Its 4 a.m. and the baby won't sleep!

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01-13-2012, 09:00 AM

#21

jbj137

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If only you were in SOUTH CAROLINA,
I would love to rock him. J J

01-13-2012, 09:14 AM

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athomenow

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Our 4yr old DGS told his mother then little brother wouldn't stop fussing, "see I told you we should have gotten the cat." That just about says it all!

01-13-2012, 09:31 AM

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Tink's Mom

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Originally Posted by gramajo

My DD gave me a plaque that says "Grandchildren are the reward you get for not strangling your teenagers."

How true!

I just reminded my son of this on Christmas...we are going to be first time grandparents this summer...

As far as the trade...I have a needy 5 yr old Chihuahua...but is your 10 month old housebroken???

01-13-2012, 10:18 AM

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Mad Mimm

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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

LOL! Unfortunately no, he is not. I gave him some bare bottom time yesterday and he wet the floor! LOL!

01-13-2012, 10:21 AM

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Mad Mimm

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Originally Posted by Tartan

I always used Desitin for baby's bottom. I swear you could waterproof a boat with that stuff. A very wise woman once told me, you sleep when baby sleeps no matter what else needs doing. (my mother)

Wise woman, I had a sinkful of dirty dishes yesterday because I did exactly that! I like Desitin too - works well and he is already doing better. Thank goodness we got a little sleep last night (despite 7 wake-ups) my husband and I are now taking shifts. I am a little less punchy today, but still not going anywhere near my sewing room - I'd end up with a needle in my finger or a stack of work to rip out!

01-13-2012, 10:45 AM

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judys

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I can surely identify with you. My middle child (the strong willed one) didn't sleep all night even once until she was 16 months old. Wasn't sure I'd survive! But, now she's a mom of two and can appreciate what I went through. She was widowed at 39 with a 2yr old and 5yr old but her strong will has been a really positive thing. She's doing great. Wish I lived closer to her (and to you) so I could help out. Hang in there.

01-13-2012, 11:37 AM

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Debra Mc

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Go to store & get a bottle of MOnkey Butt powder. That is the best stuff I have ever used. Big boys or little boys. DS uses it especially durning football. Wipe him off really well when you change him even pee. He may have an ammonium burn. Boy's pee is stronger than girls for some reason.

01-13-2012, 12:30 PM

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Jersey Gal

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Just remember MadMimm, this too shall pass.

01-13-2012, 02:44 PM

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noveltyjunkie

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No advice but just wanted to say I have been there. I still appreciate the fact that no one screams at me at night anymore. It seems like forever but it really is not.

01-13-2012, 07:53 PM

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BarbaraSue

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Sorry that you are getting very low on sleep. I'm not anywhere close to be able to help. I don't know that a puppy would be better if it wasn't used to sleeping alone. It could whine most of the night and keep you awake also.