Friday, December 19, 2008
A Tough Nut to Crack!
Alright, well Addie has proven to us that she is in charge. She's not sleeping unless it's her idea. Last night was miserable....for everyone except Tucker who was peacefully sleeping in his car bed. At last blog, Addie had persisted for 63 minutes. Well she proved herself to have much more endurance than I had ever imagined possible. She started crying at 8:45pm, this chick didn't fall asleep until about 12:40am. We went in and checked on her a few times just to be sure she was OK, but none of our efforts soothed her. Finally at midnight I went in a fed her again because the book said that a "natural wake up" and feeding might be necessary at midnight. After feeding her she fussed a little bit, but then finally fell asleep. So at about 1:00am, Matt and I finally got to sleep. At 6:30am, my other baby came crawling into bed with me. WOW. You know when you're so tired your eyes burn? That's me today. I'm going to make it through they day as long as I'm being sponsored by Starbucks. You know the other thing I realized today? (if you are the mother of only one child, please don't be offended) Having one kid is SO easy! You don't realize it while you only have one kid. I had no idea how easy I had it. When Tucker slept, I slept. Now, when Tucker sleeps I'm up with Addie! It used to be so simple. I know I have friends out there who read this that have multiples or lots of kids and they are probably laughing at me right now for freaking out about 2 kids, but I guess you always feel like your situation is so overwhelming at the time. I know this whole sleeping thing will eventually work out for us, but in the mean time, I hope Addie isn't permanently damaging her cute little voice with all the screaming she is doing at nap and bedtime! Wish me luck! I'll probably be blogging again late tonight talking about the sequel to last nights extravaganza!
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Honey, whether you have one kid or 7, one fewer than you're used to is easy to you. I totally know how you feel! I'm sorry it was a tough night, but I'm envying your Starbucks. Sounds very yummy. I realized recently that my coffee addiction started when I had kids. Hmmmmmmm......
Tami, I'm a sleep nut! Meaning I think its so important in a childs life and I am obsessed with it. To the point I hired a sleep coach with Davis was 10 weeks. I know sounds nuts, but he is a champ sleeper and started sleeping through the night at 12 weeks (11-12 hours). The best thing I can tell you is be consistent! Create a sleep routine for naps and for bedtime. Follow this religously until she is in a good pattern. And everything goes in waves, she may be teething or fighting a cold and that is why she is waking up. Once that passes get back on your routine. And don't give in, each time will get shorter and shorter until she figures out how to soothe herself when she wakes up from her sleep transitions (that typically is what wakes them, moving from one stage to another). good luck!
I had to laugh at your comment about her sweet voice. My daughter, Danielle, screamed (from the day she was born) a high, shrill, scream that makes your ears ring. She can still scream herself hoarse! In fact last night she must have been feeling Adeline's pain, because she was awake from 12:30-2:30, no idea why. Maybe she's getting molars?? I was not thrilled, and I hope it's better tonight (for you too)!
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