Baby sleeping

[Picky]

Hi all

Baby Woody will be 2 weeks old on Monday and so far he is a wonder baby! The thing is, he seems to be sleeping a lot (over 20 hours a day). He was a big baby - 10lb 110z and is taking between 4 and 5oz at each feed which is about every 4-5 hours. He's putting on weight, nearly back upto birth weigh (was 10lb 10oz on Friday) and the MW isn't worried. I've had a very bad infection in c section wound and have been quite poorly and she says the babies seem to know and be easier to deal with. He's only up once a night and I know I should be counting my blessings, but I just don't remember baby Picky 1 being this chilled out. Has anyone else found this with second babies/bigger babies?

Thanks

Px

[tigwig]

My sister's 2nd was a better sleeper than her 1st and the 1st one was good!
You are very lucky, don't worry he sounds fine to me. I only hope my 2nd that is due end Dec ish is so good! I can only take off 2 weeks after the birth then it will be back to working full time as a childminder. If my baby is up all night I will be falling asleep through the night!

[albaqwerty]

my first slept quite well, second was brilliant. My MW put it down to being a more relaxed mother so baby "chilled"
Both of mine were nearer to 9lbs tho (10lb 11oz.. oo-er picky!)
glad to see you back on here, stay well :) and enjoy the bubba.

[b00bs]

my second child was a big babe 9lb 2oz and slept like an angel babe for the first 6weeks i was told it was because she ahd a peaceful birth, shame i couldn`t say the same,bang on 7weeks she changed into devil child.that never slept though the night untill she was 2yrs,enjoy him while it lasts,

[caththecrazy]

My second son was exactly the same - fed for ages and then slept alot. By the time he was 4 weeks he slept through the night.

Picky glad he's doing so well and hope your infection clears up soon.

Love Cathy xx

[Picky]

Thanks everyone!

He's still being brilliant, he's more awake now during the day so I'm not so worried!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for continuing well-behaved-ness!

Px

[redcrx]

its often true that a calm parent has a calm child and its understandable that you may be calmer with your 2nd and not so panicky.

But also a heavier baby is often easier to settle and sleeps through that bit earlier. Both of mine were 9lbs6.5ozs and they were good sleepers at first

once his first growth spurt starts (at about 6 weeks) you may notice a difference in his feeds again.

[tamborine]

Since he's your 2nd your experience shows - that's why babe is so laid back. Hope the C is reparing okay.