tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post8621583571504931873..comments2023-10-23T09:27:43.487-07:00Comments on Little Miss Momma: Dreading Bedtimeashley @ little miss mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604486090862787985noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-59207496299756656072011-08-02T08:20:44.362-07:002011-08-02T08:20:44.362-07:00Great blog! My 9 month old sleeps with me still an...Great blog! My 9 month old sleeps with me still and I could not make cry it out work either. I have finally let go of the idea that having a baby who sleeps through the night = good parenting. I figure I will never look back and say I really should have cuddled my baby less.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881905705209215724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-5695579940566402772011-07-11T12:30:03.367-07:002011-07-11T12:30:03.367-07:00Just discovered your blog today and love it! This...Just discovered your blog today and love it! This post made me tear up a little because it's exactly how I feel. I have a 15 month old son who won't sleep alone so he sleeps in our bed. He still wakes up 2-3 times a night, but since he is in my bed it's easy to calm him without totally waking up myself. I feel alot of pressure from others to make him sleep alone, but he will only be little once and I intend on taking full advantage of snuggling as long as he will let me. He is a totally independant, happy and super energetic boy otherwise so I'm not worried. Sleep will come eventually!Chris, Krista and Conor Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00987393019855599445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-11067471697556054352011-06-30T14:50:34.299-07:002011-06-30T14:50:34.299-07:00On the other side, to sleep alone could help to te...On the other side, to sleep alone could help to teach them independence or that they are not the ones in charge, right? I can understand your point too, but I wonder if it really is best for the child, or just nice for the parent. Meaning the parent feels guilt if they leave them to cry so it is easier to stay, plus they get to cuddle then. Something to think about I guess. I am not saying you are wrong or bad though, I just have always wondered about the psychology of it all. I had to try the CIO because I am one of those who need sleep or can't function at all and it took two nights - I went in after 2 min, then 3, then 5, etc. I guess if you really need the sleep you just have to do it. And I still get cuddles during the day! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-59278313946764675982011-06-28T11:30:29.466-07:002011-06-28T11:30:29.466-07:00My son is only 3 mos, he sleeps pretty well, but I...My son is only 3 mos, he sleeps pretty well, but I also snuggle with him on the couch or in his nursery. Everyone says I'm creating a dependency, but so what? If the worst thing that can happen is that he's dependent on me and wants snuggles, then I'll take it :) I love every moment I spend with him!Ana BBKhttp://www.bluebirdkisses.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-92150560997680242842011-06-21T11:24:03.607-07:002011-06-21T11:24:03.607-07:00You have no idea how much I needed to read this bl...You have no idea how much I needed to read this blog and all of the comments. It helps so much to know that Im not alone in this. I feel like a failure when everyone gasps that my 14 month old doesn't sleep through the night and still sleeps with us. Idk what else to do. Did I create this? Should I go against my mommy instincts to hold her when she cries? Is it bad that I would rather go through this nightly battle, then to let her cry it out in the crib? ugh... anyway. THANK YOU so much for this post.Ivananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-27713297187586848082011-06-20T16:38:35.241-07:002011-06-20T16:38:35.241-07:00my 11 month old little girl wakes practically ever...my 11 month old little girl wakes practically every hour. I feel like I can't possibly go on another day. I am so exhausted I can't do anything. I have an etsy shop that is on vacation and I can't imagine reopening it because I am so tired. She sleeps in her room that is about 2 feet from ours. I soooo want to let her just cry it out and end this but despite wearing ear plugs and the pillow over my head, I can still hear her. I get about hours of sleep a night, and that is not continuous. Any advice? I thought I wanted a bus load of kids but I don't think I can do more than 1 at this point. I am depressed beyond belief and feel so helpless and overwhelmed. I want to spend my days crying. A year of 2 hours of sleep a night doesnt work.Real Housewife of Loomishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152629708764029732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-51149900154223678602011-06-19T13:39:22.392-07:002011-06-19T13:39:22.392-07:00Totally totally can relate! Now that we have 2, my...Totally totally can relate! Now that we have 2, my husband has been sleeping with our son when he wakes up while I'm with the baby. I sometimes miss laying with my son, but sometimes he'll ask me to lay with him to put him to bed and those little moments are cherished once again. I'm sure glad we got him a twin bed though before the baby came, much more room when those nights occur =D<br />I love your blog by the way! I just found it through another friend's blog. I'd love if you checked out my Mommy Mondays - http://craftymommydiva.blogspot.com/search/label/Mommy%20MondaysCrafty Mommy Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589593382065606199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-27301962619466311382011-06-17T18:13:34.075-07:002011-06-17T18:13:34.075-07:00So sweet :) It's true that nothing else matte...So sweet :) It's true that nothing else matters during those sweet moments.Carolynleighhttp://www.biscuitheadbaby.