tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post2535565270471717276..comments2023-10-24T11:54:02.330-04:00Comments on Holy Crap, We're Having a Baby: The Guide to Sleep Training (I Lost Mine)Mrs. D-Zohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355261557325620522noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-47579256781530970882012-01-14T08:00:24.497-05:002012-01-14T08:00:24.497-05:00Your post is hilarious! But I know it is sheer ago...Your post is hilarious! But I know it is sheer agony to listen to them cry for even a minute but I do agree with what the others said let your little one go for at least 10 minutes and then go in to check and soothe her. <br />Have you tried one of the swaddle sleep sacks? They are amazing and really help my little one calm down.<br /><br />Good luck!! You can do it!<br />Laura<br />http://laura-twopeasandapod.blogspot.com/Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02746851674691818407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-56634341713383795082012-01-12T15:43:20.192-05:002012-01-12T15:43:20.192-05:00We are currently working on getting my four month ...We are currently working on getting my four month old daughter out of our bed/her swing for sleeping and into her crib. It's been hell, but we're getting there! I'm certainly no expert, but here's the best advice I can offer:<br /><br />DO try to wait out the crying for 10-15 minutes without going into her room. <br /><br />DON'T pop in and out of there every 5 minutes. I tried it (based on sleep "experts") and it simply served to royally piss off my daughter in ways I couldn't believe possible. Totally prolonged the agony of the situation for everyone. <br /><br />I send in my husband for the first attempt at settling down; if I go in first, she insists on eating and claws at me until I nurse her...which is what she has come to expect. Have your husband go in first for a diaper check etc. and then you can follow him if he can't settle down after 10 mins. <br /><br />Good luck!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02688977971101411458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-35274408607367353962012-01-11T21:17:48.121-05:002012-01-11T21:17:48.121-05:00I used Jody Mindell. How old are we talking?
T...I used Jody Mindell. How old are we talking? <br /><br />Though my pediatrician strongly differs, I don't like to sleep train until they're older than 8-9 months. <br /><br />Hope this helps.Missy | Literal Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662949489653215361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-36636604354257627432012-01-11T14:34:00.968-05:002012-01-11T14:34:00.968-05:00There are plenty of nights that I left B sleep wit...There are plenty of nights that I left B sleep with me. The crying gets the to the point of I don't where you sleep as long as you sleep. I guess I lucked out B sleeps wherever I put him. But I did learn sleeping on his back is a huge no-no. He wakes up right away and freaks the eff out.Nicole J @ Pampers and Pumpshttp://pampersandpumps.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-86732652299755890182012-01-10T22:51:11.854-05:002012-01-10T22:51:11.854-05:00My girl is the same way. She only sleeps when she ...My girl is the same way. She only sleeps when she is being held!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428264346128137328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-36078468178120848002012-01-10T16:39:26.447-05:002012-01-10T16:39:26.447-05:00My first time commenting... I think you are HILARI...My first time commenting... I think you are HILARIOUS and look forward to your posts.<br /><br />I have 4 kids, the youngest is 8 weeks! What's worked for me and all the kiddos so far is Babywise. Aa far as sleep training it's similar to Ferber and Baby Whisperer. <br /><br />I'm a happy mama today, because last night Bennett (my 8 week old) went 7 hours between feedings, then 4 hours after that! Can I get a halleluja!! :)Kathleen Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828745972005868167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-9420304195718845392012-01-10T16:09:32.285-05:002012-01-10T16:09:32.285-05:00Great ideas so far, keep 'em coming. I may sur...Great ideas so far, keep 'em coming. I may survive after all!Mrs. D-Zohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355261557325620522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-13199455715806415262012-01-10T15:57:23.299-05:002012-01-10T15:57:23.299-05:00I have a post coming up this week similar to this....I have a post coming up this week similar to this... all I can say is there is NO one correct way. My daughter began sleeping through the night at 2 and 1/2 mos. then at 6 mos. – for the entire month – she woke up several times a night. I sleep trained and she goes down without a fuss, but now at 9 mos. she wakes at least once every night. And you can forget about crying it out, she'd go a whole hour if I let her... I've even waited 30 min. to go in and she just whales louder. I'm still nursing and I tried to hold out in the wee hours of the morning, but honestly a 10 min. feed puts her back to sleep and I get rest. I'm convinced there is no right way and every child is so different. Her 6 mo. so many new things were happening for her; after that month she went right back to sleeping through the night. I'm hoping this month is the same since she's getting ready to walk. Good luck!Melissa Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662661904222843049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-39542269707405284042012-01-10T14:50:43.372-05:002012-01-10T14:50:43.372-05:00I tried the Ferber method and suicide. Neither wo...I tried the Ferber method and suicide. Neither worked.Masshole Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336689382200054448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-37979539853394328912012-01-10T14:31:02.517-05:002012-01-10T14:31:02.517-05:00Remember that post about you hating Monday's? ...Remember that post about you hating Monday's? Where The Bean went from "magenta" to flipping channels on the TV with that shit eating, 'I'm so smart' grin on her cute little button face? Well... she's a month older now. And a month smarter too. Actually, she's a Dezso, so she's probably 3 months smarter. Anyhow, the whole 'checking in' every few minutes is over rated. Forget comforting, it should be called teasing. Just when baby is coming to terms with the situation, in you walk to remind them that nothing has changed and they still can't sleep with you... I'd wail harder too!<br /><br />My advice - give her a solid 10 minutes of crying. If she's strong willed (read: unbreakable) like Cam, wait 15. I can promise that these 10-15 minutes will be like Chinese water torture for you, but my pediatrician swears it's not bad for them. If she's still crying at the end, go in her room and sit with her. DO NOT take her out of her crib or feed her. Rub her belly and make that 'shhhhh' sound until you're gasping for breath and there's drool down your chin. <br /><br />You're on the front lines of battle now. Outlast her Momma, you can do it! Eventually, she'll get the hint. If you so much as let on that you're going to pick her up, or there's even a chance that you'll take her into bed - she'll pull out all the stops... and you will lose. <br /><br />First night is always the worst. Get a good monitor and gossip magazine. By night 3, you'll be blogging about what a great sleeper you have. <br /><br />Stay strong. And godspeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998521322587667689.post-27657551603824366062012-01-10T10:57:13.933-05:002012-01-10T10:57:13.933-05:00You are so funny. Our kid still sleeps with us......You are so funny. Our kid still sleeps with us...he's a year old. My husband hates it but I think it is quite snuggly indeed. The cry it out method just seems mean..I just can't stomach it. We're going to try the Dr. Sears gentle method in a couple of months once I stop breastfeeding. good luck!Hollynoreply@blogger.com