Since the past week has been rough at night, but the day time being exactly the same and predictable I've been talking to lots of Moms, researching online, etc.
As I've mentioned, We're following the Babywise book
and to this point, everything has been right on track. I found a blog through my friend Nickie's blog called Chronicles of a Babywise Mom. It is a quick reference to find answers to questions you encounter while implementing Babywise.Wouldn't you know the VERY first blog label reference on the side is:
4 month sleep problems
I have since read all sorts of other baby's stories of exactly the same thing happening right at 4 months. It is such a relief to know that this is a somewhat normal phase and that it doesn't mean she will continue to wake up, we just have to get through this little spell and move on and keep on this track! Pretty much every story says feed the baby, feed the baby, feed the baby. They also most say to not make eye contact so she doesn't think it is awake time or play time.
I really have to work on not playing the naptime game with her during the night. She is just so darn cute, its hard to resist. However, we both need sleep more than we need to play a game!
I am so thankful for other Mom's input, thank you so much! and for the internet!! I don't know what we did before we could have instant answers! Thank you thank you thank you!
3 comments:
Oh my goodness, that game would be hard to resist! She's just too darn cute playing it!:)
Yes girl! I was so happy when I found that link and it has really helped me and Cole! I hope Ruthie gets back on track and you get some sleep!
We went through this for about a week. Hudson slept through the night at 8 weeks but had a "relapse" around 13 weeks. It was brutal. He would want to play and play. I would go in his room without turning on any lights, lay him across me - still in his swaddle and give him his milk. I kept my eyes closed so he knew I was not going to play. After about 4 days I decided that I was not going to do that anymore. He cried it out one night for about 30 minutes and never did it again. Be tough Grace! It is so hard when they are so precious though.
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