From the very beginning…
Useful Info
Sunshine and Books
017 years
Today was so beautiful that the three of us went out. First went to the doctor’s office to do a weight check and guess what…..he is a tubby 15lbs and 14oz. Yes, my little man is definitely a porker and he loves his milk.
Next, we went to the library to check out some books. At the same time, Ian registered with the Sunshine Club. The library has a summer reading program and Ian is getting credit for every book we read to him. For every 25 books, he gets a prize that Jesse, I’m sure, will enjoy. Here is a list of books we have already read:
- Black on White by Tana Hoban
This author was recommended to us by Zsolt and Kristian. The book had a bunch of black objects on a white background, which definitely had Ian’s attention. - White on Black by Tana Hoban
Another book that was recommended by Zsolt and Kristian. This one had white images on a black background, again, Ian was drawn to the pictures. - What Makes a Rainbow by Betty Schwartz
This was a book that Trish (aka PJ) gave us. It may not sound like a boy’s book, but it has more meaning to mama since she met Trish at Rainbow (if you don’t know, don’t ask :)). - A Treasury of Curious George by Margret and HA Rey
This has a bunch of stories in it, however, we’ve only gotten to the first two – Curious George Takes a Train and Curious George Visits a Toy Store. I’m sure we’ll finish the book tomorrow. - Aesop’s Fables
We started reading this one to Ian while I was still pregnant. We haven’t finished it yet, but since it’s a bunch of smaller stories, it’s the easiest one to have in his diaper bag in case we need something while we’re on the road. We’ll probably finish it this summer.
The summer program has only started and we’ll probably start making weekly trips up to the library to find new books. So if you want to recommend anything good for Ian, please let me know. I’m always interested in finding new ones. Some of the books on our list to read are:
- The Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
- Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
- King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Richard Lancelyn Green
The rest of the day was spent relaxing and playing around with a couple new books. I was at Target last night and found these teether books. They are cloth books that have some hard parts too for Ian to munch on and the middle page even squeaks when squeezed. One of them has three languages on it – English, Spanish, and French. We also took the following video of Ian and Jesse playing around with a couple of rattles. You’ll notice that Ian is starting to grasp and shake items at random. I don’t think he realizes what he is doing yet, but he is noticing the noise he is making (I think). Ian is definitely getting better with his hand coordination, especially when it means putting something in his mouth. So far, he has only started chewing on his burp clothes and toys – thankfully he isn’t crawling yet.
USDA Advice on Colic and Gas
117 years
So I was looking for a nutritional guide for mothers who are breastfeeding and are experiencing issues with gas in their infants. I’ve been told by my pediatrician’s office to look for anything involving colicky babies, because this can also work with gas issues. Well, I found a site on the USDA’s site where I can ask if they knew of a guide I could use. Here is their response:
Dear Jackie,
Thank you for contacting the Food and Nutrition Information Center. Regarding your question about gas and colic in your breastfeed infant, it is important that you see your pediatrician to rule out serious conditions such as an ear infection, hernia or GERD.
If this has already been done there are several things that you can try. While breastfeeding, finish the milk in one breast before moving to the other breast, this may decrease the amount of gas in your son. When you eat high fiber foods which may cause gas for you, the fiber does not enter into the breast milk, so it shouldn’t cause gas in your son. However, foods like cabbage, onions, broccoli, and garlic may cause gas for your son when you breastfeed. A food journal may help you identify the foods that cause gas and distress in your son.
Colic is a little different. If your son is experiencing crying spells that last 3-4 hours at a time, you may try eliminating cow’s milk from your diet for at least a week, especially if there is a history of food allergies in your family. Also, switching to formula feeding instead of breastfeeding has been shown to increase colicky behavior. Finishing the milk in one breast before switching to the other may also help with colic. The “sleep tight†method developed by Dr. Karp may help you as well. Information regarding his method can be found at BabySlumber.com.
I found this information in Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession. Good sources on the Internet include the La Leche League and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The La Leche League can also help you find a lactation consultant if you continue to have problems. A good resource from the AAP is the New Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Joan Younger Meek, MD, MS, RD, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
I hope this information is helpful, if you have any additional questions please contact us again,
Heather F.
