Last night, after nursing, rocking, bouncing and some Shhhhhhhh's for 45 minutes. I got Reese to sleep for the night. I laid her limp body down in the crib only to have her roll over and crawl over to the mobile and bump her forehead against the plastic screw thing that holds it against the crib. She turned and looked at me, and smiled. In the dark, I could see she smiled.
She did not cry, but I almost did. What do I do next. I am not into the whole Cry It Out method - but when you have done everything else . . . what do you/I do? I walked to the door, said "Good Night Baby" and walked out, closing the door behind me.
Reese cried a bit, then it got loud and dramatic. I went back in, laid a blanket over my shoulder and body and picked her up and began rocking and bouncing her. The eyes got heavy and she began to snore . . . and then she reached up her tiny hand and rubbed my nose. I was not in the mood for cuteness. She then pushed back off of me and began to scream. One boob had "filled" back up so I tried more nursing, and with that - she finally was asleep.
What I am not ready for . . . is I think I have to remove the mobile, bumper and lower the crib. Or maybe just lower it, remove the mobile but leave the bumper since she is a face rubber . . . I am so confused. I am so not ready.
And how the heck am I going to get her already hard to put down self in the crib!!!!!
8 comments:
Aww, I'm sorry Jenny! This to shall pass. I don't have much advice but I've been there and know what it's like. I feel your frustration but it probably from her teething and crawling. She'll eventually grow out of it. Hang in there Mama!
Thanks! I appreciate your words - and constant comments!
I to say aww, sorry mama stay so stong , so smart, so positive
dad
It WILL pass. I promise, it will. It's living it in the meantime that is the hard part.
I wish I had some words of wisdom to offer. You've tried everything - Everything I can think of, anyway.
Some reading to consider:
"The No Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley. I've heard really good things about it. Might be worth it for you to check out. Maybe your library even has a copy? (Read the Amazon.com reviews - Very encouraging).
Stay strong. xo
P.S. Since she is having such a hard time going to sleep as it is, now might actually be the BEST time to remove the mobile and bumper - I bet she won't even miss it right now while she's focused on the other stuff (crawling, etc). Just a thought...
I finally removed everything from the crib exept a few toys tied to the end. I just put him down and leave, because if I pick him up once, he expects me to do it all of the time. I just keep the routine the same every time, babies thrive on routine. You are doing a great job! Keep it up!
Safety Officer here... the way she climbs and moves about- you HAVE got to lower the crib. Jenna climbed out at 8 months because I didn't have it lowered! Ready or not we have to keep her safe.
Auntie Ali!
Hey there--
"Good Night, Sleep Tight" is also a good book. WHile I didn't find everything helpful,some tips were good and I've heard a lot of moms have tried her methods and they worked for them.
My son hated his crib and we went through the same grief, let him cry or go to him. We tried everything! Sounds like lowering the crib is a good idea. Does she use the mobile to go to sleep? If not you could always remove it. I know it's hard to be patient when you're sleep deprived, but it will pass! Like everyone has commented. Just when you think you can't take it anymore a miracle happens and they'll sleep through the night or go to sleep without causing a ruckus.
While none of this may be helpful, be assured that everyone is there for you if you need to vent!!! :)
By the way--I'm a friend of Shara's and co-author Mammalicious Finds. Nice to meet ya!
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