Question*: What is that red thing on lil’ Miss Dub’s lip?
A: It’s a hematoma, or in other words: a bruise. Basically, it’s just a collection of blood vessels that have grown on her lip. It first appeared around 1 week … and it will probably get bigger and more raised before it disappears. Or so says my fabulous pediatrician. So, yes, it is temporary. However, to all you folks out there – mainly strangers at the store – I wouldn’t care if it was permanent. I mean, Cindy Crawford’s mom probably got a lot of questions about her baby’s huge facial mole. And look where it got her: faded out of the public’s memory by 35. So it wouldn’t be the end of the world if that small red mark stuck around forever. It could even lead to bigger things, like world peace. I’m not sure how, but stranger things have happened. (Like Donny Wahlberg making a comeback.) Anyway, I’m sure some of my loyal readers (otherwise known as my 3 friends and mother), were curious. But if you don’t know me and stop me on the street to say, “Cute baby – what’s on her lip? Hope that’s not permanent!” - Keep walking. You have your answer.
Now, a more pleasant question for all of you –
Question*: What have been your best methods to get your babies to sleep through/better in the night? My lil’ Miss does OK, but she wakes up quite a bit after 3 or 4 a.m., not to feed but because she’s come unswaddled or woken up or wants a pacifier. Any tips? I’m all for midnight cuddles, but eventually I will explode from sleep deprivation. (Did I mention I can’t nap very well?)
A: Post your answers below!
*Must be said with the inflection of Dwight from NBC’s “The Office.”
1.17.2007
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5 comments:
Use safety pins (or duct tape) to keep her swaddled and hair tape to keep her binky in. Both suggesstions could possibly get you arrested, but hey, it's worth the sleep, right?
miles has a little hemangioma (sp?) on his little tooshy. it's really dark red and the kids always think he has an owie. just in case you were wondering.
as for sleeping, i've had 3 of these little people now, and i still haven't found the trick. i hate to make them cry, but sometimes a few minutes is okay. i usually cave in and feed him. again. good luck.
no idea. all my boys have been different. find peace knowing that all kids eventually sleep through the night. i pray that is sooner than later.
Make sure she falls asleep in her bed and not in your arms, bed, or fridge. If she sries when you put her down let her. Don't be afriad to do this step. If she awakes in the wee hours, let her cry. If crying continues (I'd raise KKKSHELBY's time limit to 10 min) then check on her, but again let her fall asleep on her own.
We have raised two very good sleeping boys. We can talk more at length if you want. A good book to get some tips is "Baby Wise." (No it didn't suggest Em's safty pins and tape)
[You could try Sheba's technique and turn on all the fans and stack four pillows against the door crack and import crickets to imitate the sounds of nature.]
It is a hemangioma, which sounds like hematoma when you hear it, but the former is a common birthmark and the latter a collection of blood from a hemorrhage. Concerned grandparents want to know, so, natch, I did research a few days after she was born. You're right, it will probably get bigger and rougher for 6-18 months, then fade or go away. If not, lasers work well. But I'm with you, for however long it's there, it's part of what makes her distinct, and she's distinctly wonderful and beautiful. As for the sleeping through the night, babies were each different 30 years ago, too. It took one painful night (really only 10 or 15 minutes, but your mother remembers it as hours) of letting your oldest sister cry it out. It took six or eight months (and much of our sanity) for middle sister, who would fall asleep at 6 p.m., wake at 10 and not go back to sleep until 2 or 3 am, then wake again at 5 or 6. And then you slept through the night after a couple weeks. I'd experiment and have faith that it will resolve itself and you will sleep again, sooner than later. She's been through a lot the past month, so consistency should help.
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