Hit the wall....how do I get out!?

[sneakysparkle]

Now I'm blabbering (sorry ) - so what works for you when you hit that wall?

prayer!!!

a friend of mine used to play "whats the worst that can happen" and think 'well, I might just be awake for the next 5 hrs, ok, I can deal with that'

its really hard being sleep deprived... I dont have any advice - but hang in there, sounds like youre doing a great job with your lil man.

[aimz78]

Babymama, I can really relate to your post, our bubs are similar in age and seem to be doing a similar thing. I am amazed that since my DD has turned one her sleeping and eating have both been sporadic and unpredictable, she seems to have been either sick or teething the entire time since she's turned one, she has also learned to walk which probably mixes things up, too. You start to wonder will it ever get better (my DDs sleeping has really gone downhill) and you question your methods. I also learned that two of the most "gentle" parents in my mothers group have turned to controlled crying and claim that it has worked. I just wanted to offer some comiserations and say that you are not alone. Thanks for your post, it helps reinforce my gentle beliefs. I saw an oprah show this week which illustrated just how much we are impacting the brain development etc of our little ones, its easy to lose sight of the big picture when you are so sleep deprived. It will get better x

[BabyMama]

Thanks for all your kinds words. I know things will get better eventually and I know that my choices are right for our family. It's just hard during those times when I'm so tired and just need the sleep.

Rosehip - I also had some less than gentle parenting in my childhood (albeit with a wicked step-mother later in my childhood). It's a great idea to remind myself of what I want for my child and what I don't want for him.

Sneaky - I'm onto the prayer tip - helps to calm me and bub!

Aimz - thanks! It's so good to know I'm not alone and that other bubs are doing the same thing. The inconsistency is almost worst than just having bad nights every night! I know they'll get there eventually tho.

xxx