T2 is a whinger. She whinges pretty much all the time except when she's asleep or feeding. Maybe sometimes she is ok when being held or out and about. T1 in comparison is much happier and quieter and is more content to be on the floor etc. I've just about tried everything, but I'm starting to think that she might be one of these babies that has to be kept busy or held constantly. Tjis is just not practical with 2 babies, 2 older kids and a house to run! EG: This morning, after their morning nap, (T2 had her usual 20ish mins!), T2 started her fussing within minutes od her feed. I said you've got to be joking, and bundled them both in the car 2 go grocery shopping. Not something I normally do with both babes!! I put T2 in the baby bjorn and t1 in the trolley and they were great - even after being stopped a hundred times by people. As soon as shes's put in the car, she starts whinging! :headbang: My dh gets frustrated when he is home and even I'm getting a bit over it. Sugestions?
Maybe you could try to bring her to an osteopath. Maybe she s got a trapped nerve or something like that and might be in pain... Just an idea. I have friends who had the same problem with their son and after 2 sessions they had a new baby
How long does she nap during the day and sleep at night? I'm one of those Mommies that believes sleep begets sleep. If my kids nap horribly then bedtime is horrible and the cycle continues the next day bc they are tired. I think I read your ticker that they are 5-6 months. At that age mine were sleeping 2 hours in the morning, 2-3 hours in the afternoon and 30min catnap before bed sometimes. They slept 7p-7a at that time. They have always been on the high end of sleep so I would think 2/2hr naps and 12 hours at night *should* be a good amount for the low end sleepers but I have no idea bc we aren't to that point with Hannah yet and she sleeps well at night but naps horribly too! After a 20 min nap have you tried a paci or something to help them back to sleep? I count anything less than an hour "not a nap" and try to get them to sleep longer. Also I hate to blame it on teeth, well no I don't--I love to blame things on teeth :laughing: but could she possibly be teething? My DS1 got his first 2 teeth at 5.5 months Or possibly reflux? Good luck, now that they are toddlers I know the constant whining can totally grate your skin!!!!
I agree with the pps. I got the impression that something is bothering her or she is cranky from lack of enough sleep. So, when she is entertained, it distracts her from what is bothering her, or from the lack of sleep. Maybe talk to your pedi.
Is there an "I'm in the same boat" emoticon? I think we lead parallel lives on different continents! I remember reading your nap/sleep posts (or lack of nap/sleep) early on and dealing with the same thing. I don't have advice, just lots of sympathy.
I did think of trying that, will have to look into that. Unfortunately, even when she does sleep well, it doesn't seem to make much difference! :headbang: I do agree too that sleep begets sleep. She seems to be the better sleeper at night too, but still whinges all the time! True, but I just don't have the time or want to be constantly holding a baby every waking moment. I already feel guilty as some days it feels like it's all about t2! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
