what a difference …
July 19, 2008 at 9:05 am | In Uncategorized | 40 Commentsone night can make – or at least one night of sleep – over the last 2 weeks, Sydney has completely regressed – she’s lost interest in solids and seems to be eating less (at least in the morning with the nanny – i feel like i’m nursing her all freaking day!) – we were starting to transition her into the crib and that sudden;y came to a complete halt – the minute i put her into the crib, she would wake up – and it’s weird because she doesn’t have any problems napping in the crib, just nighttime – then the kicker … sleeping through the night – Sydney has been sleeping through the night since about 8 weeks – and while it hasn’t been ideal for me (since she doesn’t go to bed til damn near midnight), it’s been pretty great for Kelley – until the last 2 weeks
Sydney had slowly started going to bed a little earlier – anywhere between 10 and midnight – and i’m thinking that her body is just naturally adjusting and at some point (hopefully in th e near future), she’ll even out and get on a more regular sleeping schedule – then all of a sudden she started waking up around 12 or 1am – um, hello – mommy has to get up at 3am!!! clearly, she doesn’t care – she’s the “all about me” kid – of course i don’t know where she gets that from … anyway, 1am rolls around and she is awake – not that stirring in her sleep awake – we’re talking full on “mommy i’m bored,let’s get up and kick it” awake – uh, yeah – not so much! so the 1am solution varies – it can be as easy as giving her the boob and lull her back to sleep with me as the human pacifier or it can be as involved as taking her back into her room and changing her and actually rocking her back to sleep – the latter has me getting out of bed which is never good – because then i have problems going back to sleep – but hey it’s great for her and Kelley!
which leads me to this fine, sunny Saturday morning – Saturday is the day i sleep in – and when i say sleep in, i mean until 10 or 10:30am – and if i’m lucky, i can get Sydney down for a morning nap and can stretch that until 11 or 11:30am – but this last week was especially rough – and with Sydney not sleeping through the night, i didn’t get more than 1 1/2 consecutive hours of sleep any night – that wouldn’t be so terrible except that Sydney has also been a little fussier than normal – so her long afternoon nap (which i usually try and take with her) has been with me wearing her in a Moby D wrap – i love the Moby D and apparently she does too because the moment i put her in it, she immediately falls asleep – but when i try and take her out, she wakes up – so she’s been napping in the Moby D and i try my best to recline on the bed or chair and get my nap on too – she awakes completely refreshed and raring to go – i awaken completely groggy and confused and wondering why my 2 hour nap felt like 7 minutes – fast forward to yesterday – i was so tired i could barely think straight – everyone who talked to me on the phone yesterday asked me if i was asleep – no, just completely exhausted – is that the same thing? so when Kelley got home last night, i immediately passed Sydney off to him and went to sleep – that was around 5:45pm – now that i think about it, i think i was asleep when he got home – whateve – it was naptime for mommy – so Kelley took over and i slept til about 8 or 8:30pm – i woke up and ventured to the living room – Sydney was asleep in the swing (lucky Daddy!) so i thought i would try and spend some quality time with Kelley – i snuggled up to him on the couch and promptly fell asleep – after about 30 minutes, i woke up and realized what had happened – i told him that when Sydney woke up that she would be hungry so to bring her to me – then i gave him a kiss and told him i was going back to bed – i think she woke up around 10 or so because i vaguely recall seeing the news – i think i fed her during Nightline and i watched Friends at 11pm – and i guess somewhere in there Sydney fell back asleep because i completely missed Sex and the City and 11pm – she woke up at 1am (which i guess is her “new” schedule), i got up and changed her, rocked her back to sleep and then we got back in the bed – this is where i should have slept until at least 8 or 9am – nope – 5am – wide awake – WHY, GOD?? WHY??? i tried to go back to sleep, but it didn’t happen – you watch and see, the minute she wakes up, i’ll be tired again – but for now, i’m bright eyed and bushy tailed – or at least as much as my personality allows me to be!
