This is a question I get asked by many about my big boy Levi. He is 5 months old and could pass as a 7-8 month old. I took him for his 4 month check up last month and am just now getting to blog about it. I am also doing a blogger's no no.....I don't have any pictures at this moment to post (Gasp, ahhh, spit, yell). I will post pictures soon.
At four months he....
weighs 17 lbs 2 oz-which I am confident he weighs much more now
sits on his own
drools uncontrollably
screams when he is happy and mad which is pretty funny
rolls over one way
and loves to give big sloppy kisses.
I will not touch on the sleeping issue very much. I have come to terms that it is my lot in life to have children who do not like to sleep. Levi did wonderful when he was newborn, but when he hit the 4 month mark he decided he would keep his momma up all night. So all you genius blogger mommies out there, please give me some advice. How do you get your children to sleep at night? I am convinced since I have two children that do not sleep all night that it is my fault. I am the root of all evil. Tell me what I am doing wrong. I am guessing most of you will tell me to make sure he is awake once I put him to bed. That is easier said than done. Let me just go ahead an tell you that Levi is usually asleep when I lay him down. He nurses around 8 and I can't keep him awake for anything. Is this where I am wrong? I am interested to hear how you get your baby to sleep. Please leave me a comment with the magic trick! I and my sleepy puffy eyes would appreciate it greatly. Oh how I would love to look at myself and not see blood shot eyes!
Until next time!
4 Month Check-Up
6 days ago
5 comments:
Can, I wish I had some advice for you! I need some help too. I got up 3 times last night with my boys. Arrgh! I don't think it's our fault, though... I'm blaming the kids :)They just love us so much that they can't stand to be away from us. My only hope is that when they turn 16 they won't wake up screaming for "Mommy!" or "My juice, please!".
Can,
I have NO ADVICE, but you've got a friend in Barfield with those puffy eyes too if it makes you feel any better:) Addie was sleeping soooo great before I went back to work and now we are up at least 3 times a night. If you find the magic trick please let me know!:) We will look back and laugh about this years from now....I THINK:)
Thanks guys. So glad Im not the only one. Makes me feel a little better.
You know we truly believe in the Babywise book! Although Timothy did not do so well, I think that was our fault cause we would run in his room every time he made a peep. :( So I would recommend giving that book a try! Hope this helps! Love you guys and miss you!
Sorry I'm late to the party of comments here. With Patrick we used Babywise as well and I always recommend it to first time and/or struggling moms. It's not a guarantee to work, but I know MANY families that have followed it with success. Abigail was a perfect sleeper on her own from birth (we used Babywise with her for feeding, but didn't need to schedule her sleep). It's NOW that she's becoming a beast. I think it is separation anxiety or something.
I'm sorry you have another non-sleeper. Just remember that they will learn to sleep one day and surely you'll be rewarded for your hard work one day as well!
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