Oh boy! Being a parent is not en easy job. I wish so badly that there was a manual with clear instructions on how to perfectly handle each situation that will arise as we raise this little boy. Wouldn't it be great if there was a go-to guide with answers to your every parenting question? I am finding though that so much of parenting is trial and error. We make decisions on a hope and a prayer that it's the best thing for Grayson. Each day I can only pray that God will give Adam and I the wisdom on how to be the best parents we can.As I mentioned yesterday, Grayson has been having trouble sleeping lately. He's been getting up 2-4 times a night, and is then having trouble falling back to sleep. Naptime hasn't been any easier. Just last month he had slept through the night several times, but that seems to be a distant memory.
Adam and I had been discussing trying th cry-it-out method. We were hesitant to try it, but have heard about such great results. Well, last night we decided to give it a try. I went into the nursery and soothed G, telling him I loved him as I patted his tummy. Then I stepped out and let him cry. I had a good cry too, but after 30 minutes he was out like a light. I tried it again for his first nap this morning, with no luck. However, he's asleep right now and shows no signs of waking. Knock on wood, but it looks like this hard decision may be what's best for baby and parents. A full night's sleep is sounding so so good right about now!
been here!! It's the hardest thing to do but it works!! we did it with pea consistently for one week amd its been a blessing ever since...
ReplyDeleteKyla, letting your baby cry it out I think is one of the most difficult decisions to make at such a young age. I can remember Stan holding me down, so that I could not get out of bed in the middle of the night, to let one or the other of our boys cry themselves back to sleep. It's painful to hear, and needless to say you feel you are being a negligent parent. Hang in there though as it did work for us. However, It's hit and miss; sometimes you let it go on, and other times you can't take another minute and hurry in to pick them up. I wished too that there was a "how-to" baby book....it's only thru God's strength along with trial and error that we manage to get through all of these baby years. Blessings to you dear girl and wonderful (normal) Mom. Joan
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