Sara.... Gosh you poor thing. So much on your plate at the moment. Be strong and I hope that everything sorts out... which ever way it goes.
Shazz... I did the residential sleep school with Shaun... and it's not controlled crying... but sort of similar called controlled comforting. You don't leave your baby to cry on it's own. You stay with him/her until he/she is calm - then leave the room. When they start crying again - you go back in. I can give you some more information in detail if you want me to send you something. It was a godsend to me. I don't know myself now that I am able to sleep for 5-8 hours in one block! Last night my DH put shaun to sleep at 7.30pm. He would stir during the night, but self-settle... but woke up thirsty at 5.15am, so I gave him a bottle. Then he went straight back to sleep... and I had to wake him up at 9.45 in the morning to get him off to day care. So one wake up in 14 hours!!! Any sleeping technique can be difficult... but it's only for a day or so. But if you don't do it - your baby may wake constantly for years.... and that can't be good for you or the baby either. I was so surprised to how quickly Shaun learnt sleeping techniques. And he is so much happier for it. He goes to day care two days a week.... and they still comment about the change in his personality from pre-sleep school to now. And he has big naps every day too... and previously I would be lucky if he slept for 15-20 minutes during the day. You have my email, so if you want some info, just email me and I'll shoot something off to you. I understand if you don't want to try anything though.
Sorry I've not been online much lately. It's been a frantic few weeks. It was my b'day last week... and it's Yarivs today (Friday). On Saturday I'm taking him to the racetrack and he's going to have 4 hours driving around in a V8 racecar. I know he will love it.
In the last few weeks I've had B'days, BBQ party, garage sale, completed all my bookwork and just a heap of stuff in general. I've been so tired. But now it's all done - and I'm spending time on me... which includes getting back to the gym! My weight loss has been up & down like a roller coaster.
Shaun cut his first tooth on the 16th Feb. Just a little sharp corner poking through. Poor mite has been suffering a bit with his sore gums though. Day care think that he may be cross cutting... and getting his back teeth next ! I've no idea. He won't let me put my finger in his mouth anymore.... whereas previously he wouldn't let you take your finger out of his mouth!
Anyway... it's late.... and birthday boy has fallen asleep - thus the reason I've snuck back online!
Hi to everyone. Hugs to all of you who are suffering at the moment. Just remember that when you're down... the only way to go is up!
Have a great weekend... if I don't get back on again soon.
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