditching, having finally done it myself!

[Mama2boys]

aha, so I will be hounding you some more for guidance Looks like I'll be following you around for a bit

[Lissybits]

Fab news that DS went to sleep by himself! How was the rest of the night?
We did cold turkey with the dummy at 13 mo - so I can help you there too!
We've done everything!
Lis 

[Mama2boys]

wow lis, you know the best part about all of this is the fact that i have realized I am not in this alone and so many moms and dad have been through this and survived!

The night was pretty ok, he had 1 NW for which he settled himself but the other one at 5:15 was a bit impossible and nothing could settle him, I think teething has a part to play, so comforted him till I could and then milk (at 6am) and unfortuantely he went back to sleep (past few days milk was like his wake-up time) but I think the resteless night due to teething etc warranted the extra sleep.

So all in all, its getting better. DH is still an issue but thats a nother post!;)

[jess, lukeys_mom]

mukta nice to hear from you, i was wondering how you were doing. it sounds like things are getting so much better! wow! you should be so proud of yourself.

good luck if you are weaning the paci...but i would advise you taking one step at a time. trying it all at once is so stressful! you will get there sweetie...sounds like you are almost there already.

big hugs xxx

ps. thanks for tips about istanbul. we've been throwing out the idea of going there for the past 10 years (!) since it's relatively close and cheap and warm(-er than here), great to know it is so kid friendly.

[Mama2boys]

Hi jess,

thanks for the tip, you are probably right, I shouldn't get too ahead of myself, but the planner that I am I nee to know what I will be doing next

Whenever you plan a trip to Istanbul, just let me know I can give you all the information you need. We actually rented an apartment right in the centre and it was extremely reasonable and although you are smack in the middle of touristy area, the benefit is that you can walk back home within 15minutes in case you nee to with LO, so we could get back home for nappy changes, feeds, nap etc when required.

Anyways , just let me know whenever you are ready, I have hoards of information to share

take care
Mukta

[Vicku]

Good to hear he settled himself last night! And that you had such a nice time away!
We still have the dummy/paci here too as you know, so if you decide to get rid of that I'll also be reading all the advice you get    Don't think we'll get rid of it yet though as it's working so well with her. Uses it totally independent, so guess it's more of a comfort item than a prop and hoping it shouldn't be a problem to let her have it for a while longer. Only has it in bed.
I agree you've come really far! Congratulate yourself! 

[mari]

Wow Mutka, I am so proud of you! 

[Lissybits]

Wow, Mukta one NW - that's great news! It will just get better and better from now - you'll see!
If I remember rightly, N did about 2 weeks of the 1 NW and then it completely vanished!
Just keep being consistent - this is the most important thing!
Keep us posted!
Lis
x

[Lissybits]

Oops, I forgot to say - you need to change the title of this thread now Mukta!! How about -

                                  'IT JUST GOT BETTER!!!'


 

[Mama2boys]

Here you go Lis! topic changed.

last night was a bit mixed, DS slept fine till 4ish and then was groaning and moaning till 5:30, no amount of patting, WIWO worked, for more than 5/10 min max. And then at about 5:30 he started chewing his pacifier and sucking it like crazy, so relented and gave him his bottle and then he slept pretty ok with occasional groans till 7:45. I think his 4th molar is about to cut skin.

Also he had his night bottle 45 min before normal time as yesterday was a 1 nap day!

So maybe its all related, but it certainly is getting better

Mukta

[Vicku]

Those teeth can be a bit troublesome    All in all things seem to be improving lots though  Definitely sound like teething signs! Did you try painkiller meds? That might have helped him resettle sooner without the need for an earlier bottle. I usually give Lois meds when she's teething and has NW and if I give it as soon as she wakes up, she resettles LOADS quicker than if I don't. Figure it can't hurt to give some meds when they need it, eh? Hope it cuts through quickly!
Big hug honey!

[Mama2boys]

Hi Vicku,

In general loads of improvement and I am a happy mum, but between theething and what i think is a 2-1 transition we are having a few NW, at times 2 hrs..but I know thats pain and OT related since DS takes 1 long nap in the morning on some days and totally skips the PM nap. So need to slowly shift the am nap to a bit later....mor e on the 2-1 thread

but man I am happy with no nightfeeds...fingers crossed to avoid the jinx

DS btw now has 12 teeth that have cut skin, 4 of which in the same week..and molars too!