1. So far, the diet is going well. I've made it through 2 days! :) I haven't really started on the "limiting computer time" resolution...that is really more for when school starts, though.
2. It's cold, y'all.
3. If there are any moms out there reading...I've tried to get Amelia on a flexible schedule, but with the holidays and such, it has been tough, and she seems to have put herself on a schedule. Basically, she wakes up 6-ish to 7-ish every morning, eats, sleeps again until about 9 or so, then follows an eat, awake/play, sleep (maybe) cycle, usually taking a nap in the afternoon...and then at night she usually goes to sleep 10-ish to 11-ish. Is this considered a flexible schedule? Sometimes she naps and sometimes she doesn't...but she is pretty consistent with the eating every 3 to 4 hours thing. Is this considered "structure"?
4. I'm ready for Lost to return. :)
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Amelia's schedule sounds about right for her age, but every baby is different. Lately Jake wants to go to sleep at eightish (when I put Luke to bed) but that always means he wakes up at 2:30 for a feeding. If he stays up past 8 and goes down around 10 he will sleep all night usually... Like I said, every kid is different...
I think Amelia is doing great and sounds pretty normal. On this new schedule is she sleeping thru the night, or does she still wake to eat every 3-4 hours? Either way could be normal. My two both started sleeping thru the night around 3 mths old. Before that they would wake every 3-4 hours, then it progressively became longer. Once Rebekah did a couple of nights around 6 weeks old where she wanted to get up every 1-2 hours. I thought I would die...like I need anymore help being loopy! I think your friend Jen is right...every kid is different. Just know as soon as you think you have her and her schedule figured out she's likely to change it. It keeps life interesting.
Kristy
Thanks for the input. Here's another question for y'all--and for anyone else who wants to weigh in--did/do you just put your kids down in the crib and have them get to sleep on their own, or did you rock them (or swing them or bounce them or whatever)? I was all about just setting her in the crib to fall asleep on her own, but I pretty much let that go...it required more patience than I had at the time. We're now in a "rocking to sleep" routine, but she goes to sleep pretty quickly with that.
I have a tendency to overanalyze, as you can probably tell. I'm just afraid of setting up bad habits. I've read a bazillion books--half of them say to start routine right away, and the others say to wait until the baby is three months. Sigh.
And yes, I realize the big disclaimer is that every baby IS different. :)
Wow, what a long response to comments. Sorry.
I rocked Luke to sleep and he never could go to sleep on his own until he was almost 2.
I lay Jake down in his bed and walk out and he goes to sleep on his own. I don't know if this is a nature/nuture thing or what. I think Jake will be a better sleeper overall though.
I rocked my (now 20 year old) son to sleep until he wouldn't let me anymore (around 18 months). My mother-in-law was totally against it and she let me know it on a regular basis. I talked to my peditrician about it and his reply was, "If he likes it and you like it, then do it. He won't go off to college that way." My son has always been a good sleeper. In other words, relax and do what feels right for you!
Poor Miss Mac was rocked asleep every day by both grandmas...then cruel mommy put her down at night with a kiss...but after she was sleepy. We tried to keep a schedule...despite what the grandmas thought. If she is happy and rested..and you can live w/it...I would say it is working!
I think you should rock her if she likes it and you like it. It is time devoted totally to her. I think when she is grown, you will not look back and say "I think I spent too much time rocking my little girl." Also, more pictures please!!
I agree with Amy's mom. Keep rocking her. THINGS spoil children, not love & affection from family! They grow up fast, & those quiet times rocking her, listening to her, & watching her little movements, and that sweet baby smell are all too precious to miss! If you both are enjoying it, keep it up. I rocked both my kids, and they are both great sleepers! (1 sleeps like a rock and for 12-14 hrs., while the other is a lighter sleeper and still gets up around 6:30 even on Saturday morning!) I guess my early riser is payback for all the times I woke you up early at sleepovers!!!LOL
Kristy
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