Student Nutrition Information Specialist
WIC Works Resource System
Food and Nutrition Information Center
USDA/ National Agricultural Library
It’s not really a nutritional guide, but she did give me some other places to look. I’ve heard about La Leche League before, so I’m definitely going to check them out. Also, I’ve found that Hot Pockets are a very high source of gas for infants (I found out the hard way, so take note). I haven’t been able to find that Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding at Barnes & Noble or Amazon, so if you do find it, let me know.
Homemade Baby Wipes
017 years
So PJ/Trish received something at her baby shower that I thought was kind of cool. A friend of hers, Amy, gave her the recipe for homemade baby wipes. I never thought to make baby wipes by scratch. Either way, I just thought I would share the recipe.
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1/2 roll Bounty paper towels
2 cups water
1 Tbs. baby oil
1 Tbs. baby wash
Cut full roll of paper towels in 1/2 and pull out the card board center. Place in plastic tub. Still oil & wash into boiling water & pour over paper towels.
*The water is boiled to kill the germs to these wipes will stay fresh just as long as store bought.
*You may adjust oil, wash, & water amounts slightly to your preference.
*Variations – Lavender baby wash for soothing baby at night.
3rd Month Milestones
017 years
from Enfamil
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Learning by Accident
Believe it or not, your baby’s newborn days are long gone. By the end of this month, he’ll have blossomed into a person with a mind of his own. He’ll be stronger, more independent, and wiser about the ways of the world.
Learning at this stage happens often by accident. His little arms reach out and touch something. Maybe it’s a toy that moves or makes music. The next time he touches the same toy, he gets the same satisfying response. Pretty soon a light bulb goes off. He’s not trying to drive you crazy with “Pop Goes the Weasel.” He’s practicing his visual, cognitive, and motor skills. By doing it again. And again. And again.
Better Eye-Hand Coordination
Happily, your baby will seem more coordinated in general this month. Especially when it comes to using his hands. Three-month-olds play with their hands as if they were toys.
Watch as your baby stares in fascination at his fingers. He seems to know they’re pretty amazing tools. He’ll amuse himself playing with them. And he’ll move his fingers over the surface of objects, probing them for information about the nature of things.
Can you believe your baby will have the hand-eye coordination to hold a rattle this month? Although for only a brief time. He’ll open his hand and grasp it using his palm and fingers. This is a palmar grasp. It’s like holding something while wearing a mitten. At about eight months, he’ll start to use his thumb, by placing it against the side of his first finger. Then, in a matter of weeks, he’ll be able to hold a piece of a cracker with the tips of his thumb and index finger. That is called a pincer grasp.
Social Butterfly
Your baby will coo and smile spontaneously this month. He’ll probably cry less, too. And he’ll start expressing some new emotions. Making it clear when he’s interested and excited or bored and ready for a new activity.
This is a fun time for Mom and Dad. Your little one is learning that you love and understand him. And he’s letting it show.
Brain Teaser
Did you know…that your baby’s brain will grow in “spurts” sometimes, just like his body?
2nd Month Milestones
017 years
from Enfamil
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Great Expectations
Amazingly, babies learn quickly that life is full of routines. This month, your baby is beginning to recognize that events often come in pairs. Does she smack her lips or make noises when she spots her bottle? That’s because she knows dinner is on its way. Sounds simple. But it’s a cognitive leap she couldn’t make a few weeks ago.
Soon you’ll find your baby is soothed and comforted by daily routines. So start a simple bedtime ritual. A bath followed by a lullaby, for example. Your baby will know it’s “night night” time when the lullaby ends.
Vocal Volley
As a new parent, you will spend lots of time trying to “read” your baby. Hungry? Tired? Just wanting to be held? She can’t tell you what she needs, so it’s sometimes frustrating for both of you. That’s why it’s so exciting to see her begin to play with speech sounds. She’s already beginning to learn to talk.
Playing language games is a great way to bond with your baby. Make sounds and encourage her to imitate them. Child development experts call this game a “vocal volley.” Your two-month-old is learning that taking turns is key to making conversation. She may start picking up the intonations of adult speech, too.
Social Butterfly
You don’t need cake and ice cream to create a social event for your baby. Spending time with Mom and Dad is always a party. Smiling, talking, and singing are the social stimulation she needs. Even changing her diaper is a good opportunity for some one-on-one fun.
Your baby will start staying awake for longer periods this month. Look for signs that she’s alert and ready to interact. At six weeks, she will begin to recognize the difference between social and nonsocial events.
