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btrflygrl
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Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Paul is GREAT all day....eats, stays awake for periods of time, falls asleep easily or somewhat easily.
Last night....UGH....DH was talking to him while I was in the shower and he was happy. I get out, DH tries to put him down since he was getting sleepy....BAM...WAKE UP.
Cuddle, sway, swaddle.....till 11:30pm when he ate again. Falls asleep in my arms....put him down, BAM WAKE UP. WE, excuse me, I tried for 45 minutes to put him down.
At 12:15 I cursed, screamed, you name it. DH took him because I REALLY was going to just lose it.
The kid SCREAMED.....DH took him down stairs and he fell asleep and was put in his swing. I then proceeded to bring my bedding to the couch because I felt I couldn't leave him downstairs in the swing while we were upstairs. And then I cried for AT LEAST 30 minutes, hysterically.
Then the kid slept for 3 hr clips till 7am when he ate and fussed IN HIS SLEEP till 8/8:30am when his sister woke up (early mind you in Alys' world). He FINALLY fell asleep in the swing at 9:30am.
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SweetCin
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
I'm so sorry 
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| Posted 8/6/07 9:53 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
I am so sorry.
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:05 AM |
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capricorn75
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
My daughter was like that. I know you probably don't want to hear this right now but it WILL get better!
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:05 AM |
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JRG71
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Why don't you bring the swing upstairs at night so that you can some rest?
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:29 AM |
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angelbear217
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
I'm so sorry!
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:32 AM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
We used to set the swing up next to our bed and let her swing all night in it. Also, if he doesn't want to be put down, then why not just sleep with him on your chest? I mean, it's not ideal, and if you're afraid of dropping him, maybe even sleep on the floor. I would do anything to get some sleep.
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:35 AM |
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btrflygrl
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by prncss
We used to set the swing up next to our bed and let her swing all night in it. Also, if he doesn't want to be put down, then why not just sleep with him on your chest? I mean, it's not ideal, and if you're afraid of dropping him, maybe even sleep on the floor. I would do anything to get some sleep.
he does fall asleep on our chests, but not all the time. EAch time he fusses, it's something different that soothes him!!!
I'm just afraid of a dependency on the swing as he gets older and that he'll never learn to sleep laying down in his crib
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:36 AM |
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want2beamom
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
My son used to always wake up when I put him down during the day. He would sleep fine at night, but then when he would wake up, after feeding him, he would toss like crazy, and have a disrupted sleep. We finally got the miracle blanket, and it is really a miracle. I only use it during the day, but it is great. If you can, I would suggest getting it. Hopefully it works for you.
We also put a wedge under his mattress. I think this helps a little as well.
Message edited 8/6/2007 10:40:57 AM.
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Shana, just do what works at this point. And so what if he has a dependency on the swing? It's not like he'll go to Kindergarten needing to be in the swing. Don't worry about anything other than the here and now because then you're denying yourself the relief that you need so badly. I promise you that he will not even remember being in the swing so much. Ava spent two weeks STRAIGHT and I mean straight, in her swing at his age and then we were able to put her in her bouncy seat, then finally just in the crib. Just do what works
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:38 AM |
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JRG71
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by btrflygrl
Posted by prncss
We used to set the swing up next to our bed and let her swing all night in it. Also, if he doesn't want to be put down, then why not just sleep with him on your chest? I mean, it's not ideal, and if you're afraid of dropping him, maybe even sleep on the floor. I would do anything to get some sleep.
he does fall asleep on our chests, but not all the time. EAch time he fusses, it's something different that soothes him!!!
I'm just afraid of a dependency on the swing as he gets older and that he'll never learn to sleep laying down in his crib
I understand your fear, but I kind of feel like your in survival mode now - Do what you have to do to get some sleep.
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:41 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Shana - we had our DS in the swing 12 hours a day because he would not nap at all unless he was held or had some kind of motion. Honestly, I agree with everyone above...let him stay in the swing at night to sleep so that you can get some sleep. Put it in your room so that if and when he wakes you can take care of him and put him back in if you have to. Try to put him in the crib but if he fights it then back in the swing.
At the point we decided to take DS away from the swing...yes we had to deal with crying and protesting but he got over it so quickly and now has no problem sleeping in the crib. Plus we all have a better routine and get more sleep so it's easier to deal with the crying now. The begining was too hard with the lack of sleep.
Do what you can to get some sleep.
ETA: Not to say that having my son in the swing for 12 hours was the best decision but at the time we were desperate for sleep and really new at this whole thing. It all worked out and I know it will for you too!
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btrflygrl
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by Ang-Rich
Shana - we had our DS in the swing 12 hours a day because he would not nap at all unless he was held or had some kind of motion. Honestly, I agree with everyone above...let him stay in the swing at night to sleep so that you can get some sleep. Put it in your room so that if and when he wakes you can take care of him and put him back in if you have to. Try to put him in the crib but if he fights it then back in the swing.
