So, as much as I hate the monitor

katie4253 · July 2011

I am starting to freak a little because Gabe has a follow-up at the special care clinic next Wed. They will likely be taking him off the monitor. It scares the crap out of me for it to be gone. I seriously wonder if I will get any sleep at night. We have an angelcare. So, we need to hook it up. But, I like the security of knowing that the one attached to his body will pick things up. I know the angelcare can be influenced by lots of things (fans, baby moving off the pad, etc).

MrsLee22 · July 2011

Oh I don't know how I'm going to sleep/cook/do laundry/do anything but sit and stare at the babies once ours come off. I don't know how people parent without them!

devinjonesrn · July 2011

We have ACs but also the Snuza Halo diaper clips...these are nice for when they aren't in bed! We still double up at night and use the ACs and Halos for extra peace of mind. Might be worth looking into!

https://www.snuza.com/index.php

urbanflowerpot · July 2011

I've gotten used to mine, too. It doesn't bother me anymore now that I'm allowed to have him off it whenever he's with H or me...it was only when we had to tote that thing around, or be anchored in one room all day that it was bothersome. This morning I got a call from one of the dr's on his apnea team wanting to discuss his last download. She didn't return my call in the afternoon so I'm waiting until tomorrow...but have a similar feeling. It might be time.

OscarQ · July 2011

Cry! If you need more time but they think he's good to come off it - cry. It might buy you some more time. I know that is terribly manipulative but it'll get you to a point where you "know" he's okay to come off it and yet you still have the monitor so you can use it in combo with the Angelcare (and I second the Snuza recommendation) - just to get you more comfortable with him being off of it.

Rachie_B · July 2011

I know exactly how you feel!! We just ordered the Snuza Go! We used it for the first time last night and love it!! It is small and clips onto the diaper. I was surprised by the ease of use. It's great for us since Sophia sleeps in her Rock and Play Sleeper because of reflux, so we can't use the Angel Care with that.

You may want to look into the Snuza. The Snuza Halo is around $110-$130. We bought the Snuza Go! for $80. The biggest difference in the two is the Snuza Halo vibrates after 15 seconds of no movement, then alarms if no movement is detected after the vibration. The Snuza go only alarms (does not vibrate). You can set it to alarm after 15, 18, or 20 seconds.

Good Luck!! It is nice not to be anchored down by the monitor!!

mrsV719 · July 2011

I don't think I slept for the first 2 weeks when LO came home. I was so afraid of him desating or having a A or B. He only slept on my chest at night so that I could feel him and watch him myself. But after 2 weeks of nothing happening and him being fine, I slowly eased up. I would let him sleep in the RNP but I would set my alarm to look at him every hour or so. Then eventually, I stopped. It takes time, but the drs. won't take them off of the monitors unless they are sure that they will be ok. GL!

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