Need encouragement

My DH has left for a business trip. He will be back on Friday. All by myself. Scared to death. He would help through the night. I find it hard as we have to feed them 8 times a day. They are poor feeders. It is frustating in the middle of the night at 2 am & 5 am when we wake up & they eat only half their bottle, either because they are too sleepy or we couldnt get a good burp.
Any suggestions on burping? One baby's feed relies on the burp half way. If we dont get a burp, she wont eat the rest. One baby is a refluxer, any movement can cause her to throw up.

Please encourage me.

 

My guys are pretty good burpers. Immediately after they eat, we sit them on the floor and lean them forward and rub their backs. We usually get a burp right away. We found this to be a lot more effective than throwing them over our shoulder.

Good luck this week. I know how scary it can be to be home alone. Just be sure to lock the doors and keep your mind off of it.

 

Just try to stay positive. It isn't easy to do it on your own but just believe that you can do it. My dh travels frequently for work, too. I remember the first time that I was set to do it on my own and thought I wouldn't be able to handle it but I just kept reminding myself it wouldn't last forever. Are they your only children? If so, just nap when they nap and count down to your hubby's return. It won't be long! You can do it! I always remind myself that it could be worse ( i could have quads like my friend does, etc.) So, think of me. My dh has been gone for probably 8 weeks of my girls' 4 months on earth, they both have reflux and my dh has never helped at night and I have a tantruming 2 year old! See...it could be worse You can do it! You can do it! Just keep reminding yourself of that and have an escape plan for Friday or Saturday when he gets back.

 

You can do it!! You'll be SO proud of yourself at the end of the week when you have done so well!!

Here's what I try to do. (My hubby travels every week) I try to be organized and have a clue (or the #'s for delivery) as to what I am going to eat. (I struggle the hardest with that part - some weeks it's delivery, cereal, popcorn - you get the pic!)

If my kitchen is clean and I'm ahead of the game with (in my case, sippy's) bottles, nipples whatever else I need to get through the week!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!! :hug99: NAP when you can!! I know how hard it is!!

 

You can do it!! I had one hard to burp baby and walking with little bounces while patting her back was one thing that worked for her. Also, straitening her out helped too. :hug99:

 

You can do it!! You are a mother - we can do anything! You will get frustrated, tired, and sometimes overwhelmed...but, that will pass and it feel gratifying and wonderful to be them by yourself. YOU CAN DO IT!! Keep us posted

 

:hug99: You can do it!!! I know it's overwhelming now, but you'll feel sooo good after you do it and SURVIVE!! :yahoo:

Good luck with the burping...I found light bounces with the baby while walking around the room worked for me.

 

You can do it!!!! My twins were one month old when I was alone for 5 days. It will be hard but you will get through it. It is amazing what we can do when we have to.

For burps, I have found sittine them on my lap leaning forward o nmy hand and using the other hand to pat their back gets a burp out much better than on the shoulder.

Good Luck! I also always found it easier to get all my errands done a couple of days before DH left.

 

My DH leaves for a month at a time every other month.He works in Africa. it's hard to be alone. My dad stays with us to help but hes not here all the time. Stay strong it does get easier. When I burped our girls I did it like 3 times when they were using the tiny bottles. I found burping more often then they had less gas. If I didn't burp them that often then I was introuble. With the regular bottles I did ever 2oz untill they were old enought that they didnt need to be burped anymore!

 

Thanks for the support. I will try my best. These are our only children. I am glad I dont have toddlers in the house. I dont know how people manage newborn twins with other kids in the house. I am prepared for the long night ahead....... besides sleep.

 

Hi Wishwhy...

You are going to be great. Here I am freaking out because DH is out at the Monday night Jaquars football game and I have to put them to bed by myself for the first time (they are 4.5 mos) and I volunteered to take over his shift during the night so that he can have fun without having to worry about getting up in the middle of the night...I feel like such a wimp! I am a little lonely but so far so good and I am sure you are too busy with your babies to even think about it. I plan on having an ice cream snack/treat a little later and I hope you can do the same - raid the freezer for some yummy dessert!

I will be checking periodically all night so pm me or just reply to this post if you want to talk!

Amy

 

Rubbing their backs seems to be the best for us. I have two great burpers...you would've thought they had a steak dinner. But I know that rubbing can help push the bubble out instead of patting. Rub in a circular motion concentrating on pushing when you are going upwards. A little push should help it out better.