have i mentioned that Sydney has teeth? she does – 2 of them – the first one came in 2 weeks ago and the second one came in last week and not only does she know she has teeth – she knows how to use them – can you saw “OWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!” – i’m determined not to quit nursing just because she figured out how to bite me, but dang – that girl has some chompers on her – someone equated baby teeth to puppy teeth – yup, that’s exactly it – never been used so they’re sharp as razors – and like puppies, babies are so freaking cute that you can’t be mad! even if she’s clamped down on your nipple while she’s smiling at you! so the first time she bit me, i of course screamed in pain – i immediately pulled her off of me and headed to Kellymom.com, the authority of all things breastfeeding – apparently the whole screaming out in pain is not a good thing – it can either encourage your baby to continue to bite to get a reaction out of you or can cause a nursing strike – ok, just add another tick mark to the bad mommy column – i know she’s teething (which is probably why she’s also not sleeping through the night anymore) and i know it hurts, but mommy’s nipple is not a teething toy – it’s not even cold! so now, when she bites, i try and unlatch her immediately with my finger, tap her lips and say “no biting – don’t bite mommy” – and she just looks at me and smiles – funny, it’s the same smile she gives me when she has those saw-like teeth digging into me – rotten kid – how could she already have managed to figure out that her smile will totally melt mommy into pieces?
5 months post partum, and i have now lost 59 pounds – i am officially BELOW my pre-pregnancy weight – i was 149 when i got pregnant and 206 the day i delivered – i went ahead and set my goal weight at 138 even though i’d like to get back down to 133 – that was my weight the day i got married – and ideally i’d like to be 122 with a rocking hard body because that’s what i was when i met Kelley – but i’m pretty sure that’s just a fantasy – though i do wonder how new moms find the time to eat – Kelley andd i usually trade off eating for dinner time – and i always eat breakfast when i’m at the studio – but from the time i get home until Kelley gets home, it’s a crap shoot as to whether or not i’ll get a meal in – though i can usually manage to grab a handful of grapes or cherries – so there is that!
oh – i had more, but it appears that my Saturday morning solo time is over – i hear Sydney – and i need to try and get in a shower before Daddy leaves for basketball – i will really, really, really try to blog tomorrow – but i can’t make any promises – but the next blog will include the topics of mommies vs daddies, how to teach your kid to crawl and GAY BINGO!!!!!
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Jonathan pulled the sleep strike card around 4/5 months and it seemed to be common on mommy boards I read. No one could come up with a reason other than so much developmental advancing at this point. She’ll slip back into a routine that makes more sense.
Comment by kelly — July 19, 2008 #
thanks for the updates! Have you tried letting your husband lay her down at night? She may respond better to him and stay down for the night? good luck!
Comment by ashley — July 20, 2008 #
I actually look back on those middle of the night rockings as some of the sweetest times with my boys. It probably doesn’t feel that way at the moment though. Try to remember that this too shall pass. You are a great mom.
Comment by Tracy — July 21, 2008 #
Owww!! I remember the teething while breastfeeding, oh man that was NOT fun! My son would try to turn his head completely around..still attached to me…to see what’s going on behind him. Good luck! It will get better and I did the same thing (tapping on his cheek or lips and saying no biting, etc).
I hope you are able to get more sleep!!
Comment by Rachel — July 21, 2008 #
Missed you lately Dianthe. I enjoy your blogs! Thanks.
Comment by Lisa — July 21, 2008 #
I’m exhausted from just reading the blog. Bless your heart. I know you’re probably really excited about losing 60 lbs. Wow!
Thanks for the update
Comment by Kat — July 22, 2008 #
I don’t understand why you don’t have time to eat? WOW…only one baby…I assume it’s because you are dragging all day from only sleeping an hour at night? poor poor thing..
Comment by Terri — July 22, 2008 #
hang in there dianthe! this too shall pass
just when you think you have them figured out they always change! your doing a great job!
Comment by Megan — July 23, 2008 #
I LOVE your blogs. I get so excited when you post one. Hope you get some sleep.
Comment by Amber — July 23, 2008 #
Instead of giving her a boob, why don’t you pump and give her a bottle? Is it really necessary to feed her straight from the breast anymore?
