Lilith HATES being on her tummy....I mean, seriously hates it. How is she going to crawl, if she refuses to be on her tummy?
I've been putting her in her Bumbo a lot, to try to get her muscles working so she will be able to learn to sit. The problem is, when I'm sitting her on my lap to help her practice and to play with her, she always straightens her legs so she's standing. It's almost impossible to keep her sitting for longer than a minute. So, I'm really glad I got the Bumbo for her...at least she doesn't really have an option when she's in that!
She's going to be 6 months old next week, so I bought her a few new toys. I got her this ball that makes music and has flashing lights which are set off by motion, and I got her a baby laptop. She's LOVES them both! I think it's all of the different lights and sounds they make, but they keep her busy for a while.
I think she's finally learning how to nap. She's been taking 1-2 naps a day, which I'm very happy about. Not just so I get a break, but because I know she needs them. So, it's all working out.
Kymm, Lilith's godmother, came over on Sunday and we had a photoshoot. I have all of the pictures on my other computer, but I haven't had a chance to really sit down and go through them all. I plan on doing that in the next couple days, and I'll try to post some pictures asap. She's just so damn cute!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Baby Naps?!
Lilith is the worst at taking naps!!!!!!!!
Now, don't get me wrong, she is such a good baby. She eats her food, she plays with her toys, and is for the most part content all the time. She also is a good night sleeper (she's always been pretty good at that), which is awesome. But, it's so hard to get her to take a nap!!!!!
Up until 2 weeks ago, she would not nap during the day. She would get up at 7 am, and she'd be up and alert until 9:30 at night. It was pretty rough....
I've recently been feeding her right when she wakes up in the morning, usually around 7 or 8. Then, I put her back to bed. She lays there for a bit, and then drifts back off to sleep. Then, she'll get up around 10 or 10:30. This works out great because I can either go back to sleep (which is the route I often take) or I can get up and get some work done (I work from home, very convenient). Then when she gets up, she'll sit in her high chair and we'll have some breakfast.
After that though, it's very difficult to get her to chill out and take a little nap in the afternoon. I know all babies are different...yada yada yada...but I feel like she should at least take an hour nap around 2ish. There have been a few times where I've laid her down and she'll take a nice 2 hour nap, but most of the time, she freaks out. I let her try to calm down herself which works sometimes, but other times I have to keep going up and calming her down, only to end up getting her back up. With the rate that babies grow and develop, it just seems like they need to take that little extra nap time so that they can catch up with themselves. Maybe that's dumb logic, but that's what I think. And the fact that she is so much more pleasant after the nap speaks volumes to me.
So, my question is, does anyone else have an issues putting their baby down for a nap? Or possibly any suggestions? I've tried the whole routine thing, and I don't know that it's really doing a whole lot. Any comments would be greatly appreciated! :)
Now, don't get me wrong, she is such a good baby. She eats her food, she plays with her toys, and is for the most part content all the time. She also is a good night sleeper (she's always been pretty good at that), which is awesome. But, it's so hard to get her to take a nap!!!!!
Up until 2 weeks ago, she would not nap during the day. She would get up at 7 am, and she'd be up and alert until 9:30 at night. It was pretty rough....
I've recently been feeding her right when she wakes up in the morning, usually around 7 or 8. Then, I put her back to bed. She lays there for a bit, and then drifts back off to sleep. Then, she'll get up around 10 or 10:30. This works out great because I can either go back to sleep (which is the route I often take) or I can get up and get some work done (I work from home, very convenient). Then when she gets up, she'll sit in her high chair and we'll have some breakfast.
After that though, it's very difficult to get her to chill out and take a little nap in the afternoon. I know all babies are different...yada yada yada...but I feel like she should at least take an hour nap around 2ish. There have been a few times where I've laid her down and she'll take a nice 2 hour nap, but most of the time, she freaks out. I let her try to calm down herself which works sometimes, but other times I have to keep going up and calming her down, only to end up getting her back up. With the rate that babies grow and develop, it just seems like they need to take that little extra nap time so that they can catch up with themselves. Maybe that's dumb logic, but that's what I think. And the fact that she is so much more pleasant after the nap speaks volumes to me.
So, my question is, does anyone else have an issues putting their baby down for a nap? Or possibly any suggestions? I've tried the whole routine thing, and I don't know that it's really doing a whole lot. Any comments would be greatly appreciated! :)
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Hiatus
So, during my pregnancy, I was just so tired and forgetful, and my blog suffered. So, I'm no longer Prego Mego, I'm Mego with a child :)
Lilith was born on December 9, 2009. I had to be induced on the 8th (which coincidentally is my birthday). I was put on pitocin, which wasn't fun at all. I was fully dilated by the end of the day, started pushing, and she just wouldn't move down. So, I was prepped for a c-section. It was a very long and tiring day...and also very painful, but it was worth it. :)
So, Lilith is going to be 5 months old on Saturday. It's amazing how much they can change in only 5 months! She's already started solids, her favorites are apples and pears, and she's so strong. I've been breastfeeding, which has also been great. It's nice to know that you are supplying your child with good food. If anyone is thinking about breastfeeding, I say give it a shot. It was really difficult for me in the beginning, just with pain and soreness, but I'm glad I stuck with it. I have lots of suggestions if you need them as well.
So, this blog is going to be about Lilith, and being a mom now. I'll definitely keep it up this time...
Lilith was born on December 9, 2009. I had to be induced on the 8th (which coincidentally is my birthday). I was put on pitocin, which wasn't fun at all. I was fully dilated by the end of the day, started pushing, and she just wouldn't move down. So, I was prepped for a c-section. It was a very long and tiring day...and also very painful, but it was worth it. :)
So, Lilith is going to be 5 months old on Saturday. It's amazing how much they can change in only 5 months! She's already started solids, her favorites are apples and pears, and she's so strong. I've been breastfeeding, which has also been great. It's nice to know that you are supplying your child with good food. If anyone is thinking about breastfeeding, I say give it a shot. It was really difficult for me in the beginning, just with pain and soreness, but I'm glad I stuck with it. I have lots of suggestions if you need them as well.
So, this blog is going to be about Lilith, and being a mom now. I'll definitely keep it up this time...
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