the book that Shaun bought for Lillian
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Years Resolution
Lillian will be eight months old in just two weeks, and she has not slept through the night in almost three months. Don't get me wrong, I am extremely thankful for the 3 1/2 almost 4 months that I had of eight straight hours a night of undisturbed sleep. But when the first two teeth started breaking ground all those hours of sugar plums and sweet dreams went out the window; and understandably so. But that was three months and two teeth ago and something has got to give. Every night Lillian wakes-up every 2 or 2 1/2 hours starting at 10:00. It is like she is a newborn all over again. Shaun has been trying to convince me to "Ferberize" her for a few weeks now (the Ferber method is just a controlled crying it out approach). But much to Shaun's frustration, I am too much of a softy and always go in there and pick Lillian up and rock her to sleep. Today I realized that Shaun is right and Lillian is very smart and strong willed and totally manipulates us when it comes to naps and bedtime. I mean, of course I understand that she would rather hang out with me and play than sleep, but she is a baby and needs that sleep to grow and develop. I have been allowing Lillian to make all of her decisions-when she sleeps, when she does not sleep- and that really has to stop. So tonight while some of our friends are out partying and celebrating the new year, Shaun and I will be starting Night #1 of operation Ferberize. Wish us luck!
the book that Shaun bought for Lillian
the book that Shaun bought for Lillian
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Grayson slept in our room for the first year and when it was time to move her, she cried and cried. I had to finally let her cry it out and it was the best thing for her and us- it gets better and they learn quickly!! Good Luck!! A trick I learned quick is with enough soothing toys she can entertain herself back to sleep!
Girl, I hear you. Aubrey is just now starting to sleep through the night. She has her moments of baby whines at night, but will get herself back to sleep, ususally. She's a little over 3 months, so I know how hard it can be when you aren't getting a full night's rest. It's so important-- for baby and mom! Hope your Ferberizing goes well!! Stay strong!! :)
Rock on Mommy Mel ! Will you come ferberize Eli when you are done with Lillian ?!!
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