Comment by Alyssa — July 23, 2008 #
Hey Dianthe, sounds like to me she is going through a growth spurt. It’s about that time. I remember when my kids where going through one, they’d want to eat ALL the time and were very clinging. She’ll go back to her regular schedule again, then when you think you got it all settled..she’ll go through another growth spurt again…lol
Comment by Vanessa — July 24, 2008 #
This blog reminds me of Amy’s blog. It was exciting until she had her baby. From then on, it was baby, baby, baby. I miss the exciting Dianthe blogs about your life and funny stories – not just baby stories.
Comment by susan — July 28, 2008 #
Hey! I have three wonderful kids. Two of them went through the exact same thing. If you haven’t already make sure you have a night light and try a cd player with soft music or sounds. This worked so well with our first two that we started our last child out with the cd player. She didn’t have the same problem as the other two. Its just a suggestion. Hope it helps.
Comment by Amanda — July 29, 2008 #
Please blog again! Please?! I miss it!
Comment by Em — August 14, 2008 #
Are you ever going to blog again?
Comment by Courtney — August 19, 2008 #
I miss your blogs, too!
Comment by FondaHonda — August 19, 2008 #
I’m sure you’ve got a spare minute to blog while youre on vacation. Just do it!
Comment by better than you — August 19, 2008 #
yeah – i had a spare minute – but i used it to take a shower then i had another one, so i used it to write the Remix blog (that i’m still not done with) – if i get another one, i’ll probably use it to do some more laundry and then if i get another one after that, i’ll probably use it to make dinner – it is my anniversary after all and my husband might want dinner tonight
Comment by dianthe — August 19, 2008 #
WOW..someone has an attitude! Funny how she makes time to see if we are leaving messages but no time to blog. She also has time to keep up with her myspace…but still having a difficult time managing her household. Don’t worry, we will keep praying for you.
Comment by kim — August 19, 2008 #
I agree. Don’t worry about blogging Dianthe.
Comment by Ashley — August 19, 2008 #
Wow I didnt mean it that way! Sorry….it is nice reading your blogs. Dont worry I wont have anything else to say.
Comment by better than you — August 19, 2008 #
Better than you, don’t worry. I understood what you meant. I think Dianthe is just adjusting to being a new mom and is still sorting out her new schedule. I am sure she just had a bad moment when she wrote her comment. You know how you get defensive when someone points out something that you are already sensitive to? Maybe it is like that. I’m sure she will start blogging again when she’s got time.
Comment by Em — August 20, 2008 #
It would be great to see new pics.
Comment by ak — August 20, 2008 #
I am married, work part time and have have a one year old. On days when I feel like juggling it all is hard work, I remind myself that I could be a single mom juggling several kids with a full time job. How do they do it? Respect!
Comment by Leah — August 21, 2008 #
uh, oh…losing fans fast! Blog before Remix. KPOD is good for the show recap.
Comment by Fanofyou — August 21, 2008 #
please…the remix is lame! I can never get myself to read more than the first two paragraphs. It is much more enjoyable to listen to KPOD.
Comment by terry — August 21, 2008 #
Well!! Some more of Dianthe’s time was taken Monday when I went over to visit my oldest baby girl, Dianthe, and grand daughter, Sydney! Sorry, but I took up about an hour of Dianthe’s blog time. But, for those who NEED to know, Dianthe, Kelley and Sydney(Who ONLY rests and sleeps when you least expect it) are doing GREAT!!!
Comment by DIANTHE'S DAD — August 21, 2008 #
It’s ok Dianthe, your REAL fans understand. I mean come on yall, she has a FAMILY now. Give her a break. I mean some people have priorities and i’m sure her family and job are higher than blogging(i know it is on my list). Have a GREAT day Dianthe.
Comment by Kisha — August 21, 2008 #
ok…so why does her dad check the blog if she knows she isn’t blogging? hmmmm?
Comment by terry — August 21, 2008 #
Ok it sounds like people like to see and hear updates and are missing what Dianthe has to say. Yeah it’s hard being a Mom but I think that is why people love to read Kelly and Dianthe’s blogs. It makes us realize we are not the only ones going through the craziness of life alone. Don’t make us feel bad for wanting to hear more.