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-38058171837278848732011-06-16T20:24:21.690-07:002011-06-16T20:24:21.690-07:00If I've learned anything as a mom it's tha...If I've learned anything as a mom it's that there's no room for judging. We're all doing our best for us, and for our children. Not only that, there's plenty of hate and tearing down in our world - as mother's we should support, love and encourage one another even if we're using different techniques. Lots of love. And I ADORE your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-45867056300883202182011-06-14T18:42:30.461-07:002011-06-14T18:42:30.461-07:00Your post and all these comments have encouraged m...Your post and all these comments have encouraged me so much! My 11 month old son still sleeps with us and I feel alot of pressure to let him cry it out. He is one of those kids that wouldn't cry for ten minutes and fall asleep, he would cry for hours. I feel like I am the only one where I live that would rather enjoy the little moments with my son than to parent by the book. So thank you for sharing i don't feel so alone now:)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461758459508771559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-19529657927301786892011-06-13T22:01:44.163-07:002011-06-13T22:01:44.163-07:00Aww I love this part: In these moments, I remember...Aww I love this part: In these moments, I remember why it's okay to be tired.Why it's okay to sometimes break the "rules of parenting".<br />Why the small moments matter the most......and then I do my best to embrace them.<br /><br />...that's why a mom's job is the best job in the world! :)Zsa Zsahttp://www.myurbanchild.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-1612010913667202992011-06-13T20:06:17.118-07:002011-06-13T20:06:17.118-07:00I know exactly how you feell! Sleeping in a toddle...I know exactly how you feell! Sleeping in a toddler bed isin't easy, this I know! I sleep in one myself a few nights a week.Jaynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615016459795643247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-51174017104647718942011-06-13T18:39:31.907-07:002011-06-13T18:39:31.907-07:00Thanks to you, I blogged about a similar situation...Thanks to you, I blogged about a similar situation on my blog today :)<br /><br /> http://sassysippycupsandstickysarcasm.blogspot.com/2011/06/mommys-relate-to-sleepless-nights.html<br /><br />My daughter doesn't sleep through the night either, and ends up in our bed every single night... but I can't give up precious moments of cuddling, because I know one day... she may not want to cuddle with me anymore. So I cuddle because I want to show her I love in every chance I get :) Good luck with the sleeping!!!!!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769873849754573643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-60170828694759192872011-06-13T17:42:16.925-07:002011-06-13T17:42:16.925-07:00Beautiful! I'm glad you posted this. I also di...Beautiful! I'm glad you posted this. I also didn't do the CIO (& sometimes sleep in his toddler bed) & I too pray every night that "maybe this night" will be different. I had a moment very similar to yours just the other night as I calmly hummed a lullaby as my son fell asleep. I couldn't finish the song b/c I got choked up at the thought that these moments will be gone before I know it. In the grand scheme of life, when our sons will be 16, they'll definitely be sleeping through the night so much that we'll be dragging them out the next morning. LOL. God bless!!Jiza Zitohttp://www.jizazito.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-2722828183869099062011-06-13T15:52:36.812-07:002011-06-13T15:52:36.812-07:00Oh dear!. I know *exactly* how you feel. My 19 m...Oh dear!. I know *exactly* how you feel. My 19 month old Lilah was the same. Every single night I dreaded bedtime and got really anxious about it. I would get so worked up sometimes I would cry. It was my least favorite time of the day. Hopefully in time it will resolve itself and things will go back to normal. Seems you have such a great attitude about it being such a great snugggle time with Baby W. They are only little for so long :(Nicole Wellon {evieLu}https://www.blogger.com/profile/13276702481190629241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-26198122402372886802011-06-13T14:10:14.449-07:002011-06-13T14:10:14.449-07:00We got a projector and a noise maker at Target, wh...We got a projector and a noise maker at Target, when my baby was 9 months old. He feel asleep watching it the first time, we used it, and he has been sleeping through the night ever since!Reil familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624258447680762750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-47463456478441927762011-06-13T14:04:13.351-07:002011-06-13T14:04:13.351-07:00i