I just did something that I have never done in Isaiah's almost 7 months--I made him fuss it out. Part of me feels like I am such a inconsiderate mom for not comforting him in his time of need and another part of me feels like I'm victorious. Is this normal???
He hadn't taken a nap all morning. I gave him a bath and fed him and then the fussing. I KNEW he was so tired. While he was eating his eyes kept closing, lids so heavy. Then, after he was finished he kept fussing, but acting like he wanted to see what was happening all around him. I tried rocking, bouncing, walking, humming, singing, snuggling--nothing was working. Finally, I laid him down and caressed his head and cheeks, popped his paci in his mouth and kept telling him, "I love you. Now it's time to go ni-night." I sat down in a chair where he could see me, but I didn't talk to him or get up and go over to him and in maybe 2 minutes he was out. I'm thinking I'm going to have to start doing this more and more as recently he has really started fighting sleep-at least when I'm home. Here he is, still fast asleep...
just had to let everyone know...he just woke up and he doesn't even remember that he had to "fuss it out". smiling and playing already!
ReplyDeleteI'm at the same roadblock with Judah...his little will is kicking in & my sleep inducing techniques are failing. Last week I went out & bought one of those aquariams that play soothing songs & light up with moving fishies...in hope that this would distract him and lull him to sleep. Its actually worked a few nights, but others he just screams. I know they say by this age they need to learn to put themselves to sleep...that its a developmental skill, but it does feel a bit like you're abandoning your little love. But as you said...they wake up happy & never remember. Maybe I'll try sitting in the room...I've tried standing over his crib & rubbing his back, but this didn't work. I guess as in every new seasons...pushing your little birdie (or owl) out of the nest to help them grow is hard on a momma's heart. Anyway...love the picts of him sleeping. He's so adorable. Next time he's drifting off, make sure you whisper how much he's loved by us too....
ReplyDeleteCrying it out didn't work for Kirkley. I'd tell you how long she'd cry, but people would judge me. :)
ReplyDeleteAric's brother calls her Amber jr. Isn't that fantastic?
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