Thursday, August 20, 2009
Sleeping...
Lately, I have been trying to get Carson to sleep on his own. We didn't originally plan to ever put him in the bed with us b/c of the danger of SIDS, but out of desperation one night we did. From then on, almost every time we put him down to sleep in the crib or pack n play, he would wake up every few minutes. So the last few days I have been resisting the urge to hold him so much and every time he falls asleep I put him down by himself, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't but I figure the more he "practices" the more he will sleep on his own. Also Cory has to fight the urge to sleep with him in the recliner from 6-11pm every night. I know he misses him since he works, but now I asked him to put him down after his 9pm feeding. And last night I was so excited that Carson slept in the pack n play for 4 hours at a time and then 2 hours after another feeding. I hope this is actual progress and not just a fluke!
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Addison did the same types of things! You are not alone! (And I hate to admit if she wakes up at night, even now, we plop her in bed with us so we can sleep!)
Thanks Candace, that makes me feel better :)
Clint Eastwood once said in a movie "endeavor to preserver." I could go on-and-on about "methods" and so forth, but then you would loose some of the joy of motherhood. One day, I promise, you will look back and have such tales to tell about these times :)
I think you are on the right track...just don't give up. Even if he does not do well for a night or two!
When you are on maternity leave, days can seems like years. Try writing things down so that you can remember how long it has really been :) Just a few suggestions but I think you are making a GREAT Mommy!!
Much Love!
Alison
What a little sweetheart....I am new to your blog will be back often...Hope you will stop by and visit my new Christmas blog,
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