PLEASE READ THIS FIRST:
1. I have a 10 week old who stays awake with colic from 7pm to 6am and she is in my arms during the entire crying spell with me walking (yes, I know this will pass).
2. I have a son who has been forced to be home schooled by the board of education. (long story). That takes about from 7am to 2pm.
3. I am a full time college student. 3pm to 5pm
4. Yes, I get LITTLE sleep, use to it now..lol
I just needs some tips on how to get housework done quickly when you have a fully loaded schedule? I am a clean freak :)
2007-12-17 10:18:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
tried, she screams more
2007-12-17 10:25:31 · update #1
hubby works too much and i am picky about cleaning
2007-12-17 10:32:35 · update #2
Well you may NOT like the answer to this.... Especially if you are indeed a clean freak ! The best answer that I can give you is to cherish the time that you have with your children they are only young once and who cares if you can't get to clean EVERYTHING all the time.. You may have to have someone come over and help you with the children to get anything accomplished ! I know it would drive me up a wall when I had my children and I couldn't get the dishes in the sink washed or I had baskets of clean clothing STILL not put away... My husband helps me A LOT with the house cleaning... It might be time to call in the re-enforcements...
I also rely on convenience cleaning products like Lysol/Clorox antibacterial wipes... I use those on all my bathroom surfaces AND in the kitchen ! They keep germs at bay.. That will help at the very least keep your kitchen/bathroom tidy and NOT germy ! That's my easiest tip...
Good luck
2007-12-17 10:33:49 · answer #1 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are in a tough spot! Good for you for keeping it all up. Unfortunately you are either going to have to let others help you or put up with the mess since she can't be in a sling. Maybe your husband can take over the baby duty on nights when he doesn't have to work the next day.you could get a good cleaning in from 7pm until you have it doneI know it's hard when you feel like he works too much as it is, but you shouldn't struggle with this alone. You work 24/7 and for a little while, he may have to help out more than you'd like him to. Having it done by him may not be your first preference but it seems that having him do a half decent job would be better than not having it done at al... The others have offered good advice but it doesn't seem like any of it will work for you....
2007-12-17 18:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by Pedsgurl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My first baby had colic and it was a nightmare so I feel your pain. I would try massaging your baby's stomach and using little ones gripe water. It helped alot they also have gas drops that work better than mylicon. I used a baby swing or a bouncer. they both soothed my daughter and I was able to get things done around the house. Made things easier this time around I have a 7 week old who is thankfully colic free
2007-12-17 22:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by profmasd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your baby maybe have acid reflux? I know that's not the question, but that seems like a long time to have colic.
Is your edited answer ("tried") about a sling? There are other baby carriers (Bjorn, Becobaby, etc) that might work better than a sling, particularly if she is colicky. Avoid anything that folds her up. Try a Bjorn--you can get them cheaply on eBay.
2007-12-17 18:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Patty Lee 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wow my heart goes out to you. You must be very tough. Just try doing a little at a time and get some help from those you are cleaning up for
2007-12-17 18:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
when i had my last baby he wouldnt sleep unless he was being held or cuddled and was very cranky so to get my house work done i got a baby carrier. it really help for him to be snuggled in a pouch on my tummy which helped him sleep and helped me because i had my hands free to clean. You can always run the vacuum in the evening before everyone goes to sleep, that can help soothe a baby colic or not. Good Luck :)
2007-12-17 18:26:25 · answer #6 · answered by dimples2005_26 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
When you say you "tried" what does that mean? Different babies like different kinds of baby carriers. I use a moby wrap and a hotsling with my little one. The hotsling is the only way I can cook or get other house stuff done when he needs to be held.
2007-12-17 18:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by maegs33 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do you own a sling? when you are carrying around baby you can vacuum, do dishes and basically anything, I have become accustomed to wearing my son when I do things because he enjoys being with me no matter what I am doing. So when baby is crying and you are walking around, just get some stuff done.
2007-12-17 18:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by liv t 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, since you hold your daughter when she is screaming and just walk around why not get a sling and put her in it and you can do some house work then.
2007-12-17 18:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sounds to me like you have two options - one, just be a little messy for a few months. Two, have someone else clean for you, cause it sounds like it'll never get done otherwise. :)
2007-12-17 18:28:58 · answer #10 · answered by fuffernut 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