This is going to take me forever to type because I'm typing with one hand. Why? Because my left arm is occupied with holding a finally-sleeping baby (and is going completely numb) and I don't dare put her down because she'll wake up.
Problem? Yes.
We don't hold her all the time, but as of lately, she won't sleep really well unless we are. This is definitely problematic.
Because our own sleep is at a premium now, I'm increasingly interested in how it might be possible to get this little person used to the idea that there are some times (daytime) that are more acceptable waking hours, and there are some times (namely, the dark ones) when sleep is very welcome.
I've done some reading on the subject, and I know it's really too much to expect that she would be on a routine and sleep through the night at this point. However, it's not too soon to introduce her to the idea.
Any suggestions?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Reaching Out
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4 of your thoughts:
whenever you're holding her, and it looks like she's going to go to sleep, play some soft music nearby. Play the same music when you put her down on her own. shouldn't take too long. I will bring a great sleepytime cd to church on sunday and give it to scott.
will we actually get to see Leah one of these days? :-)
Could you just let her cry? My mom used to do that...only when they really didn't need anything and eventually they learned that they just had to fall asleep
Have you tried wrapping her? I know some babies who this works really well for (there are some videos on Youtube for how-to). It also can be a gentle reminder that wrapping = sleep. Maybe you could try wrapping and holding and then put her down - it could be less waken-ing to put her down when she is all wrapped up. Also don't let her sleep for too long in the day but don't worry about waking her up during the night may help.
They are only little for a short time - enjoy it!
May you all get some rest!
I am no help. I held both of our babies. Just rocked and held. Neither of them slept in the crib. It was VERY, VERY difficult to transition to a regular bed but we managed. Isaiah is 8 and you'd never know I held him constantly. Anna is 3 and I still can't get her to sleep w/ out laying down by her at bedtime. Also, she usually wakes up at night and crawls into our bed. I was never strong enough to let them cry. I wanted to. Just couldn't do it. I wish you much success in whatever ends up working for you. :)
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