I may have seen a couple. And heard some good toots. I've gotten some good burps too. The hiccups though... He doesn't seem too bothered by them, but they can't be comfortable.
Hiccups really wont stop them from sleeping. I always was worried about them. Never phased a baby I seen with hiccups. Seems to effect the parents most. I know we hate having them.
My daughter was a little colicky. I'd flip her over on her belly with her face in my hand and gently pat her back. She'd fall asleep quick.
That's how I calmed him this afternoon after a particularly difficult (for me) temperature taking. He's been red and sweaty most of the day and nothing over 98. So I went with what was told to be the most reliable. It matched the forehead.
That's good to hear. He seems less bothered than I.
It's difficult. Each babe is so unique. But, it's a lot more comforting at home.
Last night was rough. He wouldn't sleep unless held. And not eating from the bottle as well as before. No great loss though, w have mommy milk. He has long feedings, but looks content in the end.
I'm sure you have come across this, but just as some reassurance this is totally normal. Leaving the comfort of the womb is a huge adjustment. The fact that your little dude was early is probably going to make it take him a little longer to adjust. Both my kids needed to be swaddled tightly for a long time to help with the startle reflex. They also both preferred to sleep in a rock and play which kept them slightly elevated and nice and snug on either side. I believe these are now frowned upon , but it was a life saver for us.
I cant tell you how many different types we tried before we found sleep. but omg what a change
He has slept well swaddled and even on his side in the NICU. It's "back to sleep" here, but how he moves once that happens is his deal.
I told my wife in the hospital we will never make the right decision for everyone we talk to. Formula or pump or breast only. To cercumcise or not... For me, if he's living and growing and not a total wrasse when he grows up I did alright.When you first said you were expecting, I sent you the hunger games GIF
Although there was implied humor, there is truth to it. I had to learn to let go of all the "what I am supposed to do" and listening to people tell me if I did things a certain way, the baby would never learn blah blah bah... honestly, it just came down to survival. If holding your little one, so they can feel snug and secure to get some sleep, and you are able to rest comfortably at the same time, then so be it.
That's what I tell myself at 3 when he's fussing. One day I will put him down and never pick him back up. That helps me cherish it all a little more.
Thanks. And not preachy. At least that I could tell.
My son was a March baby and we swaddled him. Just use those thin blankets like they use in the hospital.From my book:
Also Tim and Sam, has a how to swaddle section. I'm not a bad baby burritoer. We need a warm weather solution. Maybe naked in the muslin.
that's a good one. if I were better rested I'd respond in kind, but I'm running like a car missing half the wheels:
I see what you did there! Get some rest. The baby needs it.
