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ReiRei13
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
I'm just as weak...thats why my DS has never slept a night in his very expensive crib and instead sleeps in bed right next to me (1/2 the time he's in my arms)!
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Reese1106
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
With Benjamin, he was a great sleeper right from the start so it was, and still is, very rare for him to wake up during the night.
Ethan, on the other hand, is a very light sleeper and there have been many nights where I've found myself in the situation you described. I can say that I have definitely gotten better with putting him back down in his crib when he wakes up and has his bottle, even though it breaks my heart. There are still nights where I'll keep him with me in the living room because I want to cuddle with him. Totally selfish reasons on my part. At least once per week he wakes up at 4 or 5AM instead of his usual 6:30 and I see it as our special time together when I do stay up with him.
He is very good at putting himself to sleep and waking up on his own otherwise so I don't see the harm in doing this on the days where he wakes up earlier than usual. Everyone is different though.
I don't think you're weak. I just think you're a normal Mommy. 
Message edited 3/5/2010 5:54:19 PM.
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| Posted 3/5/10 5:50 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
Posted by CkGm
Posted by Marbo
I must have no heart b/c I do this and don't feel bad
ummmm... me too
Me too. I don't even know what time they are waking up these days. They get up and play. I think its great that they can entertain themselves.
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| Posted 3/5/10 5:54 PM |
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donegal419
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
Posted by Marbo
I must have no heart b/c I do this and don't feel bad
same here... i feel like she needed to learn that the crib and the dark was her alone time and sleepy time. she always eventually went back to sleep.
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| Posted 3/5/10 6:22 PM |
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usuk2004
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
I feel guilty for so many things that don't seem to faze Tristan.
But, in the end, if he's happy, there's no need for you to upset yourself. I've been telling myself that with so many things - ie moving towards giving up breastfeeding, CIO, letting him play on his own while I cook dinner... They need to be able to do things on their own, they probably even want to, we can't hover forever.
I know it's tough.
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| Posted 3/5/10 6:54 PM |
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avamamma
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
Your cute! I went through this with my DD. Now, with Brody, I have a heart of steel! JK!!!!!! It is hard. It's like leaving a puppy. It will get easier. Do you have a video monitor? It helps to see how easily they settle down and amuse themselves once you walk away.
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| Posted 3/5/10 7:54 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
I must be a cold-hearted byatch, because I felt very strongly that Madison should be able to put herself to sleep and wake up and play for a little. She is now 2.5 and SO well adjusted and independent.
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| Posted 3/5/10 8:02 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
Awww I hear you completely on this one...DS is still in our bed at 7 months. I "tried" him in his crib the other night - he was asleep and I went to the bathroom but when I came out and I checked on him he was lying there with those big eyes looking up at me so I said " oh well I tried " and took him into bed with us so you are not alone.
However if you feel like he will put himself back to sleep then in the long run you are better off leaving him there.....you could just stare at him on the monitor
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| Posted 3/5/10 8:05 PM |
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Lola
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
DS is 7 months and I still feel like this. It's rare that he's alone in his crib and not crying for me to come and get him, but lately his beginning to like being in there by himself. Last night he fell asleep nursing and then he woke up as I was putting him down. He didn't cry so I decided to leave him there. As I was walking away, he poked his head over the bumper to watch me leave the room and close the door. I felt so bad leaving, but he was fine by himself. I almost went back in to pick him up but didn't because it's a good thing that he is learning to go back to sleep without me. I went back to my room and watched him on the monitor as he fell back asleep.
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| Posted 3/5/10 8:10 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
Posted by Marbo
I must have no heart b/c I do this and don't feel bad
Yeah me too - never gave it a second thought. Babies need to learn how to fall asleep on their own.
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| Posted 3/5/10 8:23 PM |
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carlowlou
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
Posted by Tine73
Posted by Marbo
I must have no heart b/c I do this and don't feel bad
Yeah me too - never gave it a second thought. Babies need to learn how to fall asleep on their own.
same here. I am a mean mommy!
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| Posted 3/5/10 8:28 PM |
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Re: will I always be so weak...what should I be doing here?
Posted by mom2mgn
I only check on my kids if they are crying. If they are just fussing or making noise, I leave them alone.
ditto. it took alot of strength to not go in every single time i heard a noise. but as long as hes not crying or screaming bloody murder i just leave him alone and watch him on the camera to make sure hes okay. nowadays he can just lay in his crib, "talk" to himself, and he falls back asleep on his own.
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