Believe it or not, your baby’s first real smile is just around the corner. This “social smile” is your reward for the hard work and sleepless nights of early parenthood. What a great reason to celebrate.
More General Advice – Part 2
017 years
The following advice was given in response to an email from PJ, who’s going into her last month of pregnancy. Hopefully this makes sense in the context it is given.
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The crying doesn’t end once you give birth either. I’ve had more problems with my tear ducts since Ian was born than prior. It’s nuts.
The episiotomy is still a little sore, but only if I overdo it. You do have to do something to keep it clean, but they’ll tell you about that at the hospital. Basically, if Oakwood does it, they’ll have you wear ice packs for the first day or so (which are pads that had water put on them and then frozen) which may sound weird, but god did they feel good. They also have some other stuff that they’ll say to put on the pads as well, and they do help to some extent. I stopped using the ice packs and the st. john’s wort (I think that’s what it was) once I got home. Motrin will be your best friend. Was there a bandaid on the episiotomy?! Babe, you get stitched up where the sun doesn’t shine and the only person who will ever get close enough to see it will be Chris.
Make sure you have some lanolin cream. I use it probably about once a day and I should be using it more. The only glitch is that you can’t breastfeed again for three hours after you put it on and Ian’s feeding has sometimes been every two hours, so I usually put it on at night and then give him a bottle or something. The lanolin helps with the moisturizing (I think, at least it’s been helping), so I haven’t had any cracking and bleeding (yet, knock on wood). You can’t pump for two weeks after delivery, but I’ve really only pumped twice since I’ve been home and both times were because I HAD to. Trust me when I say this, you won’t feel the urge to pump right away because you’ll be wanting to spend your time doing other things. It takes just as long to pump as it does breastfeeding and if I don’t have to do it, then I don’t. Once Ian’s feedings are reduced a little more and I feel like I can do other things and still keep an eye on him (he likes to be held right now, a lot) then I’ll probably start pumping more often. I’ll definitely be pumping once he gets his teeth….no more breastfeeding at that point. :)
Make sure you get some nursing tanks as well. My wardrobe at home as been as comfortable as I could make it and my nursing tank has been a godsend. I’m comfortable, I’m being held up, and Ian has easy access. I’ve only been able to find one and I would love to find more, so if you see any, let me know. Make sure you get more than two bras, because if you forget to put on any nursing pads, you’ll regret not having more. And make sure they are a cup size bigger than what you normally wear. I tried getting a bra that was my normal size and when they are filled with milk, the bra is just a bit too tight for comfort. Did you take a breastfeeding class? One thing to do before you go in to deliver, take a shower and let the water pour on your chest. Because once you have Chrispy, you won’t be able to let the shower touch your chest. If you do, you’ll be more likely to get engorged. It’s like a nice massage. Plus you can’t use any kind of soap on your chest either…Chrispy won’t like the taste of it much. :) I’ve been wearing yoga pants and a tank every day. You’ll still be wearing some of your maternity shirts even after delivery, so don’t pack them away just yet. I can’t wear all of my old shirts yet, some of them, just not all of them.
Do not count on the baby sleeping through the night prior to being 6 months old. You think that he will be and it’ll drive you crazy when he isn’t. Trust me on this. And sleeping through the night for an infant is only 5 hours at a time. It’s nothing like it is for us. And make sure you get a copy of that “No-Cry Sleep Solution” book now. Start reading it. The first four chapters are just basic common sense and a lot of it will help you once you get Chrispy home too.
Oh yeah, make sure you have a bunch of frozen dinners on hand. You’re not going to feel like cooking and neither will Chris. I spend all day with Ian, and not doing much of anything else, so when Jesse gets home, I like to pass Ian off to him and do things I either need or want to do – aka laundry, dishes, picking up, checking my email, etc. Making dinner is not one of those things. If you go in the frozen food section, there is a brand called Contessa. They are quick and easy to make, plus they are on the healthy side (compared to others). Plus if you have a crock pot, there are some crock meal in a bag stuff in the frozen food section. I know you may not like this idea, but trust me, you won’t feel like taking the time to cook. Also, clean out your fridge now. People will bring over meals for you, that all you’ll have to do is stick in the oven and bam it’s done. Mom was with us for a couple of days and she made extra of everything, so there were leftovers for us to eat. Plus she made some dinners and stuck them in the fridge so all we would have to do is cook them. So clean out your fridge now. You won’t get much of a chance once you bring a newborn home.
