Here's the thing. I know she's fed and tired. She hasn't been super grumpy so I really think she just wants me to rock her to sleep. But, what if she neeeeeds me?!?!
So many hugs. Listening to the crying is awful. When we first started (and have retrained) Z, he scream cried for 45 min. And check ins make him worse.
You are awesome and C will rock this. But I will send lots of wine and hugs for you.
Post by ladymary11 on May 20, 2016 19:36:40 GMT -5
So normal!!! On my first night of sleep training I had wine. Lots of it. She did stop crying and was a much happier baby than normal the next morning because she had slept well for like the first time in her life. Sleep training works and it's 1000% worth it.
FFFC: This sounds ridiculous but I think I love my baby more since she is sleep trained. I'm not obscenely sleep deprived anymore and since I don't see her every 2 hours during the night I actually have time to miss her. It literally changed my life and my relationship with my child.
So normal!!! On my first night of sleep training I had wine. Lots of it. She did stop crying and was a much happier baby than normal the next morning because she had slept well for like the first time in her life. Sleep training works and it's 1000% worth it.
FFFC: This sounds ridiculous but I think I love my baby more since she is sleep trained. I'm not obscenely sleep deprived anymore and since I don't see her every 2 hours during the night I actually have time to miss her. It literally changed my life and my relationship with my child.
It changed our relationship too. I had major anxiety about sleep.
Post by canadiansciencegeek on May 20, 2016 22:52:32 GMT -5
Hugs. Not a fail. She fell asleep without you rocking her! Sleep training sucks, but is so awesome for everyone involved after the fact. (Says the mom who still hasn't trained kid #2.)
Post by PamBeeslyHalpert on May 20, 2016 23:07:16 GMT -5
Sleep training is so hard, but I promise you it will be worth it. You will be a much better and happier person once you are rested. Sending you hugs and margaritas
How was the rest of your night?? Putting the hand on her is great! It just eases the weaning off of you for sleep support.
I was going to be in your same boat this weekend but then LO is getting his first tooth AND he got a cold. This always happens...and the next two weekends won't work.
How was the rest of your night?? Putting the hand on her is great! It just eases the weaning off of you for sleep support.
I was going to be in your same boat this weekend but then LO is getting his first tooth AND he got a cold. This always happens...and the next two weekends won't work.
Well, she slept from 7-10:45ish in her bed. I went to bed at 8:30 because I'm beyond tired. H brought her in to me when she woke up and she stayed in our bed all night. She nursed 3, maybe 4? times during the night. It was a sleep training fail. Middle of the night is hardest. She doesn't eat a lot at daycare (maybe 10 oz. of breastmilk plus some solids) so I'm always wondering if she's hungry.
We haven't really embarked on sleep training because A is constantly sick. The couple of weeks she was healthy, we started doing the back rub at wakeups and it worked unless hungry or super wet. We still drink and rock to sleep out of habit and belly needs. No teeth yet, but I know we'll have to adjust when they do. The harder part may be getting H to change habits.
How was the rest of your night?? Putting the hand on her is great! It just eases the weaning off of you for sleep support.
I was going to be in your same boat this weekend but then LO is getting his first tooth AND he got a cold. This always happens...and the next two weekends won't work.
Well, she slept from 7-10:45ish in her bed. I went to bed at 8:30 because I'm beyond tired. H brought her in to me when she woke up and she stayed in our bed all night. She nursed 3, maybe 4? times during the night. It was a sleep training fail. Middle of the night is hardest. She doesn't eat a lot at daycare (maybe 10 oz. of breastmilk plus some solids) so I'm always wondering if she's hungry.
The book I'm reading (Sleeping through the night) actually says to just master falling asleep at bedtime first. After a couple weeks they should lengthen the time on their own in their bed. And if they don't, then do check ins in the middle of the night. You're heading in the right direction..that's what matters.
Well, she slept from 7-10:45ish in her bed. I went to bed at 8:30 because I'm beyond tired. H brought her in to me when she woke up and she stayed in our bed all night. She nursed 3, maybe 4? times during the night. It was a sleep training fail. Middle of the night is hardest. She doesn't eat a lot at daycare (maybe 10 oz. of breastmilk plus some solids) so I'm always wondering if she's hungry.
The book I'm reading (Sleeping through the night) actually says to just master falling asleep at bedtime first. After a couple weeks they should lengthen the time on their own in their bed. And if they don't, then do check ins in the middle of the night. You're heading in the right direction..that's what matters.
All of this. With A, we sleep trained for bed time at 7 months and MOTN at 10-ish months. Do what works for you!
Ugh, I failed. I went in after 35 minutes. I didn't pick her up but I put my hand on her back and she fell asleep.
Fwiw, my sleep training book recommends staying in the room with a hand occasionally patting the back/tummy/head (depending on baby location) the first few nights. Then transitioning to being in the middle of the room, then the doorway, then out the door within a week. Some babies like the reassurance- mine was more pissed I was there and wouldn't hold her, so I did checks instead.
She cried for an hour the first time - now 2 weeks later she usually is asleep within 10 minutes (tonight less than 5).
Ugh, I failed. I went in after 35 minutes. I didn't pick her up but I put my hand on her back and she fell asleep.
Fwiw, my sleep training book recommends staying in the room with a hand occasionally patting the back/tummy/head (depending on baby location) the first few nights. Then transitioning to being in the middle of the room, then the doorway, then out the door within a week. Some babies like the reassurance- mine was more pissed I was there and wouldn't hold her, so I did checks instead.
She cried for an hour the first time - now 2 weeks later she usually is asleep within 10 minutes (tonight less than 5).
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