It's a Sleeping Miracle!

phishgirl29 · December 2013

I've learned that the best way to get your kid to do something is to complain about it on the internet.

He's been STTN for the past three nights. Not only that, but Prince Charming is in his crib!!!!!!

Here's what we did. For about two weeks prior, I would put him in his crib until his first wake up (20-45 minutes) and let him figure it out by crying (but I never let it get to the point where he was hysterical) for about another 20-30 minutes. I usually gave up at that point and put him in his RnP but kept it in his room. I slept on the small couch we have in there next to him. He would wake up about 2-4 times and he would nurse each time.

About a week ago, we would do the same thing, but I cut out his MOTN feeding down to 2. His problem was that he couldn't figure out how to relax his neck and unlock his elbows to fall asleep on his tummy. He would cry and I would comfort him but we usually ended up in the RnP after an hour or two.

Then I wrote the post on here asking for a reset button. That night, I put him down in the crib, he rolled over, fussed for about 20 minutes and woke up 7 hours later!! I thought I was a fluke, but it's happened going on 4 nights now. I can't believe it. Now my only issue is that I keep going into his room 2-3 times a night to make sure he can breathe because it looks like he's face down on the mattress. He sleeps so still it's scary. Do any other mommy's have this issue? Even with the video monitor I can't see him breathe all the time. Really freaks me out. Thanks for all your support!

lioness13 · December 2013

My DD sleeps on her stomach. I was a little nervous at first but now I'm used to it. In time you will get used to it.

phishgirl29 · December 2013

I just went in there and his face was flat against the mattress. His nose was flat and every time I've tried to move it to the side, he put it back. Is that normal? I can see his back moving so I know he's breathing...

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phishgirl29 · December 2013

So scary @libberluru. He's trying to add more gray hairs on my head.

Western Diva · December 2013

phishgirl29 said:
I just went in there and his face was flat against the mattress. His nose was flat and every time I've tried to move it to the side, he put it back. Is that normal? I can see his back moving so I know he's breathing...

DS1 started doing this as soon as he could roll...and still does at age 2. Now he buries his face in a pillow!

. I know it's scary at first, but it's fine!

phishgirl29 · December 2013

We've managed not having a snuza so far. I wonder if it's still as useful at 6.5 months?

Hopeful1981 · December 2013

Yay on the sleeping, fx that LO has turned a corner and this will be more permanent for you

No insight on the face plant sleeping position, our LO is still on his back, but I can imagine how crazy that makes you because it would drive me INSANE with worry. Our pedi did say that once they know how to roll over that SIDS risk drastically is reduced and it is safe for them to sleep on their belly. Maybe you can reposition your video monitor to get a better shot of him to ease your worries?

Stefanie6743 · December 2013

you mean I cant use his snuza until he is 20???

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