Night number 2 of CIO brought us back to square 1.
I read everyone's comments about leaving the room to do CIO. It took ds about 50 minutes last night to fall asleep with me in the room so I took everyone's advice and tonight I sat outside the room.
It was ok for about 15 minutes- he drank his bottle, played in the crib with all the animals I put in with him. Then started to cry. No problem- I had the video monitor and watched. Then he made a face and got very quiet. Too quiet. Yep- before I could get to the room...puke all over the place.
Oh- but he wasn't done. Because when I was changing him I realized that puke wasn't the only smell. Diarrhea too. My ds stressed himself out so badly he puked and had diarrhea!
I'm not giving up! I'll try again tomorrow. But he can't sleep in his crib tonight because it's all wet from me cleaning the puke. This sleep thing is unbelievable. For all those moms who have babies that go down easily...appreciate it!!!!
Re: I hate all you moms that have babies who STTN!!!
that is amazing. puke and poop... wow.
Hang in there, you can do it.
Sorry! I am one of those that suggested that!
Oh no- Jessicada76 - I'm not upset that people suggested I leave the room. I thought it might make it easier on ds. The only way to find out was to try it. Now I know he does better with me in the room. It's the only way he won't puke. It is what it is.
At least I'll be able to nest while he goes to sleep!! Otherwise, I have to leave my computer desk which is in his room (small apt).
IUI- BFN IVF #1 -BFP! Allie is our 2nd IVF baby. Born at 36 1/2 weeks after pre-e again
Oh you poor thing! If it's any consolation to you, my little bro used to cry until he puked. He's a functioning member of society now, nearly a college graduate and at 21, he's STTN like a champ!
Keep the faith ... my DD didn't STTN until 16 mos. I had to put her down DEAD asleep. At almost 22 mos, she has no trouble falling asleep by herself. Be strong!
Don't hate me! DD just started STTN within the past week!
We had some of the same problems. She would cry until she puked. Once she realized that all that meant was that she got out for a little while and then was put back in the crib (after she was clean), she started climbing out of the crib. I kept trying and one day she just stopped all of the shenanegens and cried and then went to sleep.
You have to hang in there! It will get better! He has to STTN eventually!
Olivia just started STTN about a month ago when we did CIO. She didn't puke, and I would not have been able to continue it if that happened, so I am sure you are upset right now!
GL