Leaps and Bounds
All of a sudden it seems like Harper is quickly moving from baby stage to person/toddler stage. Of course, I'm mourning the loss of my baby but it is also so much fun to watch her explore her world. And explore she does! She is now crawling all over the place, pulling up on everything, and cruising from place to place. Sometimes she'll take both hands off of whatever she is holding on to, look at me, I see the terrified look in her eyes, and then she quick grabs whatever it was she was bracing herself on. She is also much more in to actual walking using Brad's and my hands. Her steps are these really gigantic steps but she just looks so damn pleased with herself when she's walking around with us. I know, it's only a matter of time.....but, I'm still hoping she doesn't start walking until after she turns 1!
Sleeping is still somewhat of an issue, for me mostly. I have such terrible insomnia that when Harper stirs or cries out, I wake up and can't get back to sleep. Lately she's been waking up three times in the night! I know that sounds bad but the first two times are for like 5 minutes and she cries or fusses a bit and then just settles back down. Around 5 she gets up and I nurse her and then she normally goes back down until between 7:30-8. Problem is, after each of those wake-ups it takes me a good 45 minutes to get back to sleep. So, I'm tired. And, as a result, somewhat cranky. I seriously cannot imagine the day when I lie down to bed, go to sleep, and don't wake up until 7-8 hours later. Oh glory! I don't mind the early morning feeding but I do wonder when we'll cut that out. She is only nursing 4 times during the day (every 4 hours about) so I figure keeping that last one in there is ok for now.
Other things that are happening include multiple games of patty cake, peek-a-boo, and so big over the course of the day. She can now do them on command unless, it seems, we are around a bunch of people and then she just stares at them. I've also got her eating pretty much everything at this point. Last week her 4 top teeth really started to descend so she's been liking the really pureed stuff a little better right now. One of the top ones is now actually protruding through her gums and I think that has helped in the eating arena as she gobbled up quite a bit of food last night. She is going to look so darn grown up when those teeth come in!!
I also finally splurged and got her a really nice carseat for once she's out of the infant seat. It rear faces up to 35 pounds so I'm really happy about that. Of course, I can't afford to splurge and buy the same type for all three cars she will likely be riding in so I'll have to look at the old consumer reports to find something a little cheaper but something that's also safe and rear faces for a long period of time. Dandy, can I please request that you think about RFing your little one longer than a year? I try not to give you lots of advice or make lots of recommendations but that one is an important one to me!!
We are currently in the process of looking for a new car for me. It's a pain in the ass! Why are cars so much money? I still expect to get something really nice (used) for like 8k. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! The Outback would be nice....too much $$. I am also entertaining a CR-V or a RAV 4. Of course, I really want a Lexus 300 series but that ain't never gonna happen.
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Aw, I missed meeting her during her baby stage!! Post another video for me, please! I wanna see that smile of hers.
I didn't know you could or should RF a baby past a few months. But I haven't really given any thought to carseats or anything. I'll certainly take your advice into a lot of consideration. I can only assume you're saying it's safer?
Oh yeah, don't expect to find a used Outback. That's what we wanted and they were impossible to find or really expensive (so we splurged and went brand new). Hope that you can find something!
Yeah, you should keep your baby rear facing for at least the first year, but honestly, the longer you do it, the safer it is. We also have a carseat that is for RF up to 35 pounds. My mom has the same one in her car. :)
So Miss H is almost walking? Wait til she takes off! You have no idea how hectic your life is going to be then. LOL.
Miles' sleep got all screwed up when his top teeth came in. For some reason those were more painful and seemed to take forever to fully break through. He is now getting his next 4 teeth in the front (sorry I don't know the teeth names..incisors, I guess?) so his sleep has been messed up again. I have read that pineapple helps in healing sore teeth/gums so I try to give pineapple for a snack as much as possible. We also use the hylands teething tablets. I am not sure if they help any, but my ped is anti orajel (and I agree) so we're sticking to the natural remedies. I TOTALLY understand the insomnia thing. I can't fall asleep while Miles nurses anymore because he is so jumpy and flopping all over the place while he nurses and then he'll pop off and sing or talk. When he was a baby, I would just latch him on and fall right back to sleep! Miles sleeps from 7-6, but if the dog sneezes or the wind blows I wake up and can't get back. I think your body and mind just get used to not sleeping too deeply becasue you're listening out for the baby that even once they start sleeping long stretches your sleep is disturbed by every little thing. And to think, most people in my shoes are already working on #2! Insane.
Maybe they figure that as long as you're not sleeping well, might as well get another infant and get it over with?? Mmm, sleep. I'm going to bed in about 2.5 minutes.
I just had no idea about the RF, thanks for the info. And seriously, bring the advice on! No one else is giving it to me....
Are teething tablets pills, or something he can chew on and feel better?
I never put drool together with teething. I've got so much to learn. So how many teeth does H have now, in total?