Deborah, I think you have "hit the nail on the head" so to speak. I totally believe what you said about stress and babies picking up on it, especially if you're bfing. Would it be possible for you to spend some real quiet, special time with Maya with no interuptions/ distractions?
Leah, I forgot to post that I was sorry to hear of Leah's fall. I'm glad you both are doing well since. It was me that posted about my neighbor's baby falling off the changing table onto a hard floor face first, and she's fine, too. Talk about toughening our reflexes! Also, a friend of mine took her lo camping when she was about 4-5 months and she did wonderfully. She slept next to them on a bunch of blankets I think and bundled up since it probably got chilly at night. She said her dd loved the outdoors and had a great time "exploring".
Nikki, I am so sorry about your situation with FIL. My MIL is almost as bad and it's leading me to really resent her. I've decided just to keep my focus on my family and not give her the satisfaction of giving in to her commentary. I figure I have to deal with her for the rest of our lives, so what else can you do?
Vidya, hang in there. Things will get so much better when we're not so stuck to schedules and feedings all the time. Pretty soon we'll all be out eating lunch at McDonald's and chasing the kids in the park. They won't always need so much day sleep and you'll be able to get out more. Kelsey used to fall asleep so easily in her car seat/ stroller (although on for 30 minutes), but that was when we went out everyday. Now that we've been home more, so can't seem to sleep on the go and she gets way overtired. And yes, there is a lightweight cotton sleep sack at Babies R Us.
Kelsey's tired signs are disinterest in playing or interacting with me, followed by rubbing her eyes and her eyes "looking sleepy". If I don't get right to it, then she starts to fuss a little.
Kelsey used to watch a BE video (Baby Mozart I think), but doesn't show much interest in it anymore. Maybe she's bored with it now, but she didn't like the one for the next age group (6-9 months). My mom and I both would sit with her and talk about it like the video suggests, but sometimes I would just sit quietly with her and let her relax. I put cartoons on while she's playing, but only the ones with cute music and very, very, very simple themes. None of those with kids fighting or instigating trouble. But I am always playing with her on the floor, unless I run to the kitchen to fix something to eat, or throw a load of laundry in, etc.
Julieb-what was that internet site you used to post a video of Asher? How do you do it, and is it free? Thanks.
I'll post the pics later. The scanner is loud and it's right next to Kelsey's room.
