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Post by chotimonkey on Nov 25, 2013 14:08:06 GMT
Hi
Curious george is doing well, we've kept things v low key, but squirrel and howler are used to quite busy varied lives and have started to go a bit stir crazy...
My instinct is to get out and about to places that squirrel and howler can do some jumping, running and toddler style tumbling (to help work out some of frustration of having a new sib) but go to quieter parks/ soft play so george doesn't feel freaked out. Keep him close, he seems happy in a sling (although he is a whopping 24 pounder) always get george back for meals, sleeps etc, don't go too far, and for the moment use the car for ease of getting three v littlies to and from places
How have others managed things? Thanks
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Post by donatella on Nov 25, 2013 16:29:29 GMT
Tbh we didn't really. By the time no 3 came along I had one in school send one in nursery so littly had to fit in with an existing routine and that meant school runs from the off. I didn't hand her round like a parcel and she had one to one with me in the morning but pretty we just had to get on with it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 17:15:35 GMT
I agree with Donatella, I think it is impossible to funnel when you have two other LO's to entertain. If you other children were at school you would have to do school runs and collections from clubs etc, so it sounds like you are doing exactly the right thing, short trips out to let the older two let off steam and if George is snuggled in his sling than that's perfect. As long as you are doing the primary care, that's the main thing. There won't be many on here with 3 under 3 Choti, you superwoman!
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Post by loadsofbubs on Nov 25, 2013 18:27:07 GMT
personally I think you're doing ok from the sound of it. keep lo close, sling as much as possible, accept any offers of help for anything other than for care of lo and do what oyu have to do to keep the others (and yourself sane!). I would advise only what youre doing, just make sure others don't do care and comfort for new lo until he is certain of oyu being there. don't honestly think an occasional cuddle from someone else (as opposed to comforting) does much harm as long as all his needs are met by you/spouse (am assuming their is a spouse or partner for three under three otherwise you're insane!) and that it is occasional in the short term.
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Post by imp on Nov 25, 2013 19:07:19 GMT
I agree with others, and good for you doing babywearing. Think that is one of the best thing you can do while you have your other two to consider---keeps littlie close and involved but frees your hands for the other 2. What are you using? just make sure that you have the right sling/wrap/carrier that suits you both
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Post by smileycat on Nov 25, 2013 19:16:56 GMT
Hi there Chotimonkey,
Well you've just totally described what I did in the early days when Spud was placed. It worked well for me.... We gradually introduced friends and started going sporadically to groups that DD enjoyed- she was 4 so really missed going. It was hard at first when we started doing this as everyone crowed Spud which freaked him out but as DD was happy catching up with others I could manage this okay. I felt it was about trying to balance what was best for her and what was best for Spud without me losing the plot totally!!!!!
Sounds like you are doing a great job of juggling it all :-)
SC x x
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Post by chotimonkey on Nov 26, 2013 13:25:03 GMT
Thanks everyone, yes there v definitely is a mr monkey who has another two weeks off work before (gulp) it's me and the three!!! Squirrel is just over three and already does two mornings at nursery which will increase to three in jan and howler will start two short mornings after feb half term with her sister. They also have different nap times for the beginning which means I'm getting some individual time in with them... We also live v close to v helpful family so we get a lot of help... Slings are maitei and a tricotti which curious george and I both seem to get on all right with... Also. An extra layer of insulation for is both in the cold!! But it is very, very busy. When howler came home it was August and we spent all our time outside in paddling pools, with bowl of flour and spoons and in parks, it's a bit harder in nov as squirrel is extremely petite and no matter what I wrap her up in gets cold v quickly and is v intolerant to unpleasant sensation. So any suggestions of good indoor active play ideas would be v welcome... Have tonnes of crafty and sensory stile ideas and resources, but it's getting then enough chances to be really physical that I'm not v good at In winter!
Thanks again for v helpful advice and kind and supportive words... It's v much appreciated
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Post by thespouses on Nov 26, 2013 15:38:42 GMT
Can you get a season pass to a sensory play near you? That's my first thought!
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