Ok, I am a big believer in doing what works with a baby and not worrying about much. So, after spending an entire year up with Caden at nighttime I learned a few things. Number one-babies sleep much better and much longer cuddled up next to mommy and not in their beds. Caleb never had the opportunity to explore this truth because the only place he has ever slept is right next to me anyway. So here's the problem- I am tired...ok, that's generally a mommy problem anyway, but Caleb is a loud sleeper (he grunts and makes all kinds of cute noises) and he is a squirmer. Plus, our queen size bed was not built for me, Collin, Caleb, and an occasional cat or two.
Anyway, I've declared this weekend bassinet boot camp. I am determined to try and get Caleb to sleep for longer than 10 minutes in his bassinet. I know whats in store is about 100 times of putting him in and picking him back up to get him to sleep again, but I'm up for it. Some might suggest attempting to let him cry, but I think he's still too little for that in my mommy book. Anyway, I'm going to blog as an accountability to follow through so here we go....sweet dreams little Caleb!
PS- I am trying to get him to sleep in it for his nap right now and he's woken up 3 times already...oh brother...
4 comments:
I'll be thinking of you. I've decided to night wean Annie... We'll see how it goes! My goal is to be able to leave her with my parents over night by my birthday (at the end of january)
i'll miss sleeping with her, but i think it will be easier to do now than 6 months from now or 1 yr or 2 yrs from now!
In order to be accountable on this blog, you must update it!
Caleb, love, help mommy out a little. She loves you bunches, but just needs a little rest.
Aw I agree babies do sleep better cuddled next to mommy. I'm thinking about you. I hope it goes well.
I know they don't recommend it but Luc slept much better solo once I let him sleep on his tummy. I started only during naps so that I could monitor his breathing. You know I'm very paranoid like that. Good luck!
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