tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post2705249445348895185..comments2024-03-14T01:02:05.296-07:00Comments on birds on a wire: co-sleeping, sleeping, sleep training...let's call the whole thing offJohannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341166590919510790noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-61423788278396411282019-05-05T22:49:16.899-07:002019-05-05T22:49:16.899-07:00Are you making these 3 mistakes when putting your ...<br />Are you making these 3 mistakes when putting your baby to rest? [STOP!]<br /><br />Dear Reader,<br /><br />When was the last time your baby slept through the night... or fell asleep when you needed him to?<br /><br />Maybe you’ve tried all kinds of “tricks” and gimmicks just to have your little one wake you up 5 times a night.<br /><br />Then you'll definitely want to hear this...<br /><br />Scientists from the Stanford Sleep Lab recently released an eye-opening report on 3 common mistakes parents make that make it almost impossible for your child to sleep...<br /><br />And you're probably guilty of the #1 culprit right now...<br /><br />Click here <strong><a href="http://ebooks.4career.net/baby-sleep-miracle/" rel="nofollow">===> 27-second trick INSTANTLY puts babies to rest and helps them sleep through the night <=== </a></strong> <<<<br />Endang Kusumastutihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776221165553608938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-10918133044331699652010-03-24T10:32:23.544-07:002010-03-24T10:32:23.544-07:00Wonderful! I agree with all your rules, and you a...Wonderful! I agree with all your rules, and you and Winslow have done WONDERFULLY!!! I am so happy for Noah, and for you guys... *sigh* and I was worried your "long" post was about failure.. I'm calling you right now, since we are almost at 2 weeks now since I've seen you...Erinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615309660395932787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-88699485960296739152010-03-23T11:19:44.322-07:002010-03-23T11:19:44.322-07:00Uff dah!! Glad you're getting there. Sounds ...Uff dah!! Glad you're getting there. Sounds like you've done all the research and are in a good place. Is your milk supply sufficient when you only feed once at night. That was always a problem for me. Anywho, glad you're on the right track!!Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547553441674259664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-2617452282304067242010-03-23T10:34:40.305-07:002010-03-23T10:34:40.305-07:00This is why you're his Mama. You're the o...This is why you're his Mama. You're the one that is suppose to know how to do this for him and for you. I think it's important to be thoughtful and sensitive to your family's needs when taking on this sort of situation. I think you're doing a great job. We did something very similar and my cute kid is a VERY good sleeper now. (He's a better sleeper when Mama is in charge because I'm more consistant cough cough ha ha ha) You're on your way to a full nights sleep. I have no advice because every family is different. Just keep following your Mama instincts :)Kristi Drennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508783907263298431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-27333212247447043642010-03-23T09:18:33.220-07:002010-03-23T09:18:33.220-07:00Johanna- you're doing great! Although you know...Johanna- you're doing great! Although you know that. :) I hope you didn't write this as a need to justify what you were doing. Because hey, your baby, your rules! You are doing fantastic and you'll be a better mama for coming up with things and sorting through them on your own (well, you and Winslow). <br />Sometimes if Abby woke and acted hungry I'd give her a sippy of water so she'd know it's not worth it to wake up if she's not getting to nurse.<br />Do you enjoy nursing him more now than before?Sarah Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867753448958627015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-24465783233402536032010-03-23T05:32:28.463-07:002010-03-23T05:32:28.463-07:00Oh and congrats on baby number 3 Mary Beth! Good l...Oh and congrats on baby number 3 Mary Beth! Good luck with the labour and delivery! xoxJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341166590919510790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-41621101626431509512010-03-23T05:31:49.716-07:002010-03-23T05:31:49.716-07:00Wow- thanks for the comments ladies. I'm alway...Wow- thanks for the comments ladies. I'm always so impressed to hear from different mama's and hear about their unique experiences. To me, it's all a bit of trial and error....you have to find what works for you. <br />Victoria- I couldn't agree more with the label issue. I love many of the aspects of attachment parenting but I also feel it is equally important to teach a child how to handle some of life's adversaries on their own. Mary Beth- thank you for sharing your experiences on co-sleeping.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341166590919510790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-63087425241202357372010-03-23T05:25:53.975-07:002010-03-23T05:25:53.975-07:00I completely understand how you are feeling. With...I completely understand how you are feeling. With my 2nd son, now 4, I just could not co-sleep with him after 8 or 10 months. I was not getting any sleep, neither was he. I was miserable. I was exhausted. It was making me bitter towards him. My husband would hear me actually call my precious son names in the middle of the night! He wanted to nurse ALL night!! It made me want to stop breastfeeding!<br /><br />I really wanted the whole thing to work, but it wasn;t. I felt like a co-sleeping flunky. <br /><br />I couldn;t get him to sleep at night w/o nursing a long time. I would nurse him and then have to try and sneak away, but he would wake up...and then I would resent him more for having to go to bed at 8pm with him...<br /><br />I tried against my will and intuition to let him CIO, I would cave after a few minutes...<br /><br />Finally my husband began taking him in the other room to sleep with him each night on the extra bed in there. It was a pretty good solution for all of us. I was a happier mama. He was a happier baby.<br /><br />By the time he was one, we were able to lay him to sleep on his own.<br /><br />And your right, each family and baby is unique and I am happy it is working out for you!<br /><br />And lol, I am sitting here typing between contractions with baby #3....Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444796891965618997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-69902281186212617742010-03-22T21:05:54.551-07:002010-03-22T21:05:54.551-07:00I'm so glad things are starting to look up for...I'm so glad things are starting to look up for you guys!<br /><br />We are starting a bit of a new routine tomorrow once G's new mattress arrives. I'm excited and a little freaked, but I know bit by bit it will be ok.<br /><br />Take tonight -- she is asleep now, but the moment I decide to go to bed she'll wake up and want to nurse and it will go on like that all night.<br /><br />In fourteen months I've never slept more than 5 hours at a time, but I'm coping. Stay tuned :)<br /><br />And much love!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248779047139738858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-46472841868496463022010-03-22T19:46:24.690-07:002010-03-22T19:46:24.690-07:00Johanna, Can I just say you're doing great? Yo...Johanna, Can I just say you're doing great? You're weighing the pros and cons and thoughtfully deciding what you really feel is right for you and baby Noah. Now, a long comment to a long post! :)<br />Mama guilt is one of the toughest issues to combat, you're not alone! I think we're all really good at focusing on what we think we're doing wrong. I for one would love to say that I solely practice attachment parenting but I really just find it too difficult! And you're right, the labels don't help. I always feel like I'm 'cheating' when I go against a philosophy I usually go with. I really believe that childen need their person to be there when they need them but out of necessity I also believe that a rested mama is leagues better than a strung out exhausted mama who is resenting being needed 24/7. It is also debatable to me what need means, does my baby really need me at every squeek, or do they really need me to be strong and give them the opportunity to learn an important new skill, like falling to sleep, even though I would prefer to shield them from ever being upset. I think all child rearing philosphophies are open to picking and choosing from. <br />Congrats on a bit more sleep and Noah growing and learning! :)Victoriahttp://www.tinymuses.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158219585502141716.post-74466175386822899062010-03-22T19:20:06.363-07:002010-03-22T19:20:06.363-07:00Way to go Jo and Winslow!
Thanks for sharing! I a...Way to go Jo and Winslow!<br />Thanks for sharing! I am sure it will help other mommies out there. Come to think of it, I think there are many parts of that, that we did with Alexis, guess we just didn't realize it at the time.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09038916046929516890noreply@blogger.com