Thank you everyone for your comments and your emails on the issue of sleep. I really appreciated them. It's nice to have stuff like blogs and facebook where you can ask other parents (en masse) for advice, etc.
We decided to implement the "cry it out" method. And it worked. After progressively less crying each time I put him down, Spencer learned to put himself to sleep. Now that we've been doing it for over a week, he does pretty good. Sometimes he still cries when I lay him down for sleep... and occasionally he revolts and refuses to sleep. The first and second naps usually go pretty well... it's the third nap, around 2:30 or 3:00 that gives us the most trouble. He still only sleeps for about 45 minutes at a time, but I think that's just how he is. He's what one book calls a "short napper". As long as he gets some sleep, everyone is happier. I don't dread naptimes as much, and I love the time that I spend rocking him. He cuddles right into me and I think (over and over) just how much I love him.
So again, thanks everyone. It's nice to know I'm not the only parent out there who's trying to figure it out as I go along! I remember hearing people joke about how they wish their kids came with an instruction manual... and now I know the feeling :) He's 5 months old today and I can't imagine life without him. Happy 5 months, Spencer!
4 comments:
So glad you guys are doing better! In my experience it gets easier with the next kid(s) because you've already been through the "instruction manual" and it's easier to figure out what their cues mean.
I'm glad he is doing better. All four of mine have been very different. Well #1 and #4 are kinda turning out similar. So each time we have gotten to play that guessing game. He is such a cute kid I wish we got to see you guys more. Crazy busy life of mine.
Yea! I hope it keeps up.
Good job!
So glad to hear you are getting a hang of the sleep thing. I hope Spencer continues to improve and that you can get some sleep your self! Thinking of you. :)
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