Geez, what a night!

Danalana wrote: Kade just didn't sleep well at all, so I didn't get any sleep really. As soon as I put him down and actually lay down myself, he would start grunting (he has been having some gas) and then whimpering. Not really a cry, but too sad to leave him there. I kept thinking he was hungry because he would wake up and eat about an ounce or two and then fall back to sleep. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to me, his poor diaper is rising like the mighty Mississippi! I didn't figure this out until I went to pick him up and his whole back was soaked from it I felt SO bad for him because he had been wet for a while and, in my delirium, didn't even think about checking. How do you NOT check to see if a baby's diaper is wet? Anyway, I gave him Mylicon and it helps some. I'm so tired today

:.Mrs_Mommy.: replied: I used to do that with Aaron. I would exhaust all possibilities (rocking, feeding, burping, walking with him) and finally when I was at my wits end I would finally remember to check his diaper and sure enough he would be crying because he was wet or messy.


I always felt like such a dolt but it happens, and soon everytime you touch him you will check his diaper.

You're doing great!

lisar replied: Been there done that in the middle of the night. My brain didnt process fast enough to think it.

DillsMommy replied: No fun. I had a rough night too last night. Does he nap good for you, so maybe you can get some sleep then?

PrairieMom replied: I never think to check the diaper in the middle of the night. Al always has to wake me up about 3 times before it occurs to me.

luvmykids replied: I'm guilty of that too

TrulyBlessed replied: I used to do that when I first had Alyssa. Megan was potty trained, so I forgot all about checking diapers again! LOL!!! I felt like a bad mommy!

A&A'smommy replied: bless your heart, when your SO over exhausted like that its HARD to remember everything you need to do

My2Beauties replied: Oh honey I still do that sometimes and Aubrey is 10 months old. When you've only had about 2 hours of sleep it doesn't process right Don't feel bad, you're a wonderful mommy.

sparkys2boys replied: It happens to us all But on the upside, you DID remember later! Yor are nursing some right? Did you happen to eat anything spicy or diffrent? That may have caused him the gas? Keep up the good work mom, it will continue to get easier

austins mom replied: dont worry it has happened to prob more than half of us. when they dont sleep and you dont either it takes a toll on you. hope he sleeps better tonight

lovemy2 replied: I my dear was the opposite and believe me - it was just as much of a DUH....I woud always change his (and Olivia too) diaper first - well retard me - that REALLY wakes them up - little cold air on a little boy's pee pee - next thing you know the fountain went off and he would pee straight up to his face - on his jammies and then low and behold I am changing the whole kit and kaboodle - jammies, diaper, onsie, and wiping his face off - so be thankful you DON"T change his diaper first thing - exhaust all other options IMO

Danalana replied: Well, when I had to wake him every so often to feed him, I developed a plan of changing him first just because he WOULD wake up better. But now I'm letting him wake me up, so I don't think of it as easily.
And Mandy, he does nap well during the day (he is now, actually), but it's so easy to try to do other things that need to be done when he's sleeping. I know I'm going to have to just do it though.
Last night was a LITTLE better, but he still didn't sleep well. I've been sleeping with him in the living room. I just pull his bassinet close to the couch, cause we close to the nursery in there. For the past two mornings, I have ended up putting him on the couch with me, and that seems to soothe him. I just can't figure it out. I don't want to get in the habit of co-sleeping...I know two couples whose 8-year olds are still sleeping with them, and I don't want that. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE having him next to me, but I need room in order to sleep well. I don't know, I'm still trying to figure this out.

momofone replied: they have these formulas with comfort proteins( easier to digest) maybe they might be helpful. I used to use soy formulas.