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Ananke

I'm having a bad night, so this is anything but creative, and totally self serving.  And obviously late.
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OctoberBabyH

What's wrong? Hope you're okay!

write2nicole

I hope your night gets better.

Ananke

OctoberBabyH:

What's wrong? Hope you're okay!

Awe, I'm kinda disappointed that no one wants to be me.  I'm so awesome and all.  

OBH -  I finally broke down and did some modified Ferber tonight.  I feel terrible because I'm so incredibly anti-CIO.  It took so long too, and he woke after only 30 minutes and we had to do it all over again.   I just keep telling myself that it'll get better, and if it doesn't in 3 days, we'll forget it and find something else.

write2nicole

(((HUGS)))

I've been there. It will get better. And if not, then you won't keep doing what doesn't work, right?

The other thing to remember is that you're not just doing this because you're selfish. I'm sure some part of you desperately wants to sleep at night. But really, the best thing for him is sleep. He will be so much better off when he learns how to sleep, and how to self-soothe. You'll probably see a happier baby.

Also, he'll be better off when he has a mother who's not sleep-deprived herself! 

P.S. I think people want to be your friend because (a) it sounds like you need one right now; (b) being you is a lot to live up to -- you set high standards; and (c) we are all hoping that if we're your friends, we might get invited over for dinner. Cuz I've seen what you cook and it looks yummy.

fotobird

Aw, sweets. If CIO is tearing at your heartstrings as much as it is, I would give it up. Yes, you'll be getting up in the middle of the night, but you'll have a huge piece of mind.

OctoberBabyH

Ananke:

OctoberBabyH:

What's wrong? Hope you're okay!

Awe, I'm kinda disappointed that no one wants to be me.  I'm so awesome and all.  

OBH -  I finally broke down and did some modified Ferber tonight.  I feel terrible because I'm so incredibly anti-CIO.  It took so long too, and he woke after only 30 minutes and we had to do it all over again.   I just keep telling myself that it'll get better, and if it doesn't in 3 days, we'll forget it and find something else.

 Dude! I chose the friend option bc I am so through having bad nights this week. FWIW, I have always thought you were awesome. Still do!

 

Ah man! I am so sorry. Hang in there! (I wish I could offer some advice but V is still in her PnP in our room.) Can't.let.go.

Ananke

write2nicole:

(((HUGS)))

I've been there. It will get better. And if not, then you won't keep doing what doesn't work, right?

The other thing to remember is that you're not just doing this because you're selfish. I'm sure some part of you desperately wants to sleep at night. But really, the best thing for him is sleep. He will be so much better off when he learns how to sleep, and how to self-soothe. You'll probably see a happier baby.

Also, he'll be better off when he has a mother who's not sleep-deprived herself! 

P.S. I think people want to be your friend because (a) it sounds like you need one right now; (b) being you is a lot to live up to -- you set high standards; and (c) we are all hoping that if we're your friends, we might get invited over for dinner. Cuz I've seen what you cook and it looks yummy.

Awe, you're so sweet!  And you're right.  I'm giving this 3 nights, and if it doesn't improve, I'm giving it up and figuring something else out. 

Kmeek - I wish I could just give it up, but after 3 months of hourly waking (literally, every.single.hour) I was really starting to just be an angry person.  I haven't been enjoying my time with DS like I should, and my relationship with DH is sucking balls.  This was my very last choice, and I held out longer than I maybe should have.  Like I said though, if it doesn't improve in a few days, I'll gladly give it up.  BTW, what happened to your blog?!  I went to check it and it was deleted!

SnoopyLuv

I chose friend. And then the golden girls theme song played in my head.

Ananke

SnoopyLuv:

I chose friend. And then the golden girls theme song played in my head.

LOL, that gave me a much needed chuckle!  I love you ladies so much.  I seriously have no idea what I would have done without TB.

fotobird

Ananke:

write2nicole:

(((HUGS)))

I've been there. It will get better. And if not, then you won't keep doing what doesn't work, right?

The other thing to remember is that you're not just doing this because you're selfish. I'm sure some part of you desperately wants to sleep at night. But really, the best thing for him is sleep. He will be so much better off when he learns how to sleep, and how to self-soothe. You'll probably see a happier baby.

Also, he'll be better off when he has a mother who's not sleep-deprived herself! 

P.S. I think people want to be your friend because (a) it sounds like you need one right now; (b) being you is a lot to live up to -- you set high standards; and (c) we are all hoping that if we're your friends, we might get invited over for dinner. Cuz I've seen what you cook and it looks yummy.

Awe, you're so sweet!  And you're right.  I'm giving this 3 nights, and if it doesn't improve, I'm giving it up and figuring something else out. 

Kmeek - I wish I could just give it up, but after 3 months of hourly waking (literally, every.single.hour) I was really starting to just be an angry person.  I haven't been enjoying my time with DS like I should, and my relationship with DH is sucking balls.  This was my very last choice, and I held out longer than I maybe should have.  Like I said though, if it doesn't improve in a few days, I'll gladly give it up.  BTW, what happened to your blog?!  I went to check it and it was deleted!

I could see where you would be at the end of your very long rope. You're doing the best; if you aren't functional, DS really won't be enjoying you during the day. I think most of the wakings are out of habit, honestly. Maybe it will just take him a little while to adapt. 

I deleted that blog and am starting a new one, hehe. Don't worry, it's still there, just under a different name.

write2nicole

SnoopyLuv:

I chose friend. And then the golden girls theme song played in my head.

They look way younger in that picture than I remember them. Or am I just getting old enough that "old ladies" has a different meaning to me than it did then?

Ananke

kmeek19:

Ananke:

write2nicole:

(((HUGS)))

I've been there. It will get better. And if not, then you won't keep doing what doesn't work, right?

The other thing to remember is that you're not just doing this because you're selfish. I'm sure some part of you desperately wants to sleep at night. But really, the best thing for him is sleep. He will be so much better off when he learns how to sleep, and how to self-soothe. You'll probably see a happier baby.

Also, he'll be better off when he has a mother who's not sleep-deprived herself! 

P.S. I think people want to be your friend because (a) it sounds like you need one right now; (b) being you is a lot to live up to -- you set high standards; and (c) we are all hoping that if we're your friends, we might get invited over for dinner. Cuz I've seen what you cook and it looks yummy.

Awe, you're so sweet!  And you're right.  I'm giving this 3 nights, and if it doesn't improve, I'm giving it up and figuring something else out. 

Kmeek - I wish I could just give it up, but after 3 months of hourly waking (literally, every.single.hour) I was really starting to just be an angry person.  I haven't been enjoying my time with DS like I should, and my relationship with DH is sucking balls.  This was my very last choice, and I held out longer than I maybe should have.  Like I said though, if it doesn't improve in a few days, I'll gladly give it up.  BTW, what happened to your blog?!  I went to check it and it was deleted!

I could see where you would be at the end of your very long rope. You're doing the best; if you aren't functional, DS really won't be enjoying you during the day. I think most of the wakings are out of habit, honestly. Maybe it will just take him a little while to adapt. 

I deleted that blog and am starting a new one, hehe. Don't worry, it's still there, just under a different name.

You're right - I'm sure most of the wakings were out of habit (as much I didn't want to believe it), and although it's hurting so bad right now, I know in the long run, our whole family will be happier.  DH and I need at least a couple hours in the evening together again, and I want to be able to play with DS without feeling exhausted and resentful, which is where it's headed.

I'll have to check out your new blog tonight!

LadyDelilah

I would rather be your friend because then we are two kinds of awesome instead of me taking over your awesomeness