At the point we decided to take DS away from the swing...yes we had to deal with crying and protesting but he got over it so quickly and now has no problem sleeping in the crib. Plus we all have a better routine and get more sleep so it's easier to deal with the crying now. The begining was too hard with the lack of sleep.
Do what you can to get some sleep.
ETA: Not to say that having my son in the swing for 12 hours was the best decision but at the time we were desperate for sleep and really new at this whole thing. It all worked out and I know it will for you too!
TY...how old was your DS when you started transitioning into the crib at night?
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:52 AM |
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InShock
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
I agree with the others - do WHATEVER it takes to get some sleep, and if him being in the swing every night is what it takes, then so be it.
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:52 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
As long as you and him are getting some sleep I wouldn't worry about where it is. My ped said he didn't care where he slept - as long as he slept.
I have to say - that Jack is a completely DIFFERENT baby since we started using the Miracle Blanket. Maybe he would like that? It has been my savior for the last two weeks --- I swore I would have lost my mind otherwise.
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| Posted 8/6/07 10:58 AM |
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Eireann
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
I am so sorry you had another rough night.
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by btrflygrl
TY...how old was your DS when you started transitioning into the crib at night?
We are very lucky that since 2 weeks old he has slept in the crib at night. It was during the day that he wouldn't sleep and that was creating so many problems for all of us. It also interfered with the times he would go down in the evening - the poor guy was ALWAYS overtired. So we relied on the swing - although a few rough nights had him in the swing as well.
To transition him out we would take DS out after 10 - 15 minutes of sleep in the swing...rock him and move him to the crib. The key was holding him close and tight to our bodies. I tend to keep my face in his while DH tends to keep DS at his chest. Once he was in the crib we would put him down but keep our arms around him on the mattress - he was sensitive to feeling the warmth so we had to remove ourselves slowly. A lot of time I would keep a hand on his chest as well as slowly move it up until we were separated. This seemed to work to keep him sleeping in the crib - we still do this if he falls asleep on us.
ETA: Sorry - to answer your question we started at 5 weeks but keep in mind that he was in the swing all day since he came home.
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JessieQ
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
First, I'm sorry you're having a tough time! Second, I agree with prncss, do what works, you all need the sleep more than anything. Then, later if you want to transition him out of the swing, he will be a little older and may be able to handle it better, and you'll be more rested and therefore better equipped for any crying he'll do during the transition.
I saw the "Happiest Baby on the Block" video, and I really agree with their theory that the first 3 months are like the 4th trimester, and they say that the baby needs sound and motion to be comfortable and to feel like it was in the womb. On that note I also think trying to swaddle him, using a white noise machine, and/or other techniques like that may also help. Don't worry about making him dependent on motion or sound, at least not for the first few months.
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Moehick
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
At this point that swing would be attached to me if thats all he would sleep in...do what works
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| Posted 8/6/07 11:45 AM |
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dandr10199
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2girlsforme
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by Moehick
At this point that swing would be attached to me if thats all he would sleep in...do what works
ITA!!!! As my mother use to say, when I expressed concern that my oldest was "addicted" to prune juice to move her bowels, "its not crack." 
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| Posted 8/6/07 12:19 PM |
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betty
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
You said you swaddle him but do you use the Miracle Blanket? It save dmy life for the first 6 months.
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| Posted 8/6/07 12:21 PM |
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btrflygrl
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by betty
You said you swaddle him but do you use the Miracle Blanket? It save dmy life for the first 6 months.
no...we've been using lightweight flannel blankets since he seems to be a very warm baby like his sister.
I think I will try the miracle blanket!
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| Posted 8/6/07 12:29 PM |
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betty
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by btrflygrl
Posted by betty
You said you swaddle him but do you use the Miracle Blanket? It save dmy life for the first 6 months.
no...we've been using lightweight flannel blankets since he seems to be a very warm baby like his sister.
I think I will try the miracle blanket!
You should DEFINATELY try it!!!!!! I think it may help you very much
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| Posted 8/6/07 12:34 PM |
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dld4e
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Re: Yet ANOTHER horrid night.....
Posted by prncss
Shana, just do what works at this point. And so what if he has a dependency on the swing? It's not like he'll go to Kindergarten needing to be in the swing. Don't worry about anything other than the here and now because then you're denying yourself the relief that you need so badly. I promise you that he will not even remember being in the swing so much. Ava spent two weeks STRAIGHT and I mean straight, in her swing at his age and then we were able to put her in her bouncy seat, then finally just in the crib. Just do what works
Definitely do what works at this point. You need to rest. You will be able to transition him to his crib when he is a little older. Don't stress over what might happen....do whatever you have to, to get some sleep. I know how rough it can be. Hang in there....it will pass soon
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