A Babies perspective
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Topic: A Babies perspective
Posted By: Bombshell
Subject: A Babies perspective
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 9:15am
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I thought this was cute...
A Baby's Perspective on Sleep Training... OK, here's my situation. My Mommy has had me for almost 7 months. The first few months were great--I cried, she picked me up and fed me, anytime, day or night. Then something happened. Over the last few weeks, she has been trying to STTN (sleep thru the night). At first, I thought it was just a phase, but it is only getting worse. I've talked to other babies, and it seems like it's pretty common after Mommies have had us for around 6 months. Here's the thing: these Mommies don't really need to sleep. It's just a habit. Many of them have had some 30 years to sleep--they just don't need it anymore. So I am implementing a plan. I call it the Crybaby Shuffle. It goes like this: Night 1--cry every 3 hours until you get fed. I know, it's hard. It's hard to see your Mommy upset over your crying. Just keep reminding yourself, it's for her own good. Night 2--cry every 2 hours until you get fed. Night 3--every hour. Most Mommies will start to respond more quickly after about 3 nights. Some Mommies are more alert, and may resist the change longer. These Mommies may stand in your doorway for hours, shhhh-ing. Don't give in. I cannot stress this enough: CONSISTENCY IS KEY!! If you let her STTN (sleep through the night), just once, she will expect it every night. I KNOW IT'S HARD! But she really does not need the sleep, she is just resisting the change. If you have an especially alert Mommy, you can stop crying for about 10 minutes, just long enough for her to go back to bed and start to fall asleep. Then cry again. It WILL eventually work. My Mommy once stayed awake for 10 hours straight, so I know she can do it. Last night, I cried every hour. You just have to decide to stick to it and just go for it. BE CONSISTENT! I cried for any reason I could come up with. My sleep sack tickled my foot. I felt a wrinkle under the sheet. My mobile made a shadow on the wall. I burped, and it tasted like pears (I hadn't eaten pears since lunch - what's up with that?) The dog said "woof" (I should know. My Mommy reminds me of this about 20 times a day. LOL.) Once I cried just because I liked how it sounded when it echoed on the monitor in the other room. Too hot, too cold, just right--doesn't matter! Keep crying!! It took awhile, but it worked. She fed me at 4am. Tomorrow night, my goal is 3:30am. You need to slowly shorten the interval between feedings in order to reset your Mommies' internal clocks. P.S. Don't let those rubber things fool you, no matter how long you suck on them, NO milk will come out! Trust me |
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 9:19am
ROFL  Brilliant!------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 9:20am
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LOL - that is very cute!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ellabellame
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 9:22am
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hahaha, that's great! so funny! ------------- |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 9:25am
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Hahahahahahaha! Thats awesome. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 9:38am
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h aha I am laughing out loud and have actual tears! That is the funnniest thing I have read in AGES!! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Deez
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 9:57am
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yes i think Lycan and i can relate to that, very clever!!! -------------  
Lycan and Peyton = Moon and back!! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 10:12am
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LOL hilarious! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 10:18am
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LOL.....This is the best thing I read...I think Zaara has me trained in a similar manner.
Thanks RO ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 10:53am
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That is good. But there is no way Josh is seeing that. Andrew was a good sleeper and so will Josh. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 12:03pm
Excellent! Here's hoping Gabriella doesn't get hold of this 
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Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 12:05pm
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very good http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 12:25pm
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Haha so funny! ------------- |
Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 1:16pm
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Thank you so much for that. It's the best laugh I have had in ages!!! ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 1:48pm
LMAO that is great ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 3:55pm
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lol i think james may in on this plan lol ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 4:35pm
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LOL so thats why Rhyley been waking up what little horror been givin him the word ' i'm looking at his 7 month old cousin who was here in the weekend' LOL
ps cousin not really a horror ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: LockieandLiam
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 4:46pm
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Excellent!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 6:25pm
I love it, explains our week to a T!
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Posted By: luna
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 6:29pm
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Bombshell ... that is the funniest thing I've read in a while - have sent it to my whole coffee group, some other friends with babies and 2 preggy women (they'll probably cringe)! ------------- Selina http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 16 March 2007 at 10:18pm
| lol Jack could of written that |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 17 March 2007 at 9:47am
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LOL
Must hide from my little one! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Carmel
Date Posted: 17 March 2007 at 10:33am
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lol
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