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I have to admit I'm jealous

PinkMnM26PinkMnM26
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I'm jealous of other moms that have babies that nap well and sttn.  I know every baby is different, but I have to question why it had to be mineEmbarrassed.  I know I want to be a good day and night time parent, but I  do get jealous of all the free time all those moms must have. It's so discouraging that ds never slept well and he is growing and growing and soon will need even less and less sleep.

How can I get past this? 

 

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  • mandyclaire579mandyclaire579 member

    Nine months?! DS didn't STTN until 18 months. Don't worry about what other moms say. And to tell you the truth, it's not all that much more time. The only difference is that we have quiet time at night now;)

     You'll get there. And you are a great mom day and night because you are listening to your LO.

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  • lkstorlkstor

    DS finally STTN for the first time at 15 months.  It still doesn't happen every night.

    I didn't STTN until age 2.  At the time I'm sure it was a HUGE deal to my parents.  But now they mention it only once in a blue moon.  And laugh and smile about it :)

    This too shall pass, mama.  Hang in there!

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  • NeenTheBeanNeenTheBean
    I have a 3 and 4 year old that still get up at least once a week :/
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  • mr+msmr+ms member

    I'm right there with you. DD is 22 mos and has slept like crap since day 1 (literally - I was so mad at all the books that say newborns sleep a lot. not mine!) I try to look at the little presents I get in return, like: no AF for 17 mos from all of the night nursing, potty learning happened all at once thanks to night waking... no need for diapers at night. 

    Still, I am jealous of the same things you are. It's really difficult being "on" for so many hours, day and night. Extended sleep deprivation is seriously crappy and takes a toll on health, relationships, work, etc.

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  • MrsErinnElizabethMrsErinnElizabeth

    I am right there with you.  I'm jealous of mom's who's babies only wake up once or twice a night, much less STTN.  Our nights range anywhere from 3-10 wakings.  She is slowly getting better, but last night was 8 times, so it's teeny tiny baby steps.

    I just try not to dwell on what other peoples' babies are doing.  I don't even talk about it with anyone.  This one WILL STTN eventually.  It might not be until she's 15, but it'll happen, dangit.  

    Hang in there...you're most definitely not alone. 

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  • beau2fulbeau2ful

    I understand. Night time isn't too bad yes DD wakes up but we bedshare so we are only awake a few mins 10 at the most. She slept for the first time ever for 6 hours the other night but it was a one night deal.

    I get jealous of good nappers myself. DD only sleeps about 30 mins at a time, so you're not alone. Most people I know whose kids SSTN and nap for hours have let them CIO, at least at this point. I'm sure that some babies do early, but not my DD.

    You're not alone it will get better. For me I know by the time DH and I are ready for #2 DD will be sleeping good then I will be doing this all over again. I figure I just won't get good sleep for another 5 or 6 years. Sleep

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