Isn't it supposed to get easier not harder

Maybe I was just spoiled bc Jack was such an amazing sleeper for the last month or so - but - it has gotten worse and worse over the last couple of days.

He completely gets himself out of the Miracle Blanket now. I tried the Swaddle Me - that lasted all of 5 minutes. He doesn't sleep well in just pajamas. I am at my wits end. I don't know what to do. I was basically up with him all night long. I'm exhausted - and of course when I'm so mad at him - he wakes up all smiles which makes me then feel guilty for being mad.

I just don't know what to do. ANY suggestions at all??!!! Do I keep making him sleep in pjs and hope he just gets used to his little arms and legs being free?

I may try the sleep sack as someone recommended.

I am just lost right now and feel like I will never get a good nights sleep ever again.

OH - and to all the moms who work Full Time - I have to say - I give you all soooooooo much credit. As I was sitting in my glider last night crying all I was thinking of was - What would I do if I had to go to work tomorrow?? You all deserve a HUGE

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D, I do'nt know what to say as I am not there yet. ... I wanted to send you a big hug.. have a cup of tea and this will pass..

bambino jack will sleep soon!

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Posted by Theresa05

D, I do'nt know what to say as I am not there yet. ... I wanted to send you a big hug.. have a cup of tea and this will pass..

bambino jack will sleep soon!

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Well first, to you.

And I also recommend the sleep sack. It is more roomy and will allow Jack to kick and squirm, but he will NOT be able to wriggle out of it, unless he knows how to work a zipper-

And for you...take a nap when Jack naps. That's what got me through the first few months with both of my kids!

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If the Sleepsack doesn't work, maybe try the Miracle Blanket with his arms out? Just wrap up his legs?

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I hope it will get easier soon.

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We went through a period like this with Lucas so you have my completely sympathy. I can't offer much advice since Lucas sleeps on his tummy but I think that sleep sack might be worth a try.

Hang in there.

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sorry you are going through this diana def try the sleep sack. I will sometimes take my DS out of the miracle blanket in the AM and put him in the sleep sack so he gets used to it in case i have to switch. He tolerates it minimally but you can just keep building up the time if Jack doesnt take to it right away.

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I used the sleep sack for my DS and it worked great. As for the not sleeping......we all go through it. DS had a point when he slept through the night every other month!
And yes I had to get up for work in the morning. Yes it is hard but it will get better!!

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We used the tank top sleep sack, it goes over their pjs and it worked really well. good luck!

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Aw, you will sleep again even though it doesn't seem like it. I know, it's sooo frustrating.

I just want to agree with other posters who have suggested swaddling with his arms out and the sleep sack. It's kind of scary to give up the swaddle all together, but it doesn't seem like he needs it. I just used the sleep sack last night for the first time with Abby and she did really well!

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Posted by Ang-Rich



We went through a period like this with Lucas so you have my completely sympathy. I can't offer much advice since Lucas sleeps on his tummy but I think that sleep sack might be worth a try.

Hang in there.

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Is there a reason why he has to be swaddled?

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I woud defintely try the sleep sack. He might be waking himself up by trying to break free from the miracle blanket. I used the Miracle blanket until Paige was 5 months and then i just stopped cold turkey and she has been sleeping through the night with out it. She is almost 8 months now.

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Diana....the #1 thing is to try and not get frustrated. Just remind yourself that Jack is a baby and doesnt know any better and that in time HE WILL SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!!!!! This won't go on forever and you will eventually get a good nghts sleep!
I can't tell you how many nights I was up every hour and by the time I was able to lay down, it was time for me to get up and get ready for work.

Try to rest when he takes a nap....

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Posted by Sweets13

Diana....the #1 thing is to try and not get frustrated. Just remind yourself that Jack is a baby and doesnt know any better and that in time HE WILL SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!!!!! This won't go on forever and you will eventually get a good nghts sleep!
I can't tell you how many nights I was up every hour and by the time I was able to lay down, it was time for me to get up and get ready for work.

Try to rest when he takes a nap....

Message edited 9/18/2007 10:23:16 AM.

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This stage will not last forever.

Maybe he doesn't like to be swaddled anymore? I know Steven never wanted to be swaddled. Do you put him in footie PJs? Maybe just the PJs will be ok. Also, is he full out crying, or just fussing when he gets up? Maybe try letting him fuss and only go to him when he starts to cry. I know Steven used to (and still does) fuss in his sleep and me going in there would wake him up. Once I realized he was actually still sleeping, it was much better on both of us.

Also, when he gets up, try not to put on any music or anything. Sometimes that wakes them up more. Just try rubbing his back or his face and comfort him that way. He may go right back to sleep. Pick him up as a last resort.

Of course, if he is full out crying, I recommend picking him up straight away. But if he's whining/fussing, try the other things.

Good luck!

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I know - and I feel so bad getting mad at him. I tell myself that he is a baby but I feel like he almost does it on cue - he will be sound asleep in my arms, I'll put him down...he's fine....the second I put my head on the pillow he starts wailing. It's like he knows. LOL!

It doesn't help that my entire body is aching bc he is SO heavy. Did you eventually get used to how big DS was? I had to take three motrin this morning for my back bc otherwise I don't think I could have lifted him.

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Posted by Diana1215

It doesn't help that my entire body is aching bc he is SO heavy. Did you eventually get used to how big DS was? I had to take three motrin this morning for my back bc otherwise I don't think I could have lifted him.

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I don't pick him up when he fusses - only when he starts to really cry.

I had an arguement with DH about this last night. He is all loud and doing annoying things when we are trying to put him to bed. He needs to relax and be calm around him. I feel like sometimes men just have NO clue!

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Posted by Sweets13

I never swaddles Ant, but he also didn't like the sleep sac. He likes to be free

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Posted by Sweets13



I never swaddles Ant, but he also didn't like the sleep sac. He likes to be free

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I tried the Bjorn - he hated it. I don't have him in the infant carrier anymore so I basically put him in the stroller wherever we go now.

Hopefully just pjs will work tonight!! And of course my little man is passed out now - and I'm here typing when I should be showering, cleaning bottles, or eating. Gotta love LIF!

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Try the sleep sak- my DD loved it.

It will get better I promise.