Monday, January 26, 2009

Okay so....
After I posted my frustrations about Babywise - D has been sleeping at least 7 hours each night! Last night he was put to bed at 930p, woke up at 5a needing his pacifier, then fell asleep until 730a! It was wonderful!!! So I think we have the nighttime sleeping tackled, now its just getting him to nap during the day. I have been trying religiously for the last 2 days to get him to take a daytime nap, with no such luck. He is now eating about every 4 hours, so I will usually feed him, keep him awake for a couple of hours then put him down for a 1 1/2 to 2 hour nap. Yeah right. Every time I put him down he will usually be happy laying there for about 20-25 minutes then will start crying and wont let up until his next feeding. It is crazy. Once he starts to cry I will let him go for about 10-15 minutes, then go in his room, tell him he is ok, etc, and then leave the room. Yet he continues to cry. Yesterday you could tell he was so tired, but would not go to sleep. Each time I fed him he would practically fall asleep eating, but I stuck to my guns and kept him awake, hoping he would decide to sleep at his next naptime. But no, no such luck. I feel awful letting him cry for so long, but I am desperate to get him to nap. Not just for my sanity but for his as well. I am home all day again today and will try it again, so we will see what happens. Keep your fingers crossed that he finally gives in and goes down for a nap....or two....or three :)

1 comment:

Whitney said...

I wish you the best...yes, you need to get him to take three naps!! That crazy boy...lol! I wish you much luck! Just stick to it and I know it will get better! It totally sounds like you know what to do, it's just hard...oh the joys of a baby!LoL!