My precious baby girl just turned 9 months young on Monday. So big, so fast!

 

She is sleeping in her crib in her room for the first time tonight. When we were in the hospital when she was born, I held her the whole time. Partly for me, because she was always with me for nine months, and partly for her for the same reason.  When she came home, she slept in her bassinet right beside my bed. She outgrew that way before I was ready for her to be all the way in her room (about 12 feet away) so I let her sleep in my bed. Then I moved her crib in my room. But, I would lay her to sleep in her bed at first, but when she woke up, I would nurse her in my bed where she would stay until morning. I stopped nursing when she was 7 months old, but kept the same pattern and would put her in my bed after her first night bottle. She still wants bottles at night at 11, 2, and 4 most nights. Her doctor said she really should not be eating at all at night anymore, and suggested she sleep in her crib, in her room. He said she won't wake up as easy and want a bottle. I don't want her to continue these "unhealthy eating habits." I gradually began trying to get her to sleep when she awoke without bottles and she has done so well. She has slept from 8ish to 4ish without a bottle for 9 days straight. So - in her best interest, there she is now, in her bed sleeping soundly. And here I am, typing on my computer, watching her in the video monitor, avoiding that big empty bed. I'll be strong and follow through, but I miss her.

 
   

 


 
 
arts4peace on
Re: Such a sweet sleeping baby
Well, yes, I have to agree that is so much healthier for so many reasons for her to be in her own room in her own bed.   Easier for her than for you, I'm sure.  You want to teach her independence.  This is the first step.  Sweet dreams to both of you.  God Bless.  xoxo
dreaminbutterfy on
Re: Such a sweet sleeping baby
Yes - I know. Before I had her I always said I would NEVER sleep with my baby in my bed. And I did wait until she was able to roll over first. When she slept in the bed I took off my comforter and all the pillows. I don't know why I ever got in this habit. I just did not think it was fair to her to be all alone - but in reality - I think I really did not want to be away from her. It is just a whole new experience when you are actually the parent. She has done an amazing job in her crib! Such a big girl! She has slept almos the whole night both nights and is snoozing away now. She always took naps in her crib, so she is very used to it. And she always plays in her room - so she is comfortable in there. She just needed the chance to have her "environments" in her own space. I'm so proud!   But it's still not easy -- for me!
arts4peace on
Re: Such a sweet sleeping baby
I know.  I remember.  When they're in the bed with you, though, or even in the room, a mother hears every little sigh, and your own rest is disrupted, too.  You'll be ok, Mom.  You're the teacher now, predominantly, but she has already and will continue to teach you bundles and bundles of great lessons.  Smiley

dreaminbutterfy on
Re: Such a sweet sleeping baby
Oh Yes! Thanks for your advice and support. She is my first and it helps to have an experienced mom out there to converse with!
arts4peace on
Re: Such a sweet sleeping baby
Any time.  Mine are grown now, but I have many, many infant memories.  I LOVE babies!  Coincidentally, I'll be on my way out the door shortly to welcome in the next generation.  My nephew's first baby may be in the birthing process at this very moment.  I'm on my way to the hospital!
dreaminbutterfy on
Re: Such a sweet sleeping baby
wow! I'd love to hear all about it!
laughwithme on
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laughwithme on
Re: Such a sweet sleeping baby
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