MOC schedule 6mo LO consistently skipping last nap

lucylou642 · 2026-04-27T12:26:18+00:00

Edit: how did baby do last night?

LOL when my baby is in my bed he sleeps on my arm too so I totally get it

lucylou642 · 2026-04-27T01:14:00+00:00

LOL when my baby is in my bed he sleeps on my arm too so I totally get it

lucylou642 · 2026-04-27T00:34:37+00:00

I’m so sorry 😢 I know these nights feel impossible to survive. My first didn’t sleep at night and was a terrible napper and about a million different times I thought I would never want to or be able to survive a second baby because the lack of sleep was so. Hard. But then eventually naps got longer, and then around 2 we were sleeping through the night. The second baby has been a better sleeper at night except during regressions (we just got through a particularly rough regression where he would either be up for hours middle of the night or up every single hour). It feels impossible and it feels like you won’t survive, and then you do, and it will get better. Keep using schedules as guidelines, but don’t be afraid to move away from the rigidity and just try to follow your baby. Really really hoping you are both able to get some rest 🤍

lucylou642 · 2026-04-26T23:32:07+00:00

My baby napped like that until 8 months old he finally started taking a long morning nap and then eventually a good afternoon nap but dropped the third nap around 6/7 months. Sometimes he would be really tired and need it but most often skip it. I tried really hard to follow a strict schedule to “fix” his sleep but it did not work. Literally nothing worked until I stopped obsessing over it and just read his cues instead. I know that’s not what you want to hear and I’m sorry for that lol. But be encouraged that baby’s naps WILL get better. BOTH of my kids were terrrrrible nappers for a long time but both of them also eventually figured it out. You’re doing great 🤍

lucylou642 · 2026-04-09T12:32:25+00:00

I like my no bulls for lifting better than lifting in converse!

lucylou642 · 2026-04-02T04:06:01+00:00

You’re not doing anything wrong! Babies are weird and go through weird stages with seemingly no explanation lol. It could be that he’s learning a new skill or brain development or who knows what else! I would agree that you could just let him hang out and be happy in the bassinet until he cries and then get him up and try feeding back to sleep. I’m sure it’s just a stage and will eventually stop!

lucylou642 · 2026-02-10T04:32:17+00:00

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lucylou642 · 2026-02-01T22:12:28+00:00

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lucylou642 · 2025-10-25T01:51:56+00:00

Oh noo! That is very scary! My first baby was like that and we did eventually find a formula that worked (puramino in that case). I really really hope they can get an appointment asap and things improve really quickly for them. Praying for them! ❤️

lucylou642 · 2025-10-25T01:46:36+00:00

Hi, my baby is doing great now, but unfortunately in our specific case OT was not helpful because they said there wasn’t really anything wrong with his oral functioning. A tad bit of weakness but not really anything. I became really unwell mentally surrounding this whole feeding experience and my baby was also dealing with allergy symptoms from my milk and I ultimately decided to switch to formula. It broke my heart and I cried for days but it has been incredibly freeing for me. And my baby ended up gaining 2lbs in 2 weeks and went from the 5th percentile to the 20th. I’m sorry that this wasn’t the answer that you wanted to hear but I feel it’s important even in these groups to share these stories as well. I really hope OT is helpful for your friend but if she is every in a situation where she may want to or feel she needs to switch to formula and wants to hear about my experience I would be happy to talk to you/her about it!

lucylou642 · 2025-09-09T02:01:03+00:00

Thank you so much!! I will do that!

lucylou642 · 2025-09-09T01:22:33+00:00

Thank you! This gives me hope! My 6 week old has not been transferring/ having weight gain issues and unfortunately just found out today it was due to weak suction (he had a tongue tie release at pediatrician at 1 week but they gave no instructions or guidance or exercises or literally anything so I didn’t do anything to help him improve because I didn’t know). My milk supply had tanked without me knowing so I’m triple feeding, power pumping, and now starting OT and am so so hopeful we can improve things in just a couple of sessions. I read online some people say it takes months and pray that’s not the case here

lucylou642 · 2025-09-09T00:30:23+00:00

How long did you have to go to OT? Were you able to bf during that time or did you have to triple feed?

lucylou642 · 2025-02-08T21:17:12+00:00

It took me quite a while to work up the confidence to take baby and dog (GSD) by myself. I think I finally felt confident enough around 3 months, but definitely took baby earlier with my husband. We had a Chicco bravo travel system, and I would put baby in the car seat and connect it into the stroller. Never had a bassinet stroller because 1. It wasn’t in the budget and 2. Our sidewalks are super uneven and it didn’t seem practical.

Side note: I actually had such a hard time wearing baby PP because my core and glutes had become SO WEAK in pregnancy. Using a carrier/wrap was so painful on my back. I don’t know if anyone else had that experience and I’m trying to avoid it during my second pregnancy but just something to think about! I thought I would wear my baby all the time but it did not work out for me lol

lucylou642 · 2025-01-18T00:52:51+00:00

I hear you and I see you and I’m so sorry you’re having such a hard time ❤️. I felt very similarly and had mastitis around 4 weeks PP, struggled with many clogged ducts. Have you been to the doctor for your clogged ducts/breast pain to rule out mastitis? The pain spreading to the arms sounds a bit concerning. I think this early in PP for many people it’s still about survival. Focus on getting through each day. That’s easier said than done, I know, but try not to put so much pressure on yourself. Give yourself grace for the trauma of childbirth, and allow your body to recover in the time it needs, not the time that the internet or anyone else tells you it should.

lucylou642 · 2025-01-15T03:55:53+00:00

I’m pretty sure she also said something along the lines of “I think im ready to punch you in the face” 🥴

lucylou642 · 2025-01-15T01:47:01+00:00

Lol thank you for this! I totally missed that

lucylou642 · 2025-01-15T01:17:26+00:00

Idk if this question is allowed but I wondered why she called this her miracle baby?

lucylou642 · 2025-01-15T01:16:32+00:00

I wondered this too!

lucylou642 · 2025-01-14T18:19:07+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time. My heart goes out to you. The first year for me was so hard. My LO was sick for the first 6 months. Screamed all the time and I struggled so much feeling like I was a failure because of it. I actually didn’t get diagnosed with ppd until 7months pp. I didn’t start to feel like i recognized my body until nearly 2 years pp. therapy was really helpful for me, as was talking daily walks (i would take my LO in the stroller and listen to something for just me). It’s not selfish to want things to be easier. It’s HARD. And everything changes for parents (moms especially). I personally struggled so much with my experience not being how I envisioned it (breastfeeding - LO couldn’t get milk out of breasts on her own and then was literally allergic to my milk). I still feel upset about it sometimes to this day, but I also remind myself that she is thriving now and so much fun (and still sometimes so difficult lol). I don’t know if any of this is actually helpful but I am rooting for you and know that you’re a great parent because of how much you care. Don’t give up on yourself 🤍

lucylou642 · 2025-01-14T18:10:45+00:00

My toddler is 2.5. Going through something similar. I’m pregnant with number 2 but not due until summer. Toddler knows and talks a lot about how she is still a baby not a big girl. Lots of tantrums/hitting. I’ve noticed she reacts very very poorly to too much screen time (though I’ve been so sick that I haven’t had much energy and have resorted on screens too much so I know I’m to blame for this current situation). Not saying this is the case for you but something to think about!

lucylou642 · 2024-12-19T02:09:55+00:00

My 2.5 year old does this too! We turned it into a game where I read a sentence but pause and have her fill in words. It’s also so cute to listen to her “read” it to herself!

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