yep back to square one again, why does lo keep going back???

[Rebecca247]

The night went reasonably well, he woke at midnight and asked for a bottle when i went to him, i told him no more bottles in the cot and he started to cry a little so i just layed him down and walked away, he whinged off an on, a few times he let out a little scream but it was just in anger so i left him, he didnt take long at all to resettle, he then woke at 3.30 and same thing happened until he woke at 5.30 and came in with us, he asked for a bottle but i just told him not until the morning and he slept until almost 8.30am which was good! We went to the pool this morning and he had a ball and came home very exhausted so i'm hoping when he wakes he wants something to eat because he still hasnt eaten a great deal even after having no bottles! But its only day one, things should improve all around in a few more days

Thanks so much for all the hugs and vibes, they are greatly appreciated!
xxx

[anna*]

Hey that is really good going! Well done! Stay with it and keep us posted.

[Shiv52]

That sounds like a great start!!!  I had to laugh at him screaming out in anger though when you said no bottles in the cot!  Wee monkey!

Keep up the hard work!  Very soon to Max's birthday!! What day will he be a big 2?

[~*Nicole*~]

They sure do "voice" their opinions don't they?

Fantastic job sticking with it!

Hope it continues to improve.

[Rebecca247]

Last night was even better, he still woke at midnight but when i went in and told him to lay down, he did it straight away without complaining, he had a small sip of water and went straight back to sleep, NO crying, NO screaming, I was amazed!

yes Shiv he is a wee monkey for the screaming, just goes to show how much they understand.
He will be the big 2 on monday, time does fly! having a big elmo party this year!
Thanks so much everyone
xxx

[Shiv52]

Great boy Max!!  Sounds like it won't take long at all Bek!

And you're right about the understanding.  They understand so much more than we give them credit for half the time!  Elmo party sounds brilliant!!!

Keep up the hard work! 

[~*Nicole*~]

Awesome. DD LOVES Elmo so that should be a blast.

[Rebecca247]

Well last night wasnt as good! he had a huge meltdown at 3am that lasted for ages and ages! we dont mind him coming in our bed early hours in the morning, but just with NO bottles, so i bought him in and then he started crying to go into the cot again, so i put him back in there, then he was crying out to come into our bed, I bought him back in and he cried for the cot so dh took him back into the cot and we left him to whinge and whine it out with a few angry screams and at one stage he was even yelling out 'help me".....lol which was very cute!

He slept until 8am after that and had a full weetbix and some fruit, so we are making progress, just wasnt prepared for a 3am meltdown last night. Hoping tonight goes better as dh goes away over night saturday night and not looking forward to doing it on my own with all the kiddies in the house!

This morning dh is setting up and early bday pressie for Max, and elmo table and chairs set, I'm hoping it will encourage him to sit and eat more! heres hoping!

Thanks again gorgeous ladies!
xxxx

[anna*]

((((hugs)))) Stick with it, it's so hard when they are more vocal and are crying for 'help' - poor sweetie

I'm sure he was just testing to see if you're really serious about this 'no bottles' business.

[Shiv52]

Yeah i think he's just trying to work out if you really mean it!

Its hard when they are asking for help!  We're getting lots of 'oh dear, i sad'  and 'oh no, tears' here and it does tug at the heart strings!   Unfortunately for Miss Maeve I have grown wise to her tricks!!

Hope Max like his table!  Sounds very cool!

[Rebecca247]

Thanks Shiv and Anna, I'm sure he is just testing me cos when he woke this morning at 8 he said "bot bot now Mummy" so he does understand! I offered him water this morning and he ate more brekkie!

He loves his table and he has been sitting at it on and off since we set it up, he has eaten more aswell, at the moment he is sitting with his sister and they are both eating yoghurt with strawberries! He has whinged alot this morning but i'm putting it down to the meltdown last night and he will be going to bed in about 40 minutes if he lasts that long!

thanks again
xxxx

[~*Nicole*~]

Too cute!

It really sounds like you're getting more calories into him during the day....excellent.

[Rebecca247]

Thanks Nicole, I'm really trying too, he lasted the 40 minutes (just) til nap time but was OT because he didnt settle and wanted more milk arrrgghhh.....so i gave him a tiny bit more and he went to sleep.

DH has gone to do some food shopping and is going to get Max's fave chicken meat so hopefully he will have a nice snack when he wakes!
I'm feeling tired right now so maybe a little 'mummy' nap is just what i need!

Thanks again sweet
xxxx

[~*Nicole*~]

oooh mommy naps are nice! I am back at work so not getting them right now.

I think it's better he's wanting milk (even if just before nap) during the day.

I hope he enjoys his chicken! I think it's DD's fave. ( I recently let her have some with ketchup to dip...mmmmm she kept re-dipping the same pieces! LOL)

[Rebecca247]

aww thats cute, Chicken meat is Max's fave and grated cheese. I have tried normal cheese cut up small but NOPE has to be grated!

funny little things
xx