Whatever your preconceived notions of a newborn are, toss them out the window and don’t expect anything. If you expect it, then the opposite will happen. If you anticipate the worse, it’ll still happen but on a much grander scale just to piss you off. :) Expect the first week to be hell and you’ll survive it. I’m not saying it’s going to be hell, but if you expect that, and then if it turns out good, then you have had a positive experience.
Make sure you have a lot of one-handed foods to snack on. I don’t eat a lot during the day because it’s hard to make something while tending to Ian. Jesse says to tie one hand behind your back for a day and then you’ll get an idea of what it is going to be like.
And whatever you do, DO NOT GET IN THE HABIT OF HOLDING CHRISPY WHILE HE’S SLEEPING. Trust me, this will turn out bad. We made the mistake of holding Ian at night while he was sick and now we’re having trouble getting him to sleep in his bed at night. He only sleeps on me and I can’t sleep if he’s sleeping on me because I have to make sure I don’t roll over him or smother him or he falls off or etc. Plus, the first night, he won’t like sleeping in his bed, so expect a long night. It’s a new environment and Chrispy won’t understand so he’ll be frighten and will want to be held.
I’m told that babies can be spoiled and that they can’t be. I would say the truth lies somewhere in the middle. If you hold them too much, then they’ll expect to be held all the time. Yet, you can’t hold them enough (or set them down all the time) because you need to develop the bond (well, more so than you already have). You bond with the child while you hold them, but they can get to a point where they expect it all the time.
Also, don’t be afraid to kick people out of your recovery room. Take advantage of the nursery. I’m not sure how Oakwood does it, but Crittenton had the babies sleeping in the room with Jesse and I. We had them take Ian into the nursery the first night so we could get a full nights sleep. That will be your last night of solid sleep, so do it. Plus, if you delivery in the wee hours of the morning like I did, having a bunch of people in the room soon after can be exhausting. Jesse and I had been up pretty much 24 hours when Ian was born and then we were up for another 15 hours because people came to see Ian and hold him. It was one exhausting day and if you don’t get any rest, then it’s going to be bad once you do take Chrispy home, because you’ll definitely won’t get any sleep then. If you have to, tell the nurses to kick people out of your room if they notice that you’re getting exhausted.
Make sure you pay attention to Chris as well. You’re going to neglect him a little because you’ll be dealing with Chrispy or you’ll want to leave Chrispy with Chris and go and do something. It’ll get better with time, but he’ll be feeling neglected for a bit.
My General Advice – Part 1
017 years
I was given a lot of advice during my pregnancy (of course, I was looking for a lot of advice), so I thought I would document what I’ve discovered.
- Shirts w/mittens – I didn’t think these were all that special when the hospital put Ian in one when he was born. Since then, I’ve come to love these. Ian has a tendency to claw at his face when he starts screaming and he has even started pulling on his own hair. The mittens actually help prevent him from doing this. These things around ingenious and I wish I could find more of them. They are actually really hard to find.
- Boppy – While I’ve been told that your standard pillow works fine for nursing, I have to disagree. I’ve tried using a standard pillow but it doesn’t work as well. The thing the Boppy has going for it is that it’s a lot thicker than a lot of pillows. Breastfeeding is not luxurious, it can literally be a pain in the back. Holding an 8lb baby up to your breasts will get tiring after awhile; so you’ll get in the habit of bending over a little so you can rest him on your legs or knees or on the pillow. I found that I was having to bend over more so Ian could eat and I could still be comfortable. The other nice thing about the Boppy is you can still use it after you have switched over to formula. It can also be used for tummy time and as a recliner.
- Tummy Time & Toys – You can’t forget about tummy time. When I was registering stuff for Ian, I never once put any toys on it because I didn’t think he would appreciate them just yet. However, the doctors will tell you before you leave the hospital to make sure you put your new child on their tummy at least once a day. I found this mat/boppy set that helps Ian be on his tummy and he seems to enjoy it. It has a couple of toys attached to it that “try” and get his attention, but he’s still working on that. Just make sure that you have something to play with. He may not be able to focus on it right away, but he’ll be able to do that sooner than you think.
