I SO know what you mean, Fenella. I used to feel the same way when Gabby liked being cuddled to sleep (and liked to take an hour or so to feed!). Looking back, though, I wish I had relaxed a little more and not let the lack of housework affect me. Tamsin will grow out of it and you'll more than likely be able to get her to sleep in her own bed soon enough. As hard as it is, try to enjoy it without the guilt. Gabby has only fallen asleep in my arms a couple of times in the last 6 months and it was sooooo lovely to have my cuddly baby back for a short time! Don't stress... go with the flow... it's not going to do her any harm or "create a rod for your back" like so many people like to say. It's normal and natural to want to be close to Mum and Dad.I love having her go to sleep that way, and often I don't mind if she stays asleep with me, but it makes it hard to get much done! I start to feel a bit guilty for not getting anything done around the house
One thing I do want to ask, do you swaddle her at all? I found that Gabby loved to be swaddled (tightly) and I had to wrap her until she was 10 months old or she wouldn't sleep. Her startle-reflex really frightened her and would jolt her awake.




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