love breaking the parenting rules when it comes ...i love breaking the parenting rules when it comes to having more sweet moments with my girl! <br /><br />such a beautiful post, thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834848425413409720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-6364954670585680102011-06-13T12:50:44.012-07:002011-06-13T12:50:44.012-07:00I am so with you sister. I can't even imagine ...I am so with you sister. I can't even imagine a baby that goes to bed without a fight, stays asleep and wakes up happy the next morning. <br /><br />I decided when he was still just a couple months old that it was a gift because I work and it gave me a few more hours to cuddle with him in the middle of the night. Still, an easy night once or twice a month would be nice. ;)MellyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543527802284259812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-8525951507503474652011-06-13T12:09:00.206-07:002011-06-13T12:09:00.206-07:00I don't know how you do it...I would not be ab...I don't know how you do it...I would not be able to survive! I was so nervous to let my daughter cry it out, but finally when she was a year we just tried it. She cried for about 20 minutes the first night, 10 the next, and then slept through the night after that. I know it's hard, but might be worth a try? Granted, she is still in a crib..I guess it may be different since your son can crawl out of his bed. Anyway, I just know I am a happier wife and mom when I get sleep! Good luck!Jeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-33465332083313629332011-06-13T11:32:06.591-07:002011-06-13T11:32:06.591-07:00What is sleeping through the night? That doesn...What is sleeping through the night? That doesn't happen at our house. Caitlin sleeps with Daddy and Mac sleeps with me. I failed the cry it out method too. So what? I cherish those silent blissful moments too. One day they will sleep through the night, and we will be sad that those cuddling days are over. I'm enjoying this time. I can sleep later. Thanks for your honesty!<br />MeganAbsoluteMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316263511770775288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-57074288683525861932011-06-13T11:00:38.058-07:002011-06-13T11:00:38.058-07:00me too lady. me too. all of it {race car, diaper w...me too lady. me too. all of it {race car, diaper within reach... the whole sha-bang}nicole.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04237131932499582713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-24356351953798611132011-06-13T10:46:09.478-07:002011-06-13T10:46:09.478-07:00My almost 3 yr old still won't go to sleep by ...My almost 3 yr old still won't go to sleep by herself and nightly wakes to find me if I sneak back to mommy & daddy's bed. I sleep with her all night way too often. <br /><br />I finally decided to just lie to the people who wouldn't shut up about it and just embrace the way it is. (p.s. I HATE to lie...but the in-laws make me too nuts to tell them it's still going on : ) <br /><br />I love more than anything that time snuggled to my beautiful girl. I get so frustrated too often with the situation (because sleep deprivation is a true form of torture) but the cuddle moments make me happy that we have this messed up sleep thing : ) I inhale her too...the sent of my child is the sweetest smell to this mama. The sent of pure love. I wouldn't get up those moments...even for the perfect parent award : )Ms. Sloanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03287882662329333035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-43778132730171022842011-06-13T09:47:09.741-07:002011-06-13T09:47:09.741-07:00Love little snuggles, I only get them when Sailyr ...Love little snuggles, I only get them when Sailyr is very VERY tired. Other wise she is way to busy to let me snuggle her. :) Love baby w's little pouty face!<br /><br />love your blog!<br /><br />-toni<br />alwayshavejoy.blogspot.comTonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878042142782923204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-40275664972518529892011-06-13T09:16:58.178-07:002011-06-13T09:16:58.178-07:00I second Amber's comment above. If you want to...I second Amber's comment above. If you want to, read "healthy sleep habits, happy child" by Marc weisbluth...but only if you want this to change. Sounds like you love this alone time with Baby W (outside of the lack of sleep).Jen Staffeldtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727368894424244969.post-30824491215303119392011-06-13T09:01:29.291-07:002011-06-13T09:01:29.291-07:00You are not alone girl! A few months ago I was det...You are not alone girl! A few months ago I was determined to do the cry it out thing with my almost 2 yr old, Leila, to get her to sleep in her own bed all night, but that lasted about 5 minutes. It is sooooo not worth making her sad! And like you said, we just need to appreciated the snuggles and really being needed by our babies while they are babies. Soon enough they'll be teenagers wanting nothing to do with us (oh man, why did I have to go there?). You are a great momma just doing what you need to do for your son. Hang in there!Ariel @ Dreams To Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994615202195955549noreply@blogger.com