Community› The Bump Month Clubs› September 2013 Moms
September 2013 Moms
New Discussion

Do babies go back to normal schedules after wonder weeks?

trace128trace128 member
in September 2013 Moms
We're at wonder week 2 (he's 9 wks) and the last 2 days he has been fighting naps all day. I've gotten him to sleep in his crib for about 40 mins but otherwise he wants to be held and sleeps but even then wakes up shortly after. Just curious if this changes after the wonder weeks are over. He's fussier than usual and I want to comfort him but don't want habits to form
Report Reply to Post

Re: Do babies go back to normal schedules after wonder weeks?

  • trace128trace128 member
    So you keep saying, I'm sorry! It's just I live with my in-laws right now (long story) and my mil keeps telling my husband I should let him cry more because I hold him too much. I'm a Ftm and want to do what's best for him. I realize he's my child but she's making me nervous that I'm doing something wrong. He's 9 weeks, at what point does the holding become a spoiling concern? Sorry to frustrate you, I'm just trying to sort this all out!
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • 313Meg313Meg member
    I agree with pp's. It's far too early to spoil your LO. They need to learn that they can count on you. My MIL said they used to make her boys CIO and I had to tell her that our belief is that he's too young. That was uncomfortable but she didn't push it again.
    Report Reply
  • AlexE2013AlexE2013 member
    Definitely agree with other PPs, hold & comfort your baby! LO doesn't have the mental capability to be spoiled right now or learn to manipulate you. He's totally reliant on you (and husband) to meet his needs, no matter how frustrating it might be for you. Also, I'm guessing that if he cries, and you stress out about what to do (instead of following instinct), it then stresses him out even more! I personally feel like the bond I have with my son is like nothing else I've ever experienced and I want nothing more than for him to feel loved and cared for. If that means no sleep for me, sitting in the couch for hours while holding him, eating dinner 2 hours late, etcetera - then so be it!
    Report Reply
  • trace128trace128 member
    Yeah I don't mind that either, especially since I only have 3 weeks with him before I have to go back to work. I love holding and snuggling him and you're right, he needs his mama! :)
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"