DAY 1
Heard DD wake at 4.30am then she said to herself "it's all dark" then heard nothing until 5.30 then there was a little cry and then went silent until 5:40 where we had he mummy daddy call out. I got up and went in there and told her that she is to stay in her cot and that she's a big girl now and big girls don't go into mummy and daddy's bed, I also reminded her that it's dark outside, I laid down next to the cot and asked her to lay down as well, 10 mins in she sat up and started to cry, I gave her a cuddle and asked her to go to sleep again reminding her it was dark outside and that she was a big girl now (I also kept calm, loving but sticking to my guns she knew I meant business). I was busting to go to the toilet (darn PG) so I actually got up and closed the door with the intention to return, but by the time I had finsihed and returned she was quiet so I went back to my bed, I got up at 6.15am to get ready for the gym and DH told me she started to make noises around 6.45 and DH went in there and said it's getting light now and you did it, your a big girl now, let's get up and have breakfast!!!! She didn't ask for milkies, I can't get over what a great first day - I am not deluded and think that's it, but what a great start. I gave her heaps of praise when I got home from the gym and asked where my little girl went as I now have a big girl - she was so proud of herself... I feel bad about it, but i know it's the right thing for all of us (especially her), we went to Taronga zoo this morning and I think she coped much better than last week as she wasn't so tired. My key things I am glad I did:
* Discuss it with her the night before
* Stick to my guns
* Set my plan
* Sent her to bed 30 mins later
I might do daily updates for the next two weeks, I will share the good the bad and the ugly... Watch this space!
So do I R! So do I! I am really going to try my best though. I am so glad we had a big chat last night before she went to bed. DH thought I was crazy, but then in the end when she was going to bed she told him she was a big girl and there'll be no milkies in the morning so at least I didn't just launch it on her. FX we get through it, cos I was at breaking point. How is DD going? I saw your FB post about the kids sleeping a couple of days back.
She is so clever! These toddlers certainly take in more than we give them credit for don't they.
E normally wakes about 4ish, comes into our bed for "boobie". Swaps sides several times until I crack it and say no more. She cries a bit, then goes back to sleep. Or she goes back to sleep on the boob. Drives me nuts! Sometimes she'll toss & turn for over an hour. She won't take a cup of milk or water. If DH tries to settle her, she screams and screams. We're going to try a sleepover at Nanna & Poppy's for a couple nights to try & break the habit. They have been on holiday and arrived back today so hopefully next weekend will be the day! I'm so keen to stop BF now. Everytime she sees me, she cries for boobie. My supply is quite low so it doesn't take long before it becomes painful. It breaks my heart hearing her cry for it and having to say no. So it's time to wean. DS was sick last weekend with an ear infection but he's fine now. He came to visit about 5am this morning but he just climbs up and goes straight to sleep without disturbing us anymore. Lucky we bought a king size bed Fingers crossed.
Gosh you've done well with BF girl - well done I like your grandparent idea. It's so hard to break these little habits, but we are doing it for the greater good. I find it really hard to hear DD cry, but I know she's fine, and it was a good thing I had to go to the toilet this morning as it just proved to me she was fine. Good luck babe! xxx
We're doing the same type of thing at the moment, but he doesn't come to sleep with us, he comes to wake me, he just stands at my bedroom door saying 'Have a good sleep mummy' ie. I had a good sleep and I'm done! Hahaha I'm trying to teach him to stay in his bed/room until I go get him in the morning.
This morning he came to my door, I got up immediately (didn't waste time arguing with him through the door like I have in the past), and just walked him back to his room, put him into bed, turned off the light and closed the door. He was ok with it all and stay in bed an extra 1hr and 20mins - which is when I went to wake him. He wasn't asleep for the last 10 minutes, but I have no problem with that!
Now I just have to keep getting my ass out of bed and taking him back to his room, and we should have success! for us all!
Hiya K! I haven't been on for a while and wanted to say a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE congratulations to you on your PG
With regards to morning sleeping, you sound like you have it all under control now. Well done. DS was coming into our bed in the middle of the night and I didn't really mind but DP did. So he started taking him back to bed and telling him that he couldn't come in until the sky was getting lighter. He normally comes in once at about 4am but DP puts him back in his own bed with no fuss and then he comes back between 6 and 6.30, when the sky is lighter, and jumps into bed with us.
Hope Miss W gets the hang of the new routine and sticks with it.
Ohhh thanks darls! Yeah, am very excited about no. 2 How's things with you? Still have the business? I didn't come on much for a while there, but find it's such a good source of info when pregnant and trying to mange situations like this!
Sounds like you have got DS' sleeping all under control - what's with this age, I mean seriously! Miss W was such a good sleeper and then all of a sudden this started happening, although to be fair, she's had some changes, we moved house and a new baby in the making. Although truth be told I don't think it's either of those things, I think it's too long a day sleep and it's just too yummy to come into mum and dad's bed. I do love rolling over and seeing her beautiful face though. Oh well, I just need to admire it during the day. Can't believe our babies are growing up! Being pregnant again reminds me of last time...
All good here, yes we still have our business. What about yours? Retail is hard going at the moment. I looked at DS the other night while he was sleeping in his bed and I still find it hard to believe he's mine. My heart just swells. Take care and enjoy your pregnancy.
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Fingers crossed.
I like your grandparent idea. It's so hard to break these little habits, but we are doing it for the greater good. I find it really hard to hear DD cry, but I know she's fine, and it was a good thing I had to go to the toilet this morning as it just proved to me she was fine. Good luck babe! xxx
for us all!
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