Black and White Keys
9 years ago
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
I need help
I have been trying to get Hannah to sleep through the night. When she would wake up I would let her cry for 5 min. and then go in and tell her I love her, but it is time to sleep. I would lay her back down and she would cry. It would take about a hour then she would go to sleep. She would wake up 4 or 5 times during the night. I figured she was not ready. After 4 days I finally stopped. Last night I went in everytime she cried. She woke up every 30 min to a hour. all night long. I am so tired. I know she doesn't need me. What do I do? If anyone has any advice let me know.
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I'd just let her cry it out, chica! I know it breaks your little heart, but trust me, she's ready! She'll be okay! :) Even if it's a rough couple of nights, she'll get it soon. Just stick with it. I'd also recommend the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child". It was really helpful for us. It has a lot of really good information. Trust me, she'll be alright and so will you. I wouldn't even go in after 5 minutes of crying. If you MUST go in, I wouldn't do it until she's be crying for at least 20 mintues or so. She'll get the picture and be much happier for it, as will you. Right now, she's just not a dummy and knows that if she throws a big enough fit, you'll rescue her. :) Buck up, Little Camper! You can do it!! :)
I was going give you my advice, but Rachel already did! :0) I agree with everything she said. It's really hard to let them cry it out. I had such a hard time with Karlie. It's hard to let that first baby cry for forever. It breaks your heart, but in the end it pays off. I recommend that book that Rachel told you about - it really helped me out with Karlie. Good Luck! We've all been there and completly understand. Good Luck!
Oh' something that I've noticed really helps is if they have a favortie blanket or stuffed animal make sure you give it to them. Having a little "Lovey" has really helped my kids, especially when we go somewhere else to sleep besides home. I also used music with Karlie and Madilyn. Neither one uses it now, but I would turn on a really soft music (no words) cd and put it on repeat for all night long. It helped them fall asleep and go back to sleep when they woke up in the middle of the night. We've worn out a couple CDs and players, but it helped. Karlie was a terrible sleeper and all the things mentioned about helped.
After having raised four of my own kids past the point of waking through the night, it sounds like your doing it right. Give it a few nights. Hang tuff. You, Blair, and Hannah will all make it. Let me know if you need a break for a few hours for a nap. The girls and I would love to help!
I don't have any kids so I don't know how much of a help I will be, but my nephew had the same problem a little bit ago, and they put an item in the crib that either reminded him of his mom, or even kind of smelled like her and he now sleeps through the night.
i think that has been the hardest thing for me with both kids. but they need to learn to do it. so we just let them cry. so with kyler, he goes to bed at the same time and i won't get him in the morning until at least 6:00. (with jaden it was 7...cuz he had his last feeing later) anyways...i know it is soooooo hard to hear them cry for so long. but i think the best thing to do is to not give in. i really do think they learn that they just need to cry until you come. and as soon as you give in to that they learn that's how long they need to do it. SO JUST DON'T GIVE IN! sometimes kyler wakes up at 5:30, but i refuse to be up for the day that early. he cries and goes back to bed now...sometimes clear til 7:30 :) but i think his body just had to be put on some sort of clock. i'd love to talk to you more about it. call me!
Man! I haven't been getting the feed from your blog lately =(. Sorry. I didn't know that you updated your blog so long ago.
It looks like you got a lot of great advice. And I am happy to hear that she is now sleeping through the night. You are an awesome mom Chelsie!
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