Comment by Emmy — August 21, 2008 #
I could very well be wrong, but isn’t blogging part of their job? If so, you can’t fault anyone because Kidd doesn’t blog very often either. If the leader doesn’t why should the followers.
Comment by Amy — August 21, 2008 #
Hi Dianthe – beautiful family – love keeping up with you guys! As a devoted fan of the show, I just want to say this…. Your blogs are something that have really set you apart and garnered you a huge audience. Women have really been able to relate to you because of your funny, honest, no-holds-barred personality. You have a wonderful way of expressing yourself, and it is my personal wish to see Kidd let go of the remix and let you focus your talents where they shine best – in writing and relating to people. Recaps are nice, but they don’t give you any way of really connecting with folks. Your blogs are what I look forward to most when I visit this site, and judging by the number of comments you get, I am not alone. So if it would make YOU happy (which is MOST important), because I KNOW it will make us blog readers ecstatic, perhaps see if there is a way to shift your responsibilities a bit on the show so that you have time to keep up with this? We could write a petition to Kidd if you think it would help!
Also, I figured I’d ask here because I am THAT confident that this is where the question would be seen – what’s up with all of the vacations? I mean, you all definitely deserve your time off, no doubt, but it seems like you guys get a week off every month! I’ve been a listener for 15 years, and I don’t remember this many vacations in a row for the first several years. Just wondering.
Hugs and kisses to baby Sydney, and I hope you get the sleep you deserve!
Comment by shellbell — August 22, 2008 #
Shellbell,
you’re right, I have listened for almost 20 years & I think they threw in an extra week this year. A lot of times when they are gone they are working (KIDD’s KIDS, vegas trips for award shows, etc), but I think they threw in an extra week this year.
Kidd probably gets a certain amount of time (probably demands more) so the rest of the gang follows suite.
I love hearing Shanon & some justify it by saying how they wake up so early, but I wake up that early too & work longer days (65 hrs per week) & I don’t get that long. Not complaining just saying don’t justify it by saying that you are owed that. Bottom line, I think they get the vacation b/c Kidd does & without him there wouldn’t be a show (he’s put in his time)!
Comment by connie — August 22, 2008 #
You know what? I don’t think that was really Dianthe writing that comment. If you look at her July 7th post: “I’m over it” she comments in there. She has her picture on her comments because she is a member of kiddnation. Phony!
Comment by Em — August 22, 2008 #
Good point, Erin! I knew this fake response sounded too whiney to be our Dianthe anyway!
Comment by Leah — August 22, 2008 #
What a shock you still haven’t blogged! Cant say that I’m suprised.
Comment by Amy — August 25, 2008 #
I think some of you guys really need to chill… I mean Dianthe is busy…it’s just a blog! Breathe!
Comment by Elizabeth — August 25, 2008 #
WOW…she doesn’t appreciate your fans. You know she wouldn’t have been picked for the remix if we weren’t reading and responding to her blogs.
Comment by amy — August 27, 2008 #
It is ok that Dianthe is not blogging, but it would probably be best if they just removed her blog entirely that way we wouldn’t keep checking and be disappointed. Either that or put the last update date back on so that we know it has not been updated and we don’t keep checking.
Comment by Cynthia — August 29, 2008 #
Something to consider…
I’m not saying give up on breast feeding – I breast fed all 4 of my children including my 25 month old twins. Honestly breast feeding takes a toll on your energy level — I would really recommend pumping and have your hubby feed her, he needs the bonding time as much as you do. And even more you CAN mix breast milk and formula together (as long as they are both at the same temperature) mix formula ahead and refrigerate along with refrigerating the breast milk, mix and steam heat it (don’t microwave, it breaks down the healthy antibodies in the breast milk) — this will allow you to cut back some on the amount of milk you produce and how often you pump/feed. You will feel like a new woman! I did this with all my babies. The added formula helps keep their tummy full longer. (Fuller tummy=longer naps/sleep at night.)
Comment by d — August 30, 2008 #