AuctionLamb Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Our one is now 2 years old, we were lucky with him sleeping well from the start. He use to spit out his dummy out every now and again so you get the every 2 hour wake-up. What worked well for us was to alternate the "on duty" days so you at least will have a better nights rest every two nights. At least you know when you not on duty that eve you can get a ride in or do a session on the IDT. Wife not a sporty person but it helped her a lot by having rest every 2nd night, she also work so she needs the sleep too.
AlanD Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 yeah, colic really stuffs it up... we didn't have any of that.Ours I dont think is colic either but she does have some separation anxiety and can be rather difficult and cries quite a bit.
Crossmonster Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Our first one is also due in Feb 2016. I'm nervous about my training schedule. Will have to enforce some late night sessions at the gym.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Ours I dont think is colic either but she does have some separation anxiety and can be rather difficult and cries quite a bit.Perfect candidate for sleep training then. And if it was colic, you'd know...
Long Wheel Base Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Watching this thread closely. Will be sailing this boat SOON.
Long Wheel Base Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Our first one is also due in Feb 2016. I'm nervous about my training schedule. Will have to enforce some late night sessions at the gym.I'm 2 months ahead of you. Go check my thread from last week if you haven't already. Some really great help and info there. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/152470-first-time-dad/?hl=%20first%20%20time%20%20dad
EVILTWIN Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 our baby is almost 2 years! My wife is exremely dedicated and is also racing Elite womans vets on the road. She trains everyday before the sun comes up, She rides early mornings on weekends and i look after baba! I also Race moto cross (at the moment leading the mx1 regional championship.) I train on rollers at work, and ride on sat arvies on my dirtbike!Takes alot of time dedication and efford, do not let it get in the way of your baby though! Do not miss a second with them! They are the best thing ever and if anything the best motivation, We have both been performing the best we have ever in our lives!!!!One thing for shore after pregnancy the chick are danm strong!!!!!!!!
VicanZA Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 dont spoil a good think like my riding by sharing it with the wife, so while she looks after the kid i hit the trails.
VicanZA Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 after a couple of years she may start whining that you dont spend enough time at home, thats when you know its time for the second baby, after that she aint gonna be bothering you again. close the thread admin, i got this one.
dee_biker Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 THIS. 3 days of hell, for a lifetime of bliss. It works. What he said... After 3 days of sleep training I started my Comrades training program!
blondeonabike Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Congratulations!! My opinion is to stick to the IDT for the first year and throw all race ambitions out the window and make some sacrifices. Your wife has just been pregnant for nine months, given birth and does not recognise the body she has been left over with. Make it your priority to give her the time to train to get her body back again for the first year. She will get her vooma back and you will be happier in the long run.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Congratulations!! My opinion is to stick to the IDT for the first year and throw all race ambitions out the window and make some sacrifices. Your wife has just been pregnant for nine months, given birth and does not recognise the body she has been left over with. Make it your priority to give her the time to train to get her body back again for the first year. She will get her vooma back and you will be happier in the long run.THIS.
Ratty Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 You need to make the time for training. I stopped exercising in the first few months (colic baby) and then just got into a habit of not exercising much. Was feeling tired and drained to the point that I went to the doctor. He said the only thing that will make me feel better is to get back to exercise as I am used to the endorphins. I did even though it was hard at first, but starting feeling so much better and had more energy. As soon as baby is sitting up nicely on her own, get a trailer. They are awesome. You can put the child in there, its got a 5 point harness so nice and safe, there is space for toys etc to keep them busy and then you can go enjoy some training. The one we had was fully waterproof so didn't matter what the weather was doing. My son loved it. Or just get a really good running stroller. That way you can enjoy running together and just take turns to push the stroller. The kids love the fresh air and it makes them sleep better.
Frosty Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 My first one is 5.5 years old and she kept us up through the night for about 6 months (also colic related). We eventually got some "sleep" until No.2 was born nearly 23 months ago. She still keeps us awake through the night. She wants to sleep in our bed, so will wake up crying and won't stop unless (1) she's with us, or (2) one of us sleeps in her bed with her. We (Mrs and I) now share option 2 - as option 1 is not an option. As far as training goes, I must have made about half a dozen "come-backs" in the last 5 years. From racing SA's in 2009, to riding in the G or H groups in some of the bigger GP races (weekend warrior deluxe). This is my first year back in the Vet's peloton. The hardest adjustment for me was getting back on the trainer/wattbike/road in the early hours before work. Now I'm riding once a weekend (sometimes twice), but trying to get quality training in during the week (although the cold is not making it easy) and enjoying my time with the girls.
AlanD Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 Perfect candidate for sleep training then. And if it was colic, you'd know...Yes I would no although sometimes I think she is but from some stories I read I know mine is not.
Velouria Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 I've got an 11 month old, and in that time I've had some of the best results ever on a bike. Between an understanding wife, commuting, and being very opportunistic with training (certainly quality over quantity) we've found something that works for us. I've learned just how much time there is in a day, and how to make the best use of it all
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