- Electric Pump – Don’t get a manual pump unless you don’t plan to pump. I originally wanted a manual pump because I didn’t want to waste the money on an electric. I’ve sinced come to realize that it is not a waste of money to get an electric. I mean, when using the pump, you have to maintain the same speed at your breast or it doesn’t work as well. After two minutes of trying to keep the pump going, my hand was getting tired. If you’re going to pump a lot, you’re going to get sore awfully quick. So don’t get a manual, go for the electric. (on a side note, we now have an electric pump so if anyone wants to borrow it after we’re through, it’s here. Although, you do have to get your own kit to go with it.)
- No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley – I’m still reading this book, but I do recommend it. While I haven’t gone through the actual solution, there seems to be a lot of general good advice that should be common sense. Also, she even admits that this system may not work on newborns, but it’ll help you once your child leaves the “newborn” stage and can begin getting on a schedule. Check back for my review of the book later.
In an effort not to make this a huge post, I’ll stop here for now.
My Thoughts on Nursing & the Boppy
317 years
There are a ton of reasons why mothers should breastfeed; however, there are reasons not to breastfeed as well. Granted, a lot of those reasons deal more with convenience than anything, but it’s important to know both sides. I’ve been wrestling with the idea of discontinuing Ian’s breast milk, but I haven’t made a decision yet. Either way, here are my thoughts.
Pro-Breastfeeding
One of the main reasons I like breastfeeding is it help you lose the baby weight faster. Seriously, this is not a myth. Ian was born about 4 weeks ago and I’ve already down to 205 lbs. I was 217 lbs when the doctors weighed me back in July 2006 when we first found out I was pregnant. I’ve lost 12 lbs more than I initially had! My ultimate goal is to get below 180 and if breastfeeding can help me do that, I’m going to try it.
I’ve also heard that breastfed babies are less likely to die of SIDS. Anything I can do to try and prevent this from happening to Ian, I’ll take. Like I’ve said before, there is no way to prevent SIDS, if it’s going to happen, it’ll happen; but if there is anything I can do to reduce the risk, I’m all for it.
Breastfeeding is so much cheaper than formula. A 25.7oz can of formula is $23. Granted, that makes about 31 – 6oz bottles, but if you’re lucky, that’s a weeks worth of formula. Although, I have thought about this, and if it only costs $23 a week for formula, than that isn’t too bad considering that Jesse and I can spend that on one meal. However, Ian is only taking about 4oz of formula at the moment and that amount is going to start increasing soon. I mean, they don’t make those 10oz bottles for nothing, right.
There are a bunch of other reasons why to breastfeed, these are just the top three in my opinion.
Pro-Bottle Feeding
It takes half the time to bottle feed Ian as it does to breastfeed him. I can spend 40 minutes to breastfeed him or I can spend 10-20 minutes giving him a bottle. At 3am in the morning, how much time would you want to feed him?
I know how much he is getting. For all I know, he’s only getting about 3oz of breast milk out of me, but if I just gave him 4oz from a bottle, than I know he’s getting 4oz. There is no guess work to it.
It can be very inconvenient to bare a breast depending on what you’re wearing. Tank tops and yoga pants have been my fashion statement since Ian was born. It’s a lot easier to feed Ian in a tank top than a pull over shirt. Button down shirts are fine, but not to wear around the house.
The Boppy
If you’re going to breastfeed, I strongly recommend getting one of these. I know I know, a pillow that you already own would work too, but it wouldn’t work as well. The thing the Boppy has going for it is that it’s a lot thicker than a lot of pillows. If you have the same problem I do (large breasts), then you definitely want to get one of these. Breastfeeding is not luxurious, it can literally be a pain in the back. Since it does take a while to breastfeed, you want to make sure you’re comfortable and holding an 8lb baby up to your breasts will get tiring after awhile; so you’ll get in the habit of bending over a little so you can rest him on your legs or knees or on the pillow. By having the Boppy, you don’t have to bend over as far. Sorry if I’m sounding like a commercial, but I’ve used a pillow when my Boppy wasn’t nearby and I found that I was having to bend over more so Ian could eat and I could still be comfortable (although honestly, it’s not really that comfortable bending over, but it’s more comfortable than holding him to my breast for a long period of time).
The other nice thing about the Boppy is you can still use it after you have switched over to formula. It can also be used for tummy time and as a recliner for Ian. Obviously not at the moment, but once he outgrows the one he has now, I’ll still be able to use it to help prop him up or to give him leverage while he’s on his tummy. It’s very versatile. Alright, I’m done with the advertising. :)
In conclusion…
I’m still breastfeeding and the plan is to continue until Ian is 6 months old or starts getting his teeth in. There are definitely times when I think this will be it for breastfeeding, but I can’t get past the positive aspects of it. If it’ll help me get to the weight I want to be, if it’ll help reduce the chance of SIDS and allergies, etc etc, than I’m going to keep doing it. The reasons going against breastfeeding just do not stack up against the reasons for breastfeeding. So for now, I’m going with the sore nipples.
Quick Update – he’s gained weight
117 years
I know he’s suppose to, but we have been having trouble keeping the pounds on Ian. According to the doctors, he’s suppose to be gaining an ounce a day. Well, He just surpassed his birth weight on Friday – he is now a solid 8 lbs. This means no more weekly doctor appointments. We’ve been having to go in every five days since he wasn’t gaining that much weight, but now our next appointment is until he’s two months old.
Ian is definitely doing better. He’s eating a lot more and more often (hence the weight gain); his congestion is still there, but it is not as bad as it was a week ago; and he is still not sleeping in his bed. A couple of books that have been recommended to us are on their way here as I write. We’re not sure if they will work, but hey, all the help we can get right now will work. All three have been recommended to us as being “this is the ONE book that helped us get our child to sleep”, so once we get them, Jesse and I will give a review over the books.
- The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley (ISBN: 0071381392)
- Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child: A Step-by-Step Program for a Good Night�s Sleep by Marc Weissbluth, Marc Weisbluth (ISBN: 0345486455)
- On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam (ISBN: 1932740082)
In other news, I slept in my bed today! Mom came up today and watched Ian so Jesse and I could actually sleep in our bed and together. I forgot what it felt like to sleep in my bed and with my husband. :) Marcia is coming up next weekend and watching Ian so Jesse and I can do it again. Hopefully by then, we’ll be able to get Ian to sleep in his bed.
Ian is definitely becoming more alert while he’s awake. He is able to follow some objects with his eyes and he is gripping things in his hands with a good amount of strength. His eyes are open more and he’s not crying as often, which is helping us out a lot. Jesse and I took Ian out for a bit more than just picking daddy up from work. We were able to check out the Community Center to see what they have to offer as well as do a little shopping in Target last night. Ian started getting a little fussy 10 minutes into Target, but that was also an hour after we picked up Daddy.
I think that’s it for now. I’m sure I’m missing something, but that’ll just give me more content for later. Here’s another picture of our little one.
Sleep Wanted!
1117 years
I know I know, Ian is a newborn and sleep is now a luxury. However, Ian is getting so much sleep right now you would think Jesse and I would be able to get some. Before Ian became sick, we were able to sleep, but now, Ian is having a hard time sleeping in any position but on either mama or daddy. Needless to say, Jesse and I have been staying up the last couple of nights holding him while he sleeps, which means we can’t get any sleep. We need to get him to sleep in his bed again.
So, if anyone has any suggestions, we’re all ears. This is what we have tried already:
- Feeding/Burping/Changing – This is part of his routine. We do this every time.
- Rocking – I don’t think it really calms him that much. It does put him to sleep, but the moment you stand up, he wakes up.
- Holding him – Then after a few minutes of him sleeping, we’ve tried gently putting him in his bed, which ends up waking him up.
- Ambient sounds – We have a machine that will do heart beats, rainfall, ocean waves, and a lullaby – all to no avail, I think. We just got it so who knows.
- Baby Einsteins Classic Lullaby CD – I really can’t tell if this is working or not.
- Tilting the bed – We propped up a side of his playard so that there is a slight incline. We thought this might help with his congestion too.
- Car seat – One doctor said we could let Ian sleep in this if it helped; but a nurse practitioner said we shouldn’t. If Ian moved his head a certain way, it could be bad. Either way, if we do let him sleep in it, we still have to supervise, so still no sleep for us.
- Bouncer – Yeah, Ian hasn’t taken to this since he’s been sick. It even vibrates and has sounds attached to it.
I want to say we’ve tried some others, but I’m too sleep deprived to remember them. We’re hoping this is due to him being sick, but we’ll find out in a couple of weeks when the RSV has run it’s course.