August 2012 Moms

Circle the wagons

Night one of Ferber tonight. I just can't do it anymore, it's not fair to her or to me that she can't go to sleep/fall back asleep without nursing. I can't keep nursing her every 90 minutes all night long. It's not good for either of us. I read Ferber's book, my husband is supportive and on board, we have a video monitor.

I'm still scared. I know most of y'all have gone through the fire by now, and you've supported lots of people through it. I won't ask you to repost all of your experiences or anything...I just need SOMEONE to know that we're doing it. I don't want to post this on facebook and have to deal with possible "oh I could NEVER let my baby cry" nonsense. There is literally no way for us to help her sleep better without crying, because when she wakes up and I try not to nurse her, she cries. Literally no matter what method we use, she is going to do some crying. I know in my BRAIN that this doesn't make me a bad mom, but my heart hurts anyway.

Ugh. Most pointless post ever. You're nice ladies for bearing with me.  


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  • Good luck Aggie!  Sending positive and sleepy thoughts your way!!!
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  • Good luck! Sleepy baby vibes to you. It will all be worth it in a few days when she is blissfully sleeping!
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  • Drink a beer. Watch Archer on On Demand. Look up this fascinating article about dolphins and opposable thumbs in The Onion. Take a shower. If the intervals make her more angry, try not going in at all. Just when you're ready to throw in the towel, listen
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  • And no matter how bad tonight is, she will be your smily, happy girl in the morning again.
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    And no matter how bad tonight is, she will be your smily, happy girl in the morning again.
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  • Where's Scout with her sleep training mantra??

    You can do this! You're helping your sweet girl get the sleep she needs.
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  • imageBaker_Bride:
    And no matter how bad tonight is, she will be your smily, happy girl in the morning again.

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  • imageBaker_Bride:
    Drink a beer. Watch Archer on On Demand. Look up this fascinating article about dolphins and opposable thumbs in The O
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  • You can do it! Just realize its hard but it will get better. Do something to take your mind off it. LO will be fine.
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  • Good luck! We aren't there yet. Update on how it goes. You know what's best for your baby. Sounds like everyone involved is on board and ready.
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  • Good luck Aggie!!!
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  • Be strong! It's for the best, it's healthier for her and you. 
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  • You've already gotten great advice here !!!

    Baker is wise, isn't she ???

    You got this Aggie. Best piece of advice I heard is walk away for a minute if you have to. Right when you're about to break, promise yourself just 5 more minutes.

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  • Good luck! Before you know it, everyone will be resting easier. Hugs.

     






     

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    It will be so worth it!! Stick with it.

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  • It was the best choice we could have made! In a few nights it will all be worth it. Sending sleepy thoughts your way!

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  • Good luck lady! Sending good vibes and hang in there if it gets tough!
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  • You guys are amazing. Seriously, I read each of your responses, like, 30 times whilst crying when she was crying. Then my sweet husband sent me to shower while he handled the check ins. 15 minutes later she was asleep. We'll see how long it lasts, we stil

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  • Hang in there, love. The first few days are the worst. Just keep busy, turn the monitor down, and try to relax. It's so so so so hard, but equally worth it.

    Hugs!!
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    You guys are amazing. Seriously, I read each of your responses, like, 30 times whilst crying when she was crying.
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  • Thinking of you - it is SO hard and so NOT fun but so worth it. You can do this.
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  • How's it going Aggie?

    Is Little Miss Aggie down for the count?

    Expecting good things!

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    How's it going Aggie?

    Is Little Miss Aggie down for the count?

    Expecting good things!
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  • I could never let my baby cry...

    That was until I had a baby that woke up every hour all night long for 6 months straight.  My eye balls were bleeding!

    You gotta do what